Jim Crowell- Head Trainer

Jim is a former Penn State athlete with over 15 years of coaching experience in multiple sports.    He is:

1. Certified Crossfit Level 1 coach and trainer from head coach Todd Widman
2. Certified in Movement and Mobility from Kelly Starrett
3. Certified in Powerlifting from Louie Simmons, Shane Sweatt, and Laura Phelps Sweatt of Westside Barbell
4. Certified in Striking from George Ryan
5. Certified in Endurance Athletics from Max Wunderle
6. Certified in Strongman Training from Rob Orlando and Hybrid Athletics

Jim has a wide-ranging background in virtually all sports and has coached fitness, baseball, basketball, soccer, and tennis. His athletic ability earned him a WPIAL tennis championship and scholarship aboard Penn State’s Nittany Lion’s Tennis Team.   He has a true passion for fitness & health as well as mental & emotional toughness and he understands the divergent needs of the individuals he coaches. His excitement and his motivation are a visible reminder of the dedication that he shows to each and every athlete that he coaches and trains.

Email Jim: Jim@IF-Fit.com

Shannon Richer CrossFit Trainer

Chris Richer Trainer

Name: Mike Collodi- Head of Sports Training

Years of Experience: 11 years
Certifications: International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), National Strength and Conditioning Association Member (NSCA), Sports Nutrition Consultant, American Aerobic Association International (AAAI) and International Sports Medicine Association (ISMA)
Major/Education: Bachelor’s in Health/Physical Education from Muskingum University (2004) and a Master’s in Sports Management from California University of Pennsylvania (2009)
Specializations: Sports Specific Training, Optimized Performance Training, Functional Training, Strength/Cardiovascular/Endurance Training, Agility/Explosive/Plyometrics Training and Bodyweight Training
Background/Experience:
• 4-year football starter at Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio
• First Team All Ohio Athletic Conference – Defensive End
• Muskingum University Team Captain
• Invited to Ohio State NFL Combine
• Drafted by Lazio Marines (European Football League)
• Assistant Strength and Defensive Line coach at Muskingum (2004)
• Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Assistant Coach at Burrell High School in Lower Burrell, PA. 2005
• Head football coach at King George County in King George Virginia 2006
• Head Strength and Conditioning/Assistant coach at South Park High School in South Park, PA 2007-present
• Worked under Buddy Morris, Head Strength and Conditioning coach at the University of Pittsburgh. 2009-2010
• Worked with Chad Lee, Assistant Football Strength and Conditioning coach at University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky
• Worked on a daily basis with numerous NFL and elite Division I athletes while at the University of Pittsburgh