Meet the Team
The partners at 1V Fitness are dedicated individuals who work hard to ensure each athlete achieves their true potential. Read below to learn more about the team.
Justin Kent
Justin Kent is a graduate from Marist College in 2024. In his tenure, he was a two-time IRA participant, appearing as the two seat of the Second Varsity 8+ in 2022 and as the bow seat of the Varsity 4+ in 2023, which included the top four rowers Marist College had to offer that year. He is also an NIRC champion in the Varsity 4+ as the two seat. Before Justin committed to Marist, Justin rowed for Egg Harbor Township Crew where he was Co-Captain for two years. Justin is currently training to obtain his USRowing Coaching Certification.
Alex Salvatore
Alex Salvatore is a graduate from Marist University. In his tenure, he was also a two-time IRA participant, appearing as the three seat of the Second Varsity 8+ in 2022 and as the three seat of the Varsity 4+ in 2023 , which included the top four rowers Marist College had to offer that year. Alex is also an NIRC champion in the Varsity 4+ as the three seat. Before Alex rowed at Marist College, he was a dedicated member of the prestigious Salisbury School Rowing Team. Alex is currently training to obtain his USRowing Coaching Certification.
Thomas Graves
Thomas Graves is a graduate from Marist University. In his tenure, he appeared at the IRA, stroking the Varsity 4+ in 2022 and 3 seat in the Varsity 4+ in 2025. He is an NIRC champion in the Varsity 4+ in 2022 as stroke seat. Before committing to Marist, Thomas rowed at Oysterbay Community Rowing and Oak Neck Rowing Academy. Thomas is currently training to obtain his USRowing Coaching Certification.
Why We Do It
At 1V Fitness, we are committed to helping prospective college athletes obtain the proper scores they need in order to row at the next level. Our passion is largely situated in our love of seeing others succeed and to achieve their dreams. At 1V Fitness, we strive for nothing more than the intrinsic value we feel when we see the smiles on our athlete's faces when they obtain a personal best or attend the school of their dreams. Through the use of our personalized erg training plans, 1V Fitness will work diligently to help you obtain the erg scores you need to row at the next level through the use of a variety of 2k preps, 6k preps, AT workouts, and steady states. We are here for you, and we always will be.
