INFINITI'S STAFF

Raymond Babinsky, Executive Director
Education: Master of Arts, Secondary Education Dowling College
Bachelor of Arts, Economics St. John's University / Towson University

Additional Experience: Ray has been involved in amateur athletics since 1995. As a baseball coach, Ray has worked at every level, ranging from junior high school to Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Half Hollow Hills East High School for five years. Additionally, Ray has directed and coached baseball travel organizations that annually compete on the national level. Over 130 baseball players he has coached have gone on to compete at the collegiate level with over a dozen currently in the professional ranks. Ray also has coached interscholastic basketball and football. Athletically, Ray played NCAA football for both Towson and St. John's Universities. At Lindenhurst High School he was recognized as an All-Long Island football player as well as lettering in baseball and basketball. Ray has served as a Business Education teacher at East Islip High School since 1998.

Russell Taveras, DPT, CSCS Director of Training
Education: Doctorate of Physical Therapy SUNY-Stony Brook
Bachelor of Health Science SUNY-Stony Brook
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology,
Minor, Biology Manhattan College / University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Certification: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)

Additional Experience: Russell works with varied athletes, as well as non-athletes as a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy. Russell was a four-year collegiate baseball player at the Division ! level while playing shortstop for UMBC and then Manhattan College. At Manhattan College he was selected as team captain in his senior year after which he coached the JV program while completing his baccalaureate coursework. At Lindenhurst High School, Russell also earned several honors as a football and basketball player. He has been training athletes since 2003, while his clients have benefited from his educational expertise as well as his vast athletic background. While earning his doctorate, Russell worked alongside several progressive industry leaders. Russell has lectured and presented workshops on sport-specific training for athletes, coaches, and trainers throughout the area, including but not limited to; Ripken Baseball, Princeton University, Suffolk County Baseball Coaches Association, et al.

Greg Reardon, BS, CSCS
Education: Bachelors of Science, Exercise Science - SUNY Cortland
Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2013 - CUNY Hunter
Certification: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)

Greg is currently working toward his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, at CUNY Hunter. At SUNY Cortland he played on the Men's Lacrosse team for a year, and was also the Vice President of the Men's Club Soccer team. While at North Babylon High School, he earned several honors in soccer, wrestling, and lacrosse. He has been working with young athletes in various sports for over two years, helping them to improve their athletic performance.

Meaghan Shannon, CSCS, Performance Trainer
Education: Bachelor of Science, Applied Exercise Science, Springfield College
Concentration: Strength & Conditioning
Certification: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)

Meaghan has been training athletes of various ages and ability levels since 2005. She is dedicated to continuously motivating and helping others move better, feel better and perform their best. Meaghan comes from a background of running; four years of Varsity Cross Country, Winter and Spring Track, throughout high school. She further continued her running competitively at the collegiate level for Springfield College. While at Springfield she had the opportunity to Intern working with hundreds of athletes at Mike Boyle's Strength & Conditioning in Massachussetts. Boyle's is widely considered one of the top few facilities in thecountry. She continues to educate and stay informed with the top techniques of training to ensure all the athletes and clients she works with are provided with the most current training methods.  

Beth Slotnick, CSCS, Performance Trainer
Education: Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Springfield College
Concentration: Strength & Conditioning
Certification: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)

Completed an internship with University of Massachusetts, Amherst working with Men's Ice Hockey,Women's Basketball, and Men's Soccer teams. Upon graduating, worked in New Hampshire's first dedicated Strength and Conditioning facility where she was a coach for athlete's ranging from 11 years old to 21 years old. She also coached in the adult athlete class, and worked with college level athletes. Along with playing varsity tennis for the 4 years at Springfield College, she taught gymnastics at a local gymnastics academy. She currently volunteers as a coach for a gymnastics class for children with special needs, working especially with the children that have communication disorders.

Derek Squires, CSCS, Performance Trainer
Certification: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)

Derek recently graduated from Columbia University. He participated on the intercollegiate baseball team, as a pitcher during his four years there. In 2009, he received the "Mr. Hustle" award for his incredible work-ethic. As a junior at William Floyd HS in high he began training under Infiniti's Director of Training, Russ Taveras. The impact Russ had on his future has inspired him to return as a trainer and educate athletes on the importance of preparation, discipline, and commitment.

Christopher Costello, DPT, CSCS Performance Trainer
Education: Doctorate of Physical Therapy SUNY-Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science SUNY-Stony Brook
Certification: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)

Additional Experience: Recently, Chris completed his clinical work at Island Sports Physical Therapy as an outpatient. Chris proudly served in the military on active duty and as a reservist for 7 years. Chris competed at the NCAA club level as a rugby player. He also is a competitive runner and annually runs in several marathons.