About Us
JASON KELLY, ATA, NSCA, CSCS
OWNER/SP TRAINER
Over 18 years of experience working in the athletic performance and the health related field
Degrees:
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Exercise Science and Physiology
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Minor in Psychology
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Masters in Athletic Training
Certifications:
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American Council on Exercise (ACE)
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National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
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Athletic Trainers Association (ATA)
*2nd and 3rd place titles in Northeast Ohio Ironman competitions for bench Press*
Jay has worked with athletes ranging from elementary school to professional athletes. He played a variety of sports throughout elementary up to the collegiate level including, football, baseball, wrestling, soccer and basketball, which, he played basketball in college all four years. He also played football for a city division team called the Shockers and many tournaments for basketball in Mahoning and Trumbull County and Cleveland inner city.
Jay's career first started with his internship under head Athletic Trainer Buddy Morris and Coach Davis for the Cleveland Browns. Since then, he has been head Strength and Conditioning Coach for a Semi-Pro Basketball team called the Mahoning Valley Wildcats, who were in the area for a short time. He was then the Head Trainer and manager for Competitive Edge Sport Medicine owned By Athletic Republic; training athletes ranging from elementary to high school ages. The Mahoning Valley Steelhounds and Phantoms and MV Thunder are all teams that Jay instructed and implemented sport-specific workout routines. Many youth athletes have gone on to play in College and Pros under Jay’s training and supervision.
Jay brings a variety of experience to The Edge and plans to, not only develop an athlete’s athletic performance and skill, but also allow them to grow as a respected athlete and gain confidence in all they do.