At Red Panda Strength we are looking to build a team of competitive weightlifters as well as provide a place where people can learn how to move better, cross train for sport and better their overall health. We promote positivity, encouragement and getting fit through the sport of weightlifting.

Mike Salera:
Mike competed on the track and field team for Washington Township High School. Mike continued his athletic career competing in both track and field and on the rugby team at Villanova University. After college, Mike coached both track and field and youth football for Washington Township. He has competed in both local Weightlifting and CrossFit competitions and currently trains under Mike McKenna. Mike has coached weightlifting for 4 years and currently holds his:
USAW-Level 2 Weightlifting Coach
Certified Elieko Strength Coach
Certified Clinical Athlete Weightlifting Coach
CrossFit Level 1
Fun Fact: Mike's favorite animal is in fact the Red Panda
Mike competed on the track and field team for Washington Township High School. Mike continued his athletic career competing in both track and field and on the rugby team at Villanova University. After college, Mike coached both track and field and youth football for Washington Township. He has competed in both local Weightlifting and CrossFit competitions and currently trains under Mike McKenna. Mike has coached weightlifting for 4 years and currently holds his:
USAW-Level 2 Weightlifting Coach
Certified Elieko Strength Coach
Certified Clinical Athlete Weightlifting Coach
CrossFit Level 1
Fun Fact: Mike's favorite animal is in fact the Red Panda

Amy Broccoli:
Amy grew up in Chicago playing soccer and dancing ballet. She continued playing soccer through high school at Glenbard North High School in Carol Stream. Amy went on to graduate from St. Joseph's University. She continued to share her passion for soccer by coaching youth, travel and high school soccer for West Deptford Township and West Deptford High School. Amy developed a love for weightlifting through functional fitness and competes at local, national and international weightlifting competitions. Amy is the 2018 National Bronze Medalist in the 69kg (40-44) weight class.
She currently holds her:
USAW-Level 2 Weightlifting Coach
CrossFit Level 1
Fun Fact: Amy's favorite color is purple.
Amy grew up in Chicago playing soccer and dancing ballet. She continued playing soccer through high school at Glenbard North High School in Carol Stream. Amy went on to graduate from St. Joseph's University. She continued to share her passion for soccer by coaching youth, travel and high school soccer for West Deptford Township and West Deptford High School. Amy developed a love for weightlifting through functional fitness and competes at local, national and international weightlifting competitions. Amy is the 2018 National Bronze Medalist in the 69kg (40-44) weight class.
She currently holds her:
USAW-Level 2 Weightlifting Coach
CrossFit Level 1
Fun Fact: Amy's favorite color is purple.

Cory Amenta:
Cory grew up in Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania playing softball and basketball. After high school, Cory went on to West Chester University and Temple University Graduate school. After moving to New Jersey for her job, Cory started doing CrossFit and competing in local competitions. After developing a love and passion for weightlifting, she began training at Red Panda Strength. Cory has competed locally in both CrossFit and weightlifting competitions.
She currently holds her:
USAW-Level 1 Sports Performance
Fun Fact: Cory's goal is to compete in the 2019 American Open Series *update-Cory has qualified and will compete in the 2019 American Open Series!
Cory grew up in Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania playing softball and basketball. After high school, Cory went on to West Chester University and Temple University Graduate school. After moving to New Jersey for her job, Cory started doing CrossFit and competing in local competitions. After developing a love and passion for weightlifting, she began training at Red Panda Strength. Cory has competed locally in both CrossFit and weightlifting competitions.
She currently holds her:
USAW-Level 1 Sports Performance
Fun Fact: Cory's goal is to compete in the 2019 American Open Series *update-Cory has qualified and will compete in the 2019 American Open Series!

Dana Hampton:
Dana grew up in Logan Township NJ and graduated from Kingsway High School. After high school Dana went on to get her cosmetology license and has been behind the chair for the past 15 years at John Anthony’s Salon in Mickleton, NJ. Dana has a beautiful family that includes her amazing husband, two beautiful kids and a cute pup named Harley.
Dana's love for fitness started when she began Crossfitting at CrossFit Hideout in 2015 and she became a coach shortly after that in 2017. Dana began weightlifting in 2018 and has competed locally and nationally. She enjoys the constant chase of perfecting a lift. Dana's positive attitude is a benefit to all the athletes she coaches.
She currently holds her:
CrossFit Level 1
Fun Fact: Dana loves the Jonas Brothers
Dana grew up in Logan Township NJ and graduated from Kingsway High School. After high school Dana went on to get her cosmetology license and has been behind the chair for the past 15 years at John Anthony’s Salon in Mickleton, NJ. Dana has a beautiful family that includes her amazing husband, two beautiful kids and a cute pup named Harley.
Dana's love for fitness started when she began Crossfitting at CrossFit Hideout in 2015 and she became a coach shortly after that in 2017. Dana began weightlifting in 2018 and has competed locally and nationally. She enjoys the constant chase of perfecting a lift. Dana's positive attitude is a benefit to all the athletes she coaches.
She currently holds her:
CrossFit Level 1
Fun Fact: Dana loves the Jonas Brothers