The JAG Method An entrepreneur’s journey to personal and professional success

This is the story of John Gallucci Jr. and his unconventional and inspiring road to personal and professional success — and the methods he eagerly passes along to other people looking to get started.

He'll tell us the whole story, in his own words, and manage to work in a past 50th birthday meeting with heavy-metal legend and entrepreneur Gene Simmons, the bass guitarist and co-lead singer of the rock band KISS.

It's a story that combines the road less travelled with an unshakable will to succeed, often against large odds. It's about a man who set his heart and mind on becoming a successful businessman — and then followed a plan that got him there.

Hopefully his voice will resonate with our audience — young and old alike — as the president & CEO of JAG Physical Therapy continues expanding his comprehensive outpatient physical therapy company that has grown to over 140 locations throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

It's a voice that has already been heard — he added the regional Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year to a long list of previous accomplishments — while continuing to be a prolific author/motivational speaker/mentor as well as husband and father of two children.

John Gallucci Jr. had neither an easy path to success nor a surefire guarantee against failure, but he certainly wasn't afraid to take on challenges or grasp hold of a tenacious work ethic.

We hope you enjoy "The JAG Method" as much as we did compiling the life stories and lessons within these pages.

John Gallucci Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT, the dynamic CEO of JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, is in demand for his expertise in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. Recognized by ROI-NJ as one of the top 20 influencers in healthcare, Gallucci's forward-thinking, entrepreneurial spirit is the driving force behind JAG-ONE Physical Therapy's success. Most recently, John was honored by the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey as the Distinguished Professional of the Year for his work and advocacy in the field of physical therapy. His alma mater also honored him as Dominican College's 2018 Person of the Year and in 2017, John was selected as the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Regional Award Winner. A noted author, Gallucci released his first book titled Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment in May 2014. His second book, titled Play Ball: Don't Let Injuries Sideline You This Season was released on May 1, 2018.

Aside from his work at JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, John serves as the Medical Coordinator for Major League Soccer (MLS), consulting on the medical care of more than 800 professional soccer players. John is also a member of the President's Advisory Group for Seton Hall University assisting in the university's strategic planning process. Prior to opening JAG Physical Therapy in 2005, Gallucci served as the Program Director of Barnabas Health's Sports Medicine Institute. He is the former Head Athletic Trainer of the New York Red Bulls MLS team and is a Sports Medicine consultant for professional athletes in the NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB.

In the local community, John's philanthropic efforts have included a leading role in the fundraisers for The Valerie Fund, RWJBarnabas Health, The Arthritis Foundation, The American Cancer Society and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He supports more than 300 high schools, college programs and athletic clubs throughout the Tri-State Area.