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I would like to thank the coaches at the Professional Athletic Performance Center for working with my son, James. I greatly appreciate all that you have done for him. You literally transformed him, not only physically, with noticeable improvement in foot speed, agility and strength. But you also allowed him to understand and appreciate what it means to work hard and smart to improve on-field performance – a true paradigm shift.

His awards list this past year included captain and MVP of his HS Football and Baseball teams, National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete, Cyclone Award Winner at South Side HS (given to the senior athlete who best demonstrates dedication, compassion and courage - the best award, in my view), and then the baseball awards: All-County, starter on the RTC Nassau County All-Star team, Second Team All Long Island and, most significantly, the National High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Region Team – one of 14 HS players selected from New York and the six New England States.

On top of that, he was invited to the Mets pre-draft workout in June and did well enough playing with mostly college juniors in front of all the scouts and front office executives to be placed on the draft board for the MLB amateur draft. There is no way he accomplishes all of this over the past year without your training and mentoring.

I tell everyone who asks about training or rehab for their young athletes about you and your facility. You guys are the best, no doubt.

Thank you, again,
Dave Howard



"The PAPC provided me with a top shelf facility to train in. Not only is the level of coaching second to none, but the medical background of the staff provided a well-rounded approach to help me better my game. If you are serious about taking your game to the next level, then the PAPC is where you want to train" - Marques Colston New Orleans Saints

"The high level of training was just what I needed to push me. The training sessions are challenging, and the staff at the PAPC helped me to meet all my goals going into training camp" - Steve Bowen DE Dallas Cowboys

“I would definitely recommend training at the PAPC! People are given natural abilities that you can use only so much; the program designed by the coaches really helped me develop those talents to a greater level. There comes a point in time where all the talents even out. And I believe that this program can really take your talents to the next level. It's had great results for me, and I really believe that it helps your physical and mental state. It's amazing what it does for you! It's definitely made me a better athlete!" - Emily Hughes (2006 Bronze Olympic Medalist)

“I've been in the league for 12 seasons and have played 66 times for the USA. The rehabilitation of an ACL is not easy, therefore, well qualified coaches and therapists are essential. The physical side is one thing but there is a mental side as well and the environment at Professional has provided made this journey successful. I had two great comebacks under their supervision, the 2003 comeback player of the year in my league, and would recommend "Professional" to any person or athlete looking for the best!” - Chris Armas, MLS's Chicago Fire, former US National team soccer player

“Professional has helped me for many years, both returning from injury and preparing for upcoming seasons. Their winter workouts have placed me in my best shape for spring training for the past 6 years. They have helped me to put myself in a position to succeed throughout my career.” - Edgardo Alfonzo (New York Mets All-Star 2000, Sliver Slugger award winner 1999)

“The training I went through at The Professional Athletic Performance Center was second to none. The entire athletic training staff is very knowledgeable and personable and knew exactly what I needed in order to make the next step in my hockey career a successful one. Training at the Professional Athletic Performance Center has not only made me physically a stronger athlete but a more confident athlete as well. I strongly believe the training program I went through at the performance center will give me a huge advantage over my competitors in the upcoming season.” - Ryan Cruthers, Professional Hockey Player, Reading Royals

“Training at the Professional Athletic Performance Center all summer put me ahead of my competition. The coaches know how to push me to my physical and mental limits while keeping the atmosphere fun and competitive.” - Tim Harder, Syracuse University Lacrosse, 2008 Division I Champions


"Thanks to my training at the Professional Athletic Performance Center, I was able to improve my flexibility, strength, explosiveness, and overall conditioning. I saw tremendous results, and I reaped the benefits throughout the entire season. I have trained with them prior to my last few seasons, and I know that I was in top-shape going into Spring Training Camp. If you are looking for the best, the PAPC is it!" - John Lannan, Washington Nationals

"I see a big change in Jordan. She is both faster and stronger than ever. Her confidence on and off the field has increased tremendously. She has much more power, strength and endurance and her overall conditioning has improved dramatically. I'm very happy with the results that we have seen since training at the PAPC. I would recommend this program to anyone and everyone". - Sal Catalano (Father of Jordan Catalano) Jordan Catalano. Team Long Island (14 yo)

“Professional performance center is the perfect place for college athletes to train while they are away from school because it provides them with the same training atmosphere that they are used to while training at school. At professional you are training with other competitive college athletes and thus pushing yourself to compete just like you would while at school. You are also working with a professional staff who know what its like to be a college athlete as well as how to train them.” - Kara Kelly, Brown University Lacrosse

I just wanted to drop a line to thank you and your staff. The Sport Specific Strength and Conditioning Program you put me in with Tara during the late fall and winter was directly responsible for my being named to Newsday's "All-Long Island" High School Softball team. I started the season in top shape and the workouts gave me the endurance to stay strong for the entire season, finishing with a No- Hitter in the Long Island Championship. Our Team was Conference, County, and Long Island Champs. Thanks to your people my season was pain free! Ashley Cole, Carle Place HS