ABOUT

Tom Gormely is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, ABPTS Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. His career has spanned the spectrum of sports performance; working as a sports physical therapist, a sports performance coach, applied biomechanics coach and a skill acquisition coach. Tom is a licensed physical therapist with a background in baseball, quarterback development, and high- level sports performance. He graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, with Honors, from Nova Southeastern University and his B.S. in Finance with a Minor in Leadership from The University of Florida. Tom has served as a sports science & performance enhancement coach, physical therapist, consultant, presenter, and educator for athletes in the MLB, MiLB, NFL, NFL Combine, USOC, NCAA, Crossfit Games and USA Powerlifting.

Tom has consulted with multiple NFL, MLB and NCAA organizations on performance training system design, speed and power enhancement, arm care management, throwing performance development and biomechanics. He is currently a private physical therapist, performance coach and throwing development coach for multiple NFL QBs and MLB players. Additionally, Tom serves as a consultant to NFL and NCAA staffs. Tom was a founding member of Tork Sports Performance where he to served as the Director of Sports Performance & Science, as well as the Director of Sports Medicine. Tom currently works with dozens professional baseball players, NFL players, and NCAA D1 athletes. He has presented his research at the 2017 NSCA National Conference and is currently a sitting board member of the Executive Council of the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Special Interest Group. Tom currently works both in person and remotely with his MLB, MiLB, NFL and NCAA training clientele focusing a special interest in the enhancement of the throwing athlete.

Tom leads a specialized and comprehensive team in applied science initiatives that incorporate sports performance, rehabilitation, pre-habilitation, motor skill acquisition, speed/strength/power development and throwing biomechanical concepts to provide athletes with a complete approach to performance enhancement. His performance systems serve as the foundation for the entirety of the professional and NFL combine draft prep model at his facility. Tom’s deep understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, muscle physiology, exercise science, and motor learning help him construct scientifically-driven programs that improve force, power, and velocity; while minimizing injury risk. Tom is known for his detailed approach to assessing, treating, and training high-level athletes with a unique understanding of the athletic performance continuum, from acute injury through high-human performance. Additionally, Dr. Gormely has collaborated with some of the best minds in biomechanics, motion capture, speed design, and throwing development; to construct a High Performance Throwing Development Unit.

Over the past few seasons, Tom has played a part in some of the biggest arm rehabilitations in the NFL. Professionally, he eagerly anticipates the opportunity to provide athletes with holistic and individually tailored care, whether it's during their rehabilitation journey or as they seek to enhance their peak performance. He is passionate about continual learning, professional collaboration, and challenging himself with complex performance rehabilitation and enhancement topics, especially as it relates to throwers. His focus remains on establishing deep and meaningful relationships that deliver exceptional care and provide premier outcomes for his athletes.

Doctor of Physical Therapy with Honors - Nova Southeastern University

Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Bachelor of Science in Finance, Minor: Leadership - University of Florida

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - National Strength and Conditioning Association

Certified Blow Flow Restriction (BFR) Provider - Owens Recovery Science

Certified Pitching Instructor - Rapsodo Diamond Sports

Executive Council Member, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Special Interest Group - National Strength and Conditioning Association