Matthew Sweeney, DPT, CSCS, CF-L1, CCWC
coach

Current Role Coaching Athletes
Currently coaches all types of athletes with specific focus on Crossfit & Olympic weightlifters.
Coaching Philosophy
Background in Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit and running.
Education:
Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst
Certifications:
CSCS: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
CF-L1: Crossfit Level 1
CCWC: Certified Clinical Athlete Weightlifting Coach
FDN, L1: Functional Dry Needling Level 1
Athletic Experience:
Trains Crossfit at Crossfit Providence
Competes in weightlifting under Providence Barbell Club
Past Athletic Experience:
Coached CrossFit at Spartan Fitness 360
Strength & conditioning coach for club level athletes at University of Rhode Island
Personal trainer at the University of Rhode Island
Competed in high school ice hockey, track & field, wrestling, and crew at St. John’s high school Shrewsbury.
Continuing Education Courses:
Active Life: Pro Path Course(2020 in progress), Immersion Course (2019)
Clinical Athlete: Pain Science Course(2020), Weightlifting Course (2019), Movement Seminar (2017)
Mike Reinhold: Manual Therapy 2.0 (2019)
Crossfit: Level 1 (2019), Power Monkey Camp X (2018)
NSCA Conferences: URI (2019), URI (2016), Providence, RI (2013), Fitchburg State (2012)
Functional Dry Needling: Level 1 (2017)
Boston PT and Wellness: Hip Hinge Workshop: Dr. Zak Gabor & Matthew Ibrahim (2017)
Performance PT: In house continuing education (2015-2017)
URI Distinguished Lecture Series: Dr. Chad Cook (2017), Dr. George Davies (2014)
URI Study Abroad: Ireland, France, Amsterdam (2015), Tampa, FL (2015)
Contact & Connect
Strength and Sport Physical Therapy
Matthew Sweeney, DPT, CSCS, CF-L1, CCWCCoach
2477 East Main Rd, Portsmouth , Rhode Island, US, 02871
P: 4012394425
mattosweeney@comcast.net
www.strengthandsportpt.com