Coach Mike Ruth, owner and SPORTS PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR

Coach Mike Ruth grew up in Cape Coral, Florida.  Upon graduating from Cape Coral High School, he attended Averett University in Danville, Virginia.  While attending Averett, he was a 4 year letter winner on the football team while also serving the role as team captain during his senior season.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Sport Medicine/Wellness.  Averett provided him the opportunity to work with Dr. Lee Burton, Co-Founder of the Functional Movement Screen.  Coach Mike started his career at Velocity Sports Performance (now Total Athletic Performance) in Naples, Florida in 2007.  While there, he was able to learn from one of the best in the Sport Performance business, Derek Touchette.  Through working in Naples, Coach Mike had the privilege of working with many future NFL stars, professional baseball players and many more aspiring athletes at every age and skill level.  Coach Mike is a Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.  He is also working towards being a Sports Performance coach through USA Weightlifting and being certified to conduct the Functional Movement Screen.  Coach Mike’s philosophy is to educate athletes on basic movement skills, instill the foundations of proper lifting techniques and to prevent injuries before they happen.  

ELIZABETH RUTH, dap BEHIND-THE-SCENES

Married to Coach Mike, Elizabeth provides a helping hand with all aspects of Dynamic Athletic Performance.  From website design and marketing on social media to maintaining the books and coming up with new ideas, Elizabeth loves helping Coach Mike share the DAP experience from behind-the-scenes. Elizabeth is also an Athlete Portrait Photographer. From athlete photoshoots to athlete portrait designs, Elizabeth provides heartfelt portraits to capture a young athlete’s passion. Elizabeth enjoys sharing her journey as she and Coach Mike raise the Ruth Crew through her youth-athlete-driven-lifestyle blog. It is here that she provides encouragement to incorporating a natural lifestyle and practical solutions to enjoy more family time and productivity while living an active sports lifestyle on a tight schedule. You can find more information about services such as photography sessions and natural living solutions through her website.

STEPHEN SCROBE, EMPOWER FITNESS

Stephen founded Empower Fitness with the belief that everyone should be empowered to defend themselves and take charge of their own health and fitness in a positive and encouraging environment. Fear is not an option here. With over 15 years of law enforcement experience, he had the privilege of serving as a K-9 Handler, SWAT Team Leader, and Training Detective during his tenure. He is currently a Lead Instructor with O2X Human Performance, advancing the mission of improving health and wellness for first responders. Stephen has always had a passion for training and fitness, competing in several Tactical and K-9 Competitions. Most recently, Stephen and his now retired K-9 “Carbon” have won the Law Enforcement Division in the U.S. Canine Biathlon in 2019 and 2021, taking 2nd Place Overall.

Stephen is a graduate of Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and is currently attending Clemson University, pursuing a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering.  During his time in college, he was a Division I Rugby player and wrestler.  He is also proud to have founded the non-profit organization Knight’s Armor, LLC, who mission is to donate equipment and training to smaller, local public safety agencies in need.  He is a proud husband to his wife, Rachel, and father of two amazing boys.  In his spare time, Stephen continues his love for training dogs.  An Ironman Triathlete, he is passionate about pushing the limits of what you believe you are capable of and continues to train hard to remain a competitive triathlete and runner.  Stephen is a CPT through NASM, and he strongly believes in a holistic approach to health and wellness and hopes to empower the community through training and education.

COACH LUKE SPANGLER, SPEED + AGILITY COACH

A former Cape Coral High School and the University of Miami baseball player, Coach Luke brings a unique skill set to the Dynamic Athletic Performance facility.  Patient and hard-working, Coach Luke believes in dedication taking you to the next level of your peak athletic performance.