Who is Mike Romps?
Mentor and Life Coach, Basketball Coach, Fitness Boot Camp Leader
Mike is a youth mentor, Certified Personal Trainer and is the Founder and Owner of “RompsLIFE”, a business solely devoted to improving lives for all ages through counseling, goal setting, and fitness. With 28 years of coaching experience at all levels, Mike spent 15 Years as Varsity Head Coach at Dover High School. Coach Romps had coached at Daniel Webster College, Keene State, Central Missouri State, UNH and was head coach of The Tilton Prep School.
28 years of College, Prep School, High School and Youth coaching experience
Mentor to hundreds of young adults throughout Seacoast NH Area
Director of Boot Camp for Kindergarten to adults for 20 years.
The “Complete Player” Basketball Program
Known across New England for his high energy and motivational speaking engagements, Romps is a tireless worker. One of his greatest strengths is his ability to break down a player’s game and implement the skills needed . Having directed hundreds of clinics and camps over the years, Mike Romps is a true teacher of the game.
Mike is currently training players at all levels, from kindergarten to college level.
Whether it be individual, group, team training, or clinics & camps, Coach Romps can help.
Mentorship Program
Mike offers mentoring for all ages on a 1-1 individual basis, or in small groups. Helping to develop a positive mindset, work ethic, and involving multiple people in the process, Mike helps people get what they want out of life.
Individuals in any phase of life can benefit from the RompsLIFE Mentorship Program, which includes setting a weekly physical & mental goal, flexible training locations and scheduling, and 24/7 access to Mike as long as he’s serving as your mentor.
“Mike Romps is a wonderful coach and mentor to my daughter,” writes a local mother from the Dover, NH area. “He started by sending her a questionnaire so that he could really get to know the ins and outs of her attitude and feelings about certain areas of her life. The growth I saw in her over this summer was amazing! She is having the strongest school year of her life and I attribute it how her confidence and self worth has improved by working out and meeting with Mike. It’s worth every penny!”
Bootcamps & Fitness Programs
“Not everybody has to be a fitness fanatic. But I can’t see someone being truly happy unless fitness is, in some way, a part of their life.” – Coach Romps
Mike runs boot camps for both adults and children starting at age 3. Perfect for small families or large groups, get the neighborhood together for a fun and energetic way to get in shape! Mike travels all over the New Hampshire area to lead boot camps for groups of any size.
If you and your group would like a fun, exciting way to get in shape, meet new people and build a community, schedule a call with Coach Romps below.
next level
training for people who want to push their limits, on and off the court
Coach Romps has the innate ability to empower you during trying moments of your life. Mike helps those in need attain their dreams through “reverse engineering” and calling on his 28+ years of experience in education and coaching.
Certifications
Basketball Training Program
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Work with Mike
Schedule a 15 minute virtual consultation to learn about our programs
Individual/Small Group/Team Training
All skill levels
Kindergarten to college
Will work with you to set up clinics, camps or consistent training
In-season & off-season programs
Breakdown of video and in-game play
You’ll not only grow as a player, you’ll also grow as a person.
Mentoring
Perfect for kids and young adults
Potential topics covered: responsibility, empathy, problem solving, self confidence & goal setting.
Weekly mental and physical goals will be established
Providing parents with extra support to give their kids every chance to be successful.
Organized Boot Camp
Get a group together to gain energy and feel better about yourself
You’ll come away feeling great, and make some new friends!
Flexible scheduling
Coach will travel to your home or town
Indoors, outdoors, or at the gym
Coach works with multiple recreation programs.
Hear from some happy RompsLIFE Clients
Megan F.
Zuri P.
Romps makes it fun to train and and has helped me develop great mental strength and toughness.
Marc F.
Coach Romps is a fantastic instructor and has really helped my son develop his basketball game. He is super positive,... and is able to quickly diagnose the holes in a player’s game and come up with a plan to help fix them. My son's left hand is now so strong because of Coach Romps' work that opposing coaches often think my son is lefthanded and try to force him to go right! I’ve seen him work equally as well with players of high skill level and those just looking to make their school team. I can’t recommend him highly enough.read more
Keith L.
Mike is great with the athletes he coaches. Individualized plans for everyone that helps capitalize on their strengths... while simultaneously working on their areas for development.read more
Danielle P.
Mike has been an absolute inspirational mentor to our daughter. When Mike first started working with our daughter she... was extremely shy, full of anxiety and struggled with reading. Once diagnosed with a specific learning disability that directly impacted her ability to read Mike took her under his wing and helped her find the confidence in herself to believe she can do hard things. He gave her strategies to work through her anxiety when it came to reading and uncomfortable situations. His tough love, guidance and holding her accountable for her actions and success made her just that, successful!!! Since working with Mike she has become a confident, grade level reader! Mike is such a wonderful mentor!! We are forever grateful for the opportunity we were given to work with him. The work you do with children and their families is priceless! We could never thank you enough for the positive impact you have made in our daughter’s life.read more
David M.
Coach Romps does an amazing job of providing honest feedback and guidance in a positive supportive environment. He... sees kids as kids, not just a basketball player. My only regret is not introducing my daughter to him sooner.read more
wendy P.
Mike is totally committed to all the kids that he works with not only through his athletic piece, but through his... personal life skill building. He is an all around coach and mentorread more
Joes P.
J H.
Mike works with all ages . He has amazing intuition on people. He allows you to patiently show up at your own pace,... while encouraging yourself to be better with every interaction . You might think that you are finding help for a family member but when you engage in the work it changes you in the process.read more
Devan C.
Mike has been not only a coach but a mentor for my son. He took a shy non confident teenager and helped transform him... into a strong goal oriented and respectful young man. I cannot say enough about Romps and how much he cares for his athletes.read more
Ed R.
Mike is a great basketball coach and mentor to both girls and boys. A basketball pillar in our community he really... cares about their development both on the court and off. I highly recommend mike if you are looking for a basketball trainer or somene to mentor your child in everyday life struggles.read more
Sarah H.
Coach Romps helps kids work on basketball fundamentals and improve their confidence and game!
Hadley M.
Best coach ever. Mike cares so much about his clients and always wants the best for you. He has helped me become a... better player, student, and human.read more
Becca W.
Mike has been an amazing coach to our daughter. His coaching style has made such a big difference for her in a short... amount of time. He makes learning skills fun but also teaches kids commitment and discipline at the same time. In addition, he truly cares about their progress both physically and mentally and takes the time to check in on how they are doing in his free time. We would recommend him for anyone that is looking for a coach or mentor for their kid.read more
April V.
Coach Romps was amazing! He worked closely with my son to help him persevere, and work through some of the challenges... that go along with competitive sports. We will definitely sign up for more sessions with RompsLife!read more
Andrea D.
Coach Mike is the best! Amazing with kids and teaching them both the fundamentals of the game. Sportsmanship,... competitiveness and hard work. If you’re not doing it right, do it again. And again. And again! Our kiddos have learned so much from him and are excited to go to basketball each week. They learn so much more than just the game - thank you for being such a positive influence on these kiddos! Highly recommend anyone having their children work with Mike.read more
Ben G.
Super friendly and approachable. Mike has a great attitude and makes people work hard while having fun.
Craig P.
Mike Romps is an incredible basketball trainer! He knows the game inside and out. His clinics are fast paced, working... on basketball specific moves and very upbeat. He has really helped my son’s basketball game and confidence. Would definitely recommend Mike.read more
Ashli B.
Coach Romps genuinely cares about people and wants everyone to live their best life possible. He has made a huge... difference in my middle school aged son’s life by helping him set physical, social, and mental goals and giving him the tools and confidence to achieve them. Our family is so grateful and for Coach Romps and his support!read more
Bruce S.
Mike has helped out our family tremendously. He helps not only with the fitness but helps by being a positive voice for... our children and holding them accountable. I would recommend Mike for all families who want to create a better family team, improve their fitness and health.read more
Jenn M.
Mike is a great motivator, helping kids with their bball skills and discipline. Love the outdoor training option!
Meghan H.
Taught me how to push myself to be the best that I can be.
Devlyn M.
I have done workouts with Coach romps for years now and I’ve never had a practice that wasn’t beneficial. I’m always... encouraged to work on new things and push myself to be better. I have grown so much as a player and a person after working with Romps.read more
Candice O.
Mike has been a true blessing to our entire family. We were introduced to him during the pandemic when our son was... struggling with remote learning and the isolation of that time period. They bonded over basketball, but their relationship extends far beyond the court. Last year, he had to choose his hero and write a report about that person for school, and he chose Mike. When he needs someone to talk to outside of his parents, Mike is always there for him. Mike has helped him develop into a more confident, motivated kid both on and off the court. He is an incredible support for us, the parents, as well. We recommend him to everyone we know and can't speak highly enough about him.read more
Annmarie S.
My son had so much fun working with Mike on his basketball skills. He was quick to assess and help strengthen his game.... Would highly recommend!read more
Baris F.
I know Coach Romps because of basketball but he has always been there for me whether it was on the court or off the... court. No matter what you go to him for he helps you out in life and makes sure you improve. Basketball wise he has improved my game from when I was younger with a weak left hand and forced me to be able to use both hands. He also helped improve my confidence, I went from a player who was afraid to shoot and would shy away from big moments to a player who embraces those moments and isn’t afraid on the court. This carried over into life for me as well, I have that same confidence in everything that I do now. When I was first looking for what prep schools to go to he helped guide me through that process making sure I looked at multiple schools. Overall he has not just been a coach/trainer for me he has also been a mentor and helped me better myself as not just an athlete but as a human being.read more
Mackenzie L.
Best basketball coach and mentor I have ever worked with. Cares so much about all of his clients and simply wants the... best for everyone. It is such a pleasure working with himread more
Alexander N.
I cannot say enough good things about Coach Mike Romps. He has been coaching my daughter for 3 years and she has made... great progress as a post player. He also has worked on all of the other aspects of her game and deeply cares about the welfare of all his players on and off the court.read more
Emilie von der L.
Lisa D.
Mike has been an incredible asset to me and my children. He is a thoughtful coach who inspires all of us . There is a... quote by Maya Angelou, that comes to mind when I think of Mike. "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Highly recommend this awesome human!read more
Nariel D.
Mr Romps has been my child’s favorite teacher since Kindergarten. Romps sees the entire human not just the good and the... bad. He has this way of helping people without even trying to. Kindness and understanding is how he works with all people. He is one of a kind and continuously gives back and tries to make the world a better place !read more
Jaime O.
Just received some gear from the Romps Life online store and it rocks! Great style, fit and comfort! Love everything... Romps Life stands for! Michael is a world class human being!read more
Deirdre L.
Mike is incredibly unique. He connects easily with kids and parents in a very supportive way while also holding all... accountable. He meets kids where they are at emotionally and physically and develops personal plans and goals around the individual, truly unique. My teenage son has greatly benefited from working with Mike. He has worked on goal setting, physical fitness and basketball skills. He doesn’t always follow through or follow the plan but Mike continues to work with our work in progress :). Romps Life is truly an amazing organization. Basketball skills, physical fitness/nutrition goal setting and very importantly life skills are taught here. I don’t know of another organization like this, it’s great!!!read more
Danielle P.
My daughter was struggling emotionally through the pandemic. We knew we needed to get her some social and emotional... support. We could not find a counselor during this difficult time. Basketball is her favorite sport so we decided to incorporate her passion and personal development together. She did some one on one coaching for about a month then quickly switched to group sessions playing ball. It was like a switched flipped in our kid. Each session Coach gave her a physical goal and mental goal. Her attitude improved drastically. We are grateful we took this approach to help our daughter and equally as grateful to have found Coach Romps!!!read more
Jennifer H.
Mike has been a great mentor for my son, emotional and physically. He helps to encourage him to reach for anything he... wants and more. He provides suggestions for him to try when he is struggling and checks in with him throughout the week. He has helped him to improve his basketball skills and physical strength. I have looked for over a year to find someone to help my son. I cannot be more thankful.read more
stephanie T.
Mike Romps is extremely motivating and honest. He has helped our family significantly in just a few weeks. Eating... better, exercising and making sure my boys have goals to work towards! I cannot recommend him enough, we are very thankful!read more
Corey O.
Mike is as advertised. A great coach and an amazing mentor. Our son has grown leaps and bounds since working with Mike,... both as a basketball player and with his confidence.read more
Alex B.
He’ll give you his all, all the time. And genuinely cares about people’s personal growth and development. Without a... doubt, the best coach I’ve encountered.read more
Aimee S.
It is a rare case that you truly encounter a transformative influence. Mike Romps sets the standard for holistic.
Wendy W.
I reached out to Mike Romps of RompLIFE, LLC for my son originally. He was struggling with his work ethic and attitude.... We set goals for the weeks ahead, he did weekly check ins (which made my son feel loved and supported) and he worked with him on his basketball skills and his fitness level/nutrition. Although, they did not work together for a great length of time, he was a huge influence on my child. Mike was committed to the process, seeing his capabilities, encouraging him always and giving him the tough love that he needed. In the process of him working with my own child, I realized that I, myself, could use a life coach. Living with depression for more than half my life has caused a lot of pain and distress over the years. Mike is always there when I need him, text, phone call or a work out. He motivates me to be the person I want to be. Feeling helpless, incapable and unmotivated when you know you have amazing things to offer is the worst feeling. Mike allows me to express my feelings, he listens and then provides me with the positivity that I need to get back on track. I consider him to be a true friend for life.read more
Andrew G.
Coach Romps was my high school basketball coach and the best coach I've ever had (even though basketball was my second... favorite sport!). He knew how to push his players both on and off the court. He also got us involved in the community through fundraising, special events, and children's camps. To this day he motivates me and helps me to be a better and healthier person. I highly recommend his programs to anyone needing that extra inspiration, support, and understanding; and even those just looking for a killer workout!! Proud of you Coach!read more
Abbe L.
I have Mike Romps to thank for a lot. He hasn’t only helped me develop my basketball skills but has shaped me into a... better athlete and human as a whole. He deeply cares for his clients and is willing to give any advice and work for as long as needed to see his clients succeed. I greatly saw my basketball skills get better when I started working out with him and they continue to excel whenever I am home and working out with him. He also has very good advice with nutrition and every day life advice. He’s more than a coach but also a very good friend I can reach out to.read more
Abbe L.
Mike is passionate about ALL he does. He has worked with my daughter in her High School Years and now that she is a... College Athlete . Every workout is positive, productive, and purposeful and she is improving her skills, becoming more confident, and having FUN! He not only works on her Basketball skills, but also wants to make sure her Nutrition is solid, that she is getting enough sleep, and that her mind is healthy. I recommend Mike 110%!!! - Brigitte Laurence (Abbe Laurence’s Mom)read more
Alisha C.
Meeting Mike truly changed my life. When I met him I was ready for change but didn’t know where to start and didn’t... have a clear idea of the direction I wanted to head in. Mike helped me to hone in on my goals and taught me strategies to reach them, as well as opened my mind up to new concepts. One of Mike’s gifts is his ability to really see his clients and understand how to uniquely speak to and motivate them. Working with him was the catalyst to lasting change in my life.Since then I have also had him work with my daughter both in basketball and life coaching, and it’s been an experience like no other in her life, like nothing I had experienced as a kid, and like I imagine most kids never get to experience. Mike somehow finds a way to come down to a child’s level and raise them up at the same time, helping them to really see all of the options life has for them and making them feel confident with where they are heading.I highly recommend RompsLIFE to anyone who is looking for more in their life for themselves or their children!read more
Chase P.
What is not to absolutely love about this man. Great coach and an even better person. Pushed me harder than anyone and... believed in me more than anyone could too. Thank you!!!read more
pandjbaldi
Coach Romps has helped my son with all aspects of his game. His training is helping my son to think better on the... court, to play harder and to want to be the best he can be. Mike knows the game and knows what each player needs to address in their game to take it to the next level. If your son or daughter is looking for a no-nonsense approach and wants to put in the work to get better, Coach Romps will make it happen.read more
Jason L.
Romps life has given my son the training I have looked for at a high level for my son. He is passionate and hold the... kids accountable while always having their best interest in mind. Coach Romps makes players better if they want to get better.Jay LaBrancheMilltown BasketballNewmarket Recreation Director.read more
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