Staff/Trainers
CrossFit 585 BJJ has highly trained staff members with expertise, experience, and knowledge in various areas of sport, fitness, and health. We feature one of the area’s only Black Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, trained in the Roy Harris BJJ methodology. CrossFit 585 BJJ’s staff are not only credentialed in CrossFit methodologies, but have a variety of fitness certifications ranging from sport specific specialties to overall strength and conditioning certificates. We also have an on-site massage therapist for those times when you may need a little muscle R&R.
Adam Cristantello
CrossFit Trainer
“Tello” is a CrossFit Certified Trainer (and fitness enthusiast) who can help all athlete’s, from the beginner to elite, achieve their fitness goals. He has over 9 years of fitness experience which includes Weightlifting, Olympic Weight Lifting, Yoga, Swimming, Rock Climbing, Pilates, Running, Soccer, Parkour, Gymnastics and Nutritional strategies. He adopted the the CrossFit ideology because it is a versatile fitness program that yields results, while supporting (and encouraging) multiple sports / activities. Tello served honorably in Army for 5 years and is familiar with using his leadership skills to help others achieve their goals.
Credentials
Served as a Non Commissioned officer in the US Army
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
CrossFit Level 1 Certified
CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification
CrossFit Kettlebell Certification
2009 CrossFit Games Northeast Qualifier competitor
2009 Keuka Lake Triathlon competitor
Eric Cady
Head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor, CrossFit Trainer
Eric has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2002, under 2nd degree Black Belt Kyle Saunders, and from his instructor, 4th degree Black Belt Roy Harris, who awarded Eric his Black Belt in 2010. Eric is continuing his training under Marcelo Garcia in NYC.
Eric is also a Certified CrossFit Trainer and USAW Sports Performance Coach. He is currently enrolled in the Optimum Performance Coaching Certification Program run by James Fitzgerald ( OPT). James is on the cutting edge of fitness and Eric is excited to have him as his coach/ mentor in the ongoing journey.
Credentials
Black Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – under Kyle Saunders/ Roy Harris
OPT CCP – Journey to Level I Coach
CrossFit Level I Certified
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
7 years competitive youth gymnastics experience
Seminars Taught
2007: Modern Self Defense Center, Middletown, CT
East Coast Extravaganza event : Butterfly Sweeps
2010: 3 Elements BJJ, Erie, PA
Half Guard Sweeps
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Competition Record
2004: Joslin’s Canadian Open Grappling Championships, ONT
Advanced, flyweight No-Gi, Bronze Medal
2005: Northeast Grappling Championships, Ithaca, NY
Advanced 145lb, No-Gi division, Silver Medal
2006: Joslin’s Canadian Open Grappling Championships, ONT
Advanced flyweight, Gi,Silver Medal
2007: Greater Rochester International Grappling Championships
Advanced flyweight, Gi, Gold Medal
2007: Northeast Grappling Championships, Ithaca, NY
Advanced 145lb, No-Gi, Gold Medal
2009: NAGA, Battle at the Beach, Wildwood NJ
Advanced flyweight, no-gi, Bronze Medal
Jason Plaisted
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor
I have studied martial arts for seven years under Black Belt Kyle Saunders, and from Kyle’s instructor, 4th degree Black Belt Roy Harris. I started assisting Kyle with instruction 3 years ago and have spent that time learning and developing effective teaching methods. Since then, I have dedicated the past 3 years focused on learning how to be an effective instructor.
Credentials
Brown Belt Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – under Kyle Saunders/ Roy Harris
Jessica Hayden
Jess, aka “minicoach”, began CrossFitting at her local gym in 2008 in order to improve her fitness level for rugby. Her rugby game improved dramatically and she, along with coach and teammates, noticed her increased agility, stamina, endurance, and power. Realizing the effects of such an intense training program she became a certified level 1 CrossFit coach.
“I’ve been active in sports throughout my life. I rode horses as a young girl, played volleyball, sprinted on my high school and collegiate track teams, and played rugby in college and now as an adult. In the past thirteen years. I’m truly passionate about helping people reach their personal fitness goals. I’ve watched my clients gain both physical and emotional strength. CrossFit training fosters a sense of personal pride, power, and confidence in one’s own abilities. It’s always exciting to see people’s life transformations. When I’m not training at the gym, I enjoy reading, photography; and am always learning how to do something new.”
Jess is also the author of a fitness blog: Daily Yappings on Food and Fitness
Credentials
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
NYS Licensed Massage Therapist
Coach of Fairport Girls Rugby 2007-08
Certified School Psychologist
Teams/ Competitions:
CrossFit Northeast Regionals Qualifier 2010
Western NY Empire State Rugby Team (2008 Team Captain)
Atlantis US developmental 7s Rugby
Alleghany Local Union All Star Rugby Team
Rochester Renegades Women’s Rugby Club
East Carolina University Rugby Club
Oswego State University Rugby Club and Track Team
