Elias Sports Performance Team
Meet Our Expert Team
At Elias Sports Performance in Glastonbury, CT, we take pride in our dedicated and highly skilled team of fitness and performance experts.
Our team is committed to helping you achieve your fitness goals, enhance your athletic performance, and lead a healthier, more active lifestyle. With a passion for excellence and a wealth of experience in various fields, our team is here to guide, motivate, and support you every step of the way.

Harrison Elias
Owner & Director
Harrison received his Masters of Strength and Conditioning at Springfield College. During his career, he has trained NCAA Division I athletes, Olympic hopefuls, brought people to the gym for their first time, and everything in between. His passion for training athletes drove him to open Elias Sports Performance, and he cannot wait to help you exceed expectations!

CJ Harper
Head of Operations
CJ holds has an MS in exercise science from Merrimack College. Prior to joining ESP CJ worked at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning where he honed his expertise in functional strength training and injury prevention for adults for the last decade.

Mike Rieger
Performance Coach
Mike graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 2015, with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, where he also ran cross country. Mike also coaches high school track and cross country but has worked with athletes from many different backgrounds and sports. Mike is passionate about helping, both adults and athletes reach their highest potential of health and performance.

Loryn Oporto
Facilities Director
A Glastonbury native, Loryn is the Facilities Director here at Elias Sports Performance. All the behind the scenes things you can think of that makes ESP a healthy and clean place is all Loryn! From painting the whole facility, to cleaning every square inch of the gym, Loryn works her butt off while attending Southern New Hampshire University full time! Always a friendly face, if you see Loryn don’t forget to say hi!

Anastasia Gaudreau
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Anastasia is a strength and conditioning specialist, as well as a certified USA weightlifting L1 coach. She holds an MS in exercise physiology; strength and conditioning from CCSU and has experience working with the general population as well as collegiate and Olympic level athletes. On top of coaching here at ESP, Anastasia currently works at Post University and focuses on proper technique, strength building, injury prevention and return to activity after injury. She is passionate about integrating her education, skills, and experiences from working with elite athletes, to the general and older population.

Cara DiMercurio
Health and Human Performance
Cara received her BA of Kinesiology with a Health and Human Performance focus from Saint Mary’s College of California where she played D1 Softball. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Hartford, working hands on with patients of all populations. Cara is dedicated to creating a safe, motivating environment and developing effective injury prevention strategies to implement for the clients of ESP. Cara received her BA of Kinesiology with a Health and Human Performance focus from Saint Mary’s College of California where she played D1 Softball. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Hartford, working hands on with patients of all populations. Cara is dedicated to creating a safe, motivating environment and developing effective injury prevention strategies to implement for the clients of ESP.

Cici
Director of Pawsitivity

Athena
Head of Security
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Meet Our Expert Team
At Elias Sports Performance in Glastonbury, CT, we take pride in our dedicated and highly skilled team of fitness and performance experts.
Our team is committed to helping you achieve your fitness goals, enhance your athletic performance, and lead a healthier, more active lifestyle. With a passion for excellence and a wealth of experience in various fields, our team is here to guide, motivate, and support you every step of the way.
HARRISON ELIAS
OWNER & DIRECTOR
Harrison received his Masters of Strength and Conditioning at Springfield College. During his career he has trained NCAA Division I athletes, Olympic hopefuls, brought people to the gym for their first time, and everything in between. His passion for training athletes drove him to open Elias Sports Performance, and he cannot wait to help you exceed expectations!
MIKE RIEGER
COACH
Mike graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 2015, with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, where he also ran cross country. Mike also coaches high school track and cross country but has worked with athletes from many different backgrounds and sports. Mike is passionate about helping, both adults and athletes reach their highest potential of health and performance.
CJ
COACH
CJ holds has an MS in exercise science from Merrimack College. Prior to joining ESP CJ worked at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning where he honed his expertise in functional strength training and injury prevention for adults for the last decade.
Loryn
Facilities Director
A Glastonbury native, Loryn is the Facilities Director here at Elias Sports Performance. All the behind the scenes things you can think of that makes ESP a healthy and clean place is all Loryn! From painting the whole facility, to cleaning every square inch of the gym, Loryn works her butt off while attending Southern New Hampshire University full time! Always a friendly face, if you see Loryn don’t forget to say hi!