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The staff at Total Performance Sports are cross trained and certified in many arts and styles. This diverse instructor knowledge base provides a dynamic and rewarding training environment. We offer kickboxing, boxing, muay thai, weight training, diet programs and sport specific training. Our staff has many years of experience in teaching, many certified with the International Sports Sciences Association and as licensed Amateur Boxing Coaches with USA Boxing. All of our personal training and strength and conditioning staff must take an extensive "internship" program before they are assigned clients. Being certified as a trainer is not enough, we want the best! We create the best!

Meet the TPS Staff of Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning

C.J.Murphy M.F.S., S.S.C.,C.F.T., Head Instructor Laura Chesley, Director of Sales and Marketing Dave Memont D.O.S.C. - C.F.T. John Traver, Freestyle Fighting Coach Mike "Mailbox" Pelosi - Strength Instructor and Front Desk Associate Edgardo "Eddie" Alvarez, Kick Boxing and Boxing Stephen DiLello, C.F.T. Phil Rago C.F.T. Dave Kinahan CFT, Assistant Instructor Ed Ciancarelli, Assistant Instructor Susan Phillip C.F.T., Front Desk Associate








C.J.Murphy M.F.S., S.S.C., C.F.T. HEAD INSTRUCTOR Kick Boxing/Martial Arts & Personal Training, Strength & Conditioning Murph is the owner, and head instructor at T.P. Sports and also a multiple award winning trainer, including the "Spirit of strength" award from USA Master Trainers. He is an ISSA Master of Fitness Science, this is the highest level of certification one can attain in this industry. He is also a Certified Strength Coach, Youth Fitness Trainer, and Certified Personal Trainer, through the I.S.S.A., with over fifteen years teaching experience. Murph is also the co-founder of our CQC system, and has many years experience in multiple martial arts, including jiu-jitsu, kick boxing, Modern Arnis, as well as being a licensed boxing coach with U.S.A. boxing, and is a competitive Strongman athlete, Powerlifter, former featured writer for Monster Muscle, the Magazine. Murph's tips also appear regularly in Men's Health, and Men's Fitness magazine. He is very progressive in training philosophies, and methodologies. Some things you see done here, you won't see any place else, but we guarantee results.
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Laura Chesley, Director of Sales and Marketing Laura Chesley is the co-owner and Director of Sales and Marketing for Total Performance Sports. With over 14 years of experience in Sales and Marketing, she has worked with various companies in this capacity, including the international logistics and fitness industries. As a key addition to Total Performance, Laura has been responsible for expanding product and service offerings, developing and implementing numerous marketing campaigns, managing local and regional media relations and various corporate sponsorship programs for the business. Laura was, and still is, a Personal Training client which gives her the unique ability of having unparalleled knowledge of the company when relating to potential clients, corporations and other persons. She holds a bachelors degree in Business Administration from Merrimack College with a double major in Finance and Business Economics. She is also a licensed Customshouse Broker.
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Dave Memont D.O.S.C. & C.F.T. "New York Strength's Fitness Leadership Award" Dave is an ISSA certified fitness professional and is quickly becoming recognized nationally as one of the industry's best! Dave is the recipient of the 2005 Fitness Leadership from the prestigious "Fitness Professionals International", which is an industry continuing education company. Dave is one of our most popular fitness professionals, and is very innovative in program design. We're sure you will love your training experience with him, if you can get an appointment!
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John Traver Freestyle Fighting Coach As the coach for Total Performance's Freestyle Fighting classes, John Traver brings over 20 years of training experience to the table. A well rounded and accomplished wrestler, he qualified for the 1985 USA Wrestling Team camp as well as the Mass. State Freestyle Championships and finished 3rd in the Division II Sectional Championships. He has trained and competed in the sport of Judo under the well respected SenSei Ohi and for the last 7 years has trained in traditional Muay Thai under Dr. Elbo SenSai Chano.
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Mike "Mailbox" Pelosi Strength Instructor Mike is one of our Strength Instructors and will be assisting clients in Olympic, Powerlifting and Strongman. A perfect fit for the position, Mike has proven himself to be a strong force in the world of strength athletics. His is one of, if not, the strongest RAW lifters in New England! He has already obtained 11 power lifting records, an elite teenage total, various sponsorships, been invited to Professional Power Lifting Meets, has taken first in the 2006 MA's Strongest Man Heavyweight Novice Class, 1st in the 2006 New England's Strongest Man contest, and has also written articles for EliteFTS.com. All of this before the age of 20! He is also one of our Front Desk Associates and we are glad to have him on our team!
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Edgardo "Eddie" Alvarez Kick Boxing and Boxing Eddie has over 8 years experience in Boxing under the strict tutelage of Lyle Lashley and company from Somerville Boxing Club. Although boxing is his love, he has also has been cross trained in San Shou/Shuai Jiao under Paul Rosado of Chinese Kickboxing Club of Boston and Muay Thai under under Neil Legallo and the Sityodtong family. A fanatic of overall fitness, you can catch Eddie flipping tires, lifting stones or kettlebells or whacking the tire with the sledgehammer on any given day. Eddie is more than happy to help anyone in the gym.
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Stephen DiLello, C.F.T. Steve lives all things 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. His clients include professional boxers, Division I and IAA Football players, All-State High School athletes, and a former Sports Illustrated cover.
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Phil Rago, C.F.T. Phil is life long devotee of all things Strength! Phil has many Strongman contests to his credit, with many more to come I'm sure. Phil will motivate you with his unwavering commitment to your achievement of your goals. He leads by example. Do you want to get strong? Come see Phil.
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Dave Kinahan, C.F.T. ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR Dave is a USA BOXING CERTIFIED COACH, as well as an ISSA certified professional. He is also one of the hardest working athletes I have ever seen. Watch him train, then take one of his classes, and try to give 100% like he does. Dave has several fights under his belt, as well as trying his hand at strongman competition. Dave is one of our most trusted and loyal team members with many years of coaching experience to his credit.
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Ed Ciancarelli ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR Eddie is one of most patient boxing coaches, he will stay with to until you understand whatever it is you are trying to do. Eddie has a great ability to communicate with his athletes, and get them motivated.
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Susan Phillip, C.F.T. Front Desk Associate Susan began training here at TPS a few years ago. A long time devotee to the fitness industry, Susan began her endeavors training friends and family and has been doing so ever since. A certified Personal Trainer, she is a wonderful addition to our facility and her friendliness and charm make her perfect for our Front Desk position.
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