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Where athletes are built, not born. Youth sports performance & speed/agility training. Train smart. Move better.

Perform your best.

Theathletelab.net
City Arena Pembroke Ma
Riverside Sports Complex Pembroke Ma
Starland

10/08/2026

Small athletes. Big confidence.

That moment when a child lands a box jump they weren’t sure they could do—that’s what The Athlete Lab is all about.

Our Intro to Speed & Agility class gives kids ages 5–8 a fun place to build balance, coordination, and confidence. Through obstacle courses, jumping, running, and games like tug-of-war, kids learn new skills, celebrate each other, and discover what they’re capable of.

Every child starts somewhere. We’re here to encourage them, help them improve, and make sure they have fun along the way.

Come get your little athlete in the Lab!

City Arena, Pembroke
$25 drop-in | 5 classes for $100

Questions? Contact Francis Mulkern
617-888-9854
[email protected]

10/07/2026

Championship mentality is built before game day.

It’s built in the reps, the effort, and the decision to dig deep when your legs get heavy.

At The Athlete Lab, we train with a purpose: to build athletes who can keep competing when the game is on the line. While others are slowing down late in the game, we want our athletes still making sprints, chasing down plays, and creating opportunities.

Every sprint, every lift, and every conditioning session is a chance to build the strength, endurance, and confidence to finish strong.

The goal is simple: be ready to make the difference when your team needs you most.

Get in the Lab. Put in the work. Build your competitive edge.

Youth Sports Performance | Ages 9–18
City Arena, Pembroke

Book your session: theathletelab.net
617-888-9854
[email protected]

10/05/2026

Help your athlete turn hard work into stronger performance.
A quicker first step. Sharper changes of direction. More strength and control. Greater confidence when the game speeds up.
At The Athlete Lab, our Youth Sports Performance classes connect speed, agility, and strength training to the demands athletes face in competition. Every session has a purpose: helping your athlete move better, get stronger, and develop skills they can bring to their sport.
Train with a coach who understands both how to develop athletes in the gym and what it takes to compete collegiately—because he’s been there.
Founder Francis Mulkern is a former collegiate athlete with a background in Sports Medicine and Pre-Physical Therapy. He has coached and trained athletes across multiple sports who have gone on to compete at the collegiate level. He brings that experience to helping young athletes build a strong foundation for their next step.
Youth Sports Performance | Ages 9–18
Monday–Thursday | Choose the 5 PM or 6 PM class
City Arena | Pembroke, MA
Give your athlete training with purpose. Sign up at theathletelab.net.
For questions, contact Francis Mulkern:
Call or text: (617) 888-9854
Email: [email protected]

Don’t wait until high school to build the foundation your athlete needs.Running, jumping, stopping and changing directio...
09/26/2026

Don’t wait until high school to build the foundation your athlete needs.

Running, jumping, stopping and changing direction all require strength and body control. Young athletes can start developing those qualities through age-appropriate training with proper coaching.

At The Athlete Lab, we combine strength, balance, speed and agility to help athletes move better and build confidence. We teach the movements, reinforce good technique and increase the challenge as each athlete is ready.

The goal is steady progress and a foundation they can use across sports as they grow.

Build the foundation now. Keep building as they grow.

Youth Sports Performance | Ages 9–18
City Arena, Pembroke
Monday–Thursday | Classes at 5 pm and 6 pm

Questions about whether it’s a good fit for your athlete? Contact Francis:

Call/text: 617-888-9854
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.theathletelab.net

09/09/2026

What an awesome weekend at the New England Force Labor Day Tournament!

We had The Athlete Lab tent set up all weekend and one of the best parts was seeing athletes from so many different clubs come over, compete, and try to set the record for their age group.

We tested athletes in the broad jump, medicine ball chest pass, and 10-yard shuttle run, and the competition definitely started heating up once kids saw the leaderboard and wanted their shot at the top spot.

But one of the most impressive moments of the weekend had to be this one.

9 years old. 30-INCH BOX JUMP.

You don’t understand how impressive this is until you see a 9-year-old get up on a box that high in person. Incredible explosiveness and confidence.

Huge congrats to this young athlete from Marshfield United Soccer Club - MUSC

Thank you to New England Force for having us out. We loved getting to meet and work with so many athletes from different clubs across the weekend.

Mini Soccer is back this fall at The Athlete Lab!Designed for ages 3–5, Mini Soccer is a fun introduction to the game wh...
09/08/2026

Mini Soccer is back this fall at The Athlete Lab!

Designed for ages 3–5, Mini Soccer is a fun introduction to the game while helping kids build coordination, movement skills, confidence, and basic soccer skills.

Choose your session:

Monday Session
10:30–11:15 AM
Starts September 21st

Wednesday Session
10:30–11:15 AM
Starts September 23rd

City Arena – Pembroke, MA

8-week session: $140
Drop-in: $25

All skill levels are welcome. No experience needed!

Spots are limited, so register today at theathletelab.net or reach out to me directly.

Francis Mulkern
617-888-9854
[email protected]
Theathletelab.net

Youth speed, strength, and conditioning training for ages 2 to 17 on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Programs in Pembroke and Hanover, MA. Book a session today.

START YOUNG. KEEP BUILDING.As athletes move from youth sports to high school and eventually college, the game doesn’t ju...
08/25/2026

START YOUNG. KEEP BUILDING.

As athletes move from youth sports to high school and eventually college, the game doesn’t just become more skilled — it becomes faster, stronger, and more physical at every level.

Technical training matters. You need to develop the skills of your sport. But skill alone isn’t enough.

Athletes also need to learn how to accelerate, decelerate, change direction, move efficiently, develop strength, produce power, and control their bodies. Those are the physical tools that allow athletes to actually use their skills when the game gets faster.

That’s why we believe in starting young.

For younger athletes, the focus is building the foundation — speed, agility, coordination, balance, body control, and confidence.

As athletes get older, we continue developing those qualities while progressively adding strength, power, explosiveness, and higher-level athletic performance.

And the training shouldn’t stop once an athlete reaches high school. The opposite is true. The higher the level, the greater the physical demands become.

Going to the gym and getting stronger is valuable, but athletes need more than a traditional workout. They need to train like athletes — moving in multiple directions, producing and absorbing force, reacting, sprinting, cutting, jumping, and becoming stronger without losing movement quality.

Keep developing your technical skills.

But build the athlete behind those skills.

The Athlete Lab
Speed • Strength • Confidence
Earned, Not Given.

Youth speed, strength, and conditioning training for ages 2 to 17 on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Programs in Pembroke and Hanover, MA. Book a session today.

Looking to give your team an edge this season?The Athlete Lab is now offering customized group performance training for ...
07/31/2026

Looking to give your team an edge this season?

The Athlete Lab is now offering customized group performance training for town recreation programs, high school teams, and club organizations across the South Shore.

Every team is different, which is why every program is built around your athletes, your schedule, and your goals. Whether you’re preparing for a new season, looking to improve team speed and strength, or wanting to keep athletes performing at a high level year-round, we’ll create a program that fits your team.

Training focuses on:
• Speed & Agility
• Strength & Power
• Change of Direction
• Injury Resilience
• Confidence & Athletic Development

Available for teams of all sizes and all sports.

If you’re interested in bringing The Athlete Lab to your team, I’d love to connect.

Francis Mulkern
Owner & Performance Coach
617-888-9854
TheAthleteLab.net
[email protected]

07/16/2026

What does a session at The Athlete Lab look like?

Every drill has a purpose.

• Single-leg balance + medicine ball tosses → Improve balance, coordination, and body control.
• Ladder drills → Develop quicker feet and more efficient movement.
• Escape drills → Teach athletes to create separation, react quickly, and stay elusive in tight spaces.
• Quick feet & 5-10-5 shuttles → Build acceleration, agility, and change-of-direction speed.
• Strength & power circuit → Develop explosive legs, core strength, and full-body power.

No random workouts. Every exercise is designed to help athletes move better, get faster, reduce injury risk, and build confidence that carries over to game day.

The Athlete Lab
Sports Performance Training for Athletes of All Sports

Francis Mulkern
617-888-9854
[email protected]

SUMMER TRAINING IS HERE.If your athlete wants to be faster, stronger, more explosive, and more confident heading into th...
06/16/2026

SUMMER TRAINING IS HERE.

If your athlete wants to be faster, stronger, more explosive, and more confident heading into their next season, now is the time to put in the work.

At The Athlete Lab, every session is designed to improve:
• Speed & Agility
• Strength & Power
• Explosiveness
• Balance & Coordination
• Athletic Confidence

Whether your child is just getting started or is preparing for high school, college, or the next level, we have a program built for them.

Programs Available:
• Intro to Speed & Agility (Ages 5-8)
• Youth Sports Performance (Ages 9-18)
• High School Athletes Only
• College Athletes

Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday
Train 1, 2, or all 3 days each week.

Spots are limited to ensure quality coaching and individual attention.

Comment "SUMMER" below and I'll send you the details.
Or contact me directly to reserve your athlete's spot before sessions fill up.

Francis Mulkern
617-888-9854
[email protected]
The Athlete Lab Website

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Youth speed, strength, and conditioning training for ages 2 to 17 on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Programs in Pembroke and Hanover, MA. Book a session today.

Address

708 Washington Street
Pembroke, MA

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 5pm
7pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 6pm
Thursday 7pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 8pm

Telephone

+16178889854

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