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The off-season is the perfect time for an athlete to work on the weakest part of his or her game, while maintaining all other skills. It is possible to work on getting faster and stronger year round, as long as proper periodization and recovery methods are used. One must understand that there is a difference…

The off-season is the perfect time for an athlete to work on the weakest part of his or her game, while maintaining all other skills. It is possible to work on getting faster and stronger year round, as long as proper periodization and recovery methods are used. One must understand that there is a difference…

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…