Meet Our Staff
Matt Lucarello – Owner, Program Director, Performance Coach
Matt started out his athletic interest at a very young age taking to all sports including baseball, football, Track & Field, and wrestling, all of which he played through high school. During his college years at Rutgers University, he continued his athletic pursuits via the martial arts of Brazilian Jujitsu and Muay Thai, while earning a degree in Exercise Physiology.
Matt’s fascination with the mechanics of the human body instilled in him a passion to pursue and earn a degree and licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant as well as certification as a Message Therapist. This unique combination has led Matt into working with athletes of all ages and levels including NFL, MLB, WPS, D1/Ivy League athletes, and even gold medal winning Olympic athletes on team USA Soccer (women’s) and Track & Field. Matt’s talents and experience are now being utilized here at the Parisi Speed School of Morris where he evaluates and instructs young athletes on injury prevention and sports performance, helping them on their way to achieving higher levels of performance than they thought possible.
Specialties: Performance Evaluation, Return to Sport protocol, marathoners, and power-based sports.
Licensure/Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (with continued education focus in Speed/Agility and Runner’s Rehab), Licensed Massage Therapist, FMS, Parisi Performance Coach, Alloy Personal Training Solutions, CPR-BLS, ROTEXmotion
Terrence Fabor – Head Trainer, Elite Peak Performance Coach
Terrence is a graduate of Clifton High School where he played football as a middle linebacker for four years, three as a varsity player. In his senior year he recorded a personal best in Track & Field in the shot put (52 ft.) While at Clifton he earned All-League honors and was selected to the County All-Star Teams.
Terrence went on to play outside linebacker at the collegiate level at William Paterson University where he earned a bachelor degree in Exercise Physiology. Terrence is a veteran sports performance trainer of more than 17 years who has deep convictions that exercise and fitness improves one’s lifestyle physically, mentally and emotionally. Terrence has trained athletes at the highest levels including: NCAA D1, D2 and D3, NFL, CFL, Olympics, IBL and MLL.
Specialties: Individuals and Teams at the Elite level
Certifications: Certified Performance Specialist by NASM, FMS, CPR, First Aid, Method, Alloy, USA Weightlifting Level 1, NSCA, Parisi Performance Coach Level 1
Jef Sanchez – Performance Coach
Coach Jef tried out many sports growing up, but found that football was more than that. His friends introduced him to a Hail Mary in the sixth grade and he was locked in since then. He played football throughout his high school years at Wayne Valley High School and went on to Graduate with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Rutgers University. With his passion for anatomy & working with athletes, Jef earned his certification & went on to become a Parisi sports performance coach. Jef believes that “at Parisi, the sky’s the limits for the athletes that walk in. I strive to be like my peer Parisi coaches to help athletes understand that with dedication, strong work ethic, and passion they can succeed in meeting their goals. This can only be possible when we work together towards realizing the vision”.
“I believe that practicing safe techniques and being open to new ideas when strength training is crucial, no matter whether one is a beginner or experienced lifter. That’s why at Parisi, I take great pride in having the opportunity to teach young novice athletes how to become elite athletes. With a positive attitude and a dream, anything can be possible. So I will always walk into my sessions with our athletes ready to help them become the best versions of themselves while they challenge me to become the coach they deserve”
Specialties: Running Technique & Mechanics
Licensure/Certifications: Certified personal trainer through the American Council of Exercise, Parisi Performance Coach