John Gallucci Jr.

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John Gallucci Jr.
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John Gallucci Jr. in 2022
Born (1967-03-23) March 23, 1967 (age 56)
Occupation(s)Physical therapist, athletic trainer
Known forCEO of JAG Physical Therapy, MLS Medical Coordinator

John Gallucci Jr. (born March 23, 1967) is an American physical therapist, athletic trainer, and executive. He is currently the CEO of JAG Physical Therapy, a comprehensive physical therapy provider. JAG PT has over 120 clinics located throughout New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Gallucci also serves as the medical coordinator of Major League Soccer, and has previously been the head athletic trainer and physical therapist for the New York Red Bulls, [1] New Jersey Storm, New Jersey Pride, [2] New York Athletic Club wrestling, and the Prudential Center.

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Gallucci has appeared as a medical expert on ESPN's Outside the Lines , MSG Network, The Star-Ledger , [3] and many other radio and television stations, newspapers, and magazines. His has also played a leading role in fundraisers for the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, the Valerie Fund, the LaConti Child Life Fund, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and the American Cancer Society.

Gallucci currently resides in Chatham, New Jersey.

Early life

Gallucci was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Monsignor Farrell High School. He was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 2010. [4] He went on to study at Long Island University, where he graduated with his master's degree in Sports Science and Athletic Training. Gallucci then earned master's and doctorate degrees in physical therapy at Dominican College in Orangeburg, New York. [5] In 2018, John was named Dominican College's Person of the Year and was the first alumnus to receive this honor.

Career

After graduating from Long Island University, Gallucci accepted a position as an athletic trainer at New York University, where he spent five years. [6] During his time at NYU, Gallucci developed a long-standing relationship with New York Knicks player Cal Ramsey. Through that relationship, he was offered a position working with the New York Knicks as a medical coordinator, where he was responsible for covering the franchise's summer youth programs under the supervision of Knicks head athletic trainer Mike Saunders. [7] He spent the next six years working at the Knicks organization.

Gallucci went on to become the athletic trainer for the Columbia University men's basketball team under the coach at the time, Armond Hill.

After leaving Columbia, Gallucci began to serve as head athletic trainer and physical therapist for many organizations including the New York Red Bulls, the Prudential Center, the New Jersey Storm, the New Jersey Pride, and New York Athletic Club Wrestling.

Gallucci is the founder and CEO of JAG Physical Therapy, which currently maintains over 120 physical and occupational therapy clinic locations in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Gallucci currently serves as the medical coordinator of Major League Soccer, [8] where he helps write and execute league-wide medical policies and procedures. He has also consulted with Soccer United Marketing and CONCACAF to coordinate medical care for venues in the United States, Canada, and parts of South America. He assists in the organization of the MLS Medical Meeting and the MLS College Combine, as well as coordinating physical therapy care for the MLS Cup and the league's All-Star Game. [9]

Works

In 2014, Gallucci wrote his first book, Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment: A Guide to Optimal Performance for Players, Parents, and Coaches. His second book, Play Ball: Don’t Let Injuries Sideline You This Season, was coauthored with New York Yankees head team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad and released in 2018.

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References

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  2. Stephen Hart, "Name Game" Archived 2007-03-17 at the Wayback Machine , "Staten Island Advance", February 20, 2007
  3. Angela Stewart, "Testing the hearts of young athletes" [ permanent dead link ], The Star-Ledger, April 1, 2007
  4. Gustavino, Greg. "Hall of Fame Inductees" . Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  5. "Spotlight on Alumni: John Gallucci, Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT" [ permanent dead link ], "The Dominican Dateline", Summer 2010
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  8. Brian W. Ferrie, "Best of Both Worlds" {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812030042/http://physical-therapy.advancewagazine.aspx?EBK=PT061509#/30/ "Best of Both Worlds"] Archived 2011-08-12 at the Wayback Machine , "ADVANCE for Physical Therapists & PT Assistants", June 15, 2009
  9. Stephen Hart, "Name Game" Archived 2007-03-17 at the Wayback Machine , "Staten Island Advance", February 20, 2007