Mike trained at Metro for nearly two years before leaving in 2012 for Chapel Hill where he pursued a doctorate in physical therapy at the University of North Carolina. Mike recently returned to Charlotte and will finish his last year of work on his degree here.

A firm believer in functional and sport specific training, Mike‘s talent in coaching and program design earned him five successful seasons as strength and conditioning coach for two NBA teams - the Charlotte Bobcats and Chicago Bulls. Along with his professional experience, Mike has worked with college and high school athletes in both a team and individual setting - creating programs specifically designed for their needs. His career started at the University of Connecticut, where he not only earned a degree in exercise science, but also dedicated a majority of his time to working with the country’s best NCAA athletes, including men’s and women’s basketball, football and soccer.

Certifications:

Certfied Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS-NSCA)

Certified Personal Training (CPT-NSCA)

Functional Movement Screen (FMS)

Specializations:

Sports Performance Training

General Fitness and Weight Loss

My training philosophy:

I’m a firm believer of training with purpose. This means establishing specific and measurable goals for each client first. Then attacking those goals with an individualized training program designed specifically for the client.

My hobbies outside of the gym:

Reading

My favorite quote:
“Strength means nothing unless used to uplift others.”