COACH PRESS (Greg Presseau)

Founder

Greg, known as Coach Press, is the Author and Founder of Grit Kore LLC.

A lifelong athlete himself, Greg grew up playing hockey and rugby, among other sports. Alongside his career in the finance world in NYC, he has spent years coaching youth hockey teams of all ages, developing a comprehensive coaching system with a proven success rate to teach grit, teamwork, the importance of being connected and truly understanding the game. His curiosity to understand the minds of young athletes became the stepping stone that eventually led to the development of the Grit Kore lifestyle concept.

“Over the past several years, we have conducted detailed research and read countless books to deeply understand both body and mind in order to develop the Grit Kore concept. This included many conversations with current and former professional athletes, which led us to understand that what truly set them apart wasn’t just talent, it was exceptional resilience and mental toughness. Combined with a holistic approach to nurture both body and mind, we believe this is the foundation for lifelong growth and success beyond sports. Grit Kore is about showing up daily, embracing the process, and learning to find a way.” – Greg Presseau

After college, Greg moved to Japan to connect with his roots, deepening his understanding of discipline, culture, and the power of intentional living, values he weaves into his work with Grit Kore every day.

Above all, Greg is a father to three sons. Teaching them these values is the most important mission of all, as they are the reason behind his deep curiosity about resilience, mindset, and what it truly takes to thrive in life. His primary goal is to pass these life skills along to kids and teens, building strong, confident individuals by using sports as a vehicle to teach lessons that go far beyond the game. He believes teaching kids and teens to be gritty must come from their own passion for an activity, fostering intrinsic motivation and a mindset that thrives through challenge.

ANIKA CHARRON

Co-Founder

Anika is the Co-Founder, Creative Lead, and Illustrator at Grit Kore. A devoted yoga lover for decades and a lifelong athlete, Anika believes that true resilience comes from a balanced and holistic approach to life – nurturing both body and mind to build the grit needed for meaningful achievement.

As a former competitive swimmer, she knows firsthand that grit, resilience, and mental strength are the foundations of success. Anika holds a Master of Science in Engineering and spent years as a fashion executive before launching a thriving real estate career. Guided by deep curiosity, she continues to embrace new passions along the way: yoga, art and illustration, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and exploring cultures, languages, and the health benefits of the culinary world, to name just a few.

Inspired by her own mother, who championed independence, confidence, and inner strength, Anika strives to pass those values on to her three teenage daughters, empowering them to navigate their life with confidence, independence, and resilience.

“When you nurture your passion with a strong, centered mindset, you can watch it grow, and the noise and chatter around you begin to fade. Building a life driven by wonder and curiosity will lead to balance and purpose.” – Anika Charron

Luciano (Lou) Sperduto,

Coach & Owner, CrossFit Orlando

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
• CrossFit Gymnastics
• CrossFit Powerlifting
• CrossFit Mobility
• USA Weightlifting Level 1

His coaching style is rooted in strong fundamentals, injury prevention, and long-term progress. He draws on a diverse training background, including 8 years of competitive rugby at the high school and collegiate levels, which helped shape his belief in hard work, team culture, and grit.

Beyond the gym, Luciano is enjoying life as a proud husband and father to two young daughters. He’s passionate about introducing them to a healthy, active lifestyle—both in and out of the gym—and believes that setting the right example starts at home. Fatherhood has added a deeper purpose to his coaching, reinforcing his belief in building strong foundations for the next generation.

PETE COLLINS,

Communications and PR

“With Grit Pile Kidz, we are aiming to help young people identify their passion and build belief in themselves,” said Pete Collins, Managing Partner and Chief Communications Officer. “The goal is to unlock youth potential, grow confidence and improve wellbeing through consistent effort and a strong support system.”

As a former youth athlete, Pete put in the hard work in practice on the field and in the rink to enhance his performance. But some of the biggest lessons of grit, determination and resilience happened beyond the field of play balancing athletics with a summer job during middle school at Butcher Boy Market, which his parents encouraged him to take on. Operating a forklift, unloading pallets of goods off semi-trailer trucks, stocking shelves and customer service and deliveries all well managing athletics and academics provided life lessons and a foundation for success.

Pete went on to win state championships for St. John’s Prep, earn a business degree from Georgetown University and have a successful career as a Communications and Public Relations Executive. He also gets to tap into one of his passions and build the next generation of grit as a youth travel soccer coach.