Gioles grew up in Long Island, New York, playing a variety of sports, including volleyball as a setter. He went on to play four years of collegiate tennis at Farmingdale State College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management in 2011.
Following graduation, Gioles’ passion for fitness and athletic performance led him to pursue a career in personal training. He holds certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) with specializations in Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Youth Athletic Performance. His career began in 2011 at Robbie Wagner’s Tennis Academy in Glen Cove, NY, where he was promoted to Head Fitness Coach in 2015.
In September 2016, Gioles relocated to North Carolina and served as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at The Performance Academy (TPA) in Apex for two years. During this time, he also coached tennis at Cary Academy (MS Boys, JV Girls, and Varsity Girls) and launched his own personal training business specializing in youth athletic development. In 2020, he became Director of Sports Performance at Prestonwood Country Club, where he works with numerous volleyball players as well as athletes from other sports.
Gioles coached Triangle’s Boys 14-Blue team during the 2021–2022 season and now serves as Triangle’s Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Outside of work, Gioles enjoys playing ice hockey, competing in golf tournaments, and volunteering as a hockey coach for the Carolina Hurricanes Warriors Ice Hockey Program, which supports local military veterans. He lives in Holly Springs, NC, with his wife, Sarah, and their cat, Gryffindor.
CERTIFICATIONS:
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) with specializations in:
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- Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
- Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
- Youth Athletic Performance
