OUR AP2T STAFF

Mike Olim

Founder/Director of Operations

Mike Olim is the Founder and Director of Operations of Advanced Physical and Technical Training (AP2T). Mike originally started the company in 2008 and over the past 12 years has helped build it into one of the largest soccer specific athletic performance and technical training companies in the country.

Mike has been responsible for the training protocol for thousands of athletes through his tenure as owner and director of AP2T and many have gone on to play at the highest levels of the game. This includes the World Cup, Olympics, NWSL, MLS, Serie A, and numerous other professional leagues. Most recently Mike served as the Strength and Conditioning coach for the Rutgers University Women's Soccer team (NCAA Division I, Big 10 Conference). During his tenure at Rutgers, the Scarlet Knights reached a top 15 NCAA National Ranking, finished 2nd in the Big 10 regular season, and earned a top 5 sectional seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Mike and the AP2T staff have been responsible for the club wide strength and conditioning programming for some of the best male and female soccer programs in the country. These include PDA (Zarephath and Hibernian), Cedar Stars Academy Monmouth, and PSA.

An accomplished youth soccer coach, Olim worked alongside Coach Jeff Josell for the Metuchen Rover Juniors (boys) and SPF United (girls). The Metuchen Rover Juniors won 2 State Cup, 1 Regional, and 1 National Championship and ranked as high as number 5 in the country. SPF United reached similar heights, capturing 1 State Cup and ranked as high as number 8 in the country. Additionally, Olim and Josell have coached both men’s and women’s summer teams that compete in the EDP Super League.

RJ Allen

Director of Training

Email: rjallen@ap2t.net

RJ Allen is the Director of Training and joined AP2T as a full time owner in 2019. RJ comes to AP2T with a wealth of professional playing experience in Europe and in the MLS.

RJ had a decorated 4 year MLS career playing for NYCFC, Orlando City, and Philadelphia Union. During his tenure at NYCFC, RJ was twice named to the MLS Team of the Week, and earned FIFA Team of the week honors. He had the opportunity to play alongside all-time greats Frank Lampard, Andrea Pirlo, David Villa, Kaka, and Nani.

RJ utilizes his playing experience at the highest level to train and mentor his athletes in all facets of the game. His big game experience is especially valuable for the psychological, technical, and tactical development of his athletes.

RJ attended Monmouth University where he was named an NSCAA All-American. He attended Saint Joseph High school in Metuchen where he was recently inducted to their hall of fame. He currently holds his USSF National D license and has collegiate coaching experience with the College of Staten Island.

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Matt Nigro

Technical Director

Email: matt@ap2t.net

Matt Nigro is the Technical Director and joined AP2T as a full time owner in 2019. Matt joins AP2T following an extensive professional playing career in Iceland and domestically.

Matt is responsible for the technical development and programming for many of the top professional, collegiate, and youth athletes in the country. His extensive client list includes those that play in Europe, Mexico, South America, and the NWSL, MLS, and USL.

As a member of FC Motown of the NPSL, Matt was named First Team All-Conference, Region, and National XI. He also was named the NPSL’s Golden Ball Winner. He also played with IF Vestri (Iceland), Phoenix Rising, New York Red Bulls II, and Harrisburg City Islanders. During his playing career, Matt had the opportunity to play alongside legendary players Didier Drogba and Shaun Wright-Phillips.

An experienced coach, Matt served on staff with the William Paterson Women’s soccer team. A alumni of the men’s program, Matt was named CAC Men's Soccer Metro Region First Team, All-NJAC First Team and NSCAA All-South Atlantic Region Third Team.

Education: Studied Exercise Science at William Paterson University. Bachelor’s Degree

Professional Playing Experience: FC Motown NPSL,Named the first team All Conference, First team All Region, First team All Nation XI. Named NPSL’s Golden Ball Winner.

IF Vestri, Phoenix Rising, New York Red Bulls II, Harrisburg City Islanders

William Paterson University Men’s Soccer: 2010-2013: Named the 2013 ECAC Men's Soccer Metro Region First Team, All-NJAC First Team and NSCAA All-South Atlantic Region Third Team.

SENIOR STAFF

Madison Tiernan

Madison Tiernan joined the AP2T in 2019 and is a current member of Sky Blue FC. Madison played collegiately at Rutgers university where she was named the South Jersey Coaches College Player of the Year, was American Athletic Second Team All-Conference, All-Rookie, and All-Tournament Team. She was a member of the Rutgers team that made the 2015 NCAA Final Four.

Madison attended Eastern Regional High School where she was a twice nominated All-American, All-State, three time Regional All-American, and Top 20 All-State Selection. Additionally, Madison was named the SJSCA, NSCAAA NJ, and South Jersey Player of the Year. She currently is a coach at Rutgers University and PDA.

Madison is available for individual and small group technical and fitness training.
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Timothy Rehm

SCCC, CSCS, RSCC

Tim Rehm is one of the original staff members of AP2T and was instrumental in the early stages of its strength and conditioning programming. An incredibly accomplished Strength and Conditioning Professional, Tim is currently the Head of Strength and Conditioning at Monmouth University following stints Mississippi State, Fordham, Holy Cross, and Umass. Tim also served as a strength and conditioning Assistant for the New York Giants from 2007-2008.

A standout at Springfield College in Track and Field, Tim was named team captain, MVP, All DIII New England in the 400, All Division DIII New England in the 4x400, and NEWMAC All-Academic team 4 times.

Tim’s certifications include his SCCC, CSCS, RSCC, Precision Nutrition, and CPR/AED Cert.

Tim is available for private, small group, and online strength and conditioning training.
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Ryan Nigro

Ryan Nigro joined the AP2T staff in 2017 after serving as an intern. Ryan currently Coaches for Division-I Rutgers University Womens Soccer and played for Monmouth University after transferring from Division-I NJIT. In 2019 he played for Atlantic City FC in the National Premier Soccer League where he won the Keystone Conference Championship.

A youth standout, Ryan played for Christian Brothers Academy where he earned All-State, All-Non-Public A, and All-Shore accolades. He led CBA to a Non-Public State Championship and two Shore Conference Championships. Ryan played club ball for PDA.

Ryan is available for individual, small group, and team technical and fitness training.
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Zach Riviere
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Elliot Falcon-Jiminez
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Jackie Vonltter
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