Hey — I’m Zach.

 

Owner of Redemption Performance, and I help Jiu-Jitsu athletes return to the mats after injury—and stay there.​

 

As a grappler who’s dealt with many injuries, I know how frustrating it is to be forced off the mats and feel like your body is holding you back. That experience is what led me to start Redemption.​

 

Redemption was built to solve a problem I see all the time: grapplers being wildly underserved in the rehab world by therapists and trainers who have no idea what it’s like to be a grappler.​

 

I was born in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and now call Chicago home. I grew up wrestling and playing soccer, eventually pursuing college soccer before finding my way back to grappling after a seven-year break. Today, I train and coach with a renewed respect for the sport and the demands it places on the body.​

 

I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Carroll University in Wisconsin and am a proud Clinical Athlete® provider. My approach blends evidence-based rehab, real-world grappling experience, and performance coaching to help athletes return to training with confidence.​

 

Outside of coaching, you’ll find me training BJJ, lifting weights, spending time at church, reading, watching anime, and suffering through weekends as a Manchester United fan.​

 

My faith in Christ is the foundation of both my life and my work. I strive to serve others with purpose, integrity, and excellence in everything I do.​

 

If you’re in Chicago, you’ll likely find me training at Supreme Jiu-Jitsu. Otherwise, feel free to reach out via Instagram DM or email me at zach@redemption-performance.com​

 

Let’s get you back on the mats—and training for life.