The National Association of Skating Treadmill Trainers (NASTT) and Athletic Performance Trainers (APT) is comprised of a group of professionals who endeavour to improve athletes on ice skating technique as well as their overall athletic abilities.  Using prescribed standards and certification protocols based on sound exercise physiology, this association is committed to excellence and continues to enroll experts in the field, try new methodologies and training protocols to help develop superior hockey players and athletes.

Each of the members in this association is committed to this pledge of excellence and has undergone a certification program for their staff  to be held in good standing.