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.

Coach 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.

Coach 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 Choy

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 Xander McClure

Speed, Strength & Offensive Skills Coach

Xander McClure brings a wealth of experience as both a high-level athlete and coach, with a lifelong passion for athletic development. An All-State running back at Linganore High School, Xander totaled over 3,500 all-purpose yards during his three varsity seasons before continuing his career as a wide receiver at Slippery Rock University, one of the top Division II programs in the country. With 8+ years of experience training under Coach Plez, Xander has developed a deep understanding of performance training and what it takes to help athletes reach the next level. He has a passion for the smallest details that can make a meaningful difference in an athlete’s performance, from technique and movement efficiency to explosiveness and confidence. Coach Xander specializes in speed, agility, strength, and offensive skill development. His goal is to give every athlete the tools, knowledge, and attention to detail they need to maximize their potential in their sport.