Meet the team
WAYNE GRAY CSCS
Co-Owner / Director of Performance
Wayne Gray graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from The University of Rhode Island in 2015. Beginning in August 2015 Wayne began working as a strength and conditioning specialist at Northeast Sports Training, where he later became the head strength coach and director of multiple large school programs. In January 2023 he became Co-Owner of Ethos Performance Group, Inc with Dr. Timothy Swenson.
From a young age Wayne became interested in exercise science and its application to preparing athletes for the rigors of sport. Having spent his entire youth playing sports he quickly fell in love with the training process in and out of the weight room. Obtaining a degree in kinesiology and specializing in athletic performance was a natural progression which allowed him to blend his lifelong passions of science, coaching and athletics.
Wayne is a seasoned strength and conditioning specialist with a proven track record of success. He has worked with athletes from the youth, division 1 and professional levels from over 25 different sports. Wayne brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in exercise physiology, applied biomechanics, rehabilitation and sports science nutrition/supplementation. With a relentless dedication to optimizing athletic performance, he specializes in designing comprehensive science-based training programs that focus on strength, hypertrophy, speed development, injury prevention and increasing overall movement capabilities. Wayne is committed to staying up to date on the latest advancements in sports science to ensure that athletes under his guidance receive cutting-edge training tailored to their specific needs.
Degrees:
Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, Health Science – University of Rhode Island (2015)
Certifications:
NSCA-CSCS (2016)
Dr. Tim Swenson
Co-Owner / Director of sports performance
Dr. Timothy Swenson graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from Springfield College in 2016, and received his Board Certification for Orthopedics specialization in 2018 from ABPTS. Beginning in March 2020, Tim opened his own Physical Therapy practice, Primal Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, Inc., and became co-owners of Ethos Performance Group, Inc. with Wayne in January 2023.
Tim was exposed to the field of Physical Therapy as a patient after his first knee surgery at the age of 12, then again two separate times over the next few years. Throughout his time in rehab, he gained an appreciation for the rehab process, and the amount of work and effort it takes to recover from a major injury/surgery. Becoming a Physical Therapist was an inevitable decision, being able to help athletes get back to doing what they loved has been a lifelong passion for him.
Tim has a background in treating all types of musculoskeletal and orthopedic injuries for athletes of all ages, and specializes in joint pain, soft tissue injuries, and post surgical rehabilitation programs. He is certified through Myopain seminars to perform dry needling trigger point therapy. His experience and knowledge of sports and movement science has helped him immensely when working with athletes working on getting back to playing. He also has experience with Strength and Conditioning principles, and works directly with athletes on improving their in-game performance and longevity. Additionally, Dr. Swenson has earned a Level 2 Medical Professional certification through Titleist Performance Institute - and specializes in evaluating and treating golfer’s who experience pain when playing.