Our Team

Amy John - Owner/Operations

Amy has been a member of the gym since 2012 and been working out with Al ever since. Prior to owning Training House, Amy was the Executive Director for the Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust, an educational non-profit that supports underserved African American students in the Baltimore community. In 2011, Amy became a Weinberg Fellow in Non-Profit Leadership. In 2017, she started her own educational consulting firm, Amy John Advisory, that did project-based consulting for area independent schools and non-profits. A lifelong Baltimore resident, Amy’s passion is working with area non-profits to support their missions and helping elevate the lives of children in Baltimore.

Andy John - Owner

Andy has been a member of the gym since 2012 and in 2018 acquired Training House with his wife, Amy, and son, Michael. He was an accomplished wrestler and flag football player in the early days and is a lifelong lacrosse player/coach/fan. He played lacrosse at Denison University and continued to play until he turned 50. You can find him regularly working out at Training House or meeting up for an early morning walk with his daughter Katy and her dog Lulu. His full-time job is with Calvert Street Capital Partners, a local private equity and mezzanine investment firm.

Alfonso Balducci - Director of Programming

Al has worked with Training House for 15 plus years and has been in the training business for most of his life. He has worked with adults of all fitness levels and ages, both individually and in small group settings. He has also worked extensively with high school and college athletes. Al has trained several players for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was a strength coach for the Calvert Hall Varsity Lacrosse Team from 2007-2014. In his current role as Director of Programming, Al is responsible for programming the Board and overseeing all classes. He is also a strength coach for the Loyola University Maryland Men’s Lacrosse Team and was part of the coaching staff during the year Loyola won the NCAA Division 1 Championship (2012). His certifications include ACE and ISSA.

A Long Island native, Al is a huge New York sports fan (Giants, Yankees, and Rangers). His mom also makes a mean spaghetti.

Angelo Levon - Boxing Coach, Sports Performance Trainer

Angelo was introduced to Training House during a boxing session with Coach Al. From there, he accepted a position as a front desk teammate and has been interning under Al’s guidance for almost a year. Angelo has been training in combative sports since he was 3 years old, starting with Taekwondo. Since then he has practiced BBJ, Boxing, Kick Boxing, and MMA. He quickly found MMA to be his passion and outlet for consistency and motivation in life. Angelo’s ultimate goal is to become a UFC fighter and take great care of his family.

PJ Quarrie - Sports Performance

Former Collegiate Running Back At Bowie State University. PJ is from Baltimore MD attending Calvert hall for 3 years and then graduating from Dunbar High School in Baltimore. PJ has been training for 5 years now and has developed many athletes in Baltimore area from middle school to the pros. PJ has traveled for his knowledge and training methods, working with many NFL athletes in different States outside of Baltimore. working Coach PJ has developed a comprehensive system which has essential components to becoming an elite athlete. Key principles include stability, body control, motor skill development, speed, power, and agility.
Training House Trainer Maddie

Madeline Kuciapinski, M.S., CSCS

Maddie is originally from Philadelphia, PA . She has had a passion for athletics and overall health and wellness her whole life, and wants to continue that passion through her work. Maddie grew up playing soccer and running track, but has an interest in a lot of different sports. She got her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Exercise Science, and her Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Georgia Southern University. She is currently a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through NSCA. Maddie currently works for Loyola University as a strength coach for their men’s and women’s rowing, tennis, and cross country teams. She has previously worked for Clemson University in their strength and conditioning department, working with a variety of different sports. Outside of training athletes and working out, she enjoys traveling, and spent 4 months living and studying in Florence, Italy. Maddie enjoys cheering on her favorite Pittsburgh teams here in Baltimore.

Jade George

Jade George MBS, CPT

Jade was born and raised in Baltimore and started running track and field at the tender age of 8 years old. From there her passion for sports blossomed into many other sports like field hockey, basketball, and cross country. Jade continued her athletic career running track and field at Bowie State University while studying Biology and then matriculated into graduate school at Rutgers University to study Biomedical Science. Currently Jade is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and has spent the last 4 years growing her business to help simplify fitness and create realistic lifestyle changes for women and men. She specializes in strength training, hypertrophy training, and high intensity interval training. In her spare time Jade likes to read, spend time with friends or family, or watch a good movie!

Zachary Adams

Dr. Zachary Adams, PT, DPT, USAW-1, ITPT

Received his Bachelor of Science degree and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa. Zach currently serves as the clinic director of the True Sports Bare Falls location. He has spent the past few years gaining instrumental experience in rehabilitating high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. Additionally, Zach is a certified United States Weightlifting coach and is ImPACT trained in concussion management.

Zach played Division III football in college, serving as a captain and continuing his career as a graduate assistant coach. In high school, he played lacrosse and was named a US Lacrosse All-American. Zach developed his passion for sports rehabilitation through injuries sustained throughout his high school and collegiate career. Having experienced football and lacrosse injuries, Zach understands firsthand the importance of the physical and mental rehabilitation needed to get you back and keep you in the game! Outside of work, Zach enjoys fishing, hiking, working out, and all things sports!

Training House Trainer Maddie

Dr. Austin Colish PT, DPT, CSCS

Received his Bachelor of Science from DeSales University in Sport and Exercise Physiology. There he also became qualified as a certified Exercise Physiologist and spent his last two years working with the Lehigh Strength and Conditioning program, helping to coach DI athletes. Upon graduation Austin went to pursue his doctorate in Physical Therapy at Rutgers University.

Austin played DIII lacrosse in college and then at the club level in Rutgers while working on his doctorate. He currently plays for the Portuguese National Lacrosse team and serves as their head physical therapist. He currently is a regional director with True Sports PT and oversees the Timonium, Glen Burnie and Bare Hills locations. He is also a certified dry needling specialist and functional range conditioning coach. He loves working with athletes and active populations! Outside of PT you can find Austin lifting, cooking delicious meals or playing lacrosse!

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