Book Lessons with Coach James

I am a former collegiate rowing national champion and rugby player with a passion for athletic performance, strength development, and long-term athlete growth. My background in competitive sports and healthcare has given me a unique perspective in helping athletes improve performance while staying healthy and resilient. I believe in evidence-based training, consistent effort, and building habits that translate to success both on and off the field.

Whether your goal is to get stronger, faster, more explosive, or reduce your risk of injury, I can help you develop a training plan tailored to your sport and goals. My approach combines strength and conditioning principles, movement quality, recovery strategies, and accountability to help athletes maximize their potential.

Each session begins with a dynamic warm-up and movement preparation designed for your sport/individual needs. From there, we focus on individual focuses: strength development, power production, conditioning, calisthenics, and/or plyometrics. Every workout is structured with a purpose, starting with the most significant efforts first with emphasis on proper technique. From there, most programs will switch to lighter, isometric movement patterns. Through monthly progressions, we will analyze measurable progress, and produce effective recovery strategies.

Collegiate Rowing National Champion

Rugby Player

Competitive Strength Athlete (325 lb bench, 495 lb squat, 515 lb deadlift)

Graduated B.S in Biology with coursework in physiology, anatomy, and nutrition

5+ years experience working in physical therapy outpatient settings

Current healthcare professional

Extensive experience with athletic performance training, injury prevention, and rehabilitation principles

The best coach I ever had was my high school rowing coach, Zach. He demanded excellence and never allowed athletes to settle for less than their best effort. If someone quit during a sprint piece on the erg, we all started over. At the time, those standards were incredibly challenging, but taught discipline, mental toughness, and accountability.

Coach Zach consistently pushed me beyond what I believed were my limits and showed me that growth happens when you embrace discomfort rather than avoid it. I also learned that it is way easier to overcome our hardest challenges when one has others by their side pushing them to the same limits. The lessons I learned from him extended far beyond rowing, as they shaped my work ethic, resilience, and approach to everyday challenges in my professional life. His influence continues to guide how I train, compete, and coach others today.

I care deeply about helping athletes reach their goals safely and effectively. My coaching philosophy emphasizes hard work, consistency, accountability, and character development. I firmly believe that many athletes are capable of achieving far more than they think possible, and part of my role as a coach is helping them break through the mental and physical barriers that hold them back.

The training principles and mentorship I received from coaches throughout my athletic career helped shape me not only into a successful athlete, but also into the person and professional I am today. I strive to pass those lessons on to the athletes I work with. Athletes can expect honest feedback, individualized attention, and a commitment to their long-term development. Additionally, parents can trust that health, safety, and personal growth will always be the top priority.