VP of Sports Medicine and Performance for SB 54,57 & 58 World Champion KC Chiefs. Married to Kristine, father to Quinn and Carly, Pappy to Jett. NATA HOF ‘23

Joined November 2011
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Prayers up for @cheetah 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Ignore the Critics; Do the Work (Excerpt from The Power of Positive Leadership by Jon Gordon) Positive leaders don’t lead because they want recognition or enemies. They lead because there is something they must do, build, create, transform, and change. They lead because it’s who they are and what they are meant to do. However, with leadership comes scrutiny, praise, critics, and attacks. A leader could find a cure for cancer and would still have some people criticize them for it. There was even once a leader who transformed the world by feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and loving the unlovable, and yet he was killed for it. If you are a leader, expect to be attacked. Positive leadership doesn’t mean you won’t be criticized. It means you have the grit and belief to overcome it. Positive leaders don’t lead in a tranquil sea of positivity, but through the storms of adversity and negativity. Leadership is knowing that the critics will criticize you while still saying what needs to be said and doing what needs to be done. History doesn’t remember the critics. It remembers the one who withstood criticism to accomplish something great. In our modern social-media–driven world, you will have more fans and critics than ever. The keys are: Don’t let praise go to your head and don’t let critics into your head. Be so invested in your craft that you don’t have time to listen to the naysayers. No time for negativity. You’re too busy creating the future. If I would have listened to the naysayers and critics, I would have stopped working on my craft years ago. I want to encourage you to never let the opinion of others define you and your future. Your identity doesn’t come from what the world says about you. It comes from who you are on the inside. Your work, leadership, and mission are too important to allow others to define your destiny. No matter what anyone says, just show up and do the work. If they praise you, show up and do the work. If they criticize you, show up and do the work. If no one even notices you, just show up and do the work. Just keep showing up, doing the work, and leading the way. Lead with passion. Fuel up with optimism. Have faith. Power up with love. Maintain hope. Be stubborn. Fight the good fight. Refuse to give up. Ignore the critics. Believe in the impossible. Show up. Do the work. You’ll be glad you did. True grit leads to true success. - Jon
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Just because you’re @MeghanTrainor doesn't make you an athletic trainer 😅
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A Chiefs trainer whom Patrick Mahomes credited with helping him rehab during a high ankle sprain in the 2022 playoffs appeared in his recent commercial. STORY >>> kctv5.com/2025/08/20/patrick…
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That is spectacular! Well done @ArtbyCaitlyn
My life-size drawing, 1587, took months to complete but is now ready to find its forever home! This is the ultimate piece for any Chiefs-cave. DM me for more details! #chiefskingdom #kelce #mahomes #Swifties
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After watching this video, I'm a big fan of '26 RHP James Hunt. • Premium frame • Repeatable delivery • Arm-action works • Feel for offspeed • Velocity will keep 📈 👍
‘26 | RHP | James Hunt (@BvwBaseball31 (KS), @BCbaseballtoday) FB: 88-90 SL: 77-79 (2300-2500RPM) CH: 80-83 6-3, 195 lb frame with a 6’10” extension. FB gets on hitters with a hard SL with some deception. @PrepBaseballKC // @PrepBaseballKS // @MW_Premier #Super1725
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Thank you, good brother!
Happy birthday @proatc hope to see you in Orlando. Thank you for all you do for the profession
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A great football mind and a superior human being. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Former NFL player, coach Dick Jauron dies at 74. nbcsports.com/nfl/profootbal…
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Carlisle native is Chiefs' vice president of sports medicine and performance | Click on the image to read the full story wgal.com/article/carlisle-na…
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None of what we do is possible without the hard work and care provided by our athletic trainer, Jess Battilochi 🙌 Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! #NGWSD 🔱
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Players have to make plays to win games, but today was a masterclass in coaching and especially situationally. It is a joy to watch Reid, Nagy, Toub and their staffs coach this team! PHENOMENAL!
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Damn, Spags was the man today! My bad.
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15-1, #1 seed, 8-0 at home, so many injuries and a next man up mentality. We just won 3 X in 11 days, 2 away and vs. 2 playoff teams. To say that I am proud of this team is an understatement. Also, 21-1 since Christmas Day ‘23. Call us “Frauds” if u must. I know better! #GRIT
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This is insane 😂
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