OUR TEAM
Our Team at pure edge performance training
Get to know the people behind your progress.
Justin Shal
- MS, (formerly)CSCS, PES, TPI Certified Owner |Performance Director
Credentials and Achievements:
- M.S. – Exercise Science, California University of PA, 2011 B.S.
- Kinesiology, Penn State University, 2006
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NCSA, 2006
- Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM, 2011
- Titleist Performance Institute Certified, 2019
- USPA member and competitor, held 5 USPA Pennsylvania state records for powerlifting
Justin has 20+ years of professional experience coaching athletes and weekend warriors for optimal performance. After receiving a B.S. in Kinesiology from Penn State, he gained valuable experience in both the sports performance and rehabilitation disciplines, allowing him to assess and train clients utilizing multiple effective approaches. He earned an M.S. in Exercise Science from Cal U while putting to use his improved knowledge every day as the leader of a team of trainers in a commercial gym setting. Justin brings energy and presence to every session to motivate clients to reach beyond their goals and achieve unexpected results. Voted one of the top 3 personal trainers in Pittsburgh by PGH City Paper readers in 2021!
Maximus Engel
Max is a 2025 graduate of PennWest Clarion, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Fitness while playing collegiate baseball. His experience as a student-athlete and strength and conditioning intern helped shape his passion for athletic performance and development. Max enjoys helping athletes and adults build strength, improve performance, and reach their full potential both in and out of the gym. He believes in the importance of discipline, consistency, and overcoming adversity to achieve long-term success.
Alex Johnson
Alex excelled as a football player and graduated from Seneca Valley High School. He followed up with a degree in exercise science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2025, and is currently working towards a master’s degree in physical education with hopes to become a middle school phys ed teacher. Apart from his studies, Alex enjoys personal training because he likes helping people live healthy and strong lives. Alex is an avid fan of combat sports and trains for competition on his own.
Ethan Reibold
Ethan Reibold is currently an Exercise Science student at Chatham University on track to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). A York County native and 2024 graduate of Central York High School, Ethan brings a diverse athletic background, including collegiate baseball, marathon running, and golf. Ethan chose this career path to combine his passion for movement science and injury prevention with his desire to help others reach their full potential. He is passionate about the process and strives to bring out the best in everyone that he works with.