Meet Your Coaches
TJ Ehrsam
Head Coach & Founder – Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Youth Performance Expert
With a passion for helping young athletes reach their full potential, TJ Ehrsam is the founder of Elevate Sports Training. He began his pursuit to be a strength and speed trainer at Hofstra University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and his Master’s Degree in Sports Science. During his time at Hofstra, TJ interned with former Yankees Strength and Conditioning coach Dana Cavalea at Major League Strength, as well as with the Hofstra Strength and Conditioning staff. TJ has always had a passion for coaching kids. Currently, TJ is a varsity assistant coach at James Madison High School in Vienna and coaches with the MVP Baseball Travel Program.
TJ has trained athletes of all levels – from elementary to college – to help them achieve their goals and become better athletes. TJ has created his own philosophy over the years to improve athleticism. His philosophy is to build a foundation of strength through proper movement and mastering technique. The training program is designed to improve athleticism and prevent injury to keep athletes on the field.
Our Coaching Philosophy
At Elevate Sports Training, we believe every athlete has the potential to excel with the right guidance. Our coaching approach blends the latest sports science with personal attention, ensuring each youth and high school athlete receives a customized path to success.
We focus on building a strong foundation through movement mastery, strength, speed, and nutrition coaching. By prioritizing proper technique and injury prevention, we empower athletes to achieve peak performance safely and confidently.
Our passionate coaches invest in each athlete’s journey—motivating, educating, and supporting them every step of the way. With Elevate Sports Training, athletes not only reach their goals but develop habits and skills that last a lifetime.