About us
Lehigh Valley Parkour started in June of 2009 with outdoor adult classes led by Adam McClellan. By 2011, LVPK had partnered with a local venue to run kids and adult classes. Over the next few years LVPK moved venues a few times and finally settled into their own space in 2019. Over the years, LVPK has continued to work on their mission to safely teach students the discipline of parkour while imparting values that build a strong body, mind and spirit.
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Meet Our Team
Adam McClellan
Adam started his training right here in the Lehigh Valley in the summer of 2006. With an expertise in developing the character of his students, Adam uses his passion to inspire and develop others to share in his mission. Adam holds his A.D.A.P.T. Level 3 Parkour Coaching Certification, earned in 2018 and is a primary organizer for multiple national parkour events. He also serves as Director for Parkour Generations Americas.
Austin Weiss
Austin began his training at Lehigh Valley Parkour in 2012. With a background in track in field, Austin applies his hard work ethic to his training and continues to develop as a skilled athlete as well as a coach. Austin earned his A.D.A.P.T. Level 2 Parkour Coaching Certification in 2016. Austin enjoys spending time outdoors and has completed a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail and Colorado Trail.
Melissa Way
Melissa Way is an ADAPT Level 2 certified parkour coach and has been training parkour since 2011. She is passionate about creating greater opportunity for women to train together, and strongly believes that parkour is for everyone; any age, gender, or ability. Melissa runs a monthly women’s workshop to encourage local women to try parkour. Beyond training and coaching, Melissa is an muralist and installation artist, and enjoys rock climbing.
Josh Nierer
At the age of sixteen years old, Josh started his training in the Spring of 2011. Josh has had the privilege of training with some of the early pioneers of parkour such as Chau Belle, Yann Hnautra and Francois "Forrest" Mahop. Josh earned his A.D.A.P.T. Level 2 Parkour Coaching Certification in 2016. Josh has applied his Engineering experience to innovate and create a safe parkour learning environment by designing the Parkour Academy.
Tyler Smith
Tyler started his parkour training with Lehigh Valley parkour 10 years ago and has since developed not only his parkour skills but also his coaching skills by completeing his level 1 ADAPT coaching certification. Tyler loves to pass on his knowledge and see the progress that all of our students make knowing how much parkour has effected his life. In his free time, Tyler enjoys biking, hiking, and camping.
Chris Burke
Chris started taking classes with Lehigh Valley Parkour in the summer of 2015 under the leadership of Coach Josh. Since then Chris has completed his level 1 ADAPT coaching certification and enjoys getting to see everybody improve, including himself, the students and coaches. Chris love exploring new places, gaming, and long distance long boarding when he is not coaching.
AJ Lenner
Aiden has had a passion for parkour ever since he was in elementary school and has been training with us for over 7 years. Parkour has had a big impact on his life and helped him get through a lot. Aiden recently finished his level 1 ADAPT coaching certification and looks forward to developing his coaching skills even further. When Aiden is not coaching he enjoys playing video games and long boarding.
Cari Christensen
Cari started her parkour training with us in 2019 and finished her ADAPT Level 1 coaching certification in January of 2021. Cari enjoys helping and seeing people grow through movement and exercise. When she is not coaching, Cari enjoys reading and learning more about nutritional and emotional health and spending time outdoors.
Landen Krause
Landen started his parkour journey with us in 2017 and finished his Adapt Lv 1 certificate in 2023. Landen enjoys helping the students progress and seeing everyone grow and develop more skills. When Landen is not coaching he enjoys golfing or riding his dirt bike.
Lori Cooke
Lori started training in Parkour at Women’s events held by Coach Melissa in spring of 2021. She was inspired to give it a try after watching her young son (who also trains) have so much fun with it. Soon she fell in love with Parkour so much she went on to earn her ADAPT level 1 in summer of 2023. As a late forties female Lori is very passionate about developing good habits of healthy activities for people of all ages and is excited to bring her enthusiasm for teaching to the students of LVPK.
Ryan Dillon
Ryan started his training with our very own parkour explore program in 2014. Since then Ryan has made his way through each of our programs and finished his ADAPT level 1 coaching certificate. Ryan loves to help each student have a fun filled class they won’t forget. When Ryan is not helping the students have fun in class he enjoys building Legos, editing photos and hanging out with his friends.
Talitha Jewell
Talitha started parkour in 2017 and has completed her Adapt Lv 1 coaching certificate in 2023.
Nate Feichtel
Nate has been training with LVPK since 2017 and has since become ADAPT Lv 1 certified. Nate enjoys seeing everyone grow as a parkour athlete and person. Nate loves to create fun challenges to push people and help them with their training. Outside of coaching, Nate enjoys playing music and pole vaulting.
Xavier Samuel
Xavier has been training with LVPK since 2020 and has since become Adapt Lv 1 certified. Xavier enjoys seeing everyone push past their limits and enjoy movement. Outside of coaching, Xavier enjoys reading, drawing, and traveling to new places.