Meet the Team

RDV Sportsplex Athletic Club leadership team is dedicated to meeting the needs of its members and guests by providing world-class service that is second to none. If you have a question or need assistance, please contact the appropriate manager or team leader below.  

Click on any of the team members below to find contact information.


Directors

Derek Chaput

Derek Chaput

Director of Operations

Derek Chaput

Director of Operations

dchaput@rdvsportsplex.com

Education

  • B.A. Business-Human Resources, Georgia Southern University
  • M.S. Sport Management, Georgia Southern University

Started with Company

  • October 20, 2009

Responsibilities

Achieving club objectives by creating and maintaining a quality environment; meeting or exceeding financial projections and achieving new membership and retention goals.

 Work History   

  • Germantown Athletic Club-Club Director
  • Atlanta Athletic Club-Assistant Athletic Director                      

Personal

Will be relocating his wife Andrea and two sons Mason and Rylan to the Orlando area in December.

Managers

Kandy Gordecki

Kandy Gordecki

Human Resources Manager

Kandy Gordecki

Human Resources Manager

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Lauren Cruse

Member Services Manager

Lauren Cruse

Member Services Manager

Niki Davis

Niki Davis
NASM-PES, NSCA-CSCS, ACSM-HFI

Fitness Manager

Niki Davis
NASM-PES, NSCA-CSCS, ACSM-HFI

Fitness Manager

ndavis@rdvsportsplex.com

EDUCATION

  • B.S. Exercise and Sport Science, University of Florida
  • Heath & Fitness Instructor, American College of Sports Medicine

EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer
  • National Strength and Condititioning Association - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Triathlon Coach
  • Pre/Post Natal Instructor
  • Certified SuperSlow Trainer

GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION

  • Body Transformation Challenge
  • Run Strong Training
  • RDV Runners Club
  • Triathlon Training
  • Yoga

INTERESTS & SPECIALTIES

  • Beginners to Exercise
  • Group Training
  • Pre/Post Natal Exercise
  • Triathlon Training
Penny Tanner

Penny Tanner

Corporate Sales Account Manager

Penny Tanner

Corporate Sales Account Manager

Tiffany Caiazza

Tiffany Caiazza

Sales Manager

Tiffany Caiazza

Sales Manager


Team Leaders

Alice Reen

Alice Reen

Tennis Team Leader

Alice Reen

Tennis Team Leader

areen@rdvsportsplex.com

EDUCATION

  • B.S. in Education, University of Georgia
  • M.S. in Physical Education/Athletic Administration, Florida State University

EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

  • USPTA P-1
  • Assistant Coach, University of Georgia
  • Assistant Coach, University of Tennessee
  • Head Coach, Florida State University
  • Head Coach, University of Arkansas
Jake Ratke

Jake Ratke
NSCA-PES, NSCA-CSCS, USAW-Level 1

Sports Performance Team Leader

Jake Ratke
NSCA-PES, NSCA-CSCS, USAW-Level 1

Sports Performance Team Leader

jratke@rdvsportsplex.com

Education

  • B.S. in Exercise & Sports Science, University of Florida

Experience & Certifications

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
  • Functional Movement Screen Certified Specialist
  • Experience in weight management and strength training for various populations 

Training Philosophy

"I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen."

 

 

Leah Hendrickson

Leah Hendrickson
NASM-CPT

Group Exercise Team Leader

Leah Hendrickson
NASM-CPT

Group Exercise Team Leader

lhendrickson@rdvsportsplex.com

EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer
  • Parisi Speed School Certified -
    Jump Start, Total Performance, Adult Conditioning
  • Body Training Systems Certified -
    Group Power, Group Kick, Group Groove, Group Step
  • American Red Cross - AED, CPR, & First Aid

GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION

  • Group Power, Group Kick, Group Step, Group Groove
  • Aqua Fit, Deep Water Fitness
  • Core Flex, Pilates
  • Jump Start, Total Performance, Adult Conditioning

INTERESTS & SPECIALTIES

  • Group Exercise
  • Small Group Training 
Melissa DiCerbo

Melissa DiCerbo
NASM-PES

NEWFIT/Training Services Team Leader

Melissa DiCerbo
NASM-PES

NEWFIT/Training Services Team Leader

mdicerbo@rdvsportsplex.com

EDUCATION 

  • B.A. Communications, University of Tennessee

EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine-Performance Enhancement Specialist 

GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTION 

  • Boot Camp
  • Body Transformation Challenge
  • Fit Life Training
  • Group Power
  • Group Ride
  • JV Conditioning
  • Run Strong Training
  • RDV Runners Club

INTERESTS & SPECIALTIES

  • Athletes
  • General Population
  • Rowing

 

Ruthanne Dorlon

Ruthanne Dorlon

Aquatics Team Leader

Ruthanne Dorlon

Aquatics Team Leader

Wendy Bodoh

Wendy Bodoh

Kid's Stuff Team Leader

Wendy Bodoh

Kid's Stuff Team Leader