PERSONAL TRAINERS

Dawson Green

Instructor
gaccelerate@gmail.com

Certifications:

• NASM Personal Training Certification (In Progress)
• SGX, Spartan Coaching Certification (2018)
• AAS, Sports Management Degree (Herkimer, SUNY 2018)
• 1st Degree Senior Black Belt in Kenpo Karate (2016)
• USSF National "F" License, Coaching Certification (2016)

"My main areas of expertise are in Soccer and Fitness Coaching. Along with soccer and fitness, I am also an Ultra Endurance athlete. I compete in events that challenge and push the mind and body to its limits. Many events last between 8 and 12 hours, and range from distances of 30-40 miles. I use my training experience from these events to help push each athlete I work with to their fullest potential and help them reach their personal goals. The road to greatness is never an easy one, but a phrase I use often with my current clients is, "Those who say they can, and those who say they can't, are both usually correct."​

Baseball & Softball

Bob Cook

Director of Baseball/Softball Instructor
bob.accelerate@gmail.com

Playing Experience:

• Pitcher & Middle Infielder, Adirondack Lumberjacks NE League (1996-1998)
• Pitcher & Middle Infielder, University of New Haven (1994-1996)
  • Full Scholarship
  • All-Tournament Team (1995)
  • College World Series (1995)
• Pitcher & Middle Infielder, MVCC (1992-1994)
  • All-Star Team, National Junior College Athletic Association (1994)
  • College World Series, National Junior College Athletic Association (1993)
• Notre Dame High School (1988-1992)
  • Varsity 3 years

Coaching Experience:

• Owner/Instructor/Coach, Field of Dreams (2003-2018)
• East Coast Lumberjacks (2016-Present)
• JV Baseball, Clinton High School (1999-2002)

Additional Information:

• Associate Scout, Cincinnati Reds (2005-Present)
• Pro Scout/Consultant, Trinity Sports Management (2005-Present)
• NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (2005)

Basketball

Matt Sprowell

Director of Basketball Instructor
mattsprowell@gmail.com

​Accomplishments

• Adirondack Central School (2007-2011)
  • Voted 1st Team Conference All-Star in Basketball, Soccer, & Baseball
  • 2011 Center State Conference Champion (averaged 12.5 PPG, 10.8 RPG and 7.3 APG in Conference Play)
  • Led the conference in APG, Top 10 in PPG and RPG (2011)
  • Voted Section III Scholar-Athlete (2010-2011)
• ESPN Radio Utica-Rome Monster Energy Drink Player of the Game (2011)
• Recipient of 2010-2011 Center State Conference Hardest Worker Award

Coaching Experience

• Director of Basketball & Head Coach, Accelerate Sports (2017-Present)
• Assistant Coach Boys Varsity Basketball, West Canada Valley High School (2018-Present)
• Volunteer Instructor, North Country Whiteout Youth Basketball Program (2016-Present)
• Assistant Coach Boys Varsity Basketball & Head Coach Boys Junior Varsity
• Basketball, Adirondack Central School (2016)
• Assistant Director of Basketball, Camp Winadu in Pittsfield, MA (2014-2016)
  • One of the largest sports camps in the northeast
• Head Coach of Basketball, Camp Winadu (2015-2016)
  • Won back-to-back Winadu Invitational Tournament Championships (2015-2016)
• Private Basketball Trainer, Camp Winadu (2014-2016)
  • Guard and Post players, ages 7-15 from across the country either in a solo or group setting.

Education Background

• Bachelor of Professional Studies: Sports and Business Management and Minor in Coaching, Cazenovia College (2016)
• Associate of Applied Science: Sports and Recreation Management, Herkimer County Community College (2013)

SOCCER

Jeff Knittel

Director of Soccer, Instructor
jeff.accelerate@gmail.com

Playing Experience

• United Soccer League 1st Division
  • Syracuse Salty Dogs (2003)
  • Lehigh Valley Steam (1999)
• Starting Midfield/Forward, Syracuse University (1995-1998)
• All-Big East 1st Team (1998)
• NSCAA All-Region 1st Team (1996, 1998)
• NSCAA All-Region 2nd Team (1995, 1997)
• All-Big East 2nd Team (1995-1996)
• U17 U.S. Men's National Team (1992-1994)
• Varsity Boys Soccer Team, Chittenango High School (1990-1994)
  • Played on the high school varsity team as an 8th grader

Coaching Experience

• Director of Soccer & Coach, Accelerate Sports (2017-Present)
• Director of Coaching, CNY Family Sports Centre (2001-2017)
• Head Coach Men's Soccer, Onondaga Community College (2009-2011)
  • Team won Mid-State Athletic Conference Championship (2011)
• Director of Coaching, CNY United FC (2002-2008)
• Head Coach Varsity Boys Soccer, Fulton High School (2002-2007)
  • Lead team to Section III Finals (2006)
  • Team won NYSPHSAA State Championship (2005)

Accomplishments

• Hall of Fame, Chittenango Athletic Hall of Fame (2018)
• Hall of Fame, NYS West Youth Soccer Association (2008)
• Big East Rookie of the Year (Syracuse University, 1995)
• NSCAA National High School Player of the Year (1994)
• Parade Magazine All American (1993, 1994)
• USSF National "B" License, Coaching Certification (2005)

Nick Bibbs

Assistant Director of Soccer, Instructor
bibbs.accelerate@gmail.com​

Playing Experience

• Bethlehem Steel (2016)
• Saint Louis FC (2015)
• IFK Lammhult (2013)
• Syracuse University (2010)
• Lower Merion Soccer Club/ Spirit United (2005-2009)
• Regional All-America (2008)
• Central League MVP (2008)
• ODP Region l Team (2007)
• U18 US National Team (2007)

Coaching Experience

• Asst. Director of Soccer & Coach, Accelerate Sports
• Youth Soccer (2018-Present)
• Head Coach, Syracuse Development Academy Utica (2018-Present)
• Coach, Syracuse Development Academy Utica (2017)
• Director of Quality Control, Syracuse University (2017)
• Varsity Assistant Coach, Harriton High School (2016)
• Assistant Coach, Lower Merion Soccer Club (2016)
• Coach, YSC Youth Programs (2014-2016)
• Philadelphia Union, Player Development Program (2014-2016)
• Volunteer Assistant, Villanova University ( University (2014)
• Assistant Coach, Continental FC (2014)

Dawson Green

Instructor
dgaccelerate@gmail.com

Playing Experience

• Syracuse FC (Currently) (2018)
• Krajisnik FC (Tournament Team) (2018)
• Herkimer college (2017)
• Varsity Soccer at Adirondack (2014 & 2015)
• Coliseum Soccer Club (4 years)
• Copper City Soccer Club (Tournament Team)

Coaching Experience

• Coach, Accelerate Sports Youth Soccer (2015-Present)
• Varsity Assistant Coach, Adirondack High School (2018-Present)
• Coach, Herkimer College Summer Soccer Camp (2015-2017)

Certifications​

• NASM Personal Training Certification (In Progress)
• SGX, Spartan Coaching Certification (2018)
• AAS, Sports Management Degree (Herkimer, SUNY 2018)
• 1st Degree Senior Black Belt in Kenpo Karate (2016)
• USSF

"My main areas of expertise are in Soccer and Fitness Coaching. Along with soccer and fitness, I am also an Ultra Endurance athlete. I compete in events that challenge and push the mind and body to its limits. Many events last between 8 and 12 hours, and range from distances of 30-40 miles. I use my training experience from these events to help push each athlete I work with to their fullest potential and help them reach their personal goals. The road to greatness is never an easy one, but a phrase I use often with my current clients is, "Those who say they can, and those who say they can't, are both usually correct."