(973) 809-2489
Feel the part, look the part, play the part... IT'S YOUR GAME.
For over 23 years, NISF has been servicing the West Essex area
(Essex Fells, Fairfield, Roseland, Caldwell, West Caldwell and North Caldwell)
and surrounding towns for all sport & fitness needs.
ADULT FITNESS
STRENGTH, CONDITIONING & ENDURANCE
One-on-one or small group - we help you identify strengths, weaknesses and goals as well as understanding key pertinent health information. Adult training incorporates drills and exercises for a total body workout. Circuit training routines use a combination of weights, medicine balls, TRX, power sleds, dumbbells, plyo boxes and so much more. Your progress & evaluation is ongoing and your work will be tracked, charted and reviewed regularly during the course of training.
ATHLETIC & SPORT TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Exclusive athletic & sport training programs offered for male/female athletes at the youth level (ages 8-14), high school (ages 15-18), collegiate, professional and recreational levels including:
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STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY - weight training for strong, muscular, powerful, toned bodies (injury prevention)
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SPEED, AGILITY, BALANCE & COORDINATION - running mechanics, acceleration, 1st step explosiveness, lateral mobility, change of direction
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CONDITIONING - cardio & core exercises for endurance and maximum performance
BASEBALL / SOFTBALL SPORT-SPECIFIC TRAINING
YOUTH - HIGH SCHOOL - COLLEGIATE
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Whether beginner, intermediate or advanced, players will develop, learn, practice, play and excel in a positive and professional environment. Improve skills & knowledge of the game with our expert sport coaches through:
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Private Instruction
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Small Group Baseball & Softball Training
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Team Training
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Baseball & Softball Buddy Program
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Baseball & Softball Pitching Clinics
HITMEN BASEBALL CLUB
TRAVEL TEAMS 7U to 14U
Established in 2012, Hitmen Baseball looks for talented, dedicated
and serious baseball players from all towns in the West Essex and surrounding areas. Each season (spring/summer/fall) offers new tryouts for new teams. Pre-season training programs and season practices help our players prepare to play the game the right way.
JUNIOR HITMEN
Established in 2017, our Junior Hitmen program includes enthusiastic players in grades 1 and 2 and introduces them to coach-pitch inter-squad competition with live instruction & "real" games! We limit each team to 11 players and our professional, experienced & certified trainers and instructors are the team coaches during the season. There is no better way or place to prepare these youngest players to learn the game of baseball.
INSTRUCTORS/COACHES
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Michael LaTorraca Sr.
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President/Owner of NISF & Hitmen Baseball Club
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B.A., Business Administration - Seton Hall University
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M.S., Exercise Physiology
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NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
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ISSA Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Certified Sports Nutritionist
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American Sports & Fitness Association Elite Trainer
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Certified Sports Coach & Baseball Instructor
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AED/CPR Certified
Michael LaTorraca Jr.
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ISSA Strength & Conditioning Specialist
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Certified Sports Coach & Baseball Instructor
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Amateur Baseball Association Elite Wood Division - Bloomfield Buzzards P/OF
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4yr. Starter Caldwell University Baseball '16
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AED/CPR Certified
Phil Giovatto
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Certified Sports Coach
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Current Head Coach - Edison Middle School Soccer
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Former Sacred Heart University NCAA D1 Player
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U.S. Soccer Grassroots Certification
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AED/CPR Certified
The NISF staff also includes current and former collegiate and high school players that assist with training and coaching.
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NISF PRESIDENT/OWNER:
Michael LaTorraca
973.809.2489
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OUR LOCATIONS
NISF @ Fred Hill Sports Academy
5 Fairview Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
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NISF @ C-Results Fitness
1275 Bloomfield Avenue
Building 8, Unit 60
Fairfield, NJ 07004
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Local Fields in the West Essex Area
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SPORT & FITNESS
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HITMEN BASEBALL CLUB
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