JAMES CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Department of Athletics and Physical Education
265 Westville Avenue, West Caldwell, N.J. 07006
The Caldwell Gridiron Club and JCHS Athletic Department
cordially invite you to an
Education in Athletics
When: April 18th at 7:00 PM
Where: Performing Arts Center at James Caldwell High School
Guest Speakers: Donald McPherson and John Gallucci Jr.
Donald McPherson – 2008 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee. For more than 20 years, Don McPherson has used the power and appeal of sport to address complex social issues. McPherson has paralleled a highly decorated football career with cutting-edge work on vital and contemporary issues that impact the lives of every American. With testimony before the US Congress, appearances on national news, the Oprah Winfrey show and lectures across North America, McPherson has reached more than 1 million people. His message is Positive, Proactive, and Practical.
Topics – Student Athlete Transition
A comprehensive educational discussion designed to help high school student athletes make a successful and positive transition to the academic, athletic and social demands of higher education.
Issues include but not limited to:
- Including Academic Performance
- Dealing with the media and coaches
- Alcohol and other Drugs
- Recruit to Student/Athlete
- Social Networking Sites (Twitter, Facebook, etc…)
John Gallucci Jr. The dynamic president of JAG Physical Therapy, John Gallucci, Jr., MS, PT, ATC, DPT, is in demand for his expertise in injury prevention, rehabilitation, sports medicine and athletic conditioning. He has appeared often on radio and television, including ESPN’s award-winning “Outside the Lines”, MSG Varsity, NJ News 12, FiOS 1 TV News, WFAN, and is a popular public speaker.
Currently, John is the Medical Coordinator for Major League Soccer and President of JAG Physical Therapy, a multi-location outpatient physical therapy company which provides physical therapy care for general orthopedic, sports and soft tissue injuries. John currently serves as a governor-appointed member of the New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sport and has renowned expertise in injury prevention, rehabilitation, sports medicine and athletic conditioning.
Topics: Athletic Medicine
- Steroids
- Sports Enhancing Drugs
- Concussions
- Sports Injuries
We will close the evening with a Q and A session with our two guest speakers.
We hope you can be a part of what will be an informational and memorable evening.
Parents, coaches, and student/athletes are all encouraged to attend.
JAMES CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Department of Athletics and Physical Education
265 Westville Avenue, West Caldwell, N.J. 07006