Our Story
Tier One Performance was built from firsthand experience.
Growing up as an athlete in the Lehigh Valley, high quality training options were limited. Most athletes relied on school weight room programs or tried to find a personal trainer, often without much guidance in true athletic development. From an early age, it was clear there was a gap between training and performance.
That gap shaped the vision for Tier One.
After finishing his football career, our founder set out to create a gym that would raise the standard of athlete development and prepare the next generation to compete at the highest level.
The coaching journey began at his former high school, where he independently ran middle school and freshman football strength and conditioning programs. That experience laid the foundation for leading large groups, building structure, and taking full responsibility for athlete development.
He went on to intern at Lehigh University, gaining hands on experience working with high school and collegiate athletes outside of his immediate network. This experience sharpened his ability to coach, communicate, and build trust quickly in high performance environments.
At Shippensburg University, responsibility came fast. Within weeks, he earned the trust of his mentor and was running multiple training sessions per day independently. These experiences reinforced the belief that high level coaching is built on consistency, accountability, and attention to detail.
After graduation, the original plan was to pursue a career as a high school strength and conditioning coach. When that opportunity did not come to fruition, the path shifted toward personal training, where a broader realization occurred.
Tier One would not be built solely for athletes. It would be built for people willing to work hard, train with intent, and commit to long term progress.
While working as a personal trainer, he also took on leadership roles within private training facilities, serving as both a performance coach and general manager. These roles provided valuable experience in programming, coaching, operations, and leadership, while reinforcing the need for a training environment rooted in integrity, transparency, and results.
In September of 2024, the decision was made to step away and build something better.
By the end of October 2024, Tier One Performance officially opened its doors.
Since day one, Tier One has been built on constant self reflection and improvement, raising the standard of coaching, refining training systems, and creating an environment where athletes and adults alike can train with purpose.
We are here to help individuals move better, get stronger, stay athletic, and perform at their highest level within a supportive and disciplined community.
This is Tier One Performance.
And we are only getting started.
Lets get to work.
