“My son and daughter have been clients of Summit Athletics for many years. Parkes and his staff have helped them improve their physical stamina, their strength, and their play on the ice. Most importantly though, he has helped their overall health and self confidence. This program is so much more than a gym workout. It is an all around healthy way of living. I cannot say enough about their program and the training and support they have offered my children. I feel every player needs a program like this! My children would not be where they are today in sport or in life, if it was not for Summit Athletics.”

“I have only been working with Parkes for a short amount of time, but in that time I have benefitted immensely from the style of training that he provides. I have never felt better, and the praise for that all goes to Parkes and the staff at Summit Athletic Training. He has also become a friend to me over the short time I have known him, and I know that everyone that attends Summit can say the same. He has the trust and confidence of all the athletes that he trains and their parents, and ensures that he does everything he can to make us the best we can be. He not only is a great trainer, but a great person as well. He genuinely cares about the success and well being of everyone that he trains and makes it a point to keep up to date with everyone and make sure they are doing well. As a professional athlete, it’s difficult to find someone like Parkes that can give you the style of training that works for you at such a high level and is also a friend, but that’s what I have with him.”

“My name is Morgan Black, I am from Pittsburgh, PA and I play forward on the U19 Pittsburgh Pens Elite girls team. I have been training with Parkes for the past 5 years and I have nothing but good things to say. Before beginning any training, Parkes will do testing to put together workouts that are specific to you and your sport. The gym feels like a safe space and has such a welcoming environment. You will always get the help you need from Parkes or any of the interns no matter if you ask questions or not. They will always make sure that your technique is correct in order to avoid any possible injuries. By getting stronger off the ice, I have noticed my strength transitioning onto the ice by developing a harder shot, being able to dominate in battles, being stronger on my skates and being faster. Not only is strength and conditioning important, but so is recovery. Parkes will always make sure that you are feeling your best so that you can play your best!”

I have been a client of Summit Athletic Training for 6 years and I can honestly say that it is the best weight training around for athletes. When I started training with Parkes I was about average on my team as far as strength goes, but after training with him I am now noticeably the strongest player on every team I play for. Aside from just the sheer amazing results, Parkes and his staff make the gym a fun and awesome place to be in. Whether it be explaining the exercises or helping you recover from an injury, it is clear that Parkes and his staff care about you, which is why I choose Summit Athletic Training.

“Our oldest son has been working with Parkes and his staff for over six years. The education, guidance, and training that Parkes and his trainers provide are second to none. The off-ice training has given our son an edge in games, has greatly increased his strength and flexibility, and it has helped prevent injuries. We signed our second son up shortly after and also noticed a huge improvement in his confidence and body image. Not only does Parkes provide a great workout plan customized to our sons (including workouts geared towards football during football season), he is also always available to answer questions and provide guidance even when he is not at the gym. My oldest son communicates directly with Parkes whenever he has a question and quickly gets a reply every time! Parkes is more than just a trainer to our son, he is a mentor and goes out of his way to help him achieve the best results possible, including coming to his games to watch him play and tailoring workouts for him during an injury. We have signed our third son up and will sign our daughter up when she is old enough. Parkes is the best trainer around!”

“My son, Cam, has been a client of Parkes Knepshield (Summit Athletic Training) since he was 9 years old. Cam is now 15 years old. Cam needed to develop a greater sense of balance and strength while he was playing ice hockey. We wanted Cam to begin working with a personal trainer to help with his development. We were fortunate to have found someone like Parkes who is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of fitness - training, health, nutrition, muscle anatomy, and physiology. The workouts are highly individualized, intense, and challenging. Parkes always ensures that Cam demonstrates the proper form while he’s working out. Parkes is a motivator and is very encouraging. Training with Parkes has been one of the best investments we’ve made, in terms of helping my son develop as an athlete and achieve athletic success. Cam’s level of conditioning is superior to many other athletes who are his age or are older than him. If you are serious about becoming a better athlete or just want to become a better version of yourself, you should contact Parkes Knepshield at Summit Athletic Training. It will be a worthwhile investment!”