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Mike Taksir

Mike Taksir is a graduate of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology. While at Hofstra, Mike was an intern with Professional Athletic Performance Center where he was able to work with multiple MLB and NHL athletes. After graduating from Hofstra he began working for The Micheli Center, holding various roles within the Division of Sports Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital.

In 2015, Mike attended the University of Miami where he completed his Master of Science degree in Kinesiology, focusing in Strength and Conditioning and Sports Nutrition.
At Miami, he was a student strength and conditioning coach working with the football program and assisted with men’s tennis, women’s volleyball and rowing. After obtaining his graduate degree, Mike began supporting the U.S. Air Force as a contracted Human Performance Director. In this role, he oversaw the strength and conditioning programs for two Special Forces Pararescue units, F-35 pilots, and various military personnel. He also assisted with developing a career-specific fitness test for Air Force Special Operations Command.
In his role at the Boston Sports Performance Center, he strives to help athletes improve performance and return to competition after overcoming an injury. 

 
CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – National Strength and Conditioning Association
    • RSCC Designation
  • Sports Performance Coach Level 1 – USA Weightlifting
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Jeremy Conn

Jeremy Conn is a graduate of Union College in Schenectady, New York where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. A four-year member of the soccer team, he received All – Conference honors as a senior. In his final year at Union, Conn served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach and had the opportunity to work with Football, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Men’s Lacrosse. 

In 2020, Conn attended Merrimack College where he earned a Master of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science. During this time, he was able to serve as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Boston College. 
In addition to overseeing the training of the Eagles Men’s Tennis and Men’s Cross Country teams, Conn also assisted with the training of Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey, Baseball and Softball, and Women’s Soccer among most other Olympic sports.
 
In his role at the Boston Sports Performance Center, Conn is excited to provide an engaging environment to foster athletic development and advancement of positive character traits for BSPC athletes! 
 
CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) – National Strength and Conditioning Association 
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Charlie Bando

Charlie is a native of Wakefield, MA. Growing up, hockey was the main focus for Charlie. He played for multiple different teams including the Assabet Valley Patriots and Minuteman Flames. After his youth hockey career, Charlie played junior hockey for the Boston Junior Bruins and the Northern Cyclones.

His pursuit of the game of hockey landed him a spot at Castleton University in Castleton, Vermont. Charlie went on to graduate from Castleton University with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. While at Castleton, Charlie was a captain of the hockey team from 2014-2016.

After college, Charlie took a job as the head strength and conditioning coach of the Northern Junior Cyclones. After a short stint with the Cyclones, Charlie landed an internship at Harvard University working with their strength and conditioning staff. During his time at Harvard he assisted in training all 42 varsity sports teams, as well as helping former athletes to prepare them for the NFL combine and other professional sports. Charlie’s most recent position before opening Bando Performance was working with Ben Prentiss at Prentiss Hockey Performance in Stamford, CT. Prentiss Hockey Performance was responsible for overseeing Boston University Hockey as well as consulting for the New York Rangers. During his time at PHP, Charlie assisted in training a handful of NHL/AHL athletes such as all stars Cam Atkinson, Kevin Shattenkirk, Matt Moulson, Max Paccioretty and James Neal as well as two time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Quick. While at PHP, he also assisted in developing prospects for the New York Rangers and countless NCAA Division 1 athletes. 

Since 2019, Charlie has grown Bando Performance into the largest footprint of strength and conditioning space in Massachusetts. With locations in Woburn, Wellesley, Worcester, Dedham & Bridgewater; Bando Performance is home to athletes ranging from youth to professional and Olympic athletes. 

Charlie will also be responsible for directing strength and conditioning services for the Boston Fleet of the PWHL as well as the Worcester Railers (New York Islanders affiliate) of the ECHL. 

CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

  • Gray Institute Certified
  • Certified Functional Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • USA Hockey Level 1
  • Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
  • PNOE Metabolic Analysis
  • CPR/AED and First Aid certified by the American Red Cross
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