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American physical therapist
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John Gallucci Jr.
John Gallucci Jr. in 2022
Born (1967-03-23) March 23, 1967 (age 57)
Brooklyn, NY
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 physical therapy provider.

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. 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. 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. 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. He spent the next six years working at the Knicks organization.

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.

References

  1. Gustavino, Greg. "Hall of Fame Inductees". Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  2. "Spotlight on Alumni: John Gallucci, Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT", "The Dominican Dateline", Summer 2010
  3. Brian W. Ferrie, "Best of Both Worlds" Archived 2011-08-12 at the Wayback Machine, "ADVANCE for Physical Therapists & PT Assistants", June 15, 2009
  4. Brian W. Ferrie, "Best of Both Worlds" Archived 2011-08-12 at the Wayback Machine, "ADVANCE for Physical Therapists & PT Assistants", June 15, 2009

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