About Thrive Sports Performance

Driven by purpose. Backed by experience.

Our mission is to deliver elite, individualized coaching that empowers athletes and active adults to build strength, move better and perform at their best.

Who We Train

  • Middle School Athletes

  • High School Athletes

  • 3rd - 5th Grade Youth Athletes

  • College & Professional Athletes

  • Recreational and Competitive Adult Athletes

  • Adults focused on strength, weight loss, or general fitness

What Makes Us Different?

Every client receives focused, personalized coaching in a private, no-distractions setting.

Our programs are built with purpose—to help you gain real strength, speed, and confidence in and out of the gym.

Meet Coach Jordan

Jordan Ellis is a certified strength and performance coach and former Division 1 and professional football player. After playing for the University of Virginia, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the USFL’s New Orleans Breakers, he went on to coach athletes at Florida Atlantic, Mississippi State, and UConn.

Now based in Needham, MA, Jordan brings elite-level training to youth, collegiate, and adult athletes through Thrive Sports Performance. He holds CSCS and CPT certifications and is passionate about helping individuals unlock their full potential.

Coach Jordan Ellis Owner of Thrive Sports Performance Needham MA