Meet the Team
Justin Tooley
Head Trainer/ Coach
Justin has over 20 years' experience in the fitness industry. He has been the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Virginia Basketball Academy, and was a personal and group training instructor for 12 years at ACAC Fitness and Wellness Center. Justin has personally competed in bodybuilding, power lifting, and strongman events and won multiple times.
Certifications:
◊ Westside Barbell Certified since 2012
◊ NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
◊ Westside Barbell Special Strength & Conditioning Certified Professional Powerlifter
◊ Kettlebell Concept Certified Crossfit Movement & Mobility
Experience:
◊ Virginia Basketball Academy Director of Strength & Conditioning – www.playvaba.org –
◊ 12 years experience personal & group training at ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center; Won in Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, and Strongman Events
◊ Recipient of CVille Weekly‘s Best Trainer Award ’07 and ’12, Runner-up ’08 and ’16
◊ Instructor for Crossfit Powerlifting Certification at Westside Barbell, Columbus, & Ohio
◊ Past Holder of Multiple State & National Powerlifting Records
Reiley Rice
Trainer
Reiley’s background comes from nearly a decade in gyms, with experience in Olympic Weightlifting, Bodybuilding, and general strength training. He was previously a Personal Trainer at American Family Fitness in Short Pump before attending the University of Virginia to study Psychology to pursue Sports Psychology. He is a Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFCS), and has just received his Bachelors degree in Psychology from UVA. Along with coaching, Reiley also trains for and competes in Olympic Weightlifting, taking third place in his weight class during his first meet this past August 2022.
Certifications/ Education
◊ Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFCS)
◊ Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Virginia
Achievements:
◊ 3rd in Mens 96kg at the Old Dominion Classic State Weightlifting meet
