BUILT FROM HARDWORK | DRIVEN BY COMMUNITY

WHERE IT STARTED

More Than A Training Facility.

When COVID shut down traditional training environments, athletes were left without structure, guidance, or a place to improve. Many turned to someone they trusted, an athlete and coach who had already built a reputation for helping others elevate their performance.

What started as small-group training sessions quickly evolved into something much bigger.

While balancing a full academic schedule at the University of Maryland, Hank Ferraro built the foundation through consistency, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to delivering real results. Over time, that foundation grew into a dedicated performance training environment focused on long-term athletic development, accountability, and high-level performance.

Hank Ferraro

Founder & Head Performance Coach

With over six years of coaching experience, Hank brings a results-driven approach to every athlete he works with. His background spans elite college football programs and professional performance facilities and he brings all of it to FORGE.

His philosophy: no shortcuts, no gimmicks. Just accountability, hard work, and results.

Our Story

The Early Years — 2016

THE NATURAL CALLING

From an early age, Hank had a natural passion for coaching. Whether helping friends with weightlifting or guiding teammates through agility work in high school, developing others always came naturally — it was never forced.

2022 — ELITE INTERNSHIPS

Professional Development

Hank served as a Strength & Conditioning and Sports Science Intern for University of Maryland Football before going on to work as a Performance Coach at EXOS in Gulf Breeze, Florida.

PRESENT — FORGE

Current Leadership

Founder of FORGE, Hank’s mission is simple: build better athletes and better people through hard work, discipline, and accountability.

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SPORTS

We create a foundation of excellence for youth athletes, blending fun, competition, and world-class training.

More Than Training. A Real Community.

Athletes at FORGE don't just train together they support each other, push each other, and grow together. Early mornings, late sessions, and everything in between. This is an environment where you belong.

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