Robert Panariello, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS

Rob is a graduate of Ithaca College with a B.S. in both Physical Therapy and Physical Education/Athletic Training. He also holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology from Queens College. He is a licensed Physical Therapist, NATA Certified Athletic Trainer and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Rob has more than 25 years in the field of Athletic Training Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Performance.

Rob has studied the science of strength and conditioning in the former East Germany, Soviet Union and Bulgaria. His experience includes 10 years (1986 – 1995) as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at St. John’s University, the World League of American Football’s NY/NJ Knights (1991) and the WUSA NY POWER Women’s Professional Soccer League, 2001, 2002. He serves as a consultant to many NFL, NBA and University teams and strength coaches.

He is nationally renowned in the field of Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Strength and Conditioning. Rob lectures nationally on these topics and has over 60 peer reviewed publications.

Rob received the prestigious National Strength and Conditioning Association President’s Award in 1998 and was elected to the USA Strength and Conditioning Hall of Fame in 2003.

Timothy J. Stump, MS, PT, CSCS

Tim has been a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 1993. He has been a nationally ranked competitive athlete in the sports of Powerlifting and Weightlifting. He received a degree in Physical Therapy in 1992 and obtained a Masters of Science Degree in Exercise in orthopedic and sports medicine. His experience includes working with high-level athletes ranging from the College, Professional and Olympic caliber. Tim has a special interest in training and rehabilitating competitive Strength and Power athletes as well as Martial Artists.

He is a Certified USA Weightlifting Club and Sports Performance Coach. Tim has also conducted and published numerous clinical research studies in the field of Sports Medicine. He continues to lecture at the local and national level on shoulder, knee and ankle disorders as well as current concepts in strength training and plyometrics.

Dean Maddalone, PTA, CSCS, USAW

Dean is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He graduated from Nassau Community College in 1993 and received his BA in psychology and physical education at Queens College in 2000. Dean has worked in outpatient sports medicine clinics for over 12 years and has coached many high school, college and professional athletes.

Dean joined Professional Athletic Performance Center in September of 2003. During this time he has been involved with many community outreach programs promoting and educating athletes and parents on the benefits of proper strength and conditioning to prevent injury and improve performance. In conjunction with the coaches at the Professional Athletic Performance Center, Dean has assisted in developing the Youth Development Program (ages 7-10).
As a main Sports Performance Coach, Dean has worked with many of our professional athletes on a one-to-one basis along with teaching high school and youth classes. Dean is also a competitive Olympic Weightlifter in the Masters Division.
 

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