To be the ultimate leader
in human performance

Brent Concolino was born and raised in Orange County, CA. In 1999 Brent started at ROCK Institute for Sports Performance Training for Baseball, Football, Soccer and Lacrosse. Brent went on to Letter every year in all sports he played in high-school as well as becoming League co-MVP in Baseball his junior year, and honored with all league selections. In Baseball, Brent had the fortunate opportunity to play for former professional pitcher Mark Langston, 3-time MLB league strikeout leader, who played 16 years in professional baseball with teams such as the Anaheim Angels, San Diego Padres and Cleveland Indians. Langston considered Brent as “one of the best natural Athletes to come out of Orange County I have ever seen”.

In 2003 Brent was voted a top Southern California player of the year by California Coaches Association. After healing from a torn hamstring he went on to Saddleback College to stay close to ROCK Institute to continue getting treatment. Brent started up baseball again and, unfortunately, soon thereafter tore his right medial collateral ligament in his right pitching elbow. Surgery soon became inevitable and underwent multiple Tommy John Surgerys from Dr. Lewis Yocum. Brent continued training at ROCK Institute and was able to make a comeback at UCLA in 2006 where he encountered another challenge during the year: still another “Tommy John” surgery occurred at the end of the 2006 year as well as a nerve Transplant. Brent began to make another comeback. However, this time he experienced extreme sharp pain and was unable to continue throwing a baseball. Brent Graduated from UCLA and continued to study Sports Medicine and the history of Sports Injuries and realized that too many athletes were being physically and mentally destroyed by the old school way of sports training at such a young age.

In his 30 years as a surgeon, Dr. Lewis A. Yocum, the former medical director for the Los Angeles Angels, said he had performed only one Tommy John procedure on a pitcher as young as 16. He later begun to perform 80 to 100 of the operations each year.” Kids are even getting surgery upon entering high school due to over-training and/or poor techniques in training in their specific sport. Brent has now devoted himself to developing & guiding young athletes to compete at their highest level without over-training their bodies and minds. Brent has trained thousands of athletes from high school phenomenon’s to college All-Americans as well as Olympic Gold Medalist’s. Brent defines himself as “A Simply Average Person” (a.s.a.p.) who is able to get people from where they are (point A) to where they would like to be (point “B”, “C” and forward).

CA State Licenses & Certificates (Graduate of UCLA)

• Sports Performance Specialist (S.P.S.)
• American Fitness Training of Athletics (A.F.T.A)
• Certified Tribal Technician Practitioner, (CTT) 201800105 by First Nation Medical Board
• Life Performance Consultant & Strategist (L.P.C.S.)
• Corrective Therapy Specialist (C.T.S.) Level 6k
• Corrective Exercise Therapy Specialist (C.E.T.S.)

Mike Wright, PT, is the Director of the Corrective Therapy Division at The ROCK Institute, where he leads a team dedicated to functional rehabilitation and optimized performance. Growing up in Tehachapi, CA, he was a standout athlete, captaining both his high school baseball and football teams. After sustaining a rotator cuff injury during his sophomore year, Mike’s interest in physical therapy was sparked through his own rehabilitation experience.

He pursued Kinesiology at San Diego State University and earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles in 2013. Mike began his career in San Diego, where he worked in an orthopedic setting and served as a clinical director. Early in his career, he recognized a gap in traditional therapy methods, which often focused on isolated issues rather than the body’s interconnected function. This observation led him to earn his certification in Applied Functional Science (CAFS) from the Gray Institute, deepening his commitment to holistic, functional care.

Throughout his time in San Diego, Mike worked extensively with collegiate and professional athletes, including NFL combine trainees, which sparked his interest in sports performance. This passion ultimately drew him to The ROCK Institute in Orange County, where he now applies his expertise to lead the Corrective Therapy Division, helping clients achieve their rehabilitation and athletic goals through an integrated, whole-body approach.

Leslie was born and raised in Orange County, CA. She has participated in a wide range of athletic pursuits. In high school she ran Varsity Cross Country and Track where she developed a strong foundation in endurance and discipline needed to compete at a high level. Her passion for running continued into college where she trained and competed in several marathons and half marathons.  Over the years Leslie’s interests have evolved to include her current focus on competitive powerlifting.  Her favorite lift is back squats.

Leslie currently works as a home health nurse, where she provides clinical care, education, and support to patients in the comfort of their own homes. In this role, she is responsible for managing a wide range of patient needs, from administering medications and wound care to monitoring chronic conditions. Leslie’s approach is rooted in building strong, trusting relationships with her patients, ensuring they feel supported, informed, and empowered to manage their health. Beyond just providing clinical care, she focuses on educating patients and their families, helping them better understand their conditions and the steps they can take to improve their quality of life. Her work in home health allows her to take a holistic approach to care, considering not just the physical needs of her patients, but also their emotional well-being and home environment. By offering personalized care plans, guidance on lifestyle modifications, and hands-on support, Leslie plays a vital role in helping individuals regain independence, manage their health more effectively, and navigate the challenges of recovery or ongoing health management.

Leslie has joined the Rock team to combine her passions for physical activity with a focus on wellness and holistic care.  She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Azusa Pacific University as well as a Master’s in Nursing Leadership from Western Governors University.  Leslie is currently attending University of Cincinnati in order to further her education and become a Family Nurse Practitioner.  With advanced training and a focus on patient-centered care, Leslie combines her medical knowledge with a strong belief in the power of preventive health and whole-body well-being.  As a Nurse Practitioner at ROCK Institute, she will be uniquely positioned to offer a comprehensive approach to health, focusing not only on diagnosing and treating illness but also on promoting long-term wellness through lifestyle changes, exercise, and nutrition.

Elijah was born and raised in San Pedro, California. He has had a lifelong passion for sports, especially basketball. Unfortunately, Elijah suffered two big injuries in high school that put a halt to his seasons. These injuries led Elijah to an interest in Kinesiology. After high school he attended Long Beach City Junior College where he played basketball. In two years playing basketball for the Vikings, he had a combined record of 42-10, as well as receiving First Team All-Conference nominations and was named a JUCO All-American. His success at LBCC carried him into receiving a full athletic scholarship at Pittsburg State University in Kansas. He graduated in Spring 2020 from Cal State Dominguez Hills with a Bachelors in Kinesiology.

Immediately after college, Elijah stepped into the coaching world given the opportunity to coach both boys and girls basketball at Sage Hill High School. Wanting to do more within the kinesiology field he joined the team at ROCK specializing in sports performance. Elijah finds great satisfaction seeing others achieve their goals, whatever they are. Elijah enjoys showing athletes that they are capable of more than they know in all areas of life, not just athletics.

Shelby is a dedicated Performance Coach at The Rock Institute, where she combines her passion for both the physical and mental aspects of athletic development. As the Director of Volleyball Performance, Shelby embodies the Institute’s mission of helping athletes reach their highest potential through a holistic approach to training. Her philosophy aligns with The Rock Institute’s commitment to fostering mental resilience, physical strength, and long-term athletic development in every individual.

With over a decade of coaching and playing experience at elite levels, Shelby specializes in volleyball-specific strength and conditioning, game intelligence, injury recovery, and mental performance. A former Division I collegiate athlete and seasoned coach, Shelby understands the unique demands of high-level volleyball. She emphasizes the importance of mental preparation, believing that the mind is as critical as the body in competitive sports. Through goal setting, concentration techniques, emotional regulation, and positive self-talk, she helps athletes build the mental tools necessary for success both on and off the court.

Shelby’s journey as an athlete and coach has been shaped by overcoming multiple ACL injuries, a testament to her resilience and deep understanding of the recovery process. She holds a Master of Arts in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Arizona Global Campus and is a Certified Personal Trainer through the International Sports Science Association. Her comprehensive approach integrates mental and physical performance, making her an invaluable asset to athletes seeking to elevate their game.

Certifications and Experience:

• M.A. in Sport and Performance Psychology, University of Arizona Global Campus
• Certified Personal Trainer, International Sports Science Association
• 12+ years of coaching experience, including 6 years as Head Coach
• 4+ years of experience in mental and physical performance training
• CIF-SS Coach of the Year, 2024

Shelby’s hands-on experience as a starting outside hitter for Hofstra University, her leadership as team captain, and her extensive coaching background, including positions with Chaminade University and various elite volleyball clubs, allow her to bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to The Rock Institute. She remains deeply committed to empowering young athletes to excel in their sport and in life.

On April 9, 2005, I became the 17th African American in history to run a sub 4-minute mile. After graduating from UCLA, I was sponsored by Nike and trained and raced in the US and Europe in preparation for the 2008 Olympics, eventually earning an alternate spot in the 1500 meters.

After the Olympic Games, a kidney biopsy revealed a terminal disease known as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, or FSGS. Following this diagnosis, I retired from the
sport I love to dedicate myself to battling FSGS and taking care of my family.

After receiving an experimental stem cell surgery that reversed my kidney disease in 2011, I vowed never to take for granted what time I still have left to live my dream of inspiring others to get the most out of their life as a motivational speaker and with the help of inspirational apparel by his company Go Be More.

Talar was raised in Watertown, a small town right outside of Boston, MA. Her interests are reading, baking, and watching sports, especially football. She takes pride in helping manage the ROCK team and ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently at ROCK Institute. Talar has been with ROCK Institute for several years and has helped ROCK to grow and expand more than ever before. Talar is a valuable part of the team.

Chad Concolino was born and raised in Orange County; CA. Chad was first was introduced to ROCK Institute while training for Baseball, football, and track. Chad went on to play at the Varsity level at all three sports all 4 years of his high school career at Foothill. He then went on to play baseball at Saddleback College under the great Jack Hodges where he had a successful career and earned All-American honors and has now entered into Saddleback College Hall of fame (http://www.saddleback.edu/athletics/HallofFame.html) joining baseball athletes such as Mark Grace and Tim Wallach. Chad transferred to UCLA where he had the honor of playing Baseball under Legendary Coach Gary Adams.

In 1998, Chad was voted 1st team century league and MVP for the Foothill High Football team and ended up in the top 5 in receptions in all of Orange County. In Baseball, he was awarded 1st team century league 2 years. Chad also ran track all four years for Foothill High and in all four years never lost a race in the century league in the100 meter and 200 meter dash.

During his senior year at UCLA, he was honored to be the Team Captain of the bruin’s baseball team. Chad had the unfortunate experience at UCLA of shattering his ankle while running full speed into the outfield wall while going for a fly ball. Because of the unique and specialized treatment at ROCK Institute, Chad was able to make an unexpected return to complete his senior year at UCLA. He went on to be awarded the C.H.A.M.P.S. Inspirational Award his senior year, given annually to a male and female student-athlete who has overcome personal adversity, injury or illness while achieving athletic success. Chad contributes the hard work of Vic Rakshsani and ROCK Institute a major reason why he even had the opportunity to earn this award and play his final season.

Chad has been living in Costa Rica where he started a business geared at providing a service to tourists in all aspects of their vacations and also has been working in Real estate and is currently managing many properties in Costa Rica.

He has also devoted his time to adventure training in Costa Rica where he provides the unique experience to train in a beautiful Natural paradise environment that gives the human body extreme challenge and takes it to the limit, but also gives the client another avenue to reach there health goals. He has been helping people of all walks of life reach there health goals to rise up and reach a higher level to combat the challenges of life. Although Chad is a Certified Personal trainer, he includes a unique approach that focuses on working the body by utilizing the nature’s wonderful gifts to improve overall health! Chad travels with clients to countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Spain and many other Spanish speaking countries and provides great natural fitness experiences using nature as the tools for developing strength, speed, endurance, power and overall health while experiencing another culture. Chad enjoys the quote by Mark Twain; “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bow-lines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

Ashley has been working with ROCK Institute for the past 5 years and has been doing Athlete’s pictures and senior pictures for highschooler’s. Her main business is Weddings and baby photographer and was recently posted in People’s Magazine and US Magazine.

Dr. Joanne Kim has developed an anti-aging acupuncture facial technique that improves the elasticity of the skin and diminishes wrinkles. The treatment also addresses the patient’s constitution; restoring balance for a healthy mind and body as well as enhancing longevity.

Dr. Kim treats her patients with acupuncture, herbal health counseling, and a cheerful, caring and encouraging smile. She has warm and kind people skills and is a good listener for the patient’s complaints.

TREATMENT TECHNIQUES

• Acupressure
• Acupuncture
• Aromatherapy
• Constitutional Acupuncture Facial Acupuncture
• Cupping
• Gua Sha
• Herbology
• Massage Therapy
• Moxibustion

STYLES OF ACUPUNCTURE

• Anti-Aging Facial Acupuncture
• Auricular Acupuncture
• Five-Element Acupuncture
• Korean Hand Acupuncture
• Scalp Acupuncture
• Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

Robert Austin Concolino was born and raised in Long Beach, CA. He graduated in 1970 from the University of Southern California (USC), received his Jurist Doctor Degree (J.D.) from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1973 and became a Certified Family Law Specialist, (C.F.L.S.) in 1981.Robert has practiced Law since admission to the California State Bar in 1973, and within a few years settled into a full time Family Law Practice. Over the last twenty years, Robert has evolved into serving as a Relational Consultant and Strategist, limiting his practice to Consulting, Collaborative Law & Mediation. Mediation is a private and confidential process. A process used by those that have voluntarily AND most admirably elected to avoid the confrontational and adversarial legal system.

Robert’s clients generally face complex property and support issues and/or the delicate emotional issues involving, but not limited to, parenting their children and/or overcoming the obstacles to achieving successful and peaceful communication. Robert, with his unique philosophical style, utilizes his extensive mediation and negotiation experience in serving individuals, couples and business owners who desire to implement the maximum influence over their own lives in a private and neutral setting in an effort to accelerate issue resolution. He intentionally does not engage in actively marketing his services as he prefers that his clients are from referrals, especially from those prior clients that have experienced the magic of the Emotional Diffusion Process (“EDP”)

Alton Burkhalter is the founding partner of Burkhalter Kessler Goodman & George LLP, a business law firm with roots in Orange County since 1985. Mr. Burkhalter is an AV rated lawyer, the top ranking in ability and ethics by Martindale-Hubbell. He was selected as a Southern California Super Lawyer for Business Litigation in 2007 and 2008.

Mr. Burkhalter is a seasoned business trial lawyer, as well as a sophisticated transactional attorney. Mr. Burkhalter has successfully prosecuted and defended a wide array of business cases. He has received multiple 8 figure jury trial awards, as well as several 7 figure verdicts. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Burkhalter handles transactions, such as public offerings, mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. Burkhalter obtained his Bachelors in Science, Accounting, cum laude, from Northwestern State University in his home state of Louisiana. After becoming a Certified Public Accountant with a big five firm, Mr. Burkhalter earned his law degree at Pepperdine University, graduating magna cum laude and ranked fifth in the law school class. He is admitted to practice in California and Arizona.

Mark Langston led the AL in strikeouts three of his first four seasons in the league. He joined the Seattle Mariners in 1984 and had a 17-10 record, a 3.40 ERA, and a league-leading 204 strikeouts in 225 innings. A sore arm put him on the disabled list for six weeks in 1985, when he was only 7-14. In 1986, Langston became one of the few pitchers ever to have more strikeouts than innings pitched, fanning 245 hitters in 239 1/3 innings. In 1987, he led the Major leagues with 262 strikeouts.

In 1990, Langston went to the AL’s California Angels as a free agent where he had his best season in 1991 with a 19-8 record and a 3.00 ERA.

Langston had 16-11 record and 3.20 ERA in 1993. During the 1994 season, he had surgery for bone chips in his elbow. After going 15-7 in 1995, he underwent knee surgery. He signed with the San Diego Padres as a free agent in 1998 but the elbow problems resurfaced and he was put on the disable list. He announced his retirement during spring training of 2000. Langston is now guiding young athletes to reach their dreams in the league.

Sonny King has over 39 years of experience in the food industry. He began his career with Vons Grocery Company and worked his way up to Vice President of Grocery and General Merchandise divisions with responsibility over buying and merchandising.

He left retailing in 1985 to become an industry consultant on new store formats and franchising. In 1986, Sonny started his own Food Brokerage Company which later became Advantage Sales and Marketing of which he is currently Chairman and CEO.

Sonny’s broad and extensive background in management, retailing, sales, and marketing in both the food and drug trade positions him to serve our clients and customers with a high degree of professionalism and effectiveness. Sonny is a member of the Chairman’s Advisory Council for GMA, an Advisor to the Board for Orangewood Home for Abused Children, as well as being on the Board of GSI and SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise). He is also involved in his Church and enjoys playing golf when time permits.