OUR TEAM

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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.   

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Mike Lurgio

Mike Lurgio, a former RSP athlete and college soccer player joined our team in 2022 bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team at Roots Sports Performance. With a passion for sports and dedication to athletic development, Mike's athletic background and formal education as a Physical Education major have shaped his coaching approach. Having reaped the benefits of Roots Sports Performance training methods himself, his commitment to our coaching philosophy makes him a natural addition to our team.

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Max McCurdy

Coach Max is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology from Endicott College. A former collegiate soccer player, he now coaches at Roots Performance, where he applies evidence-based principles of strength training, movement science, and skill acquisition to support athletic development. Max has experience managing large-scale athlete profiling, designing individualized performance programs, and integrating data to enhance training outcomes. Driven by a passion for human performance and lifelong learning, he continues to pursue advanced education and research to further optimize the connection between physiology, psychology, and athletic potential.