Jeff Morgan: General Manager/Director of Sports Performance
Jeff Morgan attended Cabrini College on a lacrosse scholarship where he was starting midfielder for two years before transferring to the University Of Delaware. After college he played semi-pro football for two years before getting invited to the free agent pro scout combine. At this combine he scored in the top 5% of all attendees earning him an invitation to the NFL elite national combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jeff produced high scores in the pro agility (3.96), vertical jump (36"), bench press (225lb 22x) and forty (4.52) tests which were performed in front of several scouts from the NFL, CFL, AFL and NFLE. During this time he took the manager position at the Bryn Mawr facility now located in Villanova. There he worked with such players as Willie Green (Philadelphia 76ers), Jameer Nelson (Orlando Magic), Kyle Lowry (Memphis Grizzlies), Steve Smith (NBA), Dwayne Jones (Cleveland Cavaliers), Chris Vincent (Arizona Cardinals), Elton Brand (Philadelphia Sixers), Raul Ibanez (New York Yankees), Chazz Witherspoon (2004 USA Golden Glove), Demetrious Hopkins (Light Heavyweight champ), Harry Yorgey (154lb Boxer), and several other NBA, NBADL, NFL, and AFL players. He also served as the head strength coach with Saint Josephs University Men’s and Women’s basketball teams during the 2007-2011 seasons. Most recently Jeff participated in Slam ball, a full-contact sport that involves trampolines built into the floor using rules from football, basketball, hockey and gymnastics. He survived tryouts and played the Stopper position for the MOB. Jeff runs the NFL Combine Preperation Program, and has helpped boost the stock of several up and coming prospects.
Contact Jeff: j.morgan@summitstc.com
Jana Rediger: Get Fit Director/ Performance Coach
As a graduate of Pennridge High school, Jana earned all-state honors in basketball. She attended Villanova University on a full five-year basketball scholarship. While at Villanova, she helped the team achieve a ranking of 8th in the nation and to defeat the University of Connecticut to win the Big East Championship. Jana held the Villanova record for the most blocks in a sweet sixteen game with seven blocks. She received a B.A. in Communications and continues to study towards a graduate degree.
Jana played basketball professionally in Germany and Finland for several years and coached camps in Ireland. She has served as a coach at numerous camps and clinics, including numerous Villanova Team Camps and Clinics, and spoke at The Mary Anne Crowe Camp. In the fall of 2005, she ran the preseason strength and Conditioning program for Centenary College in NJ. Jana is also currently working towards her NASM certification and continues to expand her knowledge of sports specific training and fitness. She has been working at Summit Sports Training Center for over five years as a Sports Performance Coach and recently Morning Fitness Director.
Contact Jana: j.rediger@summitstc.com
Jim Gorman: Get Fit Coach
Jim’s fascination with weights and training began at Wyomissing Area High School where he was a three sport athlete. He graduated with a B.S in Health and Physical Education from West Chester University where he played football and was a member of the powerlifting team. He worked at a series of fitness centers in Reading, PA, managing two of them. Jim was a competitive powerlifter, in addition to coaching three individual state champions in bodybuilding and two in powerlifting. He was the promotor for the NPC PA State bodybuilding championships in both 1986 & 1988.
Jim has been a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) since 1986, he earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Credential (CSCS) in the national exams in 1987. He joined Sports Physical Therapists in Bala Cynwyd and supervised the center's fitness programs in addition to assisting staff therapists. Jim assisted Pat Croce in conditioning the Philadelphia 76ers for several years and served as their full time strength and conditioning coach in both 1993-94 and 1996-97. Named Philadelphia Magazine's “Best of Philly” personal trainer in 1996. Worked with a number of high level athletes at SPT including basketball players Eddie Jones, Aaron McKie, Hersey Hawkins, Matt Maloney, Alvin Williams, and Malik Allen; boxers Meldrick Taylor, Tim Witherspoon and Tommy Morrison, and hockey player Peter Zezel. Also media personalities John DeBella, Pierre Robert and Pat Ciarrocchi. Head strength and conditioning coach for Philadelphia Rage (ABL) in 1997-98, a team that included All-Stars Dawn Staley and Michelle Marciniak . Strength & conditioning coordinator for La Salle men’s basketball team 2000-01, team members included future pros Victor Thomas and Rasual Butler.
Contact Jim: j.gorman@summitstc.com
Jake Biondi: Performance Coach
Jake Biondi worked as an intern for Summit in the Summer of 2010 and has been working as a Sports Performance coach since January of 2011. Jake attended Shippensburg University and graduated with a Bachelors in Exercise Science along with a minor in Coaching. Jake researched many topics in Exercise Science and was asked to present his research on creatine supplementation at the 2010 American Alliance for Health, Physicla Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) National Conference. He has also had an article published about strength training among youth in the 2010 edition of Write the Ship. Jake is continuing his studies in order to become a certified strength and conditioning specialist.
Along with his academic success, Jake has excelled in athletics. He played NCAA football for Shippensburg University and was a three time varsity letter winner. Jake played tight end and helped the Red Raiders win a PSAC championship in 2009. Jake was awarded many scholarships for his tremendous work ethic and team leadership during his football career at Shippensburg University.
Contact Jake: j.biondi@summitstc.com
Kevin Boyd: Performance Coach
Kevin’s passion for learning about strength and conditioning practices
began at an early age. At age 12, he focused on getting bigger, stronger,
and faster by lifting weights on a daily basis and reading articles,
related to his sports. Kevin wrestled, played football and baseball, and
competed in competitive weightlifting while growing up.
Kevin received his BS in Exercise Science from the University of South
Florida. During his undergraduate studies, he volunteered as an intern for
USF Athletics in their strength and conditioning internship program. In
his first 3 months, he helped oversee their football program. He was then
promoted to coaching assistant where he gained valuable experience working
directly under the head strength and conditioning coach for 5 months.
During his final semester at USF, Kevin worked with the New York Yankees
in Tampa, FL. He coached Minor and Major League players throughout pre-,
during, and post-spring training.
Kevin graduated from USF in May 2011. He subsequently sat for and passed
the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam and plans to
continue his education to receive his Masters degree in Sports Performance
Enhancement and Injury Prevention.
Contact Kevin: k.boyd@summitstc.com