Mark Sich, CSCS, PES, IYCA
Edge Training Team
Mark earned his degree in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in addition to having over a decade of experience in the strength and conditioning, fitness, and physical therapy fields.
In 2006, he founded The EDGE Sport Enhancement Training, Inc, a sports performance company dedicated to providing superior training for individuals of all athletic abilities. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist he has trained professional, NCAA, Paralympic, and countless high school athletes.
Prior to founding The EDGE Sport Enhancement Training, Mark worked in several personal training and physical therapy settings, most noticeably at the Rehabilitation Education Center in Champaign, Illinois. There he designed training programs for the University of Illinois wheelchair track and field/road racing team which included Boston Marathon World Record holders and several Paralympic gold medalists.
Mark prides himself on his extensive academic preparation to develop successful training programs focusing on the fundamental structural elements and performance of the human body. The skills learned are not only optimal for athletic performance, but integral to everyday life as well.
His knowledge is backed by a college education and several high level certifications offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
You can contact Mark HERE.
Antigone Vesci, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS, FAAOMPT, CMTPT
Edge Performance Therapy Team
Antigone is a Sports Certified Specialist, currently working as the Director of Performance Therapy at The Edge in Glenview, IL. She is also a contracted educator for Northwestern University's Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program, as well as, a tactical athlete specialist at O2X, where she speaks nationally to firefighters, law enforcement, and other government and military agencies on injury risk reduction.
Antigone received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training in 2012, and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2014 from Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. She then completed the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Therapy in 2017. Antigone is also a certified health care provider for World Rugby.
Antigone is dedicated to providing evidence-based and patient-centered care to all age groups and demographics, but finds working with tactical athletes, the aging athlete, and patients in chronic pain the most professionally rewarding. She also works closely with local dentists to treat tempromandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD).
You can contact Antigone HERE.
David is a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Movement & Sports Science. He is a certified personal trainer backed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
David worked for Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in their rehab department. His experience in the rehab sector and exposure to The Edge’s training methods were the catalyst to join our team as he is passionate about continuing the lasting impact training has on each client’s training journey.
David is an avid golfer and has worked locally as a caddie for 10 years. He enjoys traveling around the world to experience new foods and cultures. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing a pick up game of any sport and meeting new people.
David Krebs
Edge Training Team
Sean Maloney
Edge Training Team
Sean is a product of the University of Missouri with a degree in Health Sciences. His knowledge is backed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as well as being a graduate of The Edge’s intern program.
Sean’s previous work experiences include training individual clients, small groups and youth athletes in private and group formats. Sean is also a part of the Maine South Basketball strength and conditioning program as well as a coach for the Freshman team in-season.
Sean enjoys to travel and when he is not traveling his sole focus is on improving others and trying to get people to move properly and pain free.
Sean was part of the Maine South Basketball program all four years he attended Maine South. He had three surgeries, all of them related to sports which has inspired him in this direction for a profession. His goal is to educate as many young athletes and adults how to move properly so they can achieve their highest potential.
You can contact Sean HERE.
Anushree Dighe, PT, DPT
Edge Performance Therapy Team
Anushree completed her Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in 2017, and then received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Southern California in 2021. She then went on to complete a Sports Residency from The Ohio State University, graduating from there in 2022. Anushree has a passion for working with a variety of athletes and enjoys the challenge of getting them back to their prior level of function. She has enjoyed attending and presenting at state and national conferences, and in her free time, you can find her cooking/baking new fusion recipes, reading a good book, or finding a new place to travel.
You can contact Anushree HERE.
Ashley Duer, PT, DPT
Edge Performance Therapy Team
Ashley is a graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Kinesiology and a double minor in Psychology and Medical Sciences. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. She spent her undergraduate career working with the university’s football program, but has a special interest in working with athletes both young and adult. Ashley is a retired volleyball player, but enjoy spending her free time outside hiking with her dog, exploring new countries, and finding any way possible to spend more time with family and friends.
You can contact Ashley HERE.
Alyssa Modugno
Edge Training Team
Alyssa graduated from the University of Iowa, where she received her undergrad in Exercise Science and Psychology. Along with her education, She is a certified personal trainer backed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Alyssa also has work experience as a physical therapy tech as well as many other rehab settings where her love for rehabilitation and injury prevention has prospered.
Alyssa is a retired soccer player who has always enjoyed running and strength training. When she is not training or working, she enjoys spending time with friends, family, and especially her dog Belle.
You can contact Alyssa HERE.
Jenny Gitelson
Operations Manager
Jenny is a University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign graduate with a degree in Finance and her past experience includes roles in both corporate finance and operations.
She moved to Glenview in 2009 with her husband and is the proud mother of two daughters actively involved in District 34’s SPAT PTA and GBS’s Booster Club Board.
In addition to being familiar with Glenview, she has been a client of The Edge since 2011 utilizing both the training and therapy programs.
In her spare time, she enjoys playing paddle tennis, listening to live music, traveling and watching her favorite team, The New England Patriots.
You can contact Jenny HERE.