Cole Walderzak BS, HSSCS, CSAS, CSCS
Director of Training – Brighton
Director of Online Training
Cole got his BS in Exercise Science and a minor in Nutrition from Central Michigan University where he was also a 5-year member of the CMU Track & Field Team as a thrower. During his 4 competitive years, Cole won 3 Mid-American Conference Championship titles, broke the CMU hammer record, and qualified for the NCAA Championship meets in 3 of his events. He continues his track and field career currently in the discus and hammer.
At CMU, Cole interned with Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Jason Novak (who is now the Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach at MSU) before interning at Total Performance Training Center in Wixom, MI with Jim Kielbaso. Throughout the past six years in the metro Detroit area, Cole has trained hundreds of athletes ranging in age from youth to professional. Although his personal athletic background is primarily track and other power sports, he enjoys working with all athletes to help them achieve their goals. Cole continues his education through various certification courses and reading the most up-to-date research.
When Cole is not working he enjoys spending time with his family, training, cooking, and spending as much time outdoors as possible.
Jake graduated from Central Michigan University, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science. Jake interned at Total Performance and was so great with athletes that he was hired immediately after graduation. He has experience working with youth, middle school, high school, and college athletes in speed and agility training, as well as strength and conditioning. Jake has gone through the IYCA Certified Athletic Development Specialist certification and leads our Youth Performance Program.
Jake is an original member of the Impact Sports Performance team and is an important part of the day-to-day operations at Impact. In addition to coaching many of our individualized performance sessions, he also trains teams and assists with our NFL Combine Training program.
John Dalson BS, CSAS, HSSCS
Director of Adult Performance & Personal Training Program
John studied at Central Michigan University and graduated with a degree in Exercise Science- Health Fitness. During his final semester as a student at CMU, John interned at the Total Performance Training Center. Upon graduation, John began working as a coach in our speed and agility program as well as a personal trainer with Fitness Revolution. John has worked with athletes at the youth, middle school, high school, and college levels and has experience in training adults in personal training and group fitness settings.
In addition to working with many of our training groups at Impact, John is also a large part of our high school training programs where he works with teams at several schools. He also does personal training for many highly successful people in the area as well as assisting with our NFL Combine Training program.
Lucas Mayo MS, CSCS
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach – Brighton High School
Lucas Mayo is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Brighton High School for Impact. He has a wide range of experience from working with youth and collegiate athletes to personal training and group fitness. Lucas is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. During his undergraduate studies at Michigan State, he became a Certified Personal Trainer (2015), served as Michigan State Club Football’s Strength Coach (2016-2018), and was a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Go M.A.D. Fitness-Canton (2016-2017).
After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with minors in Coaching and Health Promotion (2018), he began graduate school at Michigan State. Serving as a Graduate Intern, Lucas worked with the Strength and Conditioning Staff to train Men’s Ice Hockey and Football (2019-2020). Working under four master strength coaches for a year and a half, he was able to gain valuable experience training Division 1 athletes. In August of 2020, Lucas earned his Master’s degree in Sport Coaching and Leadership with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning. Using methods based on research and experience, his mission is to aid in the positive mental and physical development of the athlete or individual over the course of their lifespan.
Jon Braun BS, CSAS, CADS
Jon studied at Central Michigan University and graduated with a degree in Exercise Science- Health Fitness. In his last semester as a student at CMU, Jon interned at Impact Sports Performance. After earning his diploma, Jon began working as a coach in our speed and agility program as well as continuing to do personal training. Jon has worked with athletes at all levels and has personal training and group fitness experience.
Many of our athletes refer to Jon as JB, and he works closely with many of the highest-level soccer teams and players in the area. JB also assists with our NFL Combine Training program and is an important part of the day-to-day operations in Novi.
Jon grew up playing a wide variety of sports with his main sport being soccer. He enjoys helping athletes accomplish their goals and pushing them to be the best they can be. When he’s not training, Jon enjoys reading, fishing, woodworking, cooking, and spending time with his fiance, Lauren, and their dog, Ollie.