What makes our program different

Emily is the Owner and Program Director at Relentless.

In 2015, Emily opened Relentless Athletics to build a community for female athletes while educating their parents and coaches on the necessity of strength training and sports nutrition to optimize sports performance and reduce injury risks in the female athlete population.

Emily is a Ph.D. candidate at Concordia University St. Paul with a research focus on female athletes & the relationship between strength training, ACL injury rates, and menstrual cycle irregularities (RED-s). She holds an M.S. in Exercise Physiology from Temple University and a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Drexel University.

Through this education, Emily values her ability to coach athletes and develop strength coaches, using a perspective grounded in biochemistry and human physiology.

In 2020, Emily was an Adjunct at Temple University, instructing a course on the current research behind female athlete development. Additionally, Emily has worked as a consultant in developing health education curriculums at the high school level.

Emily has over a decade of experience coaching female athletes, working with athletes ranging from adolescents to the collegiate and nationally ranked levels.

When she isn’t on the coaching floor or working in her office, she is at home with her husband Jarrod, their daughter Maya, and, of course, their dog Milo (who has become the mascot of Relentless)!!

Coach Brielle is the Director of Training at Relentless!

She holds her M.Ed. in Sports Administration, her CSCS, and USAW-L1.

I am from Cypress, Texas, and growing up I always had a love for sports and fitness. I was a college-athlete at Southwestern University, where I had the privilege to swim and obtain a Bachelor's in Kinesiology with a minor in Business. I also pursued my first strength and conditioning internship at Southwestern University, where I worked with about 13 varsity sports teams and learned the biomechanical importance of strength training for sports.

After graduation, I completed a summer-long sports performance internship with the Strength and Conditioning staff at Rutgers University. I then went on to pursue a graduate assistantship at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX, where I earned a Masters of Education in Sports Administration. I was in charge of Volleyball and cheerleading and assisted the Head Coach with Football and Men’s basketball.

I landed my first full-time position as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Yale University, where I was in charge of Softball, Gymnastics, Swimming, Diving, and Fencing. My journey in college athletics continued with a short stint as an assistant swim coach at Amherst College, where I had the opportunity to embrace new coaching challenges and refine my coaching skills.

On a more personal note, when I'm not in the gym, you can find me binge watching Law and Order, trying new foods, or sitting at a coffee shop.

I am thrilled to be back in the world of Strength and Conditioning and am even more excited to be at Relentless Athletics. I plan to leverage my passion for strength and conditioning at Relentless Athletics to mentor and support young women so they feel confident and strong!

Coach Meghan, or “MC,” is a Sports Performance Coach at Relentless.

She holds her BS in Exercise Science, is pursuing her MS in Exercise Science, has her CSCS and USAW-L1

I am from North Wales, Pennsylvania, and attended North Penn High School. I’ve always loved sports and lifting; growing up, I played soccer and ran track.

I graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science. While at West Chester, I completed an internship at Driven Strength and Fitness in the summer of 2023. After completing my internship, I began a position at Atlas Peak Performance as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. This opportunity allowed me to work with both teams and small groups.

I am currently completing my Master of Science in Exercise Science from West Chester University. In graduate school, I’ll also be conducting research alongside my professors. I’m excited to work with the athletes at Relentless and support them as they continually grow as athletes and people!

Coach Lizzie is a Sports Performance Coach at Relentless

She holds her B.S. in Fashion Merchandising, M.S. in International Business, and was a D1 Basketball Player University of Delaware from 2017-2022

She is currently completing her USAW and CSCS certifications.

I grew up in Willow Grove, PA, and I played several sports there growing up. I attended Abington High School and was a Division 1 Basketball player at the University of Delaware, where I led my team to a Conference Championship and an appearance at March Madness. I was awarded the All-Rookie team in my freshman year, the Dean Ehlers Leadership Award in my graduate year, and I hold the record for most game appearances.

I got an opportunity to coach and work on the operations at Arizona State University for the women’s basketball team, where I was able to really get first-hand experience coaching for a Power 5 program.

Outside of work, I read, watch sports, and stay really involved in current fashion trends.

I found my love for coaching and fitness through basketball, and I’m excited to transfer that to Relentless Athletics! 

Coach Virginia is an Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Relentless

She holds a B.S. in exercise science and an AAAI-ISMA Personal Trainer Certification.

She is currently completing her USAW and CSCS.

I am from Hazleton, Pennsylvania, and went to Hazleton Area High School. Growing up, I have always had a love for sports, whether I was watching or playing them! My favorite sport growing up was definitely basketball, but I also played many others, such as baseball, track and field, and softball!

I Graduated from Temple University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science. During my Junior and Senior years of college, I did two Strength and conditioning internships. One at Temple University and the other at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating, I worked as a Thrive coach at City Fitness in Philadelphia for some time. I then moved to personal training for Klasik Fit, which I am currently still doing!! Each experience has really allowed me to challenge myself and expand my knowledge while training with teams, or coaching one on one! I also completed an internship with Relentless in the summer of 2024 and now have the opportunity to work as one of the coaches!

Outside of work or the gym, I usually take a long hike, paint, or try a new type of exercise class with friends! I am also a big foodie and love to try new food all over Philadelphia! 

I am excited to continue to challenge myself at Relentless to make sure each female athlete gets the best experience and workout possible every time they come in. As a female strength coach, I want to help create a positive attitude, confidence, power, and, most importantly, strength in each of the incredible females!

Megan is the Office Manager at Relentless and the main point of contact with our community!

She is the glue that holds us together!

Megan grew up in northern New Jersey but has lived in Philadelphia for the past 8 years. She has worked in management in varying industries, including retail, salon and spa, and holistic medicine. Megan has always had a passion for athleticism, playing soccer and dancing. She got into weightlifting later in life and wishes a gym like Relentless existed in her high school days to further develop her skills.

Megan can’t wait to get to know each athlete and play a role in their growth and development at Relentless.

Milo is Coach Emily’s dog and the best gym mascot Relentless could ask for!

He is the only boy allowed on the Relentless floor who will greet you with kisses & demand belly rubs.

Be prepared to experience Milo’s kisses & to have him throw a soccer ball at you during your session because he wants you to kick it for him.