About Us
About Us
Total Pursuit Athletics
Total Pursuit Athletics (originally CrossFit TPA, The Primal Athlete) started in a garage in February 2012. What started as a group of friends and former training clients coming together to workout and help others, turned into something really special. In May of 2012 TPA moved into its current location in Zelienople, but with only 2000 square feet of our current space. Three expansions and almost 10 years later, we have one of the largest functional fitness spaces with up to date equipment for all your fitness needs.
With thoughtful workout programming created and taught by the most highly qualified, educated, and experienced coaches in the business, our sessions are fun, safe and wildly effective!
Alex Valadja
Owner and Head Coach
About Alex
Alex is the owner and head coach at Total Pursuit Athletics. Throughout high school and college, he trained to fuel his performance in baseball. Enjoying an active lifestyle drew him to a degree in Kinesiology from James Madison University, while being a successful pitcher on the baseball team. While finishing his degree, Alex joined the Strength & Condition staff at JMU, which only fueled his passion to helping people realize their potential through fitness.
- B.S. Kinesiology
- OPEX CCP
- CF-L1
- CF-L2
- USAW-L1
Meghan Morris
General Manager and Nutrition Coach
About Meghan
Meghan’s background as an avid runner paired with a Culinary Arts degree and years as a Chef helped to create a passion for helping others reach their goals by being intentional with their food choices. She truly believes that the path to reaching your goals, whether they be aesthetic, performance or health related, starts with making the right food choices.
- CF-L1
- Certified HYROX Trainer
- NCI L1 Nutrition Coach
LIZZIE YOUSKO
Assistant Head Coach
About Lizzie
Lizzie started at TPA in 2016 as a member of the teens class and, through it, found her love for fitness. Lizzie has since been able to become a coach and has earned a USAW Level 1 certification. She is currently majoring in Exercise Science at Slippery Rock University.
- CF-L1
Carley Greenawalt, DPT
Coach
About Carley
Carley graduated from SRU in 2014 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, and has continued to pursue advanced training, specifically to treat athletes and weekend warriors. Her passion is improving movement and strength using a multifaceted approach in order to achieve optimal fitness goals for her patients and athletes.
- CF-L1
- PT (Physical Therapist)
- DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
- OCS (Orthopedic Clinical Specialist)
- MTC (Manual Therapy Certified)
- FAAOMPT (Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy)
Stacy Moon Hetzel, DC
Coach
About Stacy
Coach Stacy graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine in 2015 from Parker University in Dallas, Texas. After a collegiate tennis career, Stacy found CrossFit as a way to continually be pushed physically, keep a competitive edge, as well as build a community of life long friends. Stacy has received additional training in working with prenatal and postpartum athletes. She equips moms with the skills to perform confidently in the gym through our Restore Program. She enjoys pushing athletes physically while also caring about them as a person. The best part of her day is helping those achieve their goals while also hearing about the new restaurant in town or the best trashy tv show.
- CF-L1
- CrossFit Kids
- BirthFit Regional Director
- Women’s Health Specialist
- Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise Specialist
Laura Prosser
Coach
About Laura
Laura, a certified USAW weightlifting coach, has been involved in weightlifting for the past 9 years. She starting weightlifting as an athlete, and it quickly turned into a passion. Laura has trained under Dan Bell at Rubber City Weightlifting, and has founded and coached 2 different barbell clubs, served as vice president of the Allegheny LWC, and has served as a judge at local meets.
- USAW-L1
Stacey Herzog
Coach
About Stacey
Stacey was drawn to CrossFit during her collegiate softball career at Slippery Rock University in 2014. Her passion for learning led to a B.S. in Health and Physical Education, a Master’s Degree in Criminology, and a Doctorate Degree in Health Science and Exercise Leadership. She is currently the Assistant Softball Coach at Slippery Rock University and also runs the team’s strength and conditioning program. Her passion for coaching drives from helping others reach their goals and reach their full potential.
- B.S. Health and Physical Education
- DHSc Health Science
- NSCA-CSCS
ARDIE BALL
Coach
About Ardie
KATIE BARDOL
Coach and Nutrition Coach
About Katie
Katie Bardol is a certified nutrition coach through Precision Nutrition and a USA Weightlifting (USAW) certified coach. She is passionate about helping individuals—especially those who are newer to fitness and nutrition—build sustainable, healthy habits that fit into their busy lives.
SAM SOVELOVE
Coach
About Sam
Coach Sam found CrossFit during COVID while in graduate school. After 10 months, she fell in love with the sport and worked towards completing the L-1 Trainer certification and an internship to become a coach. Coming back from a (sport) career ending injury in college, Sam has extensive experience adapting and scaling movements to meet athletes where they’re at. When she’s not working with teens/kids during the day, she’s coaching them after school! She loves to help every athlete feel capable and celebrate a nice PR!
NICK RODGERS
Coach
About Nick
KATELYN CACCAMO
Coach
About Katelyn
Katelyn graduated from West Virginia University in 2023 with a degree in Exercise Physiology. While at WVU, she competed as a Division I pole vaulter in the Big 12 Conference. Currently, she is pursuing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Slippery Rock University. She has also been working as a personal trainer while completing her DPT. Her favorite part of being a trainer is helping people accomplish their fitness goals and build confidence both inside and outside of the gym. Katelyn was drawn to TPA for its supportive community, friendly faces, and shared drive for improvement.
- B.S. Exercise Physiology
- ISSA CPT
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Hours of Operation
Monday/Thursday: 5am–1pm, 3:30pm–7:30pm
Friday: 5am–1pm, 4:30pm–7pm
Saturday: 7am–10:30am
Sunday: 10am–11am
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+724-316-0509
129 McCarrell Lane, Suite #105 Zelienople, PA 16063
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