NSCA’s Mid-Atlantic Region
NSCA has a network of volunteer leaders who direct NSCA’s efforts at the state level. NSCA’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator provides oversight and training to local state directors. Members in the Mid-Atlantic Region can connect to other professionals in this area at local and regional events as well as on Facebook.
States in this Region:
| Delaware |
| Maryland |
| New Jersey |
| Pennsylvania |
| Virginia/District of Columbia |
| West Virginia |
Upcoming Events
The NSCA hosts state, regional, and provincial events throughout the year.
Join the Conversation
The Mid-Atlantic Region has its own facebook page where you can join the conversation and learn what is happening in your area.
Mid-Atlantic Regional Leadership
Mid-Atlantic Region
Regional Coordinator: Sean Collins, PhD, CSCS,*D
Contact: collins.s@lynchburg.edu
Sean Collins is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology at the University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA. He is also the Director of the Walker Human Performance Laboratory and is charged with guiding and supervising laboratory and student research activities. Collins teaches courses in exercise physiology, laboratory techniques, and strength and conditioning.
Delaware
State Director: Jordan Downes, MS, CSCS
Contact: jordandownes12@gmail.com
Bio to come soon!
Maryland
State Director: Yaw Baidoo, MS, CSCS
Contact: yaw@slellc.org
Bio to come soon!
New Jersey
State Director: Angelo Gingerelli, MEd, MBA, CSCS
Contact: angelo.gingerelli@gmail.com
Angelo Gingerelli has been the strength and conditioning coach at Seton Hall University (SHU) since 2005. He has also worked in the professional and private sectors. Gingerelli recently published “Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes” and his current main areas of interest include collegiate athletes and endurance sports. He lives in Long Branch, NJ and works on SHU’s South Orange campus.
Pennsylvania
State Director: Hayden Gerhart, PhD, CSCS, TSAC-F
Contact: hdgerhart@gmail.com
Hayden Gerhart is currently an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Grove City College. He teaches undergraduate coursework in the area of exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport performance, research methods and design, and tactical strength and conditioning. His primary area of interest lies within the specialty of strength and conditioning and environmental physiology, where he works with both traditional and tactical athletes, as well as first responders to simulate work stress and assess physiological and performance outcomes.
Virginia/District of Columbia
State Director: Barry Parker, PhD, CSCS,*D
Contact: bparker2@su.edu
Barry Parker is an Assistant Professor and Department Chair of Exercise Science at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. He has worked as a personal trainer and collegiate strength and conditioning coach. His interests include training for the performing artist.
West Virginia
State Director: Jessica Graham, EdD, NSCA-CPT
Contact: jesirgraham@gmail.com
Dr. Jessica Graham is an Assistant Professor of Health Promotion/Exercise Science at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV. She also serves as the Shepherd University Human Performance Lab Director and is charged with guiding and supervising daily lab operations, and implementing and tracking student learning objectives. Graham teaches courses in exercise science, clinical lab experience, research in health promotion and exercise science, and health promotion. She is also responsible for maintaining the current accreditation status of the Health and Promotion/Exercise Science program.
