Posts by Sneha Samfrancisco

When the temperatures are in the 80s, as well as the humidity, one of the last things that most people would think of is ice hockey. For about 60 high school players this summer, though, every Tuesday night that’s exactly where their focus was. Pete Tormey, the owner of Athletic Performance Training at the Falmouth…

5 Ways to Increase Athleticism at a Young Age Young athletes should avoid falling into two categories: not being active enough or being too active in one specific sport. Any form of physical movement is better than watching TV or playing video games. That being said, youth athletes need to develop various movements in all…

After spending the last few years stopping pucks in North Carolina, Falmouth resident John Muse is moving further south to chase his dream of playing in the National Hockey League. The two-time collegiate national champion at Boston College signed a contract this week with the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League. The Stars are…

APT is the Head Strength Coach for the Falmouth Commodores APT is excited to be the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Falmouth Commodores.APT will create programs for the Commodores that incorporate expertise in periodization, exercise selection, injury prevention, recovery, and nutrition to create faster and stronger baseball players who will operate efficiently. APT…

Pete Tormey, John Muse & Steve Cisheck By: T.M. Murphy, May 6, 2015 I wish I could tell you that I met Pete Tormey of Athletic Performance Training while performing a “gun show” at the gym, but our Cape Cod Pulse readers would know I had dipped into my first love – fiction writing. The…

What is a showcase A showcase usually lasts 3 to 4 days and is comprised of multiple games to showcase an athlete’s skills in a specific sport. Usually scouts and coaches are looking for young talent to recruit for a certain sport and position. Parents & Athletes It is all to often that I see…

The Trainer’s Table:Breaking Down a Gender Norm in the GYM Over the past three years I have coached hundreds of athletes from all walks of life. During the coaching process, I constantly observe movement and behaviors and try to identify similar patterns that may be present across a similar demographic. I clearly understand that not…

Creating Good Habits People spend years creating habits in their lives. At a drop of a hat they think they can change these habits. Marketing companies prey on these individuals by making them think there is a quick fix to whatever problem they have. Take this supplement, eat this food and your life will change…

Congratulations to Reilly Walsh! Reilly was one of fifty top American hockey players born in 1999 invited to USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program Evaluation Camp. The 50 players, including 17 defensemen, 27 forwards and six goaltenders, will be divided into three teams – Red, White and Blue. The squads will participate in on-ice practices…

Tips In Choosing The Right Gym For You: I want to start out by saying that this post is not for everyone; some people out there reading this might be bothered because it challenges the way they coach or work out themselves. The fitness industry is very large; there are more ways than ever to…