Todd D. Smith, MS, PT, CSCS, PES
Director of PowerCore Athletics

Todd is the co-founder of PowerCore Athletics. He graduated from Daemen College with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. He is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He received his M.S. in Exercise Science, Injury Prevention and Health Promotion through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and California University of Pennsylvania. He also is a Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is a Level 3 USA hockey certified coach.

Scott Pugliese, P.T., CSCS

Scott is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Physical Therapist. He is co-founder of Greater Rochester Physical Therapy and PowerCore Athletics. Scott graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston University where he played soccer. He is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has coached soccer, baseball, and lacrosse on the youth levels. Scott grew up in Webster and continues to reside in the Webster/Penfield area.

Eric Rinefried, M.S., CSCS

Eric graduated from SUNY Brockport with a Bachelor's in Science in Physical Education. He received his Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology from Syracuse University. He holds the C.S.C.S. certification through the N.S.C.A. and is a current member as well. Eric has been in the field for 9 years having experience working with various athletes of all walks of life. He has been fortunate enough to work at Brown University, with the Syracuse Crunch, as well as working with NHL draft picks, USA Rugby Pool Players, USA Women's Hockey Pool Players and Empire State Games Gold Medalists. Eric tries to attend 1 or 2 major conferences a year to stay on the cutting edge in sports performance training.

Brian McGarry, P.T., CSCS

Brian became a Certified Strength C.S. in February of 2008 and graduated with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Nazareth College in May of 2008. At Nazareth College, Brian assisted in the development and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for collegiate athletes in a variety of sports including soccer, volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse.

Prior to being at PowerCore, Brian was a student intern at PowerCore and Greater Rochester Physical Therapy where he gained a variety of experience in the field of sports performance training.