Jake Ferry - Program Director
Coach Jake has over a decade of experience as a Sports Performance Coach working with youth, high school and collegiate athletes. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Castleton University where he was a 4 year starter for the Men's Soccer team. In 2012 he moved to Western Massachusetts where he began coaching athletes as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Later on he attended Springfield College, earning his Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology. Coach Jake has also been a club and high school soccer coach since 2012.
Bryce Finnegan
Coach Bryce brings knowledge and perspective to the Roots team. Bryce is currently pursuing a Bachelors in Exercise Science at Springfield College and anticipates graduating in May 2022. He has extensive experience working with youth, high school, and college athletes. Bryce has been an athlete himself for the majority of his life, having wrestled since 12-years-old through college. In his collegiate career at Springfield College, Bryce was named a 2020 NCAA DIII Scholar All American. He is currently an Army Reservist and graduated advanced individual training with an Army Achievement Medal for physical and academic excellence. Bryce has a passion for training athletes and is a Certified Personal Trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association.