Owner & Founder

Jesse (CSCS, USAW Coach) has over fifteen years of professional experience in strength and conditioning. He began as a college strength coach and moved on to found JDI Barbell in 2016. He is a genuine student of strength and movement practice, with a true and comprehensive understanding of programming and coaching in weightlifting, powerlifting, and general strength training.

Owner

Alex competed in his first powerlifting meet inside of a New York State Prison in 2010. Powerlifting became a passion of his because it added depth to his years of self study and his practice of bodybuilding and general strength training. He has gone on to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), strength coach, and co-owner of JDI Barbell. He is a strength coach with a unique body of knowledge and experience coaching lifters.

Owner & Manager

Priscilla Del Moral, ventured into powerlifting in 2018 and has since achieved the titles of three-time USVI National Champion and two-time IPF World Championships team member. With a Bachelor's of Science in Human Behavior and a Master's in Health and Wellness, Priscilla has devoted her career to comprehending the significance of strength training for both physical and mental well-being. In 2023, she established the non-profit organization, The Strong Gurls Club, with a mission to empower and create opportunities for women in the realm of strength training.

Site Supervisor & Strength Coach

Keith began his coaching journey in 2016, specializing in MMA and strength & conditioning. After the pandemic, he transitioned into powerlifting and bodybuilding with a personal goal of rebuilding his strength and transforming his body. Through discipline and relentless effort, he lost over 100 pounds and discovered a deep passion for strength training.

Keith is driven by an obsession with mastering the craft of coaching—combining skill acquisition, mindset, and teamwork. He’s dedicated to helping others unlock their potential and become the strongest, most resilient version of themselves—inside and out.

Powerlifting & Weightlifting Coach

Kenny fell in love with the sport of weightlifting after his first CrossFit class back in 2012. Since then, he has devoted much of his free time to refining his skills both as an athlete, and as a weightlifting coach. Kenny has been a staple at JDI since its inception, and is a core member of our community. He has both his USAW Level 1 & 2 Certification, and USAPL Club Coach Certification.

S&C & Weightlifting Coach

A former NCAA Division 1 track and field athlete with experience playing amateur basketball and football, Emilio (NASM-CPT) is an energetic and enthusiastic coach. Emilio first got involved with Powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting in 2021 when he first began training at JDI Barbell, which later culminated in his first Supertotal Competition in September 2022. ASs an active, national level competitor in both Powerlifting and Weightlifting, Emilio believes that strength training should a lifestyle. He has worked with various fitness levels and is more than capable of helping individuals become successful at leading healthier lifestyles through strength training.

S&C & Weightlifting Coach

Justin Sene is a Strength & Conditioning Coach, & competitive Weightlifter. Like many of us, he started working out with a sports team and eventually found himself in local gyms. As a coach, it is his mission to guide people toward the same positivity he experienced while lifting! Justin is a master of cultivating community around the barbell. Through that community, he pushes clients in ways that allow them to enjoy the process! Whether it is weightlifting or general S&C, his philosophy is that we shouldn’t just be strong with a barbell but prepared for the task’s life throws our way.

Collins, also known as CJ, is a dedicated and detail-oriented coach who takes pride in helping others build strong foundations through simple, effective progressions.
He began his athletic journey in tennis, eventually coaching the sport before expanding into strength training. A former JROTC cadet, CJ earned 2nd place in the Ultimate Fitness Cadet category at the 2024 Daytona Raider Nationals, placing in the top 10 across multiple events.

Now pursuing his bachelor’s degree, CJ specializes in Olympic weightlifting and competes actively in the sport. His passion for fitness has evolved over the years, but his commitment to educating and empowering others remains constant. He brings that mission to life as a Weightlifting and Strength & Conditioning Coach at JDI Barbell.