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Former St.Augustine Hermit Damari Simeon and Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, at a ribbon cutting ceremony for his new facility Performance Method where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Former St.Augustine Hermits Damari Simeon and Joe Bonczak at the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
"Dave has been a mentor, a father-figure for me since I was 12 years old. He's basically made me into one of the top athletes that I am now," said Holy Spirit High School graduate CJ Egrie, an MLB Draft hopeful next month.
Andi Klemic, 3, and Josie Tillis, 4, sneak in a workout during the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Sean Schools, from Norristown PA, tries out the equipment at a ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, talks to an audience at the ribbon cutting ceremony for his new facility Performance Method in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Mayor Dennis Tapp speaking at the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Klemic Performance Method in Somers Point features a large video screen, weightlifting stations, jump-testing equipment, turf for sprint work and other performance technology.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony held by Dave Klemic, a Mainland Regional grad and former NFL player and longtime trainer in the area, for his new facility Performance Method, where the old Big Wally's used to be in Somers Point on June 27, 2026.
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