John Gallucci Jr. born March 1967, is a physical therapist/athletic trainer. John is the President and Founder of JAG Physical Therapy, a comprehensive, comprehensive orthopedic physical therapy company with locations throughout New Jersey. He currently serves as Medical Coordinator for Major League Soccer where he helps in the writing and implementation of medical policies and league procedures for over 600 professional football players across 18 MLS cities.
John has appeared as a medical expert at ESPN's Outside the Lines, MSG Varsity, Star-Ledger, and many other radio, television, newspaper and magazine stations. His charitable efforts have included a leading role in fundraising for Saint Barnabas Health Care System, The Valerie Fund, The LaConti Child Life Fund, Leukemia & amp; Lymphoma Society, and American Cancer Society. He supports more than 30 high school and college teams and athletic clubs. He currently lives in Chatham, New Jersey with his wife, Dawn Gallucci and his son, Charles John Gallucci at 331 Lafayette Ave., Chatham, NJ.
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Gallucci was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Monsignor Farrell High School where he was inducted into a School Hall of Fame in 2010. He continued his studies at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York where he graduated with his master's degree in Sport Science and Training Athletics. John continued his education at Dominican College in Orangeburg, New York where he completed his Master and Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
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Careers
After graduating from Long Island University, Gallucci accepted a position as an athletic trainer at New York University, where he spent five years. During his time at NYU, Gallucci developed a long-term relationship with the New York Knicks player, Cal Ramsey. Through that relationship, he was offered a position to work with the New York Knicks as Medical Coordinator, where he was responsible for covering the summer youth franchise program under the supervision of New York Knicks Head Athletic Trainer Mike Saunders. He spent the next six years working for the franchise under the leadership of President Ernie Grunfeld and Vice President Ed Tapscott. During his time with the Knicks, Gallucci gained valuable experience in the NBA basketball world, working with John Starks, Allan Houston, Anthony Mason, Greg Anthony, Herb Williams, and Anthony Bonner, and others.
Gallucci's experience at the National Basketball Association made him a shoo-in at Columbia University as an athletic trainer for their basketball program under Clipper's current assistant Armond Hill, who was then the head coach of the Ivy League.
After leaving Columbia, Gallucci completed his Master and Doctorate in Physical Therapy and began serving as an Athletic Coach/Physical Therapist for many organizations including New York Red Bulls, Prudential Center, Lacrosse New Jersey Storm, New Jersey Pride Lacrosse, and New York Club Athletic Wrestling.
At the Red Bulls, he works hand in hand with United States National Soccer Team Coach Bob Bradley to keep players like Tim Howard, Tab Ramos, Tony Meola, Michael Bradley, Clint Mathis, Daniel Hernandez and John Wolyniec on the pitch and at the top of their game. She helps with medical coordination at New Jersey's Prudential Center, where she has overseen the care of Britney Spears, Spice Girls, The Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry, Usher, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, R. Kelly and Cirque du Soleil , making it a resource for the Northeast Corridor as a "Rock Doc".
Along with his work in sports and entertainment, Gallucci has consulted on injury prevention for major companies such as UPS, Continental Airlines, Delta, and Calandra Enterprises. He also served as Director at the Medical Center of Saint Barnabas, now known as Barnabas Health. Gallucci's experience has taken him worldwide to treat various patients and athletes, as well as some of the richest people of the United States, sitting on the list of Forbes and Forbes 400 billionaires.
Gallucci currently serves as the Major League Soccer Medical Coordinator, a professional football league based in the United States and approved by the United States Football Federation (US Soccer). The league consists of 18 teams, 16 in the US, and two in Canada. MLS represents the top levels of the American and Canadian pyramid of football, featuring world-renowned superstars David Beckham, Landon Donovan, Thierry Henry and Rafael MÃÆ'¡rquez. John's experience and knowledge helps in the writing and implementation of league medical policies and procedures for more than 600 professional athletes across 18 MLS cities. He also consulted Soccer United Marketing and CONCACAF to coordinate medical care for venues across the United States, Canada, and parts of South America. spelling helps within the MLS Medical Association and MLS MLS Association and coordinates care for the MLS Championship and All Star Game league.
In 2014, John Gallucci Jr. wrote his first book, Football Injury Prevention and Treatment: A Guide for Optimal Performance for Players, Parents, and Trainers . This book is a comprehensive picture guide for the best training, strengthening, stretching, nutrition, and hydration regime to keep players safe and on the field. This book will be released on May 28, 2014.
Establishment of JAG Physical Therapy
Gallucci's passion for caring for and helping patients leads him to build JAG Physical Therapy, a comprehensive practice of physical orthopedics and exercise therapy that provides care for Workers Compensation cases, Medicare patients, and common orthopedic and soft tissue injuries. John's education and many years of experience in medical and sports medicine have provided the foundation for JAG Physical Therapy's expertise in patient care. JAG Physical Therapy has a state-of-the-art fifteen-thousand-square-foot facility (330 m 2 ) located in Cedar Knolls, Hackensack, Warren, Union, Woodbridge, Princeton, Old Bridge, Fairfield, Holmdel, Chatham, and West Orange, New Jersey and New York City, Hawthorne, Sleepy Hollow and Yonkers, New York.
The staff at JAG Physical Therapy are proud to provide the best orthopedic rehabilitation services for patients of all ages. Some services include Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Cybex Fitness and Rehabilitation Equipment, Nutrition Consultation, Massage Therapy, Post-Rehabilitation Program Individual, Return to Sports Program, School Back, Injury Prevention Program, and Lower Limb Enhancement System. At JAG, the motto is "treat people how you want to be treated" and staff at JAG Physical Therapy remain dedicated to their patient's goals and goals they set for themselves. Reputation JAG Physical Therapy has made it a leader in outpatient physical therapy treatments, attracting a variety of clients including police, firefighters, prestigious business owners, politicians, professional athletes such as baseball legend Yogi Berra and NHL superstar Zach Parise, Dainius Zubrus, Jay Pandolfo , and Matt Taormina, as well as people from all walks of life.
JAG Physical Therapy offers athletic training services throughout the New York/Tri-state Territory for a wide variety of athletic clubs, schools and large organizations. Athletic coaches have been provided for the prestigious New York Athletic Club, NJSA, Parsippany Soccer Club, Catholic High School Athletics Association, TSF Academy, Lifetime Fitness, and PDA.
Press
She has been featured on the ESPN Award Winning "Outside the Lines" along with appearances on MSG Varsity, NY1, News 12 New Jersey, and MLS Network to name a few. Gallucci currently serves as an expert at MedHelp. The Physical Therapy Forum org and is a public speaker.
Charitable Contributions
Gallucci has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for different charities and organizations. John is a supporter of The Valerie Fund, The Barnabas Foundation, Center for Health Assessment Memorial Matthew J. Morahan III, Leukemia & amp; Lymphoma Society, The LaConti Child Life Fund, ALS Association, The Janet Fund, and the American Cancer Society.
John, along with all JAG Physical Therapy staff, pioneered Valerie Fund Walk & amp; JAG 5K Physical Therapy Run to provide support for the health care of children complete with cancer and blood disorders. The Valerie Children's Fund Center consists of the largest network of health care facilities for children with cancer and blood disorders in New Jersey, and one of the largest in the country. From the beginning, the journey has raised more than 1.5 million dollars and continues to grow every year.
Prevention and Treatment of Football Injuries
Prevention and Treatment of Injured Injuries: A Guide for Optimal Performance for Players, Parents, and Coaches is John Gallucci Jr.'s first book. Written by Gallucci, including preface by the former Ramos Players of the National Team/MLS and Coach of the Young National Team, this book is a guide for student athletes, weekend warriors, and professional players. The book covers several topics on how to prevent injuries that include but are not limited to: treating over thirty general soccer injuries, identifying concussions and knowing when it is safe to return to play, understanding and preventing frequent injuries to young athletes, creating plans nutrients for energy and strength, and builds resilience, flexibility, and strength while protecting your body from harm. The book has received positive reviews: Don Garber, Commissioner of Major League Soccer states, "An important source for football players of all ages and abilities," Tony Meola, a Soccer Football goalkeeper, said, "As former athletes, coaches and people old, this book should be read! ", and Larry Lemak, Medical Director of Major League Soccer said," Excellent book! Gives readers lots of information about common football injuries and more importantly, proactive precautions. "This book will be released on May 28, 2014 and is currently available for pre-orders on Amazon, and Barnes & amp; Noble.
Testimonial
"John Gallucci and staff at JAG Physical Therapy are very thorough and encouraging, I have made great progress in my recovery because therapists at JAG Thank you for everything." Zach Parise, NHL Hockey Player
"JAG Physical Therapy is the best.You never want to get hurt, but these guys are doing a great job, getting the athletes back to the ice or field as quickly as possible.This is a very vibrant and motivating environment." Matt Taormina, NHL Hockey Player
"It's not over yet, and for me it's not over yet I still like to play golf, and my back is so tight I can not swing a club After a month with John Gallucci I am able to play 18 holes six days in a row. maybe 82, but I still want to play, and JAG Physical Therapy got me back on the pitch. " Yogi Berra, Major League Baseball Legend
"JAG Physical Therapy is a group of dedicated and committed professionals for their patient's goals but also with the goals they set for themselves.It's owner, Giovanni (John) Anthony Gallucci, is determined to produce exceptional therapists and coaches. providing high-level care. " Armond Hill, Assistant Coach, Boston Celtics, Former NBA Players, Atlanta Hawks
"John Gallucci and JAG PT have done a remarkable job of keeping me on the field throughout my career with the US National Football Team, MetroStars, and now with the indoor football team of the New Jersey Ironmen.I also trust John to treat my close family members, including my mother, Mrs. Meola.JAG is second to none. " Tony Meola, All-Pro Soccer Goalkeeper
"John Gallucci is absolutely incredible at what he does.Creachers are always in the hot seat to get players back into the game and John is great at speeding up the process, but preventing injuries is just as important and he is always helping us take the field stretch, strong, and I really appreciate John's ability and character and wish him luck with JAG Physical Therapy. " Tab Ramos, Former Professional and Olympic Football Stars
References
External links
- JAG Physical Therapy Web site
- JAG Pediatric Therapy website
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