Coach Plez

Founder & Head Performance Coach

Josh 'Plez' Pleasant is the founder and CEO of Coached By Plez LLC. A former D1 and professional athlete with a BA in Interpersonal Communication from Kent State, Plez brings over 13 years of elite coaching experience to every session. He has trained 7,500+ athletes, developed 275+ collegiate athletes — including 110+ Division 1 and 21 professional athletes — and generated over $38M in scholarships.

Drew Gloster

Strength & Defensive Line Coach

Coach Drew has been coaching and training since 2014 and is the founder of Mind Over Matter Athletics. A legend at Good Counsel High School — 4-Star prospect, Prep Star All-American, First Team All-Met, All-State, All-County. He played at the University of Maryland and the Professional Indoor Football League. At CBP, Coach Drew leads Strength Training, G.R.I.T Strength, and Front 7 Defensive Line development.

Steven Reid

Speed & Performance Coach

Coach Steven is a former county champion in the 200m and Regional Champion in the 400m dash. He competed at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and completed a Strength & Conditioning internship at Duquesne University. Steven leads Linear Speed & Plyos, Fast Twitch & Agility, and 15yr+ Elite S.P.S. programming. He holds certifications through ISSA, Altis Short Sprint, and Les Spellman Level 1 Speed Development.

TD Ayo-Durojaiye

Athletic Performance Coach

A Villanova University graduate and Damascus High School standout, TD is a 2x CAA Champion and 3x All-Conference Specialist who accumulated 2,700 All-Purpose Yards in college. At Damascus, he was a 2x All-County and 1x All-Met football player, and a 5x Regional Champion and State Finalist in the Long Jump. TD brings 8+ years under Coach Plez combined with his elite athletic background to develop today's athletes for success at the next level.

Coach Elijah

Strength, Speed & Performance Coach

Coach Elijah has been coaching at CBP since 2024, bringing firsthand experience as both an athlete and coach. A major injury before his senior year limited his recruiting opportunities, sparking a passion for performance training, athletic development, and injury prevention. He went from the bottom of the depth chart to earning a team captain role at Bridgewater College and is dedicated to helping every athlete maximize their potential.

“If you love the process, you will love the outcome.”

Coach Grace Galanis

Performance Coach | Lacrosse Skills

Grace Galanis is a current NCAA Division I lacrosse player at Xavier University, lacrosse coach, and personal trainer with a passion for athletic performance and player development. A Maryland native and Saint John's Catholic Prep graduate, Grace has been part of the CBP family since 2020. As a Starting Defensive Midfielder at Xavier, she helped lead the program to one of the nation's top defensive seasons. She is especially passionate about helping female athletes build strength, confidence, resilience, and long-term athletic success.

Coach Dez

Strength & Conditioning Coach · Mentor

Known for his disciplined approach and genuine care for his clients, Coach Desmond is committed to guiding individuals through lasting transformation — starting with the mind. With over six years of coaching experience, four years as an ACE-certified personal trainer, and a lifetime of athletic achievement including three state football championships at Smyrna High School and collegiate play at McDaniel College, he brings both expertise and authenticity to every session. His philosophy: build the mindset first, and the body will follow.

“You are what you continuously think about.”