About Summit
We Built Summit to Help People Take Control
Summit Coaching was created with one mission in mind. To help people build discipline, get strong, and change their lives for the better. Founded by a Certified Personal Trainer in Central New York, Summit is built on structure, accountability, and real work... not hype or shortcuts.
We believe fitness should be simple, effective, and built to last. Our programs are made to meet people where they are and push them toward where they want to be. Whether you are looking for one-on-one coaching, a custom training plan, or a proven program to follow on your own, we are here to guide you.
Summit is not about perfection. It is about progress. It is about showing up when you do not feel like it and putting in the work anyway. That is how real change happens.
This is who we are.
Marty DuMont – Co-Founder and Head Coach
Marty is a U.S. Army veteran, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, and the founder of Summit Coaching. After serving two combat tours and leaving the military, he transitioned into civilian life and built a successful career as an HR and Talent Acquisition leader. But over time, the structure faded, the habits slipped, and the weight piled on.
At his heaviest, Marty was up to 330 pounds. He made the decision to change. He rebuilt his strength, lost the weight, and created the disciplined systems that now form the foundation of Summit Coaching.
His coaching philosophy is simple. Discipline over motivation. Simplicity over trends. Progress over perfection. Marty leads from the front. He trains daily, holds himself accountable, and helps others build the strength mentally and physically to take control of their own journey.
When he is not coaching or working with his corporate team, he is lifting, running, learning, and leveling up. Summit Coaching is more than a brand. It is proof that change is possible when you are willing to do the work.
Kaziah Searles – Coach and Co-Founder
Kaziah is a lifelong athlete, certified swim coach, and a seasoned marketing and branding professional. She brings over 30 years of experience in aquatics and more than 15 years in marketing, communications, and business strategy.
Her journey started in competitive swimming at age six and eventually led her to coach at multiple levels from youth swimmers to elite development camps. She holds certifications as an ASCA Level 1 Coach and an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor. She has helped implement aquatic safety and coaching programs across a range of organizations including YMCA branches, swim clubs, and national events.
Professionally, Kaziah has built a career leading marketing initiatives for both private and nonprofit organizations. She has overseen branding and communications strategy for organizations like the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and The Valcourt Group. She is also the creator of the NEW FORDS networking method, a simple tool for building meaningful professional connections.
At Summit Coaching, Kaziah brings together her coaching background and branding expertise to help guide not only how people train but how they connect to the process. She plays a key role in helping Summit stand out as a brand built on discipline, clarity, and real impact.