Lynn Goff MS, ATC, CSCS, ACI

Lynn Goff MS, ATC, CSCS, ACI is a New York State and NATA Certified Athletic Trainer as well as an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Additionally, Lynn is also certified as a Golf Performance Specialist by Kinetic Golf. Lynn received her Master’s degree from Illinois State University in 1997. She has 10 years of Athletic Training and Strength and Conditioning experience, training high school, college, and professional athletes.

Lynn joined Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy in July 2004. In conjunction with being a Strength Coach in the Professional Athletic Performance Center, Lynn also serves as Sports Medicine Coordinator. Previously, Lynn served as the Fitness Coordinator for the Recreation Center at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, and lectured regionally on health and fitness while also serving as adjunct faculty at the university. Additionally, she served as the Head Athletic Trainer at Lane Technical High School in Chicago, IL and at the College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL, while also serving as adjunct faculty in the Athletic Training program at Trinity International University.

Paul R. Fick, MS, ATC, CSCS

Paul is a NYS and NATA Certified Athletic Trainer and a NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist since 1995. Paul received his Master's of Science Degree from Long Island University, graduating with High Honors. As a former Swimmer, spending two years at Drexel University then returning to Stony Brooks Men’s Swimming Team, Paul heads our Swimming Specific Strength and Conditioning Program. He has coached at North Shore Aquatic Association in Stony Brook and spent one year as the Assistant Swim Coach at Stony Brook University.

In addition to coaching athletes from all sports and at every level, Paul is the Director of “Back in the Game”. A unique program that centers on helping children with cancer and other blood disorders, regain their balance, flexibility, overall conditioning and most importantly their confidence through a structured strength and conditioning program.
Professionally, Paul has over 12 years of orthopedic, sports medicine and strength and conditioning experience. During his career he has served as the Coordinator for Sports Medicine for a large Physical Therapy Company, an adjunct Professor for Long Island University’s Athletic Training Program and the Head Athletic Trainer at Iona Preparatory High School and Holy Trinity High School. Currently, Paul is the Director of Marketing for Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy.

Scott Muggeo, MS, ATC, CSCS

Scott Muggeo is a NATA, NYS certified athletic trainer. Scott graduated from Binghamton University where he received his degree in psychology. He received his Masters in Athletic Training in 1997 from Long Island University where he graduated with academic excellence.

Scott joined Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy in July 1999. During his career, Scott has been the Head Athletic Trainer at St. Mary’s High School and Manhasset High School and has been the Strength and Conditioning Coach at St. Mary's High School. Additionally, Scott is the Head Athletic Trainer for the New York Apple Core Junior Ice Hockey Team and strength and conditioning consultant for many of their athletes.

At the Performance Center, Scott heads our Golf Performance Enhancement Program working with local golf professionals and competitive and recreational golfers in assessing, creating, and coaching specific workout programs for golfers. He is certified in both the Back to Golf ™ and Kinetic Golf ™ programs. As strength and conditioning coach, Scott has coached many professional athletes individually and worked with all sports and skill levels.

TARA ROMEO, BS, NSCA-CPT

Tara comes to us from Florida Atlantic University where she received her degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. Tara completed 400 internship hours with the PAPC and was subsequently hired as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Personal Trainer in May of 2009. Tara has worked with many teams and individual athletes ranging from Youth to College athletes. She currently is Assistant Strength Coach for the Nassau Community College Baseball and head coach for our “Super Girl” softball training program. At FAU Tara was President and Captain of the first Club Women’s Rugby team.

HOWARD FOX, BS, CSCS

Howard, a recent graduate of Hofstra University’s Exercise Science program, recently was added to the coaching staff of PAPC after completing 300 internship hours with us. As a Performance Coach, Howard’s main role is running our Quic-Fit program instructing the cardio circuit classes on a daily basis. Howard is our main Personal Trainer specializing in post-therapy training, sports performance training, and weight management. Howard is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Toro College. Howard has been playing competitive ice hockey his whole life participating in Club Ice Hockey at Hofstra University and currently plays in a Men’s league.