What we stand for

“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
― Theodore Roosevelt

Three pillars of our program

These three principles guide everything we do. It sets us apart from other gyms or coaches. These define who we are, how we coach, and the impact we want to make on every athlete and family we serve.

Passion:

Our facility shares an unshakeable passion for sports performance, science, and youth development. This enthusiasm drives us to stay at the forefront of training and deliver high quality programs. This passion also drives us to help any family that comes into our building achieve success. Allowing us to produce an energy and excitement in each session that you can’t find anywhere else.

Education:

Our goal is to do more than train athletes- we want to educate and empower them. By teaching proper techniques, explaining the “why” behind every thing we do, and fostering self reliance. We ensure that every athlete in our program leaves with the tools they need to maintain their performance and health for life. This not only helps our athletes but the parents too. Helping their child develop lasting skills and confidence to succeed in life.

Honesty:

Honesty among coaches and athletes forms an unbreakable foundation because it allows us to meet each athlete where they are. Our passion to help each youth athlete achieve their goals requires the courage to provide truthful assessment and feedback, even when difficult. This commitment to honesty creates a culture of trust where athletes know we have their best interest at heart even when they may not want to hear it. This helps them push past their limits to new boundaries they never thought possible.

Coaching staff

All our coaches at the Parisi Speed School Powered by True Warrior Training in Essex Junction, VT, are more than just trainers. They are certified sports performance coaches who are passionate about helping youth athletes reach their goals. Each member of our team brings.

Antonio Federico-Coppola

Owner/Head coach

With a profound dedication to transforming the lives of young athletes through movement, Antonio combines a wealth of knowledge and experience to foster success both in sports and in life. As the youngest owner and senior performance coach of a Parisi Speed School, Antonio is uniquely positioned to guide athletes, having once trained as a Parisi athlete in high school. Certified in numerous disciplines, including ISSA’s Master Trainer and Elite Trainer programs, as well as being one of Vermont’s few fully certified FRS coaches, Antonio excels in creating tailored training programs. Specialties include nutrition, speed development, mobility training and exercise recovery, ensuring a holistic approach to athletic development. Driven by the belief that every athlete deserves individualized attention, Antonio meets each athlete where they are and helps them progress in the most effective way possible. Through dedication, expertise, and passion, Antonio is committed to instilling invaluable life lessons in every young athlete, empowering them to achieve their goals on and off the field.

Sally Hoerr

Coach

Sally is a Vermont native and current professional ice hockey player with two ACHA national championships. As a “late bloomer,” she didn’t begin weight or speed training until her graduate year in college. She credits her rise to the professional ranks with learning how to be a better overall athlete and mover, not just a hockey player. As a coach, Sally is dedicated to providing anyone who walks through the Parisi doors with the tools that helped her achieve her goals. Having faced numerous challenges-rehabbing long-term injuries, transferring schools, going from a starter to a healthy scratch, and playing in four international countries-she has a deep understanding of the mental, physical, and emotional journey an athlete may experience. Sally believes that movement proficiency and mastery at all ages builds confidence in both athletics and life and hopes inspire others to break barriers.

Unique Features and Facilities

Welcome to our expansive, open-concept gym, where over 7,000 square feet of space is dedicated to helping youth athletes thrive. As a semi-private facility, we prioritize personalized attention in a supportive environment. Parents can relax in our designated viewing area while their children train in our state-of-the-art strength and conditioning section or on one of our two specialized turfs for speed and agility drills. With full locker rooms equipped with showers for convenience and lockers for rent, we ensure a comprehensive training experience. Additionally, our partnership with a knowledgeable physical therapist means athletes have access to expert guidance whenever they need it. Join us at the Parisi Speed School and let’s unlock your full potential together!

Top-Notch Fitness Equipment

Our facility equips athletes ages 5-25 with top-tier resources to unlock peak performance. Use speed timing gates and force plates to monitor progress. Increase speed and agility on our linear and multi-directional turf. Develop strength with kettlebells, barbells, dumbbells, and chains, Improve your power with sleds and plyo boxes. Lastly, we prioritize recovery too, with nutrition, foam rolling, dynamic stretching, massage guns, and specialized recovery tactics to keep you performing at your best. Every tool is here to help you excel!

Schedule Your Intro Call Today

Take the first step towards helping your athlete succeed in sport and life. Our team will learn everything we need to guide your athlete to that goal. Schedule now to see how we can help them succeed!