Where are you originally from and how long have you been in Fairfield?
I’m originally from Norwalk, CT and moved to Fairfield in 2019.
Tell us about your Family!
I have my wife, Jessica and my three daughters Marlowe, Grace and Piper (proud girl dad).
One thing people would be surprised to know about you?
I didn’t know a single thing about working out until my early Twenties.
One thing you wish someone would have told you about fatherhood?
Don’t rush it, learn to cherish every little moment.
What’s your favorite thing about raising a family in Fairfield?
Aside from the incredible people I have met in Fairfield, what makes it so special is the family
atmosphere it harbors. There is always something fun going on for the kids each weekend, but there
is also an incredible line-up of restaurants that allow for a well-deserved date night.
Best dad hack that makes your life easier?
Including my wife and kids in a workout. My favorite thing to do is to create a fun circuit for my wife
and I to conquer together, while my girls dance and sprint to our favorite songs. A Saturday or
Sunday morning sweat with them always leads to a bunch of laughs and a guilt-free dinner that
night!
Tell us about your business, when & why you decided to start in this field?
ASAP Training was born from the desire to provide any and every person with the most cutting-edge, but
sustainable training program possible.
I began training professional hockey players in 2013. During those thirteen years, I also trained hard-working adults,
who had to juggle the stress of having full-time jobs, children and less access to high-level nutritional strategies (like
chefs and team doctors, etc). I realized that adults needed to be trained and cared for exactly like athletes (if not
more!).
What is your background in this field?
Before opening ASAP, I was the Director of Hockey Performance at SHU for three Seasons, where I was
responsible for the off-ice training and recovery for both the men’s and women’s D1 teams.
Prior to SHU, I was the Director of Performance at Prentiss Hockey Performance in Stamford, CT, where I
was responsible for the training of professional, collegiate and elite junior hockey players. We also provided
performance testing for the New York Rangers and their prospective players.
I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science at SHU in 2013.
What do you love about your job? Challenges you face?
I love interacting with the people I train, there’s always something I can learn from those I work with and it
allows me to become a better coach each session. The biggest challenge I face is the fact that there are very few
instances where someone is fully recovered and in the most optimal state to train. Life is full of stress and the adults
and athletes I work with all show up to train regardless. It is my job to manage those stressors while getting them optimal
results and keeping them safe. It’s extremely fulfilling to see people getting results even if they aren’t always at 100%.
If you weren’t working in this industry, what do you think you would be doing today?
I would definitely be coaching sports. My drive is to get people results. Coaching sports has always felt very similar
to training people.
Best advice for dads who experience the inevitable guilt handling a career and helping support a family?
At the end of the day, remember that you are doing your best. Do your best to not take the work
home with you, but also give yourself some grace when you feel that guilt. While my father could
have been a better husband and spouse, I remember the good times and the way he tried to show
his love for me. Those memories always outweigh the bad ones, so just make sure the scale tips
toward the good.
Who has most influenced you to be the father that you are today?
My mother. She raised three children through lots of loss, heartbreak and strife, while constantly finding ways to
make sure we had fun. She did everything she could to make sure that we learned the value of hard-work, to behave
like gentlemen, and how to find the good in any situation. I always felt like I had a competitive advantage being
raised by a woman, because I could look at things from a different perspective.
What advice would you share with a new dad or other dads?
Become friends with other dads. You learn from the older dads, and you appreciate where you are now when
hearing from the younger dads. Also, you can get your kids together and use it as an excuse to hang out more!
We love supporting local businesses – favorite places in Fairfield to…
Have Dinner with Family:
The Little Pub
Grab a Drink with Friends:
The Sinclair
Have a Date Night:
Esh
Spend time together as a Family:
Penfield or Sasco
Outside Activities:
Beach or Farmer’s Markets
Grab coffee:
Black Rock Coffee Shop