Meet our team

Rhakeem Wiggins — General Manager and Athlete Development Specialist, C.S.C.S., XPS, FMS, Pn1

Rhakeem is a sports Performance Specialist with Exos. As a two-sport high school athlete, Rhakeem showed a true commitment to excellence by putting forth his very best effort when it mattered the most. Because of this commitment, he went on to become a two-time state champion in track & field, a two-time all-state football player, the recipient of a Division 1 athletic scholarship to the University at Albany and in 2024 he was inducted into the Cleveland Hill High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

While at UAlbany, he served as the undergraduate president of the Nu Tau chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated and graduated with cum laude academic honors. Athletically, he was on the football team’s leadership council, a part of three conference championship teams, earned four varsity letters and was inducted into the National Football Foundation  Hampshire Honor Society in 2014.

Prior to joining Exos, Rhakeem served as a Division 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach where he worked with numerous athletes who went on to have successful professional playing careers including winning the NFL’s most coveted prize, the Super Bowl.

Rhakeem is passionate about teaching the principles of athletic development and his mission is to inspire athletes of all ages to be products of their imagination in order to accomplish their personal & athletic goals.

Denise Alvey — EXOS Performance Dietitian, RDN, CSSD, CLT

Denise’s passion for nutrition began at a young age as an elite competitive gymnast and internationally ranked Irish dancer.  Her dedication to fueling her body properly helped optimize her performance which led her to want to assist others in reaching their fitness and nutritional goals.

Denise joined the Exos team in 2008, where she spent the next 12 years focusing on advising and educating individuals all over the world on proper nutrition for overall performance, recovery, and long-term health. She worked with a variety of clients from the general population to youth, college, occupational, and professional athletes across multiple sports and leagues.

After having her second child she decided to open her own private practice. In 2019 she became credentialed as a Certified LEAP (Lifestyle Eating and Performance) Therapist where she helps clients who struggle with symptoms that are triggered by inflammation due to food sensitivities. In May of 2023 she rejoined the Exos team and is excited to be back doing what she loved for years and looks forward to working closely with each client to ensure they are fueling themselves for the moment that matters.

Denise received her Bachelor's Degree in Nutritional Science from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. She then pursued her credential in the area of Dietetics. During this time she gained knowledge and experience while working at private clinics, hospitals, schools, fitness centers and public health care agencies. She passed the National Boards Examination in 2006 qualifying her as a Registered Dietitian. She furthered her focus in the area of sports nutrition and became a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) exam.

Luis Morales — EXOS Performance Specialist, B.S., CSCS, XPS, XFS, FMS

Luis is a sports Performance Specialist with Exos. His goal with coaching is simple: to create an environment where athletes can learn and grow, not only in sport, but also in life. While implementing a variety of training strategies, he always encourages communication, accountability, and a positive mindset.

He began his Exos career in 2019 as a Health Fitness Specialist at Autodesk in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his tenure with Autodesk, Luis was able to practice coaching locally and internationally, bringing corporate wellness programs and individualized coaching to Autodesk employees around the world. His experience also includes strength and conditioning with high school football athletes as well as bringing rehabilitation care to patients in an orthopaedic physical therapy clinic.

Luis received his Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, with an emphasis in Kinesiology, from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Thomas McEvoy — EXOS Performance Specialist, BS, CSCS, XFS, FMS

Coach Thomas is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with a proven track record in sports performance and corrective exercise. His experience spans a wide range of demographics, including NCAA and professional athletes in both collegiate and private settings, as well as physical therapy patient care in various clinical environments.

Tommy Samples — EXOS Performance Specialist, BA, CSCS

Tommy is a sports performance coach with Exos. His journey began in high school as his basketball career was riddled with injuries. Seeking answers and knowledge on his own through digital mediums, Tommy started to develop his own sense of strength and conditioning principles out of high school. 

Tommy attended DePauw University to pursue basketball and ended his tenure graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology, magna cum laude. Tommy excelled in his studies at DePauw, allowing him the opportunity to be a Teacher Assistant for Biomechanics and Human Anatomy & Physiology. His undergraduate thesis was a short-term study researching the effect of oscillatory movement on vertical jump and sprint performance. 

Tommy is currently a certified strength and conditioning specialist within the private sector, coaching and training youth to professional athletes. His goal is to inspire and teach every athlete in front of him, giving them to tools to succeed in their journey of life.