Meet Our Speed Coaches 

Jack Werther
Parisi Speed School Director

Education/Experience

• B.S. Business Administration, Finance, Western New England College
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard
• CPR/AED Certified
• Colligate Football NCAA Division III

Philosophy of Exercise:
"Work hard now so you do not have to work hard later."
By developing and maintaining hard work and discipline from the start of anything in life, you avoid problems in the future.

Jack is a graduate of Western New England College, in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance. Jack played two years of NCAA Division III Football. In his spare time, Jack can be found somewhere outdoors doing everything from snowboarding in the colder months to backpacking in warmer months.
 

Jeff Beck
Parisi Speed Coach

Education/Experience:

• B.S. in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland
• Masters in Health Education
• Certified Parisi Performance Coach
• I.S.S.A. Certified Personal Trainer
• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification
• All-American Football Player: SUNY Cortland

Specialties:
Sports Strength and Conditioning, Health/Nutrition Background, Child/Adult Training.

Philosophy of Exercise:
Exercise is an experience that is fun, exciting, and gives you the opportunity to challenge yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. It is an area of life where you have to put in the effort to see the results. In my eyes you have to work to win. Which means you have to test your mind, body, and spirit and push towards the goals you want to achieve."

Ashley DiStasio
Parisi Speed Coach 

Education/Experience:

• AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
• Certified Parisi Performance Coach
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• Associates Degree in Social Sciences 

Philosophy of Exercise:
“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” Health and Wellness is a way of life and it can be for anyone with a great attitude and motivation. Set a goal for yourself and no matter how many times you may get discouraged, get back up and try a hundred times harder. That will simply make you a winner because motivation will almost always beat mere talent.

Greg Horowitz
Parisi Speed Coach

Education/Experience:

• M.B.A in Finance - Bryant University
• B.S in Management - Bryant University
• Member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
• Federal Law Enforcement Officer
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
• Brown Belt in Juijitsu
• Currently playing in 7th season of Semi-Professional Football
• Experienced Marathoner
• Collegiate Lacrosse Player and Wrestler

Specialties:
Certified Parisi Performance Coach, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist, TRX Certified Instructor, Certified Pre/Post-Natal Trainer, Certified Kickboxing Instructor, CPR/AED Certified

Greg's Training Philosophy:
The most important lessons I have learned about life, and about myself, have come when I was drenched in sweat and gasping for air. Whether you are a child or an adult, a Coach can have a profound and positive impact on your life. I want every individual I work with to believe they are a better person and athlete due to physical challenges they have overcome in their training sessions. 

Nick Mastri
Personal Trainer and Parisi Speed Coach 

Education/Experience:

• A.S. in Business Administration Westchester Community College
• TRX Certified Instructor
• A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
• Certified Parisi Performance Coach
• Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor
• CPR/AED Certified 

Specialties:
Sports related Performance Training, Weight Loss and Conditioning for adults and children, Circuit Training.

Nick’s Philosophy of Exercise: 
"With hard work and dedication, anyone can achieve their fitness goals. Exercise should be safe, fun, and stimulating, and with the proper routine anything is possible."

Jason Needle
Personal Trainer and Parisi Speed Coach

Education/Experience:

• B.S. Sports Science University of Wyoming 
• A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer 
• Certified Parisi Performance Coach
• Iraq War Veteran
• CPR/AED Certified

Specialties:
Sports performance training, motivation, army PT training, free weight training.

Jason’s Philosophy of Exercise: 
"I believe that fitness takes discipline, dedication and determination. These are qualities that I look to cultivate in my clients. A personalized exercise routine promotes physical and psychological well-being, and thus should be an integral component of everyday life."