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Mark Williams Director for Human Performance
Paul Blodgett Director of Goalkeeper Academy

Technical: Trainers & Coaches

Keith Byard
Toni-Anne Cavallo College of New Jersey
Beth Gottung Head Field Hockey Coach, Montclair State University
Warren Raatz "Class-A" PGA Teaching Professional
Brian Sentowski Montclair State University Men's Soccer Coach
Laura Brand Sias Head Women's Lacrosse Coach at Rutgers University
Jim Stagnitta Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at Rutgers University

Counselors

Richard Bahner Career Counselor
Tom Bilella Founder and Director of the Nutrition Treatment Center
Hugh McDonald College Planner
David Pilchman , Ph.D NJ Peak Performance

Directors

Mark Williams - Director for Human Performance

Mark has been a highly respected strength and conditioning coach for over 10 years during which time he has worked with athletes in every sport developing his own unique philosophy on how to achieve peak performance while reducing the risk of overuse injuries.

Over the past decade, Mark has worked with soccer athletes at all levels of the game from club to the professional level. His high profile clientele includes such notables as Tim Howard (Goalkeeper of US National Team and Everton FC), MLS athletes, Jon Conway and Juan Pablo Angel of NY Red Bull, Heather O’Reilly (WPS and US National Team), Nikki Krzysik (WPS and US U23 National Team), and Karina LeBlanc, goalkeeper for the Canadian Women’s National Team and WPS LA Sol.

Mark was the strength and conditioning coach for the New York Metrostars (currently NY Red Bulls) for three seasons, the WPS Champion NY/NJ Sky Blue in 2009 and the New York Dragons of the Arena Football League for 3 seasons.

Since ADI has opened Mark has worked with and developed sports specific strength and speed programs

for athletes in most sports including baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, fencing, football, golf, field hockey, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, soccer, tennis, swimming/diving, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.

Mark’s reputation for getting results with his athletes is well documented and he heads the training staff that works with ADI skills coaches from all sports to develop personalized strength, power, speed and agility programs for ADI student athletes.

Mark’s programs are offered one on one, in small groups, and to entire teams to effectively integrate the ability to perform the skills of the sport for optimum performance and the avoidance of injuries. Mark also trains coaches on the use of speed activities for warm-up at practice and provides second phase rehab programs for injured athletes preparing to return to play.

Paul Blodgett - Director of Goalkeeper Academy

Paul was the founder of the highly successful Paul Blodgett Goalkeeper Training School which is known for its high level training of goalkeepers at all age groups including youth, college, professional and world class keepers. The school was the culmination of over thirty years of coaching and teaching experience at the position and its success further solidifies Paul’s reputation as the top goalkeeper trainer in the State of New Jersey.

Paul coached the goalkeepers at Rutgers University Men’s team and for over twenty years and has worked with the TCNJ Women’s team make the keeper position a cornerstone of each program. Paul is the Director of Girls Goalkeeping for NJ Youth Soccer and also on the NJ ODP staff.
Paul is also a part of the License Coaching Staff of both NJYS and US Youth Soccer. He has trained the likes of Jon Conway, keeper with Red Bull NY and Karina LeBlanc, keeper for the Canadian Women’s National Team and the WPS LA Sol. Paul has worked with countless clubs and high schools throughout New Jersey and has trained hundreds of goalkeepers each year.

As Director of the ADI Goalkeeper Academy, Paul directs the comprehensive programming that includes, technical skills training, tactical challenge sessions, fitness development, sports psychology and nutrition integration, college selection guidance and career counseling. Goalkeeper sessions are held privately, in small groups, in seminars, and specialty camps.

In addition to his leadership of the ADI Goalkeeper Academy, Paul utilizes his decades of advising high school student athletes on the selection of the “best fit” college to provide advice and counsel to ADI high school student athletes.

Trainers & Coaches

Keith Byard

Keith Byard has spent more than 40 years as a competitor and coach in the sport of wrestling. The NJ State Wrestling and Somerville High School Hall of Famer won numerous championships throughout his school years before wrestling for NJ Hall of Fame coach John Sacchi at Middlesex County College.

As a member of US Marine Wrestling team, Keith was a 4 time Marine Wrestling Champion winning countless awards for outstanding performances including finishing 3rd in the Military World Championships in Paris, France in 1983. Keith’s outstanding wrestling career culminated as an Olympic Qualifier for the 1984 Olympic Games.

As a wrestling coach Keith has spent 12 years coaching in top New Jersey programs such as Somerville High School, Middlesex County College, and Orchard Wrestling Club, as well as, the USA Wrestling NJ State team.

Since 1979, Keith has been at the forefront of the fitness revolution. He utilized his background in Wrestling and the Marines to develop a unique style of training which helps adults to become stronger, leaner and healthier. As creator of Byard Bootcamp Class and MTV’s Advanced Total Body Workout, Keith has led participants at some of New York’s largest Fitness Facilities, such as Chelsea Piers and Reebok Sports Club. Having owned and operated his own club, Keith has been recognized by Allure Magazine, Shape Magazine and the New York Times as an innovator and motivator.

As a personal trainer, Keith has been credited with getting high profile personalities such as Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos, and Vivica Fox into the level of fitness that has attracted vast media attention.

Keith will have a dual role on the ADI Faculty utilizing his vast experience, tremendous insight and boundless energy to mentor young wrestlers on how to utilize their passion for the sport along with academic achievement to eventually help select the right fit college for them. Additionally, Keith will serve as a leader of adults who seek an active and healthy lifestyle.

Toni-Anne Cavallo - College of New Jersey

Toni-Anne Cavallo, a two-time NCAA Lacrosse 1st Team All-American, was a four year, two-sport athlete (women’s soccer and lacrosse) at The College of New Jersey. During her successful TCNJ career she won two NCAA Lacrosse National Championships, making an impressive six NCAA final four appearances (three in lacrosse, three in soccer).

In 2009, Cavallo began her Lacrosse coaching career as an Assistant Coach for The College of New Jersey under the guidance of National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Coach Sharon Pflughar.

In addition to her faculty position teaching Lacrosse skills at ADI, Cavallo has been a coach for T3 Lacrosse, a prominent lacrosse program throughout NJ for all age levels and abilities. She currently works as a head T3 Elite Team Coach and operates year round camps and clinics.

Cavallo is a 2008 TCNJ graduate with a degree in Health & Physical Education and a minor in Marketing. Along with pursuing a career in education, Cavallo, will serve as a mentor to ADI athletes. Having coached athletes from elementary school to advanced collegiate varsity players, Cavallo utilizes her extensive experiences on and off the field to modify programs to the personalized skill level of the small ADI training groups.

Beth Gottung
Head Field Hockey Coach, Montclair State University

The most successful head coach in the history of the Montclair State field hockey program, Beth Gottung completed her eight season with the Red Hawks in 2009, having won nearly 75% of her games and leading MSU to postseason play each season.

Gottung graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in history from American International College in Springfield, MA in 2000. She earned her master’s degree in American Studies from Trinity in July 2002. At AIC, Gottung was a four-year letter winner and a three-year captain in field hockey, and a three-year letter winner and one-year captain in lacrosse. She earned Northeast-10 All-Conference honors in field hockey in 1999, and was selected as an Academic All-American following the 1997 and 1999 field hockey seasons and the 1999 lacrosse campaign.

Gottung was awarded an ECAC Merit Medal in 2000 and earned awards at American International for excellence in civics, history and education as an undergraduate.

Beth will be providing Field Hockey skills instruction as well as insight into the nuances of the game to high school and middle school Field Hockey players. Working in conjunction with other ADI Faculty she will provide guidance to those players seeking to advance in the sport.

Warren Raatz - Princeton NJ

Warren Raatz is a “Class-A” PGA Teaching Professional with a deep-rooted understanding of the mechanics and techniques of golf. Warren’s specialty is a comprehensive interpretation of the cause and effects of the golf swing along with the intricacies of the short game.

Warren has the unique ability to convey his understanding of the game to individual golfers at all skill levels, from PGA professionals to first-time students. At ADI Warren will focus on student athlete golfers while also engaging the adult golfers who seek his teaching methodology.

Warren routinely interacts with ADI fitness and strength trainers to develop a personalized work out program that will increase strength and the physical ability to perform at the highest level possible for each individual athlete.

Warren has an easily recognizable passion for the “science” of golf and has acquired a powerful teaching methodology that discovers “what works” for each athlete.

Warren currently serves as an instructor at the Academy of Golf at Royce Brook Country Club in Hillsborough, NJ. Warren has taught numerous PGA professionals and has been often nominated for teacher of the year throughout his 20+ year career. Previously, Warren taught in the prestigious Academy of Golf at PGA National and Cyrpus Creek Country Club in Florida following his introduction to golf instruction at the Kennett Square Country Club in Chester County, PA.

Brian Sentowski
Montclair State University Men's Soccer Coach

Brian Sentowski has led Montclair State University Men’s Soccer team to a .795 winning percentage and a frequent top 20 national ranking since 2002.

As a player at Rutgers University, he was team captain and four year Atlantic 10 All-Conference team selection prior to playing professionally for 6 years in the USISL and A League. In high school on Long Island, Sentowski was an All-American player and spent time on the Under 20 National Team.

Currently Sentowski has worked closely with the NJ Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program while also providing small group skills instruction to student athletes at ADI.

Laura Brand Sias
Head Women's Lacrosse Coach at Rutgers University

Since 2003 Laura Brand Sias has been the head coach of the Rutgers women’s lacrosse program developing an outstanding reputation as Division I powerhouse on the field and academic excellence for her student athletes off the field.

Brand-Sias’s had immediate success upon taking the lead at Rutgers and was recognized as the BIG EAST Coach of the Year after just one season in the position. Prior to Rutgers, she was the head coach at Fairfield University and an assistant coach at Rutgers University.

As a player Brand-Sias was a 4 year letter winner for the Scarlet Knights (1996-99) and was also a member of the Canadian National Lacrosse Team from 1999-2004.

In addition to teaching Lacrosse skills courses at ADI, Brand-Sias operates the Brand Elite, L.L.C., where she serves as the President and CEO, running various lacrosse camps and clinics throughout the summer.

Brand-Sias received a dual bachelor’s degree in sociology and psychology from Rutgers University in 1999, and she is currently pursuing a degree in the Sports Psychology Doctoral program at Rutgers. She and her husband Jim Sias reside in Somerset, N.J.

Jim Stagnitta
Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at Rutgers University

Since 2001, Jim Stagnitta has led the men’s lacrosse team at Rutgers University, becoming one of the top lacrosse coaches in the country while establishing the program as one of the nation's elite. Stagnitta has produced successful players on the field with a focus on academic achievement and has been active in the development of the youth Lacrosse through his MVP Lacrosse program.

After starring in Lacrosse for the Penn Quakers and graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania, Stagnitta coached at both the high school and collegiate level (including 2 years as an assistant with U of P) for 16 years before assuming the leadership of the Rutgers program. Just prior to Rutgers, Stagnitta had 12 consecutive winning seasons at Washington & Lee University, winning more than 75% of his games.

As a player, Stagnitta was a 3-year letter winner and starting defenseman leading the Quakers to two Ivy League Championships and consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.

Jim now brings the MVP Lacrosse Program to ADI with the objective of teaching, guiding and mentoring youth lacrosse players in small groups on the fundamental skills needed to advance in the sport.

The MVP Lacrosse Program at ADI is also led by Jim Rogalski and Jason Basso:

Jim Rogalski has been coaching lacrosse on the collegiate level since receiving his bachelor’s degree in Biology from St. Mary’s College (MD) in 1997. Currently the Associate Head Coach at Rutgers University and Assistant Director of MVP Lacrosse Camps, Rogalski has focused on the development of Lacrosse skills in players at all ages.

Jason Basso has been coaching Lacrosse on the collegiate level since he graduated from Rutgers University in 2002 as a two-year letter winner. Jason was a defense and long-stick midfielder for the Scarlet Knights.

Counselors

Richard Bahner - CareerDNA

Richard Bahner is a Global Change Leader with 30 years of expertise in individual coaching, advising multi-cultural teams on professional development issues, guiding people with personal branding, communications, and managing career change.

Mr. Bahner has lived and worked in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the US while assuming various field and corporate positions with PepsiCo, AT&T, Citibank, and Deutsche Bank. His specialty has been in facilitating culture change and implementing new strategies to grow the global businesses while helping their management understand how to change and become comfortable with the change process.

Currently Mr. Bahner is helping guide the launch of CareerDNA, a web-based self analysis tool that helps people understand how they can effectively manage career and personal change based on their interests, personality and temperament.

Mr. Bahner holds an MBA in Management from Loyola University and a BS in Human Resources from Pennsylvania State University. He has authored articles in various journals on the issue of managing change and teaches a Human Resources Strategy Course at New York University’s Graduate School Program.

Mr. Bahner will be focused on guiding ADI college athletes on their career path as well as assisting High School student athletes on matching curriculum selection to their potential career strengths.

Tom Bilella
Founder and Director of the Nutrition Treatment Center

Tom Bilella is Founder and Director of the Nutrition Treatment Center. He is a Certified Nutritional Specialist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Diplomat of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition.

Bilella holds a Masters degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and a post-graduate degree in Chiropractic.

Bilella’s understanding of the relationship between nutrition and sports performance has resulted in his being selected as a nutrition consultant to the NFL New York Jets as well as the Athlete Development Institute where he provides sports nutrition education, guidance, counseling and motivation for ADI athletes.

Hugh McDonald - College Planner

Mr. McDonald is a former US Air Force DLI - Russian language studies specialist who has been a college planner since 1993. As a small business owner with several financial planning licenses and former Associate Member of the NJ Financial Administrators, Mr. McDonald specializes in assisting CPA’s and small business owners plan for college for their families.

As a multi-state "CPA CPE" HR, Mr. McDonald presents hundreds of seminars and workshops each year to a wide range of parents seeking guidance on the daunting task of selecting a college for their son or daughter.

The focus of the College Selection Program at ADI is to identify the""Best" College for the student athlete while reducing college costs by 0%-30%-60%. As part of the program, assistance can be provided for college preparation and sports team participation for interested student athletes.

David Pilchman , Ph.D. – NJ Peak Performance

As a sport psychologist, Dr. David Pilchman is committed to bringing “values based” performance excellence to athletes and teams of all levels. His work with professional, college, high school, and junior competitors assists them in achieving full potential.

Dr. Dave has been credited with being an instrumental part of numerous team successes with many of the New Jersey area colleges including Rutgers, The College of New Jersey, Princeton, Seton Hall, Monmouth, St. Peters and Farleigh Dickinson.

Dr. Dave has been credited with being an instrumental part of numerous team successes with many of the New Jersey area colleges including Rutgers, The College of New Jersey, Princeton, Seton Hall, Monmouth, St. Peters and Farleigh Dickinson.

Extending outside of the region, Dr. Dave has also been called upon by Lafayette, St. Johns and Villanova University teams and has served as an advisor to the National High School Coaches Association.

Over the past two decades, Dr. Dave has worked with men and women in a wide variety of sports including soccer, lacrosse, football, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, equestrian, archery, and track and field.

Dr. Dave has also authored the training CD: “The Enlightened Warrior: An Athlete’s Guide to Winning.”