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
B.S. Kinesiology
OPEX CCP
CF-L1
CF-L2
USAW-L1
Jessica Bova
Owner and Coach
About Jessica
CF-L1
CF-L2
USAW-L1
NCI Nutrition Coach
NCI Hormone Specialist
Matt Bova
Owner and Coach
About Matt
Matt, a former collegiate baseball player and current Ironman and triathlete, coaches our group classes and our aerobic based conditioning class at Total Pursuit in addition to being an owner. A lifelong athlete, Matt is no stranger to the weight room and his determination and dedication is apparent in all he does.
Aerobic Capacity Certification
Michael McGahan
Youth Program Director
About Michael
Michael started his CrossFit affair in 2015 and started coaching in 2018. He is a CF-L1 trainer with an extensive background in gymnastics. Before finding his love of coaching CrossFit, Michael coached All-Star competitive cheerleading and tumbling for almost 10 years. He loves having a good time and creating a fun, positive, and welcoming environment for everyone that comes into our doors
CF-L1
USAW-L1
Meghan Morris
General Manager, Nutrition Coach
About Megan
CF-L1
NCI Nutrition Coach
Stacey Herzog
Programmer, Coach
About Stacey
National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS)
USA Weightlifting Level 1 (USAW L1)
Dr. Carley Greenawalt
Coach and Doctor of Physical Therapy
About Dr. 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)
Dr. Stacy Moon
Coach and Doctor of Chiropractic
About Dr. Stacy
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. 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
Kaitlyn Larkin
Coach
About Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn has always had a passion for fitness and sports. Her competitive drive in life and as an athlete quickly turned into helping and inspiring others to live healthier lifestyles. Hard work and self-discipline have always been a priority for her, to better herself as an athlete and Coach. For Kaitlyn, being a Coach is an honor. She loves to help people make the most of the best hour of their day at TPA!
CF-L1
CF-L2
CrossFit Gymnastics
Chris Raudabaugh
Coach
About Chris
Chris started his CrossFit journey in 2015 after his first deployment. Two more deployments and coaching around the world landed him here in Zelienople. Chris’s love for coaching comes from helping people accomplish things they never thought possible.
CF-L1
Jamie Thompson
Coach
About Jamie
Jamie is a former Virgina Tech volleyball player who was a Strength & Conditioning coach at Ohio University then VT while earning her Master of Science degree in Sports Sciences. Jamie has trained Olympians, All-Americans, some shy nervous freshman, Moms, Dads, and everyone in between. Jamie’s goal is to be a siren of encouragement to members in PURSUIT of their best!
National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS)
CF-L1
CF-L2
CrossFit Mobility Certification
Functional Movement Screen 1&2
USAW Sports Performance Coach
Sarah Dickinson
Coach
About Sarah
Sarah, a lifelong athlete and collegiate cross-country and track athlete, earned her CrossFit Level 1 in 2018 and has
loved helping athletes improve their fitness and reach their goals. After graduating and moving to Pennsylvania, she checked out TPA and immediately felt as if she found her new CrossFit home. Sarah’s favorite aspect of CrossFit (and TPA!) is that it constantly challenges you to improve and it truly is for everyone!
CF-L1
Laura Prosser
Weightlifting 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
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 with the goal of becoming a Physical therapist.
USAW-L1
Eva Morgan
Coach
About Eva
Eva is a junior at Seneca Valley high school and has a strong passion for fitness and helping others achieve their goals. Her love and devotion to fitness began in 2016 when she first started at TPA and has since become the assistant coach for our kids classes, in addition to becoming a competitive teen athlete.
Brandon Ott
Sport Specific Training, CSCS, Nutrition Coach
About Brandon
Brandon comes to TPA from Saint Francis University with a degree in Exercise Physiology, and a Master’s Degree from Liberty University in Exercise Science/Nutrition. In addition Brandon holds an NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification (CSCS). While in college, Brandon competed at the NCAA DI level in Men’s Soccer at SFU and Liberty. He earned an All-Conference selection in 2019 and has competed with and against some of the top schools in the country. Brandon has a passion maximizing sports performance through nutrition and strength and conditioning.
