Meet Our Coaches
Our team of certified professionals brings years of experience and a passion for helping you achieve your goals.
The People Who Set The Standard
Kinesiology degrees, national certifications, and decades on the floor — the team that built Progressive Performance still coaches every week.
Jimmy McCurry Jr.
Owner & CEO
Jimmy McCurry Jr.
Owner & CEO
Woodinville native with 16 years of experience as a personal trainer and strength coach. Completed Western Washington University's Kinesiology program, earned his NSCA CSCS, and trained as a corrective exercise specialist with Kinetic Integrations — currently pursuing Postural Restoration Institute certification.
Ellen McCurry
COO
Ellen McCurry
COO
Competitive gymnast for 14 years before becoming head strength coach for all Seattle Pacific University teams. Joined PP in 2019 and is a competitive powerlifter with state records, chasing a 1,000-lb total and a 300-lb bench.
Curtis Hennigs
Manager
Curtis Hennigs
Manager
Kinesiology graduate of Western Washington University with a Master's in Sports Coaching from the University of Denver. Still coaches wide receivers and writes the strength and conditioning program at Ferndale High School.
Certified. Degreed. All In.
Tap any coach to read their story — every one of them brings a different athletic background and the same obsession with doing things right.
Nathan Stromseth
Coach
Nathan Stromseth
Coach
Grew up in Sammamish and found his passion for training on the high school track team. Earned his Kinesiology degree at Western Washington University — including a cadaver dissection course as an anatomy teaching assistant — and coached high school Track & Field before joining PP.
Tymber Shelton
Coach
Tymber Shelton
Coach
Over 10 years of skiing and snowboarding experience with a deep love for mountain biking, hiking, and powerlifting. Started as a PP intern and was hired full-time within three months; currently pursuing a Kinesiology degree.
JD Smith
Coach
JD Smith
Coach
Born and raised in the greater Seattle area with 23+ years of soccer behind him and over 600 skydives' worth of body awareness and risk management. Brings equipment expertise from his early career with Precor and a marketer's eye for detail to movement mechanics and safety.
Eric Breed
Coach
Eric Breed
Coach
Born and raised in Kirkland. Completed Western Washington University's Kinesiology program, earned his NSCA CSCS, and coached competitive rock climbing before dedicating himself to helping everyday people find fulfillment through challenging physical training.
Devin Mack
Coach
Devin Mack
Coach
Lifelong athlete who worked as a photographer and videographer before following his passion into personal training. Currently pursuing a nutrition degree to better support clients in physical strength, mental resilience, and overall wellbeing.
Riley Ballard
Coach
Riley Ballard
Coach
Born and raised in Duvall, she started out rowing for Western Washington University before finding powerlifting and bodybuilding. Certified since 2018 and training clients full-time since finishing her Kinesiology degree, she values PP's science-based approach.
Sean Bokinskie
Coach
Sean Bokinskie
Coach
The newest member of the coaching team. Full bio coming soon!
And Our Most Popular Hire
Penny
Official Gym Greeter
Penny
Official Gym Greeter
Coach Jimmy's dog and the heart of the gym community. Loves pets between sets, greets everyone at the door, and is on duty most days.
Coached, Never Just Supervised
Every coach on our floor holds a nationally accredited certification — CSCS, NASM, or ACE — and most carry Kinesiology degrees on top of it. We cap our client-to-coach ratio at 6:1, so your form, your program, and your progress get real attention in every single session.
100%
Nationally Certified
CSCS · NASM · ACE
6:1
Max Client Ratio
Every rep gets coached
16+
Years of Coaching
And counting
Want to Join Our Team?
We're always looking for passionate fitness professionals to join our growing team. If you're dedicated to helping others achieve their goals, we want to hear from you.
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