Our Trainers
Team REAL USA: where we train with the best. Some of the finest instructors came together to form the greatest and largest gym of its kind on Staten Island. We’re here to work with our trainees to help them achieve their ultimate fitness goals.
Meet Our Team
Our certified personal trainers
Chris Bello
Gym Owner
- Gym Owner
- Head Muay Thai Instructor
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
Professor Johnny Pierro
MMA Personal Instructor
- 1st Degree BJJ Black Belt
- Undefeated Amateur Kickboxer
- Amateur MMA fighter
- 4x amateur champion ( 3x MMA , 1x Kickboxing)
- Coach of up & coming amateur fighters
Professor Greg Paulino
MMA Personal Instructor
- Renzo Gracie black belt
- 17 years of jiu jitsu experience
- Multiple time Ibjjf open medalist
Vinny Pagnotta
Kids Coach/MMA Coach
- Studied Japanese jujitsu and Goju Ryu Karate for 20 years (4th degree black belt).
- Wrestled for 4 years on the varsity HS team (was captain for 3 out of the 4 years).
- 3-1 amateur MMA record
- 4 stripe blue belt in BJJ.
Jack Sullivan
Boot Camp Coach
- a personal trainer certified by ISSA , specializing in glutes and abs
- competitive bodybuilder winning the NPC EAST COAST CHAMPIONSHIP in 2023
- followed by 6th in NPC UNIVERSE, a national show
Mike Davis
Boot Camp Coach
- 25yrs+As a Functional Fitness Trainer
- Certified Core And Functional Fitness Coach
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- Certified Kickboxing Conditioning Coach
Professor Carl Delin
MMA Personal Instructor
- First degree bjj black belt.
- Wing Chun
- Self defense
- Boxing, Weight and Kettlebell Conditioning & Yoga
- Internal martial arts 25 years experience.
Andrea Moore
Boxing Coach
- President of DSNY Boxing Team
- MMA/JJ
- Blue Belt
Sabrina Gallagher
Kids Coach
- Blue Belt BJJ 4 years
Massimo Devellis
Boot Camp Coach
- NASM and PRECISION NUTRITION certified
- 7 years instructing
Craig Sampson
Wrestling Coach
- Tottenville HS class of 2018
- 2018 State qualifier
- 2018 Mayors cup champion
- Johnson & Wales University class of 2022
- 2x Academic all-American (2019 & 2022)
- 2019 NEWA all-rookie team
- Coaching
- Assistant coach at Tottenville high school and 2024 NYC assistant coach of the year
- Head coach at Dento Teki Na dojo
Nick DiPadova
Boxing Coach
- 5 years of boxing experience from Rustam’s boxing club in Annadale
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We can build a customized program just for you with our one-on-one training sessions. Reach out to us for additional information.
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Want to work with us?
At Team Real USA, we invite you to experience the transformation that comes from a supportive community; our trainers, each with their own distinct insights and skills, are here to elevate your fitness experience, together we create an environment where personal development and friendship flourish, showcasing that we are more than just a gym—we are a vibrant center for holistic wellness and empowerment. Come join our team.