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Professional & Certified
Our certified instructors have advanced degrees in exercise science plus extensive training experience.  We provide individual assessments and counseling to help people at all levels improve fitness, nutrition, and avoid injuries. Whether you’re looking for instruction and guidance to improve your health, or you’re an athlete seeking to better your game, personal training is an asset to meeting your goals.

Individual attention from a professional trainer can help you build critical skills, adjust training habits, and be a more strategic player, building the foundation for future success in your sport or your health.

Rates
1 session | $60
5 sessions | $290
10 sessions | $560

View our package options or contact Tom at thomasb@nooksports.com.

personal Training mission statement

The Spooky Nook Personal Training Program is committed to providing an exceptional training experience by educating and assisting individuals at any fitness level to safely achieve their goals by creating a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

Professional Trainers

Our friendly, experienced trainers are eager to help you improve your health or your game. Schedule one-on-one or group sessions today and take your fitness to the next level.
Tony Dague, Professional Trainer
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Tony Dague

Professional Trainer

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Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)

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.

 

Martin Murphy, Professional Trainer
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Martin Murphy

Professional Trainer

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Sports Performance Coach

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

 

Leah Mellinger, Master Certified Personal Trainer
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Leah Mellinger

Master Certified Personal Trainer

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Education/Certifications:  NASM Certified Personal Trainer, 3X World Champion Boxer, USA Boxing Certified Coach

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

 

Jennifer Durbin, Premier Certified Perosnal Trainer
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Jennifer Durbin

Premier Certified Personal Trainer

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Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree from Millersville University, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, TRX Certified, Les Mills Certified in BODYPUMP™ and CXWORX™, Silver and Fit certified, SilverSneakers MSROM certified

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

 
Darryl Daniel, Certified Personal Trainer
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Darryl Daniel

Certified Personal Trainer

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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

 

Nicholas Pastorino, Certified Personal Trainer
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Nicholas Pastorino

Certified Personal Trainer

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Education/Certifications:Bachelors Degree from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania in Recreation Management concentrating in fitness (College Education in areas including Kinesiology, Physiology of Exercise and Strength and Conditioning) Years of training experience with all ages and types of athletes. Currently fulfilling requirements for NSCA Personal Training Certifications.

Philosophy: You build your body. It is your temple, and hard work and perseverance are your bricks and mortar.

Interests: Fitness of course, the outdoors, kayaking, hiking, skateboarding, good times with friends, drawing, sleeping, warm weather, the list goes on and on!

Inspirational Quote: “If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.” -Unknown

Rachel Andrews, Certified Personal Trainer
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Rachel Andrews

Certified Personal Trainer

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Education/Certifications: Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion – Fitness & Wellness, California University of Pennsylvania Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Shippensburg University American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
 

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!

 

Duties of a Personal Trainer

The world of personal training may seem like an unfamiliar and mysterious realm. Questions about what makes a good personal trainer and the benefits of hiring a personal trainer may be circulating in your mind. That's why we've compiled everything you might be wondering about in one place.

It's the personal trainer's responsibility to design a safe and effective fitness program. Together, you and your trainer will set goals, discuss any physical limitations or injuries you have and put together an all-encompassing training regimen for you to follow. A trainer will ensure you're performing every exercise safely and with perfect form. They'll push your limits, encourage you to achieve your intermediate benchmarks and help you accomplish your goals.

Benefits of Hiring a Personal Trainer

Hiring a personal trainer comes with many benefits, including:

  • Injury prevention: Trainers will keep you safe as you excel, decreasing your likelihood of getting injured. By watching your every move and ensuring proper form every step of the way, they'll keep you working hard without the risk of injury.
  • Accountability: If you struggle with commitment or self-motivation — and even if you don't — your trainer will be there to help you stay fired up throughout your training journey.
  • Personalized instruction and goals: Your trainer will help you reach specific goals through customized workouts. Every scrap of energy you put into your workout will go toward hitting your target.
  • Efficiency: Following a specially designed program optimizes your workout time. You won't waste a single second with personalized training.
  • Motivation: We know tough workouts can be hard to finish. Your personal trainer will help pump you up with all the motivation you need to hit your reps, up your speed and break your records.
  • Progress tracking: Personal trainers don't just help you perform better — they also keep track of your progress. There's nothing quite like looking back at where you were when you started and comparing that to where you are now.

What Makes a Good Personal Trainer?

There's more to a good personal trainer than playing a sport and reading sports performance magazines. Good personal trainers are certified, with degrees in fields such as exercise science, physiology, or kinesiology. They also have years of experience, so they know how to keep you safe while they train, motivate and challenge you.

Where Does Personal Training Take Place?

You'll likely take part in your personal training at a gym or sports complex. These spaces allow access to a full range of equipment for all your training needs. They're also a great place to feel inspired and inspire others with your training routines.

How Often Should I Meet With My Personal Trainer?

If you're new to training, you'll likely want to meet two or three times per week for two to three months. At the end of those first few months, you and your trainer will evaluate your results and reset goals. For athletes, it's common to meet up to five times per week for at least six months depending on the training program. Some programs are year-round while others are seasonal.

Camps

The Nook offers intensive training in sessions lasting a half day or more.

Camps

The Nook offers intensive training in sessions lasting a half day or more.

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