Brendan Aylward

Unified is owned and operated by Brendan Aylward. Brendan began his career in strength and conditioning during his time in college, working with the Nashoba basketball and hockey programs as well as providing at-home fitness services for individuals with various disabilities. For years, he ran Central Mass Special Olympics and in 2014, he became the youngest to ever coach for Team Massachusetts at the Special Olympics USA Games.

Brendan takes great pride in racing for Team Hoyt New England with his friend, Jacob. Together they have completed more than 100 races together, ranging from 5Ks to marathons. Rick and Dick Hoyt have been a major influence on Brendan’s career path and his aspirations to do for the fitness industry what the Hoyts have done for the world of endurance sports and inclusion at large.

Brendan has presented dozens of times at conferences, universities, and to disability resource groups. He is the Executive Director of AdaptX, a non-profit that aims to address barriers to fitness and sport for individuals with disabilities around the world.