Kimberly Lewis, C.S.C.S. Manager/ Performance Coach
Kim is a 3 time NCAA D-II All-American swimmer, a 9 time NCAA D-II All-American Honorable Mention, a 4 year PSAC All-Conference and a 3 time PSAC State Champion. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from West Chester University where she was a member of the swim team. Kim brings 12 years of coaching experience in the sport of swimming and has spent 6 years as an assistant coach for the mens and womens swim team at West Chester B. Reed Henderson High School. In 2003, she served as Strength and Conditioning Intern for Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA which enabled her to work with over 14 D-I teams . Kim is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Contact Kim: k.lewis@summitstc.com
Zach Torres, USA-W, LII Athletic Republic Certified, Assistant Manager/Performance Coach
Zach is a certified Sports Performance Coach through USA-Weightlifting and is also Level II certified through Athletic Republic. While attending Archbishop Carroll, Zach was a member of numerous Catholic League Football championships and Ice Hockey Flyer Cups. A graduate of West Chester University, Zach originally aspired to be a Physical Therapist but realized his passion and focused his areas of concentration in Kinesiology, Health Sciences and Coaching. Given his background, Zach’s unique approach and creative techniques help any caliber of athlete, no matter what sport they play.
Contact Zach: z.torres@summitstc.com
Nicholas McCreary – Hockey Performance Coach
Nicholas is a graduate of Lebanon Valley College. Prior to attending LVC, Nicholas played his youth hockey in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Upon graduating from his area high school, he enrolled as a Post-Graduate at Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School where he played both forward and defense, being named the team’s Defensive Player of the Year. While at Sem, he was recruited by NCAA Division III Lebanon Valley College. LVC amassed an impressive record of 79-24-4, was ranked inside the Top 15 teams in the country, held the NCAA longest in-season winning streak and made one NCAA Nationals appearance during his tenure. In addition to his on-ice achievements, Nicholas was proud to be a member of the All-Academic team in three of his four years at LVC.
Nicholas has skated alongside players from USA Tier I – III Juniors, Canadian Major Juniors, NCAA Division I and III as well as the Professional ranks. He has instructed players in Elite hockey schools and has run private lessons throughout the Tri-State area into North Carolina and as far south as Florida.
Nicholas is a partner of Global Hockey Group, an on-ice Hockey Training Company specializing in the improvement of basic to elite level players through intense skill instruction and the development of innovative and realistic game play scenarios. He is also a founding partner of Alumni Sports, LLC., a company which runs an annual tournament for post-graduate players to continue participation and maintain relationships established from competitive collegiate sports in a fun and exciting environment. Nicholas is also a USA Hockey Certified Coach and the current Associate Coach for the Jr. Flyers Junior A (AJHL) and Junior B (MJHL) programs skating out of Ice Line Quad Rinks in West Chester, PA.
Contact Nicholas: n.mccreary@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
Ken Clark, MS, CSCS, USA-W / Director of Performance Training
Ken is the Director of Performance Training for the West Chester facility, where he serves to develop and implement the advanced strength training programs, plyometric training protocols, and injury prevention routines. Ken also directs the Combine and Test Preparation training at this facility, helping high school and college athletes maximize their performance at college combines, recruiting showcases, and professional tryouts.
Ken has his Master’s Degree in Health and Physical Education from West Chester University. Ken’s thesis study focused on resisted sprint training in collegiate athletes, and he presented the results of this research at conferences for the NSCA and the ACSM. Ken is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, a certified Sports Performance Coach through USA-Weightlifting, and is Level II Certified through Athletic Republic.
Ken is a 2003 graduate of nearby Swarthmore College. At Swarthmore, Ken was a two-time All-Centennial Conference Football selection at running back, setting five school rushing records. From 2003-2005, Ken coached at Dickinson College, where he was an assistant football coach and directed the speed and conditioning training for the Dickinson College Football, Baseball, and Lacrosse teams. In the summer of 2005, Ken completed a coaching internship with the Philadelphia Eagles. During the 2008-2009 school year, Ken completed internships on the coaching staffs of Villanova University Football Strength & Conditioning and Haverford College Strength & Conditioning. Ken has been on staff at Summit Sports since 2005, serving as an assistant manager from 2005 to 2006 and working in a part-time role from 2006 to spring of 2009.
Contact Ken: k.clark@summitstc.com
