Matthew Ibrahim is an experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach, leader, and educator with a demonstrated history and proven track record since 2007. Currently, he serves as Clinical Coordinator and Instructor of Exercise Science within the School of Sport Science at Endicott College, in addition to volunteering as a Strength & Conditioning Coach within the Athletics & Recreation Department with their NCAA Division III student-athletes. Matthew also serves as Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science at Maryville University and as the founder of Athletic Performance University (APU). Academically, he is currently dual-enrolled as a Ph.D. Candidate in Human & Sport Performance and as a M.S. student in Sport Leadership. As a public speaker, Matthew has presented nationally in over 25 U.S. states, highlighted by presentations at the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), Perform Better, EXOS inside Google Headquarters, Sports Academy (formerly Mamba Sports Academy), UFC Performance Institute, Duke University, Stanford University, Equinox, International Youth Conditioning Association, Parisi Speed School, and canfitpro, in addition to several international presentations throughout Europe. His work is featured in ANCORE, Exxentric, Future, Hawkin Dynamics, HoopStudy, Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Journal, Mike Boyle’s StrengthCoach.com, NSCA Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ), Science for Sport, T-Nation, TeamBuildr, TrainHeroic, and TrueCoach. As an author, his first book through Human Kinetics on training for athletic performance will be published in 2025.

Dr. Seth Hawks, DPT discusses the roles Athletic Trainers play in the recogntion, management and treatment of concussions.  Seth discusses a research article highlighting how important it is to have an ATC on staff with regards to athletes understanding of concussions and their ability to recorgnize and report symptoms.

Dr. Abbey Hammann, DPT looks into the literature to see which sports have the highest number of elbow and wrist injuries. She discusses the various risk factors and correlating factors such as gender, competition level and different sports to see where the data lies.

Dr. Abbey Hammann, DPT discusses considerations and timeframes associated with returning to sport after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery.

Dr. Seth Hawks, DPT discusses recent changes to Interval Throwing Programs commonly used after Tommy John surgeries and rotator cuff or labrum tear procedures.

Dr. Abbey Hammann, DPT, discusses current literature surrounding best practices and recommendations for return to sport testing following hip surgery.

Dr. Seth Hawks, DPT discusses a recent journal article looking into the relationship between biomechanics of the low back in individuals with and without back pain.

Jeff Coulter discussed his unique background involving Athletic Training and Strength and Conditioning and how it has played a pivotal role in his current position at Life Time Fitness.

Ryan Foley discusses his approach to patient care and how it has evolved over his years as a clinician and clinical educator.

Dr. Zach Baker, DPT discusses Julia Merwin's progression from Physical Therapy Intern to collegiate gymnast to creating a career as an online fitness influencer.  Julia has found a niche in the online fitness space and shares her journey, experiences, trials and tribulations along the way.  Her educational background, work and personal experiences have all led to a unique foundation, setting her up for success! Check out her YouTube channel here!