ANDY FREDEEN

Owner/Manager 

With 10+ years in the Strength & Conditioning field, Andy leads the team with extensive knowledge and experience stemming from Division-I weight rooms, commercial gyms, and private training facilities. A Connecticut native, Andy played football, ran indoor track, and was captain of the lacrosse team at Masuk High School. He continued his football career at Southern Connecticut State University where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. From there he served as an assistant Strength Coach at Yale University where he worked with the Football and Men's Lacrosse teams. Andy is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 

Andy oversees the education and training philosophy of Paragon Strength & Performance, as well as the growth of the company and the continuing commitment to our community. 

• B.S. - Exercise Science, Human Performance
• CSCS, NSCA
• USA Weightlifting - Level 1 

VANCE UPHAM

Coach

Coach Vance graduated from Southington High School where he competed in track and wrestling, and was nominated captain of the football team. He attended Southern Connecticut State University where he played football for 3 years and made the NE10 All-Confrence team at Outside Linebacker. Vance is currently finishing his degree in Sports Management at SCSU.