Edward Winfield, Manager/ Performance Coach
Ed Winfield has worked as the Fitness Industry for 21 years; he holds multiple certifications including National Strength Professionals Association (N.S.P.A.), U.S.A.-W Sports Performance Coach, American College of Sports Medicine (A.C.S.M.) Wellness Coaching program (Life Coach). While serving in the U.S. Navy, Ed became a member of the U.S. Navy SEAL Team, where he was first introduced to “functional training”
Because of his background in the military and his training experience, Ed brings leadership skills, discipline, motivation, character and core values. His and Summit’s focus is creating and maintaining the highest level of athletic training and sport specific performance in the area.
Contact Ed: e.winfield@summitstc.com
Kimberly Lewis, C.S.C.S. Asst. 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, 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
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
Ryan Heickert, MS, CSCS, Performance Coach
Ryan is a graduate of Neumann University in Aston, Pennsylvania, where is completed is Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training and now is currently completing his Masters in Sports Management. Ryan grew up outside Toronto, Ontario before attending school in the US where he reached his highest level of success in hockey. As a Neumann Knight, he helped lead the team to an ECAC West Championship and NCAA DIII National Championship in 2009. When Ryan entered the program it was ranked in the bottom 5 in the country. After his first year, Ryan along with 13 freshmen raised the team within the top 15 nationally. Ryan’s accolades include being a team captain, ECAC West All academic team 05-09, Team Defensive Player of the year 2005, Team Coaches Award 2009 and played in 100 college career games.
For the 2009-2010 season, Ryan was an assistant coach for Neumann University. As a coach he recruited players, designed practices and broke down film for scouting.
Preceding NU, Ryan played his Junior hockey in the OPJHL for 4 years. He was a 3 year captain and leading scorer for the Oshawa Legionaries. Ryan helped lead the young team before being traded to the Wexford Raiders in his final year.
Ryan’s training experience is very extensive. Past strength and conditioning clients include athletes from the NHL, AHL, NLL, various NCAA sports and European leagues.
Contact Ryan: r.heickert@summitstc.com
Chris Collins, Performance Coach
Chris graduated from Lock Haven University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Fitness Management and a minor in Coaching. During his time at Lock Haven University Chris was a middleweight boxer for three years and won a NCBA National Championship in 2007. Chris was also a member of the Strength and Conditioning Club and traveled to various universities and conferences throughout the country making connections within the field and continuing his education.
During his final year at Lock Haven, Chris worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with Penn State University Men’s and Women’s Basketball. During the spring and summer of 2009 Chris was a Strength and Conditioning Intern for Penn State University Football.
Chris attended Methacton High School where he was a three year starter for the varsity football team and a two year starter for the basketball team. While at Methacton Chris was a Suburban One All American receiver, running back, and linebacker. In his senior year, Chris was the captain of his football team and the weight lifting team.
Contact Chris: c.collins@summitstc.com
