About Our Staff

Joel Moceri, NASM CPT, PES
Athletic Performance Specialist

Joel earned his B.S. in Kinesiology and Commercial Recreation Management from The Pennsylvania State University. While at Penn State, Joel was a member of the Track and Cross Country Teams. Joel continues to train and compete locally. He is currently the Assistant Coach for Cross Country and Outdoor Track at his alumna mater, Wyomissing High School. Joel earned his titles of Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Joel has a strong belief in functional training specific to each of his athletes' needs.



 



Lisa Ostergaard, B.S., CPT
Athletic Performance Specialist

Lisa Ostergaard is an Athletic Performance Specialist for the Parisi Speed School. She has been a certified Personal Training since 1997 with ISSA, and since 2000 she has been a certified Pilates, Spin, and group fitness instructor. She is also the Group Fitness Director at SVAC. Lisa has a clinical ACSM certification pertaining to Cardiac Rehab, as well as being Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS). She graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Exercise Physiology in 1996. For the next 3 years, Lisa worked in the ER at the University of Utah Hospital emergency room before transferring to the LDS Hospital in downtown Salt Lake City where she served as the Lead Exercise Therapist in Cardiopulmonary Rehab. Lisa worked with patients of all ages with heart and lung problems and helped them return to good health by implementing lifestyle changes and most importantly, EXERCISE.

Lisa herself, has always been passionate about exercise and can't remember a time that she wasn't a competitive athlete. Swimming was her most dominate sport, but she competed in everything from volleyball to track and field. Lisa has several athletic accomplishments, but most recently she is very proud of qualifying for and running the Boston Marathon in April of 2008.

Athletics always have been and always will be a part of Lisa's life. She feels that you are never to old to want to be stronger and get faster. Since Lisa has children of her own who will someday be competing in sports, Lisa feels that Parisi is the perfect way to accomplish any personal goals that you might have for yourself or your children to become better, stronger, faster and more confident athletes.



 

Kathy Cunningham

Athletic Performance Specialist

 

 

 

Kathy is a Performance Coach for the Parisi Speed School at Spring Valley Athletic Club. She completed Parisi Training and is in the process of completing her Personal Training Certification through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA).  

 

 

Kathy graduated from Reading Senior High School and Clarion University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Management. Kathy is near completion of her Elementary Education Certificate and Master’s in Education at Alvernia College . She has also attended Reading Area Community College , Bucknell University and Dickinson College for various banking courses and certifications.  

 

 

In high school, Kathy excelled in Field Hockey, Cross Country, Track, and Swimming. She received All-League and All-State Swimming Honors and was named to the All-Berks Track Team. In college, Kathy was a 5 time Swimming All-American.  

 

 

Kathy remains very active. She completed her first Triathlon this year and is currently training for her first Marathon .

 

 

Shannon Harrington

Athletic Performance Specialist

   Shannon is one of our newest additions to the club. In 2005 she graduated from F.D.Roosevelt in Hyde Park , NY . She has recently received her B.S in Exercise Science and Athletics from Bloomsburg University. Shannon is also in the process of pursuing her Personal Training Certification from the American College of Sports Medicine.

  Shannon has been involved with sports since the age of 4. She was dedicated to cheerleading for 15 years, along with participating in basketball for 6 years and rowing for 7 years. One of her favorite things is being a coach and a mentor where she has great experience working with athletes from all age ranges. She was an assistant cheerleading coach for 4 years and head coach for rowing for 3 years.

Shannon enjoys teaching athletes and watching their progress mature.

 

 

 

Kim Weigner

Athletic Performance Specialist

 

Kim draws upon her knowledge from education and life experiences to give guidance to young athletes who are looking for direction.  She enjoys watching athletes overcome obstacles and achieve goals both physically and mentally.   

Kim is a graduate from Kutztown University with a B.S in Sports Management.  Kim has played many sports including swimming, track and cross country.  She has also completed a triathlon and continues to train for more. 

Kim’s enthusiasm and positive outlook on life is contagious and she is committed to helping her athletes attain their personal goals while having fun!