John Gallucci Jr. (born March 23, 1967) is an American physical therapist, athletic trainer, and executive. He is currently the CEO of JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, a comprehensive physical therapy provider. JAG-ONE 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, New Jersey Storm, New Jersey Pride, New York Athletic Club wrestling, and the Prudential Center.

Gallucci has appeared as a medical expert on ESPN's Outside the Lines, MSG Network, The Star-Ledger, and many other radio and television stations, newspapers, and magazines. His charitable efforts have included 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. He supports more than 30 high school and college teams and athletic clubs. Gallucci currently resides in Chatham, New Jersey.

Early life

Gallucci was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Monsignor Farrell High School, where 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.

Gallucci went on to become the athletic trainer for the Columbia University men's basketball team under current Los Angeles Clippers assistant Armond Hill, who at the time was head coach of the Ivy League school.

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 (where he was known as the "Rock Doc" for his work with musicians), the New Jersey Storm, the New Jersey Pride, and New York Athletic Club Wrestling.

Gallucci was the founder and president of JAG Physical Therapy, and is the CEO of its successor company JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, which currently maintains over 120 multi-specialty physical and occupational therapy clinic locations in New Jersey, downstate New York, and Pennsylvania.

Gallucci currently serves as the medical coordinator of Major League Soccer, 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 all over 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.

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

External links 
 John Gallucci Jr.'s bio on the JAG-ONE Physical Therapy website

1967 births
Living people
People from Brooklyn
American sports coaches
Sports coaches from New York (state)