EJ Barthel
Strength Training/Sports Training Specialist
EJ Barthel is a 2003 graduate of Becton Regional High School where he was an All State performer in football. After high school EJ went on to play for Rutgers University and University of Massachusetts. Upon completion of his college football career he was invited to the New York Giants mini camp in 2008 and 2009. EJ then signed with Jim Fassel to join the inaugural season of the United Football League, playing for the Las Vegas Locos. EJ was the only rookie in the league to start every game as a full back. The Las Vegas Locos won the 2009 UFL championship.
EJ started ETS in 2009. ETS’ success is a direct result of EJ’s hard work, dedication, and determination and is quickly becoming one of the top training facilities in North Jersey. EJ uses his innate athletic ability, as well as his experience and knowledge gained from his athletic career, to successfully train professional and young athletes.
Throughout EJ’s continuing football career he has trained with some of the top athletic coaches and trainers including:
- Jason Butler, Strength and Conditioning Coach Rutgers University
- Matthew Brand, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach U.C. Davis
- Joe Defranco, popular NFL Sports Trainer
He has also has had the opportunity to work with some extraordinary professional athletes including:
- Marcel Shipp, Arizona Cardinals and currently the Las Vegas Locos
- Justice Hairston, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots
- Brandon London, formerly of the New York Giants, currently Pittsburgh Steelers
- Geoffrey Pope, Cincinnati Bengals
- D.D. Dorsey, formerly of the Cincinnati Bengals and the Las Vegas Locos and currently of the Detroit Lions
- Ahmad Bradshaw, New York Giants
- Miles Austin, Dallas Cowboys
- Blake Castanzo, Cleveland Browns
- Ryan Flannery, New York Yankees
- Bobby Jones, New York Mets
All of these professional athletes can attest to EJ’s talent in not only football but also has an athletic trainer.
ETS also has a good reputation with several high school coaches in North Jersey.
Mike Nunziato
Strength Training/Sports Training Specialist
With a Bachelors degree in Health and Fitness from Monmouth University, Mike specializes in youth strength, speed and plyo-metric training.
His resume begins with a full student-athletic career spanning from his high school years at Paramus Catholic as a standout 3 sport athlete in football, wrestling and baseball, to his 2 starting seasons at linebacker for 1-AA Monmouth University.
Mike’s years of training experience with athletes of all ages and ability has lead him to the sideline as the defensive coordinator for Kinnelon High School’s varsity football team.
“I believe in training an athlete to become stronger and faster by first allowing them to understand their bodies. A combination of flexibility, balance and core/hip strengthening exercises will allow these younger athletes to be able to grow into to something great.”
Chris Obertlik
Strength Training/Sports Training Specialist
Bachelor in Business Administration (Management) and studies in Nutrition and Health awareness
Experience in all sports, including High School Track, Football, and Baseball, and a College Track athlete.
Currently employed with Vitamin Shoppe since May 2005, and for past year and a half working in corporate office in the Sports Nutrition department working with all Sports related products, as well as supplemental and nutritional products.
Also experience in working at local gyms, University gyms, training athletes and making diets and supplemental regimes for any.
“I believe in training any person for who they are and want to become. Focus on their strengths and make them better! Focus on their weaknesses and regain that balance with their strengths! A great combination of willingness, a great workout routine and healthy lifestyle, anything can be done!”
Brad Listorti
Strength Training/Sports Training Specialist
Was a four-year letter winner at Notre Dame of West Haven High School, excelling in both Football and Basketball and was awarded All State honors. Brad spent time with the Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, and New England Patriots organizations working under their top level strength and conditioning coaches. In addition to the NFL, Brad has trained with some of the top athletes in the tri-state area over the past few years, helping them reach success at the high school and college level. Brad has also served as a volunteer at various Walter Camp Football Foundation Events and Clinics and the Future Star Basketball Academy Camps.