MFS, CISSN, CKT
Founder
Murph is the founder and head instructor at TPS. He is also a multiple award winning trainer, including the "Spirit of Strength" award from USA Master Trainers.
Murph is an ISSA Master of Fitness Science, Certified Strength Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer, through the I.S.S.A. He is also a Certified Kettlebell Teacher through the IKFF, a USA Boxing Level 2 coach, and a USAW Certified Club Coach. As well as all the previous certifications, he is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist through the ISSN. With almost twenty years experience as a trainer, coach, athlete and nutritionist, you can rest assured you are in great hands.
Murph is a retired Strongman competitor and former National Powerlifting Champion. He has trained numerous amateur and professional athletes over the years to state, national and world championship titles in a wide variety of sports.
He is also a member of the EliteFTS Q&A staff, as well as being on the Advisory Board for Men's Fitness Magazine and Muscle and Fitness Magazine. Murph and TPS have been featured regularly in Muscle and Fitness Magazine, Men's Health Magazine, Powerlifting USA, Oxygen Magazine DrSquat.com, CNN, the Boston Globe and many more.
   
He is also the author of several books, including The Complete Guide to Using the Safety Squat Bar.
Murph has received the following awards as well:
- 2000 ISSA Distinguished Achievement Award
- 2002 USA Master Trainer's Association "Spirit of Strength" Award
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 CPT, CKT
Director of Strength & Conditioning
Steve is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Total Performance Sports. As a former athlete, Steve understands what it takes to reach the next level. Since becoming a strength coach, Steve has had the pleasure to work with athletes of all levels, including the NFL, WBA, WWE and NCAA Div. I/II/III programs. His clients include professional athletes from the NFL, WBA and WWE. NCAA athletes from Division I – III programs, MMA fighters, All-State High School athletes, and a former Sports Illustrated cover.
Steve also has extensive knowledge in the field of rehabilitation and has worked with many clients recovering from surgery or injury with great success.
Steve is also a featured consultant in Men's Fitness magazine.
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CFT, CKT
Personal Trainer
Kevin is one of our finest trainers. He is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer as well as being a Certified Kettlebell Teacher through the IKFF.
Kevin has a great eye for coaching and is very patient. He has a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of strength training from powerlifting to strongman to general fitness training. If you want to boost your bench, get in shape for sports or change your physique, Kevin will guide you through a well designed program to get you the results that you want.
Kevin is also our head Kettlebell Instructor.
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 Mike started off as a member of the power lifting crew at Total Performance Sports years ago, and progressed into being one of PT staff. Mike is now a full time Front Desk guy. Go ahead, ask about how to get strong. Due to his school schedule, Mike is no longer training clients.
As a competitor in both strongman and power lifting Mike has achieved success on both regional and national levels, including winning 2006 New England’s Strongest Man and a guest lifting spot at the prestigious New England Record Breakers raw meet, where he lifted alongside some of the sports' greatest.
His writing appears on www.elitefts.com, and he was featured on NECN.
Mike uses a practical combination of experience, innovation and knowledge while helping clients attain their goals.
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 CFT, CKT
Chuck is one of our highly skilled kettlebell instructors and trainers. He is a Certified Personal Trainer (ISSA) and a Certified Kettlebell Teacher (IKFF). Chuck brings a great eye for technique as well as a great attitude to your training. He'll keep you motivated and educated.
Bio:
At 42, I'm in the best shape of my life. I love kettlebell training, Olympic lifting, hockey, golf, football and improving a client's everyday life with compound movements. I am excited to be part of the staff here at one of America's top 20 Gyms, TPS!
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 Eddie Alvarez started his roots in boxing at the age of 18 at the Somerville Boxing Club. After 3 years of training and fighting, unfortunately the boxing gym would close down leaving Eddie with few options in training.
Eddie then discovered San Shou (Chinese Kickboxing) at the Chinese Kickboxing Club under the eye of Sifu Paul Rosado. Eddie continued his search for knowledge of the fighting arts and came upon the famed Sityodtong and would train there for about 2 years before returning to his roots in Boxing.
In 2007 Eddie began helping out as an assistant coach here at Total Performance Sports in both the Boxing and Kickboxing classes. He then began to train his students who ranged from Engineers to Housewives with the same format he himself trained in as a fighter. Those very same students would become top rank amateur fighters amongst New England's boxing elite by winning at the New England Tournament in Portland, Maine and the Lowell Golden Gloves Tournament along with various house shows.
Eddie’s love for boxing has driven him to break down styles and patterns from other famed trainers around world. You can catch Eddie working with his athletes on the famous Mayweather mitt style or the Gamboa mitt style on any given night. In addition to teaching proper foundation and footwork, learning Strength and Conditioning techniques under CJ Murphy and being a Certified Kettlebell Instructor under Steve Cotter has helped in making our students and fighters amongst the most conditioned athletes in New England.
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Jen Noyer practices fitness for balance. Jen found her start in yoga where she has practiced for the past ten years and taught Sport Yoga here at TPS for the past two. Her love for yoga spilled over to the weight room where she understands first hand the importance of blending stretching with weight training. In addition, she is a certified pilates instructor through Balancepoint Pilates and teaches the Open Mat Pilates classes. She emphasizes educating her clients on the importance of stretching and self-care for health and optimal performance. She loves continuing education and advancing her understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
Jen is also a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist. She is available for personal training as well as private lessons in Pilates and Yoga by appointment.
“Interested in private or semi-private yoga or pilates instruction or want to learn more about yoga or pilates before taking a group class? Let’s chat.”
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 Business Manager
Jane has been working at TPS since we moved to our current location in 2007. She has been a member for even longer, since 2004.
Originally a hospital administrator and then the owner of an income tax business, Jane has a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley and an MBA from Boston University. An accomplished powerlifter, Jane holds American and World records, both drug-tested and non-tested, in three weight classes and two age groups.
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Some of her accomplishments include:
Drug tested World records
- For 50-54 y.o. women
- 165 lb weight class: Bench, Deadlift, Total
- 181 lb weight class: Squat, Deadlift, Total
- For 55-59 y.o. women,
- 148 lb weight class: Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Total
Drug-tested American records
- For 50-54. y.o. women
- 165 lb weight class: Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Total
- 181 lb weight class: Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Total
- For 55-59 y.o. women
- 148 lb weight class: Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Total
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 Erica one of our longest Team members here, and was the Front End manager until her graduation from college. She will greet you with a smile and answer any questions you might have. She makes it her goal to give you the highest level of customer service each and every time you come in.
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Maria is one of ou rAssistant MAnager and is the nicest person you will ever meet. She is a full time Psych major, so don't try any games on her!
She also loves training here at TPS, and says that it has inspired her to reach for all of her lifelong goals.
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Phil has been a part of TPS since the very beginning. Phil's passion is strength and health. He is a no nonsense coach who will bring out the best in you through positive motivation and a desire to make sure you give 100% each and every time you come in.
Phil is a former Strongman competitor and an ISSA certified Personal Trainer.
Join Phil in the Women's Fit Camps for the workout of your llife. Phil is also accepting a very limited schedule of Personal Training clients.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 13 January 2011 23:57 )
Marc Meltzer,
Head Muay Thai Instructor
Marc is the Head Instructor here at TPS and he brings a world class resume and experience to our Team. Marc has a background that includes receiving a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do from belt from Master He Ill Cho in Los Angeles California while still in his teens.
He discovered Muay Thai shortly after that and began fighting under Kru Mark Nardone. Marc moved to New York to study with the legendary Kru Phil Nurse. He spent six years with Kru Nurse. Marc began teaching for Kru Nurse from New York ( a huge honor in my book-Murph).
Marc continued his quest for knowledge to Thailand to learn where it all began-the Sityodtong Camp in Pattya City Thailand. He later moved back home and began training with Kru Mark Dellogrotti of Sityodtong Muay Thai. There, Meltzer worked closely with Dellagrotti & his fighters learning how to help & prepare them for competition. Meltzer is also a recognized instructor & trainer under Kru Mark.
Throughout his years Meltzer also spent time learning and training at the Fairtex fly in camp in Arizona & trained at their San Francisco facility. He also spent time training under Master Chai Sirisuit at his fly in camp in Oregon and Master Vut Kamnark head of the United States Muay Thai association.
Marc is teaching beginners through advanced Thai students in our Muay Thai program here at Total Performance Sports. He is also available for Private Instruction.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 September 2011 16:42 )
Eric is simply one of my BEST coaches, and maybe the nicest.
Eric brings a wide variety of knowledge and experience to our team. He is an excellent coach and is very patient in his methods.
- Graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in Physical Education and Health Education
- Worked as a Physical Education and Health Education Teacher for 2 years
- Coached High School football for 5 seasons in Wisconsin, New York, and Massachusetts
- Worked as a personal trainer for 5 years
- Battling Ropes Certified Level 1
- IKFF CKT Level 1
- An active amateur strongman competitor
- Has worked with clients from age 20-70 having goals ranging from gaining strength and size to dropping body fat and improving sports performance.
- Second Place winner 2012 NAS Strongman National Championships
- Current American Strongman Corporation (ASC) Professional Strongman
Eric knows how to get you strong and in shape while making it a very enjoyable experience. He has an unparalleled knowledge of kettle bell training, Strongman, Battling Ropes as well as flexibility/mobility.
To book an appointment with Eric please contact him by email.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 May 2013 20:27 )
Assistant Strength Coach
Russ is one of the newest additions to Team TPS. Russ is a competitive powerlifter and the area's ONLY Westside Barbell certified coach.
Don't let that fool you. Russ has experience in all aspects of TPS style training, from fat loss to Boot Camps and everything in between. Russ is the nicest trainer you will ever meet. Let him motivate you to acheive your goals.
To book an appointment with Russ contact him by email.
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Mary is one of Team TPS's ambassadors. You will find her friendly and helpful self at the Front Desk. She is always happy to answer questions and has great knowledge of our Personal Training services.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 26 October 2011 15:32 )
Carolyn Long is our Operations Manager. She will be happy to assist you with any customer service issues and get them resolved quickly.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 March 2012 21:08 )
Jamie is a passionate coach that specializes in strength and conditioning, sport-specific performance, and improving health and well-being. As a former athlete at Merrimack College, he graduated with a degree in Sports Medicine. He has had the opportunity to coach under some of the most knowledgeable and experienced coaches in the industry.
Most recently, he was at the University of Connecticut where he worked directly with the men’s basketball and soccer teams. He enjoys coaching clients of all levels and backgrounds and strives to further educate himself and his clients on the importance on achieving physical health. .
B.S in Sports Medicine w/ Concentration in Exercise Physiology
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 29 November 2012 21:51 )
Dustin is one of most dynamic coaches and has a wealth of knowledge and experience despite his young age. Join Dustin in our Olympic Weightlifting group or for training to achieve your goals.
-Bridgewater State Wrestling
-Graduated with a degree in Exercise Science
-CSCS
-USAW Sports Performance Coach
-Worked with clients ranging from 16-85 years old with goals ranging from losing weight to running marathons
-Very passionate about working with athletes of all ages
-Enjoys olympic lifting and climbing mountains in his spare time.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 29 November 2012 21:55 )
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