MEET THE
TEAM
At Teamworks Sports Performance, our expert staff is the heart of everything we do. With diverse backgrounds in athletic training, coaching, and performance development, each team member brings a unique set of skills and a shared passion for helping athletes of all ages reach their full potential. Get to know the dedicated team who make it all happen.
Director of Sports Performance
Jeremy Frisch
Jeremy Frisch is our Director of Sports Performance and former owner of Achieve Performance Training in Clinton, Massachusetts. He is widely recognized as a leader in youth athletic development, physical literacy, and physical education. With decades of experience, Jeremy has trained individuals of all ages and abilities, but his passion lies in helping young athletes build a strong foundation for long-term success through movement, play, and skill development.
Jeremy previously served as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the College of the Holy Cross, working with Division I athletes across multiple sports. Before that, he was the Sports Performance Director at Competitive Athlete Training Zone (CATZ) located at Teamworks in Acton, MA. His early career also included a prestigious strength and conditioning internship at Stanford University in 2004.
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A 2007 graduate of Worcester State College with a degree in Health Science and Physical Education, Jeremy holds certifications from USA Weightlifting, USA Track & Field, and SFG 1 (StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor). His innovative approach and dedication to athletic development make him a valued mentor and contributor to TSP.
Sports Performance Coach
Ron Portante
Ron has been part of the Teamworks Sports Performance team since 2016. A Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise, Ron brings a deep well of experience as both an athlete and educator.
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A former standout football player at Acton-Boxborough High School (member of the renowned 1994 "AB Super Team") and a key figure in launching the school’s wrestling program, Ron went on to wrestle and play rugby at Springfield College. He later earned his master’s degree in Education from the University of Oregon, where he also played rugby for the Eugene Men’s Club.
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Before joining TSP full time, Ron taught Physical Education at Lawrence High School with a focus on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu—an art he continues to study and practice. With a background that spans high school, collegiate, and adult athletics, Ron brings a lifetime of training experience and a passionate, hands-on approach to helping athletes reach their potential.
Sports Performance Coach
Tim Parker
Tim graduated from Springfield College in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and has spent the past ten years developing his coaching craft under the mentorship of renowned strength coach Jeremy Frisch. During that time, Tim worked with athletes of all ages—from youth and middle schoolers to high schoolers and adults—while also helping write programs tailored to different developmental levels. In addition, Tim has a SFG 1 certification (StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor).
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He completed a 400-hour internship at Holy Cross, where he worked closely with high school and youth groups and assisted the football team by helping set up the weight room and correcting lifting technique. Tim has also gained valuable experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Hardy Physical Therapy, supporting clients through rehab exercises and daily clinic operations.
A lifelong multi-sport athlete, Tim competed in wrestling, rugby, soccer, volleyball, and tennis, which gives him a well-rounded perspective when training athletes. Outside the gym, he enjoys hiking, swimming, the beach, and spending time with his family and friends. His passion for coaching and helping others improve is what drives him every day at Teamworks.
Sports Performance Coach
Shelby Babin
Shelby earned her NASM Personal Trainer certification in 2023 and graduated a year later with a degree in Sports Management, fueled by her lifelong passion for athletics. A standout basketball player, she scored over 1,000 points in her high school career before discovering a love for running, completing four half marathons to date. Shelby also gives back to the game by coaching her former high school basketball team during the winter and has experience coaching middle school softball. Dedicated to training hard and pushing limits, she is passionate about helping others unlock their potential and achieve their goals.