Our Culture

I truly love this team and everyone who finds their way to TD Athletes Edge becomes part of the gym family because we all understand how lucky we are to have found the solution to whatever was stopping us from the success we desire.
— - Molly

Meet Our Team Members

Tim DiFrancesco

PT, DPT, Precision Nutrition 1
President, Founder
Former Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Los Angeles Lakers


Logan Batchelor

Strength & Conditioning Coach

 
 

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Dennis Borg

Coaching Director


Cynthia “Chaps” Chapa

Office Manager

 

Nick Dobek

Strength & Conditioning Coach


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Jessica mirisola

MS, CSCS, CES, Precision Nutrition 1
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach


Sara thatcher

MSPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist | Strength & Conditioning Coach
Performance Rehab Coordinator


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Lucy Barrett

Strength & Conditioning Coach

 

Gabe Duran

Strength & Conditioning Coach


 
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Jed Sturman

MBA
Head of Strategy & Marketing


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Timothy DiFrancesco

Doctor Tim DiFrancesco is the President & Founder of TD Athletes Edge. He graduated from Endicott College in 2003 with his B.S. in Exercise Science & Athletic Training. He went on to the University of Massachusetts Lowell where he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2006. Upon graduation, Tim spent 3 years working as a physical therapist in the outpatient sports medicine clinic setting.

From 2009-2011, Tim held the position of Head Athletic Trainer and Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA-Developmental League. In December of 2011, he was named the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. While traveling with the Lakers for over 6 seasons from 2011-2017, Tim built TD Athletes Edge. It all started as a series of online channels for top fitness and health guidance. After leaving the Lakers in 2017, he dedicated his full-time efforts to building TD Athletes Edge with his team. TD Athletes Edge is nationally renowned for its evidence-based and scientific approach to training, nutrition, and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Logan Batchelor

Logan Batchelor is a Strength and Conditioning Coach here at TD Athletes Edge. He recently completed his undergraduate degree in Sport and Movement Science at Salem State University. In addition to his undergraduate degree, Logan graduated Summa Cum Laude and currently holds a Certified Personal Training (CPT) certification through the National Federation of Personal Trainers. During his downtime, Logan enjoys reading, learning new things, hanging with friends, and working out.

Logan’s future plans include pursuing a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and being able to work in the realm of professional sports as a Physical Therapist or Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Dennis Borg

MS, ATC, CSCS, TPI Level 2 Medical coach, Level 2 Fitness Coach & Level 2 Junior Coach, FMS Level 2, Precision Nutrition 1 Coaching Director & Internship Director

With 15+ years of experience as both a NSCA Strength and Conditioning coach and certified Athletic Trainer, Dennis brings a wealth of coaching knowledge to the TDAE Team. He has worked with a wide array of athletes that have ranged in age, abilities, and sports. He holds a Master of Science in Human Movement from A.T. Still University as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from Endicott College.

As the TD Athletes Edge Coaching Director, Dennis cultivates and supervises the "on the floor" gym operation. His experience in athletic training, strength training, sports medicine, injury rehab, and performance enhancement give him the knowledge and skills necessary to not only provide guidance for members but also for our coaching team. He offers coaching, instruction, and feedback to team members with expertise that enables our coaches to continually improve, grow and develop so we can be at our absolute best for clients. As the TDAE Internship Director, Dennis also provides coaching and career development for college students preparing to launch into their coaching careers.

In his downtime, Dennis enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as watching sports, particularly football, and hockey. Some of his favorite active hobbies include training, snowboarding, playing golf, hiking, or simply soaking up the sun at the beach.

Cynthia "Chaps" Chapa

Cynthia, also known as Chaps, is the Office Manager for TD Athletes Edge in Salem MA. With many years of experience in Customer Experience, she has built a reputation for creating the best environments around.

Chaps>Chaps is known for her creative marketing and has worked in so many genres of jobs including music labels. She is passionate about cultivating the best possible experience for all members around.

In addition to being the Office Manager she enjoys a huge range of things, such as cooking, photography, podcasting, and of course coffee.

When she isn't working she enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, working out, and exploring the outdoors.

Nick Dobek

Starting as a summer intern, Nick was then brought onto the team as an “Intern Captain” where he was able to further his leadership and coaching skills all while helping to train the new incoming group of interns. Nick was then hired as a full-time coach after graduating from Salem State University.

Graduating from Salem State University with a Bachelor's degree in Sport and Movement Science, a concentration in Exercise Science and a Minor in Biology. While at Salem State Nick was able to work closely with the men's hockey team, women’s volleyball team, and the women’s tennis team where he was able to use his skills from TDAE and even learn a few new ones.

In the future Nick hopes to continue to work with athletes to achieve longevity and durability in their bodies all while advancing within their respective sport.

In his downtime, Nick loves to play sports, fish, and hangout with friends and family.

Jessica Mirisola

FAVORITE QUOTE:
“Your body can stand almost anything. It’s your mind that you have to convince.”

MOST FULFILLING PART OF YOUR JOB:
When a client thanks me for helping them do something with their body that they never thought possible. These moments make it all worthwhile.

FAVORITE WORKOUT:
I wouldn’t say I have a favorite workout but I do have a handful of exercises I enjoy, including: front squats, chin-ups, single leg deadlifts and bench press. I also have a love for olympic lifting, especially hang cleans and dumbbell snatches.

FAVORITE FOOD:
One word: STEAK ;)

WHY I CHOSE TO WORK IN STRENGTH & CONDITIONING:
Training constantly provides me with the mental and physical challenges to continue evolving into a better overall version of myself. The field of strength & conditioning is my passion.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
Graduated from Bridgewater State University with a Master of Science in Physical Education with a Strength & Conditioning concentration in 2012. Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Keene State College in 2007. Currently holds the following certifications: NSCA CSCS, NASM CES, FMS Level 2, USAT Level 1 and USAC Level 3.

Sara Thatcher

Sara has been a physical therapist for over 20 years and has worked in many different areas of physical therapy, including pediatrics, near rehab, inpatient care, and orthopedics.

Her practice is rooted int he teachings fo the Instate of Physical Art, which is a group baed out of Colorado and emphasized the ART of working with the human body. Although our bodies have been built with a nearly identical design, there are very different ways bodies respond to injuries and treatment.

Although insurance covers physical therapy under most plans, the co-pays are often high and the sessions are often short and/or shared with other clients. I wanted to be able to provide direct individualized care and spend enough time with people to get to the root of their issues. One of my favorite parts of being a private physical therapist is that I spend a great deal of time doing wellness screens and preventative care which does not exist in an insurance-based setting

In her spare time, Sara trains for and competes in ironman triathlons.

Lucy Barrett

Lucy graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2019 from Westfield State with a BS in Movement Science and a concentration in Exercise Science. Lucy was a collegiate athlete for four years at Westfield and played both lacrosse and basketball. Prior to joining the TD Athletes Edge team, Lucy gained experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Alabama. As an intern at UA, she worked with a wide variety of athletes. She is currently studying for and plans to take the CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) exam in the near future.

In the future, Lucy hopes to work closely with high school and college athletes through coaching basketball and lacrosse as a strength and conditioning coach.

In her down time, Lucy loves to play sports, hang out with friends and family, and go to the beach.

Jed Sturman

Jed focuses on marketing and strategy for TDAE, helping to remove distractions and focus on growth planning so that our incredible coaching staff can focus on what they do best.

Dennis Borg

MS, ATC, CSCS, TPI Level 2 Medical coach, Level 2 Fitness Coach & Level 2 Junior Coach, FMS Level 2, Precision Nutrition 1

Coaching>Coaching Director & Internship Director

With 15+ years of experience as both an NSCA Strength and Conditioning coach and certified Athletic Trainer, Dennis brings a wealth of coaching knowledge to the TDAE Team. He has worked with a wide array of athletes that have ranged in age, abilities, and sports. He holds a Master of Science in Human Movement from A.T. Still University as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from Endicott College.

As the TD Athletes Edge Coaching Director, Dennis cultivates and supervises the "on the floor" gym operation. His experience in athletic training, strength training, sports medicine, injury rehab, and performance enhancement give him the knowledge and skills necessary to not only provide guidance for members but also our coaching team. He offers coaching, instruction, and feedback to team members with an expertise that enables our coaches to continually improve, grow and develop so we can be at our absolute best for clients. As the TDAE Internship Director, Dennis also provides coaching and career development for college students preparing to launch into their coaching careers.

In his downtime, Dennis enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as watching sports, particularly football and hockey. Some of his favorite active hobbies include training, snowboarding, playing golf, hiking, or simply soaking up the sun at the beach.