Co-Founders
ERIC LICHTER
CO-FOUNDER
Eric Lichter established himself as a leading speed and performance enhancement coach in the private sector, training NFL and NBA draft prospects and preparing them for combines. He has worked with two Heisman Trophy winners, two Jim Thorpe Award winners, and over 20 first-round draft picks, including LeBron James and Ted Ginn Jr. Notable former clients also include Nene, Leandrino Barboso, Maurice Clarett, London Fletcher and Nate Clements….
Eric’s speed programs have helped athletes clock 4.3-second 40-yard dashes at the NFL combine. He has also trained Olympic sprinters Eric Harrison and Anavia Battle, as well as Troy Lane, a top U.S. track sprinter and Olympic hopeful.
In 2006, Eric transitioned to collegiate athletics as the Director of Football Performance at The Ohio State University, contributing to a Rose Bowl Championship, Sugar Bowl Championship, five Big Ten Championships and two National Title game appearances. He co-founded Plus 2 University with Cardale Jones in 2019, creating a premier speed training destination. Eric holds a B.S. in Exercise Science and certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (CPT), and the National Academy of Speed and Explosion (CSS).
CARDALE JONES
CO-FOUNDER
Cardale Jones captivated millions and millions of sports fans in 2014 – 2015 as he led the Ohio State University Buckeyes football team to the first ever College Football Playoff National Championship after starting the season third on the depth chart behind Braxton Miller and J.T Barrett. After they both went down with season ending injuries, Ohio State turned to Cardale and the rest is history. Renowned for his powerful arm and decisive play, Jones’s athletic career…
also includes a stint in the NFL and a commitment to inspiring young athletes through his post-football endeavors.
Additionally, Cardale Jones is a co founder, general manager and board member of The Foundation Collective, an initiative dedicated to empowering underserved youth through education and mentorship.
BROCK MEADOWS
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Brock has worked in the fitness, sport performance, and nutrition field for over twenty years. He played college football, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Business Enterprise and Marketing. He is a certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the NSCA since 1999. Brock has created, operated and owned multiple fitness and performance facilities where he trained elite collegiate and professional athletes. His knowledge and work as a coach…
and business owner has expanded to building successful systems and operations that support winning results.
SPORTS PERFORMANCE & SPEED COACHES
MIKE LIPPERT
PERFORMANCE COACH
Mike Lippert brings 20 years of experience in working with athletes across all levels, from youth to professional, focusing on long-term development and functional fitness. At Plus 2, he combines performance training with his extensive involvement…
in the Ohio lacrosse community, where he has coached multiple state championship teams and runs the Lax Elite program for college-level players. Based in Upper Arlington with his family, Mike is active in high school coaching and youth lacrosse, and he holds NASM certification, enjoying travel, outdoor activities, and family time.
QUINN ERNST
PERFORMANCE COACH
Quinn Ernst graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science and holds a USA Weightlifting Coaching certification. With three years of experience in training and coaching athletes, he is passionate about helping others…
achieve their fitness goals. A devoted Bengals and Buckeyes fan, Coach Quinn also enjoys reading and playing guitar in his free time. His dedication to both his profession and personal interests reflects his commitment to a balanced and active lifestyle.
DREW SNYDER
PERFORMANCE COACH
Drew Snyder earned his associate’s degree in Exercise Science and is currently pursuing his B.S. degree at Franklin University. Drew Snyder’s enthusiasm for strength training is matched by his dedication to guiding athletes in honing their focus…
and perseverance toward their goals. He truly enjoys being a part of the process required for athletes to develop to their full potential. Drew has had a love for physical activities since his early childhood and played multiple sports.
SPENCER RUBEL
PERFORMANCE COACH
Coach Spencer Rubel holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Otterbein University and is pursuing a master’s degree in Allied Health. He also is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and coaches the 8 & under age group on…
the Plus 2 University track team. Spencer runs warm-ups for all age groups during track meets. Spencer Rubel is passionate about working with youth, fostering their love for track and field, and is dedicated to continuously learning and helping athletes reach their full potential.
ZANE LATTIG
PERFORMANCE COACH
Lattig graduated from the University of Charleston, West Virginia, with a degree in Exercise Science, where he was a pitcher and participated in the strength and conditioning program. Through Plus 2, he is working with both young athletes as well as those at the…
collegiate and professional level. Now a Performance Coach, he focuses on enhancing physical and mental health through sports performance and lifestyle coaching.
ZACH CICERO
PERFORMANCE COACH
Zack excelled on the football field, earning numerous awards before continuing his athletic journey as a Preferred Walk-On (PWO) at The Ohio State University. During his time with the Buckeyes, Zack had the invaluable opportunity to play and be coached…
by elite defensive line coach Larry Johnson. Currently, Zack serves in dual roles includin the Defensive Ends Coach and Speed and Conditioning Coach at Westerville Central High School in Westerville, Ohio. Zach has remarkable painting and cooking abilities and spends his free time outside of coaching doing both.
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
DR. MATT LONGFELLOW
DPT
Matt is a leading Doctor of Physical Therapy in Columbus, Ohio and founded Diverge Performance Therapy after seeing the traditional healthcare system fail hundreds of people firsthand – including himself.
In his mid-20’s, Matt struggled with chronic lower back pain. Doctor’s couldn’t help and only offered pain medications and advice to “stop working out so hard.” That’s when he discovered physical therapy and how to heal his body naturally without giving up the workouts he enjoyed.
As someone who’s been through it himself, he understands what it’s like to be worried you’ll never enjoy your active life again. Or terrified of getting a dangerous surgery. Or having to rely on pain medications just to get through the day. It’s exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Dr. Matt was able to completely eliminate his own chronic back pain, and he’s helped hundreds of others get out of pain and get back to their life over the last 8 years and he looks forward to helping you do the same.
Credentials
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy, THE Ohio State University
- BS, Exercise Science, THE Ohio State University
- Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
- Certified USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
- Certified Clinical Athlete Weightlifting Coach
- Certified Functional Range Release Spine Provider
- Certification in Dry Needling (Cert. DN)
- Certified Selective Functional Movement Assessment, Functional
- Movement Systems
DR. DOM CARUSO
DPT
Dr. Dom is a lifelong fitness and health enthusiast from Harrisburg, PA. He played college football at Bloomsburg University prior to escaping the Northeastern winters to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy…
Degree down at The University of Miami. While here, he aided on-field and training room operations for the Hurricane Baseball Team and became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach working as a personal trainer for both online and in-person clientele. Dominic then took his talents to Columbus, Ohio, completing a Sports Physical Therapy Residency at The Ohio State University. Here, he helped teach multiple orthopedic courses within the OSU Doctoral DPT Program, traveled 2 seasons with The OSU Rugby Team acting as a physical therapist and emergency responder, and had the opportunity to work with Ohio State Athletics, including the 2022-2023 Buckeye Baseball Team.
He is passionate about using his background in strength and conditioning in conjunction with manual therapy, performance dry needling, and joint manipulations to treat a wide variety of collegiate, professional, and recreational athletes. Dominic is an avid gym rat; enjoying a variety of activities including weightlifting, flag football, snowboarding, and tennis. More recently, he has been diving into endurance sports, racing in the 2023 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon.
“I take pride in helping patients become pain free, optimize performance, and maximize athletic potential. I enjoy guiding patients through this process and teaching them how to maintain a healthy lifestyle to live a more fulfilling life outside of the gym. My mission is to connect and empower patients through movement, promoting healthy habits and changing the course of their lives for the better.”
TRACK TEAM STAFF
ERIC LICHTER
HEAD COACH / SPRINTS / RELAYS
Eric Lichter established himself as a leading speed and performance enhancement coach in the private sector, training NFL and NBA draft prospects and preparing them for combines. He has worked with two Heisman Trophy winners, …
two Jim Thorpe Award winners, and over 20 first-round draft picks, including LeBron James and Ted Ginn Jr. Notable former clients also include Nene, Leandrino Barboso, Maurice Clarett, London Fletcher and Nate Clements Eric’s speed programs have helped athletes clock 4.3-second 40-yard dashes at the NFL combine. He has also trained Olympic sprinters Eric Harrison and Anavia Battle, as well as Troy Lane, a top U.S. track sprinter and Olympic hopeful.
In 2006, Eric transitioned to collegiate athletics as the Director of Football Performance at The Ohio State University, contributing to a Rose Bowl Championship, Sugar Bowl Championship, five Big Ten Championships and two National Title game appearances. He co-founded Plus 2 University with Cardale Jones in 2019, creating a premier speed training destination. Eric holds a B.S. in Exercise Science and certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (CPT), and the National Academy of Speed and Explosion (CSS).
SKIP IVERY
SPRINTS / HURDLES
Coach Skip Ivery is a dedicated track coach with deep roots in central Ohio. Growing up in Groveport and excelling in both football and track at Wittenberg University, he earned multiple Academic All-American honors and secured a National Championship in…
the 110m hurdles. After completing his MBA at the University of Cincinnati, Skip spent over a decade in banking before becoming an entrepreneur, currently owning several insurance agencies. Outside of coaching, he cherishes time with his wife, Heather, and their daughters, Madison, Kennedy, and Monroe.
Since 2020, Skip has been coaching track and joined the Plus 2 Track Team in 2022. As Head Coach for Westerville’s Walnut Springs Middle School Track Team and a USATF Level 1 Certified Track Coach, he brings a wealth of knowledge, specializing in sprints and hurdles while helping athletes refine their technique through a blend of hard work and modern sprint development methods.
FRANKLIN DAVIS
LONG JUMP
Franklin Davis, a Washington DC native, has dedicated his career to coaching primarily focusing on sprinters and jumpers. Though he was a multisport athlete in his youth and joined track in high school, it is his coaching career that truly defines his impact. With 25…
years of experience, Franklin has refined his expertise in teaching athletes how to enhance their speed and jumping ability.
His coaching approach blends scientific principles with a deep understanding of individual needs, allowing him to connect with athletes and optimize their performance. Franklin’s method emphasizes the efficiency and explosiveness of movement, a skill that transcends track and field and benefits athletes in any sport—or even those who choose not to compete.
A graduate of Ohio State University, where he not only received an academic scholarship but also met his wife, Tenile, Franklin has built a life around his passion for coaching. He and Tenile, both Ohio State alumni, are parents to four wonderful children and share their home with an XL American Bully named Buckeye. When he’s not coaching, Franklin enjoys reading, playing sports, spending time with his family, and indulging in his hobby of jumping over objects including people!
CHELSCIE GREENE
DISTANCE / TEAM ADMIN
Coach Chelscie, from Lodi, California, holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from Sacramento State and an M.S. in Kinesiology from CSU Fullerton. She is a certified USATF Level II Endurance Coach and an NSCA Strength and Conditioning Coach. Chelscie…
was a two-time American Athletic Conference All-Academic athlete and competed in cross country, track and field, and rowing during her collegiate career.
Currently, Chelscie is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Denison University and is in her second year with the Plus 2 University club track team. Her extensive coaching experience includes roles as an Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach across the high school, junior college, and university levels. Throughout her career, she has contributed to two conference championships, numerous school records, and multiple NCAA National qualifiers.
Chelscie is dedicated to fostering long-term athletic development, enhancing form, and building athletes’ confidence. She resides in Columbus with her husband, Todd, and their daughter, Kailani. Aside from coaching, Chelscie enjoys lifting, hiking, and spending quality time with friends and family.
JERMAINE RICKETTS
HURDLES / JUMPS
Jermaine excelled in both soccer and track and field while attending Kingston College High School in Jamaica, where he represented the country at youth levels in both sports. He graduated with a degree in sports management…
at MNU in Olathe, Kansas. Jermaine holds NASM and ACE certifications, before moving to and is the hurdle and high jump coach for the Plus 2 University track club. Jermaine transitioned from being an elite hurdler to coaching at an elite level, focusing on developing youth athletes to their maximum potential.
ANTHONY FAIN
SPRINTS / RELAYS
Coach Anthony “Amp” Fain coaches sprints for Plus 2 University’s track team. Anthony has coached & developed multiple Junior Olympic sprinters and relay teams. His love for competitive sports began at an early age. He ran track and played football…
for Chilicothe High School. Additionally, Anthony competed at a high level in natural body building and had a 1st place finish at a national show and 4 other top 5 finishes. Anthony is a Certified Speed Specialist (CSS) through the National Association of Speed & Explosion (NASE).
CHANTEL SPENCER
MULTI EVENTS / YOUTH (11 & UNDERS)
Chantel earned a degree in Forensic Psychology while excelling as a collegiate soccer player, breaking five records as a freshman and earning MVP honors. After graduation, Chantel served in the United States Army,…
where she developed advanced leadership skills. Since 2011, Chantel has been a professional fitness competitor and coach as well as coaching middle school and junior high athletes in various sports since 2016. Chantel is the head track and field coach at Ridgeview Jr. high school. She is certified through OHSAA and has volunteered throughout the summers as a track and field official covering field events.
SPENCER RUBEL
YOUTH (8 & UNDERS)
Coach Spencer Rubel holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Otterbein University and is pursuing a master’s degree in Allied Health. He also is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and coaches the 8 & under age group…
on the Plus 2 University track team. Spencer runs warm-ups for all age groups during track meets. Spencer Rubel is passionate about working with youth, fostering their love for track and field, and is dedicated to continuously learning and helping athletes reach their full potential.
