Bruce Nicoara
Facility Coordinator / Physical Therapist
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As facility coordinator of D1 Knoxville, Bruce oversees the day-to-day operations of the facility and is responsible for facilitating the D1 training programs and techniques, managing facility personnel, directing special events and marketing. Bruce also acts as the liaison for D1, maintaining relationships with clients, parents, schools, club sports and community leaders.

- Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion (Auburn University) and a Doctorate of   
  Physical Therapy (Belmont University)
- Certified Health Fitness Specialist
- Member of the American Physical Therapy, Tennessee Physical Therapy, and 
   National Strength & Conditioning Associations

Amy Haurilak-Stuck
Operations Manager

As operations manager of D1 Knoxville, Amy's primary role is managing D1's  membership program, including all customer relations and service. Amy also assists in the management of the day-to-day operations of the facility, including marketing and sales.

In addition, Amy is responsible for assisting the D1 Knoxville physical therapists with clinical duties such as demonstrating exercises to patients and help aid in the recovery process. She is responsible for notifying physicians of a patient’s progress, verifying insurance, and explaining benefits to patients.

 

Cory McAdams
Head Strength & Speed Coach


As head strength & speed coach of D1 Knoxville, Cory is the facility’s primary authority on strength and speed coaching and assists in managing the facility’s coaching staff. In addition to his coaching duties, Cory is responsible for instilling the D1 training philosophy and making sure all D1 coaches properly implement and teach training programs and techniques.

- Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition (Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO)
- As a defensive end, Cory led the Bearcat defense in sacks and tackles for a loss
- Broke the school power clean record and had 200+ lbs squat increase and 150+ 
   lbs on bench press
- The weight room has taught him that success is bred through hard work and 
   passion
- After working multiple programs ,he has found his home at D1

Rob Longworth
Strength & Speed Coach


As a strength & speed coach, Rob is responsible for assisting D1 athletes become faster, stronger and more agile, while also building character. He instills the D1 training philosophy by properly implementing and teaching training programs and techniques.

- Bachelor's degree in Sport Management (University of Tennessee Knoxville)
- Part of the Carson Newman and the University of Tennessee football team
- Worked in Utah State University's Strength and Conditioning Department, where
   he helped train and develop athletes in all sports

Andrea Ott
Strength & Speed Coach

As a strength & speed coach, Andrea is responsible for assisting D1 athletes become faster, stronger and more agile, while also building character. She instills the D1 training philosophy by properly implementing and teaching training programs and techniques.

Bates Smith
Recruiter
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Bates is a recruiting coordinator for D1 Knoxville. He acts as a liaison for D1 Knoxville, educating the public about D1’s mission and how D1 can benefit them through training programs and therapy services. He is also responsible for developing and cultivating relationships with clients, parents, schools, club sports and community leaders.

- Bachelor's degree in Sports Management (University of Tennessee)
- Ten years sales experience with Champion Sportswear and Gear for Sports
- Owned and operated Sporting Goods store in Knoxville past three years
- Played one year college football at the University of Mississippi