Bedminster
Sports Performance Coaches

Kevin Dunn
COO, Co-Owner

Kevin Dunn is a Rutgers University alumnus and holds a BS in Exercise Science & Psychology. As a captain and MVP of RU's Diving Team, he was awarded Atlantic 10's Diver of the Year in the 1995. You may have even seen him performing in Great Adventure's High Diving Shows over the summers. He holds a number of certifications from nationally accredited commissions such as AFAA, ACE, NSCA, Reebok University, The Arthritis Foundation (PACE), and more! He has worked in situations from hospital based physical therapy settings to athletic training for intercollegiate athletics. He has generated workouts for the world renowned Rockettes!

Based out of Bedminster and Martinsville, Kevin spear headed the training and education as TEST moved into its new facility in Martinsville. He has an incredible eye for detail whether it involves movement training, construction management, or breaking down facility operations. Kevin's desire is to create a family based destination where all of yoyr health & fitness, and sports related needs can be exceeded under one seemlessly integrated state of the art, service oriented home away from home.

Lenny Carida

Lenny joins the TEST TEAM with 15 years of experience as a Personal Trainer in the Bedminster area. He has been a tremendous addition to the club and has earned his stripes with completing over 25,000 appointments in his career. He holds a degree in Exercise Science from Lander University. He has developed a copyrighted exercise & nutrition program called "Lenny's Lean-4-Life", was a professor of Exercise studies for Union County College, and is currently a sole-proprietor of "Private Sessions" which is now based out of our Bedminster location. He has also recently been retained as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and assistant baseball coach at Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ. Lenny's hobbies include taking Tae-Kwondo with his son, enjoying time with his three children, hosting a great Super bowl party, and trying to beat the rest of us on the pool table!

Dara Longo

Dara is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University and holds a degree in Exercise Physiology. She has over six years of experience as a personal trainer and is committed to the health and wellness of every one of her clients. Her loyalty, integrity, and reliability define the reason she has an amazing following of clientele. Dara also heads up our group training program in Bedminster. Her innate ability to listen to the needs of each client enables her to develop a schedule that will benefit as many members as possible. When Dara has some spare time, her hobbies include travel, yoga, and horseback riding.

Mary Cerria

Mary has been in the health and fitness field for over 15 years. She brings both business and practical experience to TEST. Mary owned and operated her own health club for six years. She’s also directed corporate wellness programs along with women’s fitness, pilates and Yoga. She earned her degree in management from West Chester University and is an ACSM certified Health and Fitness Instructor with a certificate of enhanced qualification in exercise and nutrition. In addition, she holds a Yoga certification from the Kripalu Center, is a certified pilates trainer through Powerhouse Pilates, and is a certified Mad Dogg Athletics Spinning ® instructor.

Mary loves helping her clients achieve their goals and works to address their fitness lifestyle both in and outside the gym.

She’s an avid outdoorbetty who’s completed several marathons, adventure races and mountain bike competitions. She loves playing in the mountains with Maxine – “the wonderdog”, quality time with her fiancé Nick, reading, music and cheering for Lance Armstrong and the Posties in the “Tour de France”!

David Bennet

David enjoys helping people change their body composition through strength training and dietary habits. Benefits of his training programs include increased strength, better coordination, more lean body mass, reduced fat deposits, and flexibility. Over the past five years, he has assisted many people in the community to gain muscle and lose fat through weight training and improved dietary habits. David received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland with concentration in Biological Sciences and International Affairs, his graduate degree in Finance from New York University, and is certified by the American Council of Exercise (ACE).

Edward Yapczenski
Martinsville & Bedminster

Ed is a Rutgers University alumnus with a B.S. in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology. As part of the Sports Medicine Club in college, he worked with athletes in various sports including basketball, football and soccer, Ed has experience working with multiple fitness needs, such as cardiac rehab patients and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors. His experience also has included a prestigious internship at St. Peters Medical Center helping pre- and postoperative patients with physical fitness and conditioning. Ed has experience training competitors n the sports of contact fighting and submission tournaments. While substitute teaching at the Middle and High School levels, Ed worked with many young athletes in a variety of sports. Ed enjoys attending sporting events, going to Atlantic City and the beach and spending time with family and friends.

Kim Leary
Martinsville & Bedminster

Kim graduated Cum Laude from Liberty University with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Fitness Programming with an emphasis in health promotion. During her time there she was a member of the women's varsity soccer team. She led her team to the program's first Big South Conference Championship and its first NCAA National Tournament appearance. While there, she earned several honors including Big South All-Tournament Team and Big South Presidential Honor Roll.

Kim has recently completed her fourth season as the girl's varsity soccer coach for Timothy Christian School . She made an immediate impact on the school's program and led the team to two consecutive ACSI championships. She is also a head trainer for Victory Soccer Academy and the assistant coach for a u-16 premiere club team in Cranford . She maintains her player status as a member of the women's PARMA semi-professional club team.

Due to her extensive athletic experience, education and certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Kim is a qualified member of the TEST staff. Her energy and positive outlook on life is contagious and she is committed to helping others attain their personal fitness goals and get into the best shape of their life!

Lauren Thatcher

Born and raised in Bound Brook, New Jersey, Lauren’s life has always revolved around sports. In high school, she earned All-County and All-Area honors as the varsity soccer goalkeeper. As team captain and MVP, she also broke her high school’s shut-out record. In winter/spring track she received All-Area, All-Conference, and All-County honors, MVP and team captain which led her to graduating in 2004 as the MVC and NJSIAA Scholar Athlete. She currently attends The College of New Jersey in Ewing and will graduate May 2008 with a B.S. in Health and Exercise Science. Her current certifications include American Red Cross First Aid, Adult/Child/Infant CPR and ACE Certified Personal Trainer. In her free time, she plays in a GSSL Women’s Soccer League, enjoys playing tennis, hiking, and going to the beach. She is looking forward to beginning her personal training career with TEST and using her education and passion to help motivate all others to attain their own fitness goals.

Steve Johnston

Steve is a graduate of York College of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management with a concentration in Athletic Administration and a minor in Business Administration as well. He was a member of the nationally ranked wrestling team at York and a four year starter where he accrued over 50 wins. Steve completed TEST’s internship program and metorship training protocol and also plans to take the CSCS in the near future. He is an alumns of South Plainfield High School where he was part of 2 State Championship teams. Steve also plans to coach wrestling and football at the high school level. He hopes his intensity towards training will help motivate clients to achieve their goals. In his free time Steve enjoys watching football and baseball (Giants and Yankees!), playing football and baseball, and exercising.

Osei Bonsu

Osei is a graduate from Montclair State University where he was a four year track and field athlete and also played two years on the Red Hawk's men's soccer team. He joins the TEST team with a degree in Exercise Science and Physical Education, concentrating on Adult fitness.

Osei developed interest in the fitness field as a standout All State track and field runner at Old Bridge High School. He was a two time Middlesex County Champion in the 110HH and also took third place in the 55HH in the New Jersey Meet of Champions. He then went on to Montclair State where he was a two time All ECAC team and also a six time All NJAC team. A two time NJAC champion in the 55HH and a one time 110HH champion Osei's passion for fitness lead him to volunteer as a coach for the Bellville High School track and field team, and was also an official for a Special Olympic Games where he worked with children with disabilities. Osei's focus on fitness is to help people reach their health and fitness goals by helping them stay in shape and also promoting a health living.

Mark LaRue

Mark comes to TEST Sports Club as a personal trainer from New York Sports Club, certified through Towns Sports International. Mark has over twenty years experience in weight resistance and cardio training, and has a great passion along with a tremendous enthusiasm for health and fitness. He has knowledge and applicable experience in training athletes as well as general fitness enthusiasts. Mark desires to pass on his information and understanding of the sport to others.