Strength & Conditioning Partner: North End Fitness @ TIA Fitness Center
To perform at your best on the tennis court, speed, agility, endurance, and strength are essential. Developing these attributes requires targeted anaerobic conditioning, sport-specific strength training, and intentional flexibility work.
Tennis Innovators Academy is proud to partner with North End Fitness & Training to help adult and high-performance players elevate their physical performance, reduce injury risk, and train with purpose.
Coach Phil, owner and head coach of North End Fitness & Training, brings over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Sciences from Gettysburg College. Known for his high standards of professionalism, Coach Phil leads by example and personally trains and mentors the coaching staff at North End Fitness to ensure consistent, results-driven programming.
Based in New Rochelle, Coach Phil lives with his wife, three children, and their dog, Apollo. His approach blends science-based training with real-world athletic demands—making his programs an ideal complement to competitive tennis training.
Fun Facts About Coach Phil
• Favorite tennis players: Frances Tiafoe & Iga Świątek
• Favorite exercise: Clean and Press
• Favorite food: Peanut Butter & Jelly
• Favorite quote: “Every man dies… not every man really lives.” — Braveheart
