About Us
WE ARE A FULLY EQUIPPED
Fitness Facility
Prototype Training Systems, home of CrossFit Prototype, is located at 50 East Main Street in Westborough, MA. We are a 7000 sq/ft boutique training facility offering personal training, large and small group training, nutrition consulting, specialty training, and much more!
Our Goal
Our goal at Prototype Training Systems is to build the GREATEST relationship business for our clients and cultivate the greatest human development culture for our team members. As Maya Angelou said: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” We are a values-driven facility. Our core values are Family, Integrity, Helping others, Excellence, Fun, and Growth. Every decision we make is based on those values. We are the segue into a healthier, more active lifestyle. That responsibility means introducing clients to new activities, making them comfortable with working out in any environment, and giving them attributes they can display with pride. We believe in hard work.
Our Methodology
Our own hard work will be recognized by our clients and friends and will encourage them to work harder in the face of any challenge. We believe in the prescriptive model, not a one size fits all approach. We prescribe the best programs and services to our clients that will suit both their needs and wants to maximize their results. We believe in the long haul. Continual progress is necessary for self-actualization; if you’re not moving ahead, you’re falling behind. We set milestones and celebrate when they’re reached. And then we reach further. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We’re comfortable in our skills and can joke about our weaknesses. However, individual growth is integral to the development of both ourselves and our community.
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Fully Qualified Instructors
We believe in science. We believe in ongoing education. We’re committed to the peer review process, the application of cutting-edge science, the debunking of `myths, and the benefits of active debate and discussion. Above all, we believe that a better me + a better you= a better us!
Leah Hantman
Prototype Event Director and Coach
ABOUT LEAH
- B.S Exercise Science
- M.S Human Performance and Nutrition
- PN-L1, Crossfit-L1, ACSM-CES, ACSM-HFS, NASM-CPT, NSCA-CSCS, Aerobic Capacity, NESTA-SIS, Poliquin-Recovery and Metabolism, Livestrong-Cancer Specialist
- CPR/AED
Coach Leah is a CrossFit and Nutrition coach at Prototype. She also is a personal trainer with over 12 years of experience specializing in women’s nutrition and helping people build better relationships with food. One of Leah’s passions is helping people with injuries or obstacles. Leah uses a lot of her experience working in physical therapy and strength and conditioning to help athletes become well-rounded, healthy exercisers across the lifespan. In her spare time, she loves playing the piano, seeing live music, dogs, photography, crafts, and craft beer. 🙂
Joe Black
Prototype Barbell Head Coach and Personal Trainer
ABOUT JOE
- Level 2 USA Weightlifting Coach
- CrossFit Level 2
- Certified of Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) (Pending)
- CPR/AED
Joe is dedicated to helping his athletes and clients reach their strength & conditioning goals through evidence-based coaching and practices. His holistic approach to coaching helps individuals improve their mind, body, and spirit. Joe is the head coach of Prototype Barbell Club, one of the biggest competitive weightlifting teams in New England, and has coached youth and adult athletes at the national level. He also coaches our Sports Performance program, helping athletes inside the gym so they can elevate their play on the court and field.
Jon Collette
Prototype Nutrition Coach and Personal Trainer
ABOUT JON
- CrossFit Level 2
- ISSA Personal Trainer
- PN L1 (Precision Nutrition)
- NSPA (Sports Nutrition Coach)
- Ignite Neuromotive Coach
- CPR/AED
Jon has been coaching at Prototype since we opened our facility. Outside of owner (his brother Mike Collette) and Head Coach Brian Zancewicz, Jon is the most tenured Coach at Prototype. He originally went to school for graphic design, however, pivoted to go all-in on a career in health and fitness. He launched our Prototype Kids program in 2013, started training and coaching athletes in 2014, and in 2015 he starting coaching clients on how to properly fuel their bodies through nutrition. Jon has worked with hundreds of people just like yourself to get healthy through proper nutrition coaching and exercise.
Outside of the gym, Jon is pretty simple: he loves movies (especially Harry Potter) listening/playing music, and just being outside. If you workout in the early mornings 5 am-8 am we are sure you’ll meet Jon in a class!
Favorite Quote
“It is our choices that show who we truly are, far more than our abilities”
– Albus Dumbledore
Brian Zancewicz
Prototype Training Systems Head Coach
ABOUT BRIAN
- CrossFit Level 2
- NASM CES
- NASM CPT
- CPR/AED
As Head Coach at Prototype Training Systems, Brian’s goal is to ensure that we as a team fulfill our values to the highest standard possible and continue to help create the greatest relationship business. Brian has been in the fitness industry for over 17 years and has had the great fortune of working and training with some of the top powerlifters and trainers in the area. Prior to being the most tenured team member at Prototype and helping launch in 2012, Brian worked as a Personal Trainer at multiple major fitness facilities in the local area.
Brian’s favorite activities outside of work are helping coach youth sports, more specifically teams his son and daughter are a part of.
Favorite quotes
“Life isn’t as serious as the mind makes it out to be.”
― Eckhart Tolle
Michael Collette
Owner/Founder of Prototype Training Systems
ABOUT MICHAEL
- B.S Exercise Science (Concentration Sports Medicine)
- CrossFit Level 2
- NASM CES
- NASM CPT
- USAW Sports Performance Coach
After graduating from Westfield State in 2010 with his degree in Exercise Science, Mike worked as a personal trainer, empowering clients and building lifelong relationships. He found CrossFit in 2010 which led him to open Prototype Training Systems (Formerly CrossFit Prototype) in 2012. His passion for fitness and helping others is equal to his passion for being an entrepreneur. Since 2012, Mike has been involved in multiple business ventures ranging from various industries. His values – driven mentality, growth mindset, and obsession with leadership have kept him feeling energized every day to fulfill the vision of Prototype: To build the greatest relationship business ever.
Outside of Prototype, Mike likes to golf with his wife Erin and cuddle with their Siberian Husky puppy, Koda.
Favorite Quote:
“Hard work always beats talent when talent refuses to work hard”
Christina Wagher
Coach
ABOUT CHRISTINA
- B.S in Human Services
- Two Brain Coaching Level 1 and Level 2
- CrossFit Level 1 Certified
- ACE Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
- CPR/AED Certified
Christina has a deep love for healthy living and food with an extensive culinary background! Given the chance, she will feed you! Christina has spent many years as a professional level private chef, sous chef, and sushi chef before coming to Prototype. Cooking still plays a major roll in her life and she aspires to launch her own meal prep service for Prototype in the future. Christina is a Vegan and loves spreading knowledge and awareness in healthy, delicious vegan food! Her passion for helping people and building meaningful relationships, led her into coaching. After being introduced to CrossFit she fell in love and hasn’t looked back since. “Prototype has taken me under its wing and has allowed me to become part of the team as a Personal Trainer, CrossFit Coach and now Prototype Kids Coach!”
Garret St. Onge
Coach
ABOUT GARRET
- CrossFit Level 2 certified
- CPR/AED Certified
Garret is one of the longest-tenured team members here at Prototype. Joining us at our inception in 2012, Garret has led hundreds of CrossFit classes and if you are an attendee of your evening classes or our Saturday morning workouts, you will meet Garret for sure! CrossFit has really helped Garret grow both physically and mentally and develop some incredible friendships over the years.
Brent French
Coach
ABOUT BRENT
Certifications:
- Ph.D. Leadership and Change
- CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
- CrossFit Gymnastics certification
- Aerobic Capacity certification
- Self-Aid and Buddy Care (including CPR/AED)
Brent began his CrossFit journey in 2008 while stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa and has been a member of Prototype since 2014. He spent the 1990s as an active duty Air Force officer specializing in the protection of bare bases and sensitive resources. Brent spent several years competing internationally on Air Force teams in marksmanship, obstacle course racing, and tactics. He graduated from the Army’s Air Assault, Airborne, and Ranger School as an Air Force officer and has deployments to Cuba, Oman, and Afghanistan. He retired from the military after 27 years of full-time and part-time service in 2018.
In his full-time career, he helps run the business school at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and teaches courses in leadership, organizational behavior, and workplace cultures that promote growth and well-being.
Steve Cimino
Coach
ABOUT STEVE
- ISSA Personal trainer
- ICA Fitness & Conditioning for Soccer License
- NSCAA National Diploma
- CPR/AED Certified
Steve began his training career shortly after graduating from college with his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. He started exclusively training teams as a skills development coach for the New England Revolution of the MLS. Shortly after signing on with the Revolution skills development program, Steve transitioned to their performance development program. Steve was then promoted to Director of Sports Performance, where he focused on the development and progression of all types of athletes. Now working as a group and personal trainer at Prototype, Steve uses his passion for fitness to push others to succeed. Steve also heads up our Sports Performance department at Prototype and has grown into a leadership role in the organization.
Samantha Russo
Coach
ABOUT SAMANTHA
- BS in Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Sciences
- MBA Marketing
- Registered Dietitian
- CF-L1
- CPR/AED Certified
Sam is a Registered Dietitian and CrossFit coach dedicated to helping people find sustainable ways to live happily and healthily. Before coming to Prototype, Sam has shared her health and wellness knowledge as an RD, D1 college diving coach, CrossFit coach, and physical education teacher. As a former Division 1 college athlete at the University of Vermont, she fell in love with the community aspect of CrossFit and has been hooked since her first class.
Sam will be working with the Prototype Nutrition team, coaching CrossFit classes, onboarding new members through our Virtuosity sessions, and much more!
Andy Vassor
Coach
ABOUT ANDY
- NASM CPT
- NPTI CPT
- CPR/AED Certified
Over the last 13 years Andy Vassor has been working in the fitness industry-leading individuals down the path of health and wellness. Andy has trained thousands of clients ranging from high school/college athletes, pre and post-rehab clientele, seniors, and all ages in between. Team Training is designed to integrate members into a community to work together to push their limits and to reach their fitness goals.
Andy’s favorite activities outside of work are playing basketball, cooking, and grilling as well as coaching and mentoring. But most importantly, spending time with family.
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