CJ Lauriello

Background

CJ has dedicated the past decade to the pursuit of excellence in sports health and human performance. As the CEO of CJTurn2Fitness and a premier Independent Master Trainer in New York City, he specializes in elite-level sports performance.

CJ’s distinguished career includes serving as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NY Riveters, New York City’s first professional women’s hockey team. Prior to founding his own practice, CJ earned the titles of Master Trainer at Town Sports International and ELITE Trainer at Crunch Fitness.

Playing Career

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Miami, CJ Lauriello’s journey in elite athletics began on the diamond. A standout player, CJ competed for the NJCAA Division 1 national contender Miami Dade College, where he led the state with a .460 batting average and earned First-Team All-Conference and All-State honors.

He continued his Division 1 career at Bethune-Cookman University, where he became one of the most decorated players in the program’s history. His accolades include Conference Player of the Year, Tournament MVP, and Two NCAA Regional Appearances.

Today

Following his collegiate career, CJ transitioned his competitive drive into sports medicine and performance science. Utilizing his background as a D1 athlete and his extensive clinical education, he now leads the next generation of athletes at HomeTeam.

Today, CJ focuses his expertise on developing aspiring and professional athletes, providing specialized training necessary to maximize potential and excel at the next level of competition.

Education & Credentials

Degree: B.A. in Criminal Justice, Bethune-Cookman University

• CSCS — Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
• CPPS — Certified Physical Preparation Specialist
• NASM-PES — Performance Enhancement Specialization
• NASM-CES — Corrective Exercise Specialization
• NASM-CPT — Certified Personal Trainer
• NASM-MMA — MMA Conditioning Specialist
• KBC — Kettlebell Concepts
• TRX — Suspension Training
• NESTA-CPT — National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association