Thomas Guglielmello

I have been training athletes for over 4 years. I have worked with all ages and skill levels. Most notably, I have had the experience to assist with Pete Alonso's training inside the weight room. I have worked with multiple minor league and college athletes both in the weight room and on the field. I worked with the training staff at North Carolina Central University, a Division 1 program as well as a facility called Athlete Retreat in Odessa, Florida. I believe that my experience on the field in both success and failure is what drives my desire to not only be a teacher but a continuous student of the game.

In high school I committed my junior league to play Division II Baseball until I had to undergo Tommy John surgery. I returned late into my senior year and although I still was dominant on the mound and at the plate, I did not have the velocity on the mound or the power in my bat so my scholarship was revoked. I decided to play 2 years at Pasco-Hernando State College before advancing to the Division I level. I spent my next two years at North Carolina Central where I was able to compete against some of the top programs in the country.

My biggest focus is getting the athlete to understand the "WHY" behind what we do. I have trained with so many trainers that just tell you to do something instead of instructing "WHY" we do it. It was until I did my own research that I understood all the tips and tricks my past coaches have taught me. For instance: “keep your shoulders closed and use your legs" was something that I was always told. It would help for that session but because I never understood "WHY" it never stuck. After my own research I learned that the ability to keep your shoulder closed and use your legs translated to creating more separation thus maximizing the ability to have more tension throughout the core and all allowed clearance for the arm to whip through and helped me stay more direct to my target. I believe every client is different and there is no "right" or "wrong" way. However, to maximize our playing potential there are certain things that must be accomplished. Being a victim of injury, I am a strong believer on instilling proper warm up and taking precautions when it comes to fatigue and overtraining. We must create a strong base in order to advance. My drills and techniques are catered to the athletes needs without the need for useless gadgets and overcomplicating drills. I could go on all day about how my sessions are run but like I have said before, it all depends on the athlete’s needs. Lastly, I believe in creating strong rapport with my clients and keeping the training environment fun, and entertaining is crucial in reaching the desired goals.