Personal Training

A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant
BOLC, CSCS, Youth Fitness Specialist

A two sport varsity athlete at Bethlehem Liberty High School in basketball and soccer, Tony Dague continued his sports career with varsity soccer and rugby at West Chester University. Dague coached for six years for the Hempfield Youth Soccer Club, two years with the Hempfield Youth Basketball Association, and is a member of the Roses Rugby Club men’s rugby team. He also volunteers for the Penn Legacy Soccer club as the Injury Coordinator where he assists injured athletes in a safe return to sport.

Tony is a graduate of West Chester University ’89 and Alvernia College ’97 with an Associate of Science Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Tony is specifically passionate about ACL and shoulder surgical rehabilitation as well as helping youth athletes return to their sport.

Tony has also earned Advanced Youth and Level 6 Diplomas with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. In 2003, he was honored at the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association annual meeting as the year’s outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant.

Education: 
ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer
ISSA Sports Nutrition

Philosophy: Each person is on their own journey. Training is not one size fits all. I get to know my clients and build a program to help them reach their fitness goals.

Interests: Power lifting, martial arts, football

Quote: “If you put in the work, results will come.” – Unknown

Philosophy:
I believe that everyone has a champion inside them waiting to shine.  My goal is to help you find your inner fighter and use that fire to reach your personal fitness goals.  Whether that goal is to start working out for the first time in your life, or to push yourself to the highest levels in your sport, I can help you get there.  I believe that working out should be fun, challenging, and rewarding.  My clients have a sense of purpose and accomplishment that comes from setting goals for themselves.  Meeting and exceeding those fitness goals keeps us motivated to do more!

Interests: Golf, tennis, playing with my kids

Inspirational Quote: ”Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death..live!” – Auntie Mame

Philosophy: I enjoy helping clients achieve their fitness goals through personal exercise programs that are challenging, rewarding, and fun. Healthy and strong for life!

Interests: Cooking, swimming, reading

Inspirational Quote: ”We all possess more power and greater possibilities than we realize.” – Genevieve Behrend

Education/Certifications: EXOS Performance Specialist Certification, Bachelor of Science in Psychology Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

National Football League, Multiple Cities
Wide Receiver, 1999 – 2002
Played an integral role as wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Philosophy: In order to get to something, you have to go through something.

Interests: Golf, traveling, mentoring, and most of all training

Philosophy: Exercise enhances every aspect of our physical and mental well-being.  Creating goals specific to one’s needs and special considerations is essential in the prescription of an individualized program.  Put in the time, effort, and consistency…  You will be well on the way to success!