Coach. Mentor. Community Builder.

About Tim

Tim knows firsthand how sports can shape lives. As a lifelong athlete, coach, and advocate for youth development, he’s spent years helping kids build confidence, resilience, and character on and off the field.

Students practicing wrestling moves in a gym with mats on the floor, overseen by coaches and spectators. The gym has blue bleachers, basketball hoops, and an American flag.

But as Tim coached young athletes, he saw a growing problem: too many kids were being left behind. Rising costs, competitive travel teams, and endless screen distractions were keeping families from the athletic opportunities that could shape their children’s futures.

Personal trainer coaching a man in a gym using battle ropes, motivational fitness scene in black and white.
“Sports changed my life. Every kid deserves that same chance.”
— Tim

That’s why he founded Breaking Screens: to bridge the gap and bring affordable, high-level coaching to every child, regardless of background. Through wrestling, baseball, and skill-building clinics, Tim’s vision is to give kids more than just athletic training. It’s about teaching life skills: discipline, teamwork, self-confidence, and grit.

More About Tim

Founder & President,
Atlas University

Built a full-scale fitness education and training organization, including the Atlas LEAD program, which provided mentorship, fitness training, and violence prevention for at-risk youth in Washington, D.C.

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – NSCA

One of the most respected certifications in the field, demonstrating expertise in high-level athletic training, injury prevention, and performance enhancement.

Strength & Conditioning Intern for the Washington Nationals

Worked with professional baseball players, assisting in strength and rehab programming to improve athletic performance and prevent injuries.

USA Wrestling & USA Weightlifting Certified Coach

Nationally recognized coaching certifications, allowing Tim to train and develop athletes in competitive wrestling and Olympic weightlifting.

Led a School-Based Fitness & Violence Prevention Program in D.C.

Helped reduce school fights by 41% at Kelly Miller Middle School through a structured fitness and mentorship initiative.

Sports Science & Research Background – University of Virginia

Participated in sports performance research labs, high-speed gait analysis, and cadaver studies, deepening his expertise in movement mechanics, biomechanics, and injury prevention.

Logos of fitness and sports organizations, including USA Weightlifting, USA Wrestling, USA Boxing, National Personal Training Institute, UVA Health, NSCA CSCS, TRX Certified, Nike Sparq Training Network, Kettlebell Concepts, and U.S. Center for SafeSport.

Fitness Certifications

  • University of Virginia: BS Sports Medicine

  • University of Virginia: Training Special Populations

  • National Personal Training Institute: Certified Personal Trainer

  • National Personal Training Institute: Certified Nutritional Consultant

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

  • USA Weightlifting: Level 1 National Coach

  • USA Boxing: Cornerman/Coach

  • USA Wrestling: Copper Coach

  • KettleBell Concepts: Level 2

  • TRX: Suspension Training Course

  • Nike SPARQ: Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction, Quickness Certified Coach

  • U.S. Center for Safe Sports: Certified Safe Sport Coach