DIRT DAWG SPORTS

"Practice Hard Win Easy"

​Eric is a Senior Physical Therapist at Mass Sport & Spine Physical Therapy.  He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor and the Director of the Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Northeastern University.   He graduated from Quinnipiac University in 2001 with his Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences and his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy. He graduated from Northeastern University in 2013 with his Clinical Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy. In 2009 he earned his certification as a specialist in orthopedics (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).

Eric has extensive training in the areas of biomechanics, motor control, and clinical taping techniques. His clinical experience in these areas has shaped his research interests in motor control/learning, therapeutic exercise, and taping techniques.  In addition to time in the clinic, Eric has presented several courses nationally on these topics.  He is also currently conducting clinical research on some of the taping techniques he uses in practice.

Eric has practiced extensively in the areas of sports medicine and general orthopedics, with particular interests in rehab of throwing athletes, dance medicine, and foot and ankle injuries,  He has served as a clinical consultant for Dirt Dawgs Baseball for nearly 5 years, providing clinical care and injury prevention programs for the program.  Eric himself played Division 1 baseball at Quinnipiac University.  He now stays involves through coaching little league for his son.  

Baseball Biomechanics

Pitching Eric Folmar Testimonials:

“After my son’s UCL injury was diagnosed Eric immediately got to work identifying the conditions that led to the injury. He was able to identify that the stress on the UCL was not coming from his elbow but was in fact coming from flexibility limitations in his shoulder. Eric then analyzed his throwing motion with video taken from before the injury through which he was able to identify the precise mechanics in his throwing motion that had put further stress on the UCL. Once these issues were identified, Eric came up with a program tailored to my son’s unique issues. The program not only focused on stretching and strengthening but also on techniques to promote proper arm slot while pitching. The goal always being 100% recovery and long term prevention of injury re-occurrence. The bottom line is that if my son had be evaluated by Eric before the injury it likely would never have happened.” – Michael

Tim Sharpe -  Strength & Conditioning​

strength & conditioning program

Coach Bobby began Crossfit in 2010, officially. He began in an underground environment learning the techniques and like most, he fell in love with everything the sport had to offer. He then got his Level 1 certification in 2010. Gaining experience from training, and learning from his coach at Crossfit Dynamix in Astoria, Queens, Bobby is equally an athlete and a coach at heart.

“Training, competing, learning, and becoming a family is what Crossfit is all about. Crossfit is more than just a workout, it becomes a lifestyle and something that you are proud to be a part of!” Bringing his energy and swagger, Bobby is super excited for the opportunity to be a part of the Dirt Dawgs Strength & Conditioning team. “ I feel as though with our team, our dedication, and our amazing facilities, we have the ability to help all of our members have a life changing experience through conditioing &  Crossfit.”

​Coach Sharpe put Sharpe Performance on the map in 2008 servicing Norfolk County athletes of all levels. He has had a distinguished and diverse career working with Universities, celebrities and pro athletes including baseball stars Nomar Garciaparra and Chase Utley. Coach Sharpe has implemented a unique curriculum that sets him apart from common strength and conditioning facilities. Using a distinct training modality that blends Free Motion and Core to provide the athlete a more transferrable application. “Athletes are meant to move and move in various ways, it’s important we capture those movements, learn from them and apply those in a controlled setting so they become not only strong but efficient".

Bobby Kiernan - Strength & Conditioning

Eric Folmar -  PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP​