About Us
Athletes' Potential was founded on the idea that the client comes first. Healthcare quality is at an all time low. Many people pay for healthcare not just with their money, but also with their time. Time is the most valuable resource we all have.
Our goal is to help out clients live a high performance, pain-free life. If you like to do CrossFit, we'll help you stay healthy while you train. If you love tennis, we'll get you back on the court and keep you there so you enjoy quality time with your friends/team. If you're a runner and have aspirations of doing your first half marathon, we'll help you accomplish that goal!
We want our patients to know that we have their best interests at heart. We also want to be a resource for our community, coaches, athletes, and trainers around the world. We constantly put up new videos, podcasts, and blog posts to help our community stay healthy and perform at their highest level.
Our goal is to help out clients live a high performance, pain-free life. If you like to do CrossFit, we'll help you stay healthy while you train. If you love tennis, we'll get you back on the court and keep you there so you enjoy quality time with your friends/team. If you're a runner and have aspirations of doing your first half marathon, we'll help you accomplish that goal!
We want our patients to know that we have their best interests at heart. We also want to be a resource for our community, coaches, athletes, and trainers around the world. We constantly put up new videos, podcasts, and blog posts to help our community stay healthy and perform at their highest level.
Our Team
Dr. Danny Matta, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Founder and owner Bio listed below |
Ashley Matta Owner, COO Bio listed below |
Dr. Jacob Swart, PT, DPT, CSCS, CF-L1
President
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Bio listed below
Claire Fetter Office manager & Nutrition coach Bio listed below |
Dr. Marcus Rein, PT, DPT, CF-L2 Physical therapist Bio listed below |
Dr. Sam Gillespie, PT, DPT, OCS, FRCms, SFMA Physical therapist Bio listed below |
Coach Joe Szymanek,
CSCS
CSCS
Head Coach
Bio listed below
Dr. Danny Matta is a coach, physical therapist, educator, and founder of Athletes’ Potential. He is considered a leader in the fields of rehab, sports medicine and human performance optimization. Danny is able to use his experience as a physical therapist and a strength coach to improve all aspects of human performance.
Danny is one of 8 instructors in the world to teach for the elite Ready State group founded by Kelly Starrett and serves as their Director of Tactical Athletes.
Danny received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Baylor University. He is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has advanced training in joint mobilization, joint manipulation, soft tissue release techniques, and Performance Dry Needling.
Danny spent 7 years active duty in the U.S Army as a physical therapist. He had the distinct privilege of working with a range of soldiers, from amputees learning how to walk again to the highest-level Special Operations soldiers getting ready for deployments. Danny served with the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, from 2010-2013. He was the only direct access Physical Therapist responsible for management of injuries and injury prevention for a Brigade of 4,000 soldiers during this time.
Danny has been an instructor in a variety of different settings, from local consulting with CrossFit gyms/athletes, youth athlete clubs and professional sport organizations. He's currently serves as a direct human performance consultant for FBI SWAT, SOFD-D (Delta Force) and the U.S. Army.
While Dr. Danny no longer treats patients at Athletes' Potential, he continues to mentor and guide our staff from afar. He now fills his time running Physical Therapy Biz and his PT Entrepreneur Podcast.
Danny is one of 8 instructors in the world to teach for the elite Ready State group founded by Kelly Starrett and serves as their Director of Tactical Athletes.
Danny received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Baylor University. He is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has advanced training in joint mobilization, joint manipulation, soft tissue release techniques, and Performance Dry Needling.
Danny spent 7 years active duty in the U.S Army as a physical therapist. He had the distinct privilege of working with a range of soldiers, from amputees learning how to walk again to the highest-level Special Operations soldiers getting ready for deployments. Danny served with the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, from 2010-2013. He was the only direct access Physical Therapist responsible for management of injuries and injury prevention for a Brigade of 4,000 soldiers during this time.
Danny has been an instructor in a variety of different settings, from local consulting with CrossFit gyms/athletes, youth athlete clubs and professional sport organizations. He's currently serves as a direct human performance consultant for FBI SWAT, SOFD-D (Delta Force) and the U.S. Army.
While Dr. Danny no longer treats patients at Athletes' Potential, he continues to mentor and guide our staff from afar. He now fills his time running Physical Therapy Biz and his PT Entrepreneur Podcast.
Ashley is the co-founder of Athletes' Potential and is the individual that keeps everything working behind the scenes. She has a background in running non-profits and uses that to further develop Athletes' Potential. Her personal favorites about running a business include mastering the customer experience and getting to know our unique patients.
When she isn't working or taking care her and Danny's kids, she enjoys working out, paddle boarding, and watching her favorite TV shows.
When she isn't working or taking care her and Danny's kids, she enjoys working out, paddle boarding, and watching her favorite TV shows.
Claire is the office manager at Athletes' Potential. She keeps things running smoothly and efficiently. If you have a question about how we run things, she's your gal. In addition to her skills as office manager, Claire holds her Level 1 certification with Precision Nutrition. If you have nutrition questions or need guidance, she's happy to offer her services!
When she's not at Athletes' Potential or wodding, Claire enjoys traveling, seeing live music, and flooding the Internet with pictures of her two dogs and two cats.
When she's not at Athletes' Potential or wodding, Claire enjoys traveling, seeing live music, and flooding the Internet with pictures of her two dogs and two cats.
Dr. Jacob Swart is a physical therapist, coach and athlete. In addition to receiving his doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Ohio University, Jacob is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist and CrossFit Level 1 coach. Prior to physical therapy school, Jacob completed an internship at an athletic performance enhancement facility where he helped develop specific training programs for various levels of field, court, and strength athletes as well as helping general population reach their health and wellness goals. Since that time, Jacob has worked with the men and women of the United States Air Force, current and former NFL players, US Olympics, multiple collegiate sports, CEOs, and desk jockeys alike.
He is passionate about using his advanced background in strength and conditioning in conjunction with his training in manual therapy, performance dry needling and joint manipulations to help his clients reduce their risk of injury and perform at an optimal level. His goal is to help people get out of pain, optimize performance, and ultimately, become the best version of themselves. When Jacob is not working, he enjoys exploring Atlanta with his wife, Jessica, and Bulldog King Louie, sports of all kinds and hiking the many trails Georgia has to offer.
He is passionate about using his advanced background in strength and conditioning in conjunction with his training in manual therapy, performance dry needling and joint manipulations to help his clients reduce their risk of injury and perform at an optimal level. His goal is to help people get out of pain, optimize performance, and ultimately, become the best version of themselves. When Jacob is not working, he enjoys exploring Atlanta with his wife, Jessica, and Bulldog King Louie, sports of all kinds and hiking the many trails Georgia has to offer.
Dr. Marcus Rein began his journey into the world of movement science when he played international soccer for the US Soccer Federation as well as collegiate soccer at Wake Forest University and the University of Central Florida. In these highly competitive environments, he was introduced to olympic lifting, strength training, exercise programming, and the relationship between high-quality movement and sports performance. After his soccer career ended due to multiple orthopedic injuries, he started a business based on training athletes using a blend of prehabilitation and sports performance. Driven by the desire to provide care that fully encompasses both sports performance and advanced rehabilitation progressions, he left his business to pursue a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Samuel Merritt University. After graduating in 2016, he continued his pursuit of understanding movement science by regularly coaching CrossFit (CF-L2) as well as receiving specialized training in dry needling (FDN1), various manual therapy treatments, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Kinesiotaping, male pelvic floor rehabilitation, and concussion rehabilitation.
Dr. Rein is proud to have used his skillset to improve the lives of professional athletes, collegiate teams, youth teams, military athletes, barbell athletes, weekend athletes, and potential athletes alike.
When not working, Dr. Rein can be found coaching soccer, making music, and relaxing with his wife Hannah Grace and their two dogs Berkeley and George.
Dr. Rein is proud to have used his skillset to improve the lives of professional athletes, collegiate teams, youth teams, military athletes, barbell athletes, weekend athletes, and potential athletes alike.
When not working, Dr. Rein can be found coaching soccer, making music, and relaxing with his wife Hannah Grace and their two dogs Berkeley and George.
Dr. Sam has been a physical therapy clinician in the orthopaedic setting for the past 9 years. He ran Track and Cross Country at UGA while getting a Kinesiology degree. Afterwards he went to University of North Georgia for PT school. He did an Orthopaedic Residency with Mercer University in 2015 and got his Orthopaedic Clinical specialty in 2016.
He tore his ACL in 2010 while playing soccer, and started cycling as part of his rehab. As he started to enjoy cycling more he began to get involved in Triathlons and Half Ironman races.
He enjoys working with all ages, but he has a special place for treating fellow endurance athletes and ACL repairs as he can personally relate to their struggles.
He tore his ACL in 2010 while playing soccer, and started cycling as part of his rehab. As he started to enjoy cycling more he began to get involved in Triathlons and Half Ironman races.
He enjoys working with all ages, but he has a special place for treating fellow endurance athletes and ACL repairs as he can personally relate to their struggles.
Coach Joe is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and athlete with experiences in multiple areas of athletics. Joe played college football, studied exercise science, interned within the University of Hawaii’s S&C department, competed in the 2013 CrossFit Games, and has also totaled in multiple USAW National Championships level events. He rarely shy’s away from an opportunity to coach, train, compete, and learn; as long as he gives his wife Eliza notice.
Together, Joe and Eliza are raising 3 crazy kiddos and finding fun ways to enjoy the great outdoors. If you’re motivated by the pursuit of a goal, ready to build strength as part of your adventure, understand the difference between exercising and training, Joe would love the opportunity to help you get to work.
Together, Joe and Eliza are raising 3 crazy kiddos and finding fun ways to enjoy the great outdoors. If you’re motivated by the pursuit of a goal, ready to build strength as part of your adventure, understand the difference between exercising and training, Joe would love the opportunity to help you get to work.
- Master of Arts in Education – Kinesiology and Health Promotion
- Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science and Physical Education, Minor in Sports Coaching
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach
- Nike SPARQ Sports Sensory Trainer
- CrossFit Olympic Lifting Trainer
- Crossfit Mobility Trainer
- CrossFit Kids Trainer
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
- CrossFit Football Trainer