ONYX TEAM

Oguchi Onyewu

Since becoming a professional athlete in 2002, Oguchi has always aimed to maintain a strong and healthy lifestyle. Growing up in a large family of extremely athletic siblings pushed Oguchi to work even harder at his craft if he wanted to stand out and be noticed. Having access to some of the world's best physical therapists and performance coaches gave him a better appreciation for the limits and capabilities of the human body.

He has played professional soccer in 7 countries and has been exposed to some of the best health practices that you can find anywhere in the world. Together with his vast knowledge of sport and the physical demands required to be in top personal shape he has formed ONYX Elite. With the help of his nationally recognized staff of fitness coaches, ONYX Elite is determined to turn heads as we work to propel our clients to become the best version of themselves!

Chris Gorres

As a former high school and collegiate athlete, Chris has always had a passion for fitness. After playing college football at Cornell University, he decided to pursue a career as a personal trainer. He acquired certifications with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and continues to educate himself, making him one of the best and brightest in the field of performance coaching. He has worked with athletes on all different levels and sports, specializing in speed, power, strength, injury prevention, functional training, and rehabilitation.

Some of his notable clients include Lorenzo Alexander (Arizona Cardinals), Ryan Kerrigan (Washington Redskins), Oguchi Onyewu (US Soccer), Ali Krieger (US Soccer), Ashlyn Harris (US Soccer), Bill Hamid (DC United), Brandon Guyer (Tampa Bay Rays), and many more. Chris is committed to demonstrating his expertise and delivering his vast knowledge to his clients to bring out the best in them.

Cory Broadnax

Cory played college football at Duke University graduating in 2004. Following college, he worked in the Sports Performance Department at Georgetown University under Coach Mike Hill.  Cory has experience working with all types of athletes from youth to professional, including Katie Ledecky (U.S. Swimming) and the NCAP swim club, LJ Hoes (MLB), Chris Wright (NBA), Quinn Cook (NBDL), Lasan Kromah (Greek Professional Basketball), and Kelly Sherman (Middlebury Women's Hockey). Cory loves the challenge of working with athletes of all sports from ballet to rugby, analyzing the movements associated with each sport and creating the proper exercise prescription to prevent injury while excelling at the sport, thereby creating a better athlete. Cory has also worked with many general fitness clients of all ages and experience levels. Cory is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is Functional Movement Systems (FMS) certified.

Candace Broaddus

Candace is a graduate of Virginia Tech (BS Ag Economics), Virginia Commonwealth University (BS Exercises Science), and California University of Pennsylvania (MS Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention). While at VCU she interened with the University of Richmond Men's Basketball program where she gained extensive knowledge in lifting technique and program progression. She has used her knowledge since then in working with athletes of various sports and clients of different activity levels. Candace has received her certification in Strength and Conditioning (CSCS) and Performance Enhancement (PES) and is an avid runner who has completed over 15 half marathons in the past fives years.

ALYSSA CARTER

Alyssa has personal athletic experience from being a
gymnast for 7 years to competitive cheerleading for 4
years. She graduated from VCU with her degree Exercise Science and Psychology in 2020, where she gained experience as an intern at Onyx Elite. Shortly after, she began working full time at VCU Sports Medicine as a physical therapy technician assisting injured patients from young kids, collegiate athletes and geriatric populations back to health. Since then, Alyssa has been enjoying her career transforming people of all ages into the healthiest, strongest version of themselves as a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Women's Fitness Specialist and sports performance coach working with athletes of all backgrounds.

Alice Funez

Alice is a performance coach certified as a NASM personal trainer, Mobility WOD Movement and Mobility Specialist, and DBC Level 1 Biomechanics and Human Movement. She has a strong background in strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and movement training. She is highly motivated to help athletes and others reach their health and fitness goals.

dr. Lance Bennett

Lance earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Duke University in 2021. Prior to attending Duke University, Dr. Bennett received his bachelor's degree from Morehouse College in kinesiology and later earned his master's degree in exercise science from Auburn University. In addition to his doctoral degree, Dr. Bennett is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. During his time at Morehouse College, Dr. Bennett was a 4-year varsity football athlete, and because of his background in organized sports and experience as a collegiate student-athlete, Dr. Bennett has a passion for treating athletes of all sports and skill levels. Dr. Bennett enjoys solving problems of human movement and believes as a physical therapist, his role  is to create optimal conditions which allow the human body the best environment to facilitate elite performance and recovery.

dr. zachary tabrani

Zack grew his passion for sports performance and rehabilitation as a former high school and collegiate basketball player. Zack’s knowledge base is truly extensive and is always up to date with the most current research in order to deliver the most effective evidenced based practices. He has graduated with his Doctorates in Physical Therapy and as well as a Master’s of Science in Exercise Physiology. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He has worked with a variety of athletes at the professional level as well as amateur and recreational athletes. Zack specializes in rehabilitation, manual therapy, soft tissue manipulation, cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation, in speed, power, strength, injury prevention, and functional training.