SPORT AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER

Our Business - Is Our Passion 

Not everyone is fortunate enough to say they love what they do.  But the Performance Specialists at First Team Fitness all share a passion for helping our clients be the best that they can be.  We look forward to the journey as much as the destination.  Along the way we hope to educate and motivate our clients to make positive lifestyle changes that will lead to lasting results.  We do not believe in infomercial quick-fixes, fad diets, and one-size-fits-all workout plans. However, we do believe that there is power in the process of setting goals and working hard to achieve them.  We believe that the difference between training and working out is that training requires a plan.  And, that each plan should be specific to the client.  This is why we believe so strongly in the value of Personal Training.

If you are interested in finding out more about our performance-based training programs and how they can help you be your optimal best, then please contact us to set-up your free consultation!

 Scott Singer

Derek Newcomer

Who We Are

Scott Singer, CSCS - Owner

Scott has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) since 2001.  He worked for Joyner Sportsmedicine, an outpatient physical therapy center, from 2001 to 2004, where he learned a tremendous amount about the causes and, more importantly, prevention of injury.  In 2004 Scott combined his experience at Joyner with his experience in the athletic field and started First Team Fitness which he refers to as a "sport and human performance center".  Scott has trained hundreds of clients in individual, small group and team settings.  He has also coached basketball and soccer at a variety of levels and is currently an assistant coach for the Central Dauphin Girls Soccer team which recently won the 2007 PIAA State Championship.  Scott is married to Lori, and has two daughters, Jessica and Gabrielle.  When not training clients or attending sporting events, Scott enjoys spending time with his family, including his Yellow Lab, Cali.

Derek Newcomer, CSCS

Derek Newcomer is a personal fitness trainer and sports performance coach with First Team Fitness. He graduated from Messiah College in May of 2004 with a bachelor's degree in "Sport and Exercise Science", and is also a CSCS through the NSCA.  In addition, Derek holds various other certifications including personal trainer and certified nutrition and wellness consultant.  While at Messiah, Derek also gained experience in sports medicine dealing with athletic injuries during his position as the Athletic Trainer for the Messiah College Baseball Team.  After graduating from Messiah, Derek's Marine Corps reserve unit was deployed to Iraq.  Upon returning home Derek began training in June 2005 and has successfully been training clients since.  Derek is very dedicated to bringing out the absolute best in his clients/athletes. He is a firm believer that physical fitness, whether for sport or health reasons, is part of a fulfilling lifestyle. All aspects of life, physical, social, mental, and spiritual need to be balanced; for Derek Sport and Exercise isn't just a job, it's a passion and lifestyle.