THE DAP DIFFERENCE
At Dynamic Athletic Performance, we believe that with perseverance and commitment, anyone can achieve their desired athletic results. Our staff is committed to providing personalized training to help athletes of all ages, abilities and skill levels reach their potential. We are always looking for new ways to improve our training programs and offer our clients the best of what's available in the sports performance industry.
Not everyone's athletic journey is the same. But, one thing that all powerful athletes have in common is their work ethic and the dedication to be great. By taking a relationship approach to training, the coaches at DAP provide an effective speed training program dedicated to bring out athletic strength and movements in everyone.
COACH MIKE RUTH, OWNER + 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, CREATIVE + Operations director
Elizabeth plays a pivotal role behind the scenes at Dynamic Athletic Performance, leading the creative vision and daily operations that bring the DAP mission to life. From designing seamless client experiences to managing marketing, social media, and internal systems, she ensures every athlete and family feels connected and supported.
A lifelong storyteller and mom to three young athletes of her own, Elizabeth is passionate about sharing the heart of Coach Mike’s training philosophies with the community. She works closely with the DAP Team to deliver clear communication, educational resources, and mindset-focused support that empowers athletes to grow stronger and more confident both on and off the field.
LET’s WORK TOGETHER
