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
Meghan Morris
General Manager and Nutrition Coach
About Megan
CF-L1
Certified HYROX Trainer
NCI L1 Nutrition Coach
Lizzie Yousko
Assistant Head Coach
About Lizzie
USAW-L1
Brandon Ott
Sport Specific Training Coach and Nutrition Coach
About Brandon
B.S. Exercise Physiology
M.S. Exercise Science/ Nutrition
NSCA-CSCS
Certified HYROX Trainer
Carley Greenawalt, DPT
Coach
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)
Stacy Moon Hetzel, DC
Coach
About Dr. Stacy
CF-L1
CrossFit Kids
BirthFit Regional Director
Women’s Health Specialist
Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise Specialist
Stacey Herzog
Coach
About Stacey
B.S. Health and Physical Education
DHSc Health Science
NSCA-CSCS
Valerie Snow, DPT
Coach
About Valerie
CF-L1
USAW L1
DPT
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
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
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