alpha team
MEET ROBERT MELENDEZ
CPT, CSCS, BRM
FOUNDER & LEAd TRAINER
As a Virginia Beach native, Robert (Coach Rob) has spent his entire life immersed in athletics and fitness alike. Coach Rob, an alumni of Kempsville High School, was a standout football and track athlete whose passion for sports evolved into a deep understanding of athletic development. Through years of involvement in the athletic community, he has built strong relationships and valuable connections that allow him to positively impact athletes at every level.
His mission is to give back to the community he calls home. With nearly a decade of experience in athletic performance and fitness training, Coach Rob has dedicated his career to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts maximize their potential— from youth and high school competitors to NCAA athletes and professionals.
Coach Justyce developed her passion for athletics and leadership through basketball. She is a proud Princess Anne High School alumni appearing in four-state championships and a two-time state champion. She is a highly decorated player earning all-conference, female athlete of the year, MVP, Coaches' award honors in high school and college. Coach Justyce went on to play Division I at Georgetown University and finished her career at Lenior-Rhyne University. With experience as a girls and boys Head Coach, Justyce has spent years helping athletes develop not only their skills on the court, but also their confidence, discipline, and leadership off the court. Her coaching philosophy is built on accountability, effort, and mental toughness. Coach Justyce brings her experience as an athlete, coach, and leader to Alpha Performance, where she is passionate about helping athletes and individuals unlock their full potential. She also is the spearhead of all our community initiatives through The Alpha Movement.
OWNER & COACH
JUSTYCE MELENDEZ
Physical thearpist & cOACH
STORMY ZYZYK, PT, DPT
Coach Stormy is a former softball collegiate athlete at the illustrious Morgan State University where she was an outfielder and 1st baseman. Through high school and college she earned 2-time player of the year, 3-time All-state and All-Met, Under Armor Athlete recognition, and Academic All-American accolades. She obtained her clinical Doctorate at University of Maryland - Baltimore in 2022. She's currently an acute care physical therapist and has a passion for athletics. With over 10 years of coaching experience between travel softball, individual lessons, and strength and conditioning, Coach Stormy is a phenomenal addition to our team.
