ross bertrand
Co-Founder & Performance Coach
A Stamford native, Ross Bertrand brings over 15 years of experience training athletes at all levels, including professional, collegiate, high school, and youth. A graduate of the University of Albany with a Bachelor’s in Science and a minor in Education, Ross has a background in competitive football, having played as a true freshman for the University of Albany. His training philosophy focuses on building athletes from the ground up, emphasizing fundamental, functional, and movement-based techniques.
In addition to working with athletes, Ross specializes in training former athletes and adults who want to maintain or improve their movement and fitness for daily life. He works with a variety of sports, including football, soccer, squash, lacrosse, tennis, and hockey. Through the use of plyometrics, strength training, and agility drills, Ross challenges athletes mentally and physically to help them reach their full potential.
Notable athletes Ross has worked with include:
• Drew Baiera (MLS, NYCFC)
• Chordale “The Gift” Booker (#5 world-ranked boxer by WBO)
• Malkelm Morrison (Army West Point Football, Las Vegas Raiders)
• Jaylen Noisette (Army West Point Football, 2025)
• Jhonny Arteaga (MLS, Redbulls)
• Joah Reyna (Austin FC, Michigan Soccer)
• Nathalie Grainger (USA Squash professional, former #1 player)
• Olivia Blatchford (Pro Squash player, ranked #2)
• Marina Stefanoni (Pro Squash player, ranked #73 at 16)
• Matisse Farzam (ITF Jr. #80, Ohio State University Tennis)
• Kase Schinnerer (ITF Jr. #53, UNC Tennis)
• Kylie and Hailey Wilcox (BC Women’s Tennis)
• Kyle Kirby (UA Lacrosse HS All-American, Notre Dame Lacrosse)
• Colette Quinn (First-team All-State & All-County 2023, FCIAC Exemplary Scholar-Athlete, Princeton Lacrosse)
• Ryan Hapgood (Two-time All-American, Dartmouth Lacrosse)
• Ellie Burdick (USA Lacrosse All-America & Academic All-America, Dartmouth Lacrosse)
• Kaci Benoit (Two-time All-American, Syracuse Lacrosse)
• Maddie Epke (Connecticut High School Player of the Year, USA Lacrosse)
• Chloe Humphrey (Top-ranked Lacrosse player in her class, UNC Lacrosse)
• Scooter Harrington (Stanford University Football, Chicago Bears TE)
• Jamie Loeb (Tennis Pro, Ranked in the Top 100)
With a proven track record of success, Ross is committed to helping athletes and individuals of all levels unlock their full potential, both on and off the field.