Matt Thomas - Head Hockey Trainer, Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, & Skating Treadmill Instructor
Matt has been with Synergy SPT since April of 2017 and has trained athletes of all ages and skill levels through personal, group, & team training. Matt has over 15 years of competitive hockey experience at various levels in the Detroit area including the University of Detroit Jesuit and University Liggett, and he played ACHA Division 1 hockey at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. Matt is a Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and also has BA degrees in Economics and Political Science from Wayne State University. He is currently the Head Coach of the 2011 Saints Red and 2012 Saints White teams at St. Clair Shores, as well as an Assistant Coach for the SCS Lakers Varsity Hockey team.
Kyle Lamont - Hockey Trainer & Skating Treadmill Instructor
Kyle has been with Synergy SPT since our opening in July of 2015 and has trained athletes for over 19 years from the the youth level all the way up through the high school, college, and professional ranks. Kyle has been playing hockey his entire life at various levels throughout Michigan. Kyle is National Personal Training Institute certified in Strength and Nutrition as well as National Strength and Conditioning Association certified for Sports Specific training. Kyle received his BA in Exercise Science from Oakland University.
Bobby LeBlanc - Hockey Trainer & Skating Treadmill Instructor
Coach Bobby has been with Synergy SPT since 2023 and has trained and coached youth hockey players for 7+ years. Bobby is currently the assistant coach of the 2011 Saints Red and 2012 Saints White hockey teams at St. Clair Shores. Coach Bobby brings over a decade of high-level hockey experience as a player and applies this experience to his training.
Malik Hazzard - Football Coach & Strength Trainer
Coach Malik Hazzard is a dedicated football coach and former athlete with a deep passion for developing talent. Malik played collegiate football at Ferris State before continuing his career in the Indoor Football League with the Sioux City Bandits in Iowa. Coach Hazzard currently serves as the Defensive Coordinator at Clintondale High School and brings a wealth of knowledge in player development, strength training, and speed and agility. Over the years, he has worked with numerous student-athletes and professional players, helping them reach their full potential through disciplined coaching and mentorship within his training programs. Malik is known for his energy, leadership, and integrity.
Sarah Krieger - Strength & Fitness Trainer
Sarah is a dedicated strength-training coach who specializes in empowering teens, particularly young athletes and women, to unlock their full potential. As a former classroom educator, she now leverages her teaching background to help teens develop confidence and lifelong strength, both in and out of the gym. Through Sarah's programs, teens learn to train with purpose, fuel their long-term health, and build mental toughness that carries on through all facets of life.
Ryen Taylor - Strength & Conditioning Trainer
Ryen is an ISSA certified strength and conditioning specialist who has a passion for working with young athletes and helping them build confidence, resilience, and healthy lifelong habits. He currently coaches two travel basketball teams, a 12u & 14u team and is also involved with coaching at L'anse Creuse Middle School North with the boys basketball and football programs. Ryen has a background in engineering that taught him the values of discipline, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement. These values are now applied in his training and athletic development methods.
Coach Hasan “Coach K”
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Karim brings over 12 years of elite baseball coaching experience, specializing in hitting development, player mentorship, and college recruiting. With a background in travel ball, high school, and collegiate scouting, Coach K has trained athletes across Michigan through programs like Baseball Factory, Motor City Hit Dogs, and his own hitting & recruiting solutions. Certified by Driveline, he blends modern data-driven techniques with hands-on coaching to help players unlock their full potential.
Giovanni “Gio” Aiuto
Founder of Greater Velocity Athletics, is a former collegiate baseball player and dedicated coach with over five years of experience developing athletes. A Warren Mott graduate and Lake Erie College business alum, Gio played at Macomb, Ohio Valley, and Lake Erie. He specializes in pitching, hitting, fielding, and strength training — combining hands-on coaching with a self-taught approach to elevate performance at every level.
