Staff
MATT BOYD | Co-Owner
Matt is the President/CEO and Co-Owner of Healthy Baller. He has been training athletes of all levels in the DC area since 2009. Matt leads the preseason conditioning program for the Gonzaga College High School Lacrosse Team and manages all Strength & Conditioning for the Capital Lacrosse Club. He oversees the Women's College Prep Program at Healthy Baller which has become highly regarded as the top training program for college athletes in the area.
His passion for performance training grew in high school and while playing Division 1 baseball at George Washington University. Having several inspirational coaches along the way Matt saw an opportunity to provide the same support to his clients. Matt’s unique understanding of the demands of both the high school and college athlete, help him create a dynamic training experience that results in athletes who consistently outperform their competition.
BLAIR O’DONOVAN | Co-Owner
Blair is the founder of Healthy Baller and has been training athletes in the DC area since 2000. His background and creative training techniques make him a leading expert on productive training for basketball players and have led him to work with several NBA players and teams around the world. He was most recently the Director of Physical Preparation for the Washington Wizards from 2018-2020.
Blair was the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the prestigious Nike All-Asia Basketball Camp held in China and the Jordan Brand Classic for several years. Locally, he was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the nationally renowned Nike Elite Gonzaga High School Men’s Basketball program as well as the Montrose Christian Men’s Basketball team. Blair has also worked as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Washington Capitals (NHL), the Baltimore Ravens (NFL) and the Loyola University Men’s Basketball program.
GUSSIE JOHNS | Co-Owner
Gussie has been training lacrosse athletes across the DMV and country for over 10 years in various positions, skill levels, and ages. As a former Division I athlete at the University of Southern California and current US Women's National Team member (two-time gold medalist), she brings an unparalleled wealth of knowledge to the table.
As the current owner and director of Capital Girls Lacrosse Club, she is passionate about helping athletes achieve their goals at the next level through a fundamentally focused approach. Gussie brings her business background and entrepreneurial mindset to our team as a Co-Owner and CFO/COO.
CHRIS WYCHOCK | Co-Owner
chriswychock@healthyballer.com
Chris is the Vice-President and Co-Owner of Healthy Baller. As a former Division 1 athlete, Chris possesses extensive knowledge and over a decade of experience in training athletes within the DMV area. He has established a strong reputation for his work with Men's lacrosse and Women's soccer players. Committed to being a positive role model, Chris is dedicated to assisting athletes in achieving their goals.
Chris is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through The National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is also certified in Applied Functional Science (AFS) through the Gray Institute.
Performance coaches
ADAM OZERI | Performance Coach
Adam grew up in New York City playing soccer with aspirations of playing at the next level. Years of hard work and dedication led him to have a 6 year professional career playing in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Orlando, Israel, even getting a chance to represent the USA U19 National team. His love for training took him into the strength and conditioning world. He is currently certified in corrective exercise and track and field. His passion for helping young athletes achieve their best version stems from once being in their shoes. He has worked in athletic training for the past year in Athens GA, Adam is very excited to be a part of the Healthy Baller family and help athletes achieve their goals.
physical therapists
DR. GABY GO PT, DPT | Performance Physical Therapist & Certified Running Gait Analyst
Gaby was a 3-sport athlete in high school, ran Track & Field at the University of Maryland, and is still a competitive runner. Her personal injury experiences and athletic career sparked her journey to physical therapy alongside a special interest in treating endurance athletes. She is dedicated to her work and passionate about empowering her patients to help them reach their individual goals. She emphasizes performance-based injury prevention and rehabilitation through strength, mobility, and adequate recovery.