Vincent Merante is the co-owner of Redline Functional Training. Vincent attended Wilfrid Laurier University and graduated with a degree in Communications and Business management. While at Laurier, Vincent played for the men's varsity hockey team for 4 seasons. Post-degree and playing career, Vincent was hired as the men's varsity hockey assistant coach for 3 seasons while also co-founding Mind Body Soul Hockey Development with his fiance, Cassandra. Since then, Vincent and Cassandra have taken over Redline from its founders, Brandon and Steph Merli and continue the work that Brandon and Steph have started. Vincent finds joy in helping each athlete recognize their true potential through a holistic development approach. Growing up in the US and then playing in Canada, Vincent has been exposed to many development systems to help players maximize their potential through on and off ice development. "The key is consistency, mastery of foundational movements, becoming the best athlete possible, developing mind-muscle relationship, and most importantly, working on one's weaknesses rather than just one's strengths". Learn life through sport. Vincent also works as a player representative for an NHL Agency called Live Sports and Entertainment. Vincent can be found at the rink or spending time with his family and puppy, Cali.
Cassandra is the Co-Owner of Redline Functional Training. While attending Wilfrid Laurier University, she was an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology major with a leadership background while playing on the Varsity Women's Ice hockey team. She served as an assistant captain of the women's hockey team for three straight seasons. Cassandra completed her PN1 Nutrition Coaching Certification to serve her clients better. She has a strong knowledge and passion for strength and conditioning, nutrition, and wellness. With experience instructing and coaching various teams, she has the ability to connect with all ages of athletes. With a hockey playing and coaching background Cassandra was the co-founder of MBS hockey and is a part of the development and management of both on and off-ice hockey training at Redline. Cassandra is passionate about helping athletes and the general population realize their potential through a holistic approach. She has a deep passion for working with athletes, adults and kids of all ages, abilities, and experience levels and helping to bring out the very best in each of them. Cassandra utilizes the gym and sport as an outlet to help others build confidence in one's life while also promoting healthy daily habits. Outside of the gym, Cassandra is often found at the rink with her fiance watching hockey, going for walks with her dog Cali or visiting family. Cassandra is grateful for the foundation that the Merli family has built and for the opportunity to continue helping people in the community.
“The body achieves what the mind believes.”
