Jeff Morgan: Performance Coach
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 pro scout combine. At this combine he scored in the top 5% of all attendees earning him an invitation to the NFL elite combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jeff produced high scores in the pro agility, vertical jump, bench press and forty 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), Demetrious Hopkins (Light Heavyweight champ), Harry Yorgey (154lb Boxer), and several other NBA, NBADL, NFL, and AFL players. He also served as strength coach with Saint Josephs University Men’s and Women’s basketball teams over the past two 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’s other hobbies include Boxing and Ju-Jitsu, and participating in tough man competitions.
Contact Jeff: j.morgan@summitstc.com
Jana Rediger: Morning Fitness 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
Jesse Wright CSCS
Jesse is the Director of Sports Performance for Summit Sports Training Center. Currently, he oversees all of the training programs for the company, and serves as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for both the Philadelphia 76ers and Saint Joseph’s University. Prior to this position, Jesse served as Summit’s Director, responsible for the day-to-day operations, business development, and training programs for their three facilities. As the premier sports training center in the greater-Philadelphia area, this afforded him the opportunity to work directly with numerous high level clients. This list includes members of the Philadelphia Flyers and Phantoms, Villanova University Football, Jameer Nelson (Orlando Magic), Delonte West (Cleveland Cavaliers), Bernard Hopkins (Middleweight Boxing Champion), Aaron McKie (retired – NBA) Paul Healey (NHL Veteran), David Leneveu (Phoenix Coyotes), and Chris Lubanski (Kansas City Royals). In addition, he was directly involved with designing and building three of the Summit facilities, has coordinated numerous off-site speed / agility camps and strength clinics, and has presented to many young athletes and students on various topics involving exercise, health, and overall life success.
Jesse received his degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. During his final two years of Undergraduate study there, he also served as one of the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coaches for the Athletic Department. At 20 years old, he was hired as the youngest S & C Coach in the Atlantic 10 and Big East Conferences, while overseeing the programming for the Track and Field, Softball, and Women’s Gymnastics teams and assisting in the implementation of the Football and Women’s Basketball teams. Upon completing his degree, Jesse spent a year with the Philadelphia Eagles, first as an intern, then as an Assistant S & C Coach. For his performance there, he was recommended to the NFL-Europe league in the Spring of 2000, where he held his first Head S & C Coach position, with the Barcelona Dragons. Hired at 23 years old, he still remains youngest Strength Coach in league history. The conclusion of this seasonal position overseas led him to Hofstra University, where he served as the Head S & C Coach for the football team during the 2000 season. Five players from this squad are currently playing professional football, either in the NFL, NFL-Europe, Arena Football, or Canadian Football Leagues. In the years of 1999 through 2001, Jesse also served as the Personal Trainer and Consultant for Marc Jackson, who spent 6 years in the NBA and is now currently playing professional basketball in Europe.
Contact Jesse: j.wright@summitstc.com
Jim Gorman: Performance Coach
Jim’s fascination with weights and training began at Wyomissing Area High School where he was a three sports 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 power lifting team. He worked at a series of fitness centers in Reading, PA, managing two of them. Jim was a competitor in power lifting, in addition to coached three individual state champions in bodybuilding and two in power lifting. He promoted NPC PA state bodybuilding championships in 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. Joined Sports Physical Therapists in Bala Cynwyd and supervised the centers fitness programs in addition to assisting staff therapists. Also assisted Pat Croce in conditioning Philadelphia 76ers for several years and served as the full time strength and conditioning coach in both 1993-94 and 1996-97. Named Philadelphia Magazines “Best of Philly” personal trainer in 1996. Head strength and conditioning coach for Philadelphia Rage (ABL) in 1997-98, a team that included All-Star Dawn Staley. Strength & conditioning coordinator for La Salle men’s basketball team 2000-01, team members included Victor Thomas and Raual Butler.
Contact Jim: j.gorman@summitstc.com
Mike Antolini: Performance Coach
Mike is an Upper Darby High School Alumni for the class of 2002. At Upper Darby, Mike received All-Delco and All-Central honors in both wrestling and football. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Before joining Summit, Mike was a counselor at the Glen Mills School for Boys, where he helped coach the football team and aided in their training workouts.
Mike is certified as a personal trainer through the ISSA, and is currently studying to receive a CSCS certification from the NSCA. In his free time, he competes in power lifting and strongman competitions.
Contact Mike: m.antolini@summitstc.com
