Robert Purpuro

Robert grew up in Alexandria, Virginia. He played AAA hockey for the Washington Little Caps and varsity baseball throughout high school. He played club hockey at Duquesne University before finishing his Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management at the University of Minnesota in May 2024. Before working with Fortis, he was with the Washington Capitals in their Youth Hockey Development and Community Engagement department. Robert has successfully completed his Certified Functional Strength Coach Level 1 certification and the Fortis Hockey Coach Level 1 certification, as well as being CPR/AED certified. Robert loves working with athletes of all ages and abilities. In his free time, he enjoys ju-jitsu training, playing golf, and watching his favorite hockey team, the Washington Capitals.