Coach Micela started Performance One back in 2000 with one goal in mind, "To contribute my knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience to the development of superior amateur athletes." Along with running Performance One Joe Micela is the President of Team Arizona Weightlifting. The largest non-profit Olympic Style Weightlifting Organization in the Southwest. His duties include Head Coaching the Junior National and Senior National Teams, promoting events, educating coaches and athletes, and recruiting talented athletes for the sport of Olympic Weightlifting. Prior to these jobs Coach Micela was the Interim Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Northern Arizona University, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Arizona State University, and a Regional Manger for the Valley's largest Independent Personal Training Company (Results Training and Nutrition).

Joe Micela was born in South Philadelphia, PA and grew up in southern New Jersey. He attended Rutgers University and Arizona State University on a Wrestling Scholarship. Graduating from ASU with a degree in Exercise Science and Physical Education. Joe holds the title of Regional Coach from USA Weightlifting and is certified from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Coach Micela has lectured throughout the country on the benefits of strength and conditioning for sports and has coached athlete's to national and international competitions. Joe Micela resides in Mesa, Arizona.