Athletic Recovery Specialist
In Order to perform better, you must recover better!
You only get one body to carry you through this life. And if you’re an Athlete: Professional, Amateur or Weekend Warrior—your particular body endures more than its share of abuse. Especially if you’re not giving it ample recovery time.
Jason Papalio understands the pressures elite athletes place on their bodies. Their are personal bests to beat, competitions to train for and games to win. No doubt these convictions confer strength and vigor to those enduring the nonstop physical hustle of crushing goals and improving oneself. Making time for rest may seem unrealistic. But I’ve learned the hard way the value of a solid recovery program.
Jason Papalio’s customized athletic recovery programs help athletes become more body aware, less susceptible to injury, stronger and more flexible. When it comes to athletes, one size does not fit all. Programs are built for each athlete for the specific sport and position they play. After all, a quarterback, a hockey goaltender, and a second baseman, all have unique movement patterns and are all at risk of developing different injuries. Jason understands the physical and mental wear and tear athletes endure in their different roles, and develops a tailored athletic recovery plan to help elevate performance and achieve greatness in their game of choice.
His Hundreds of Clients, from: Professional Athletes and Division 1 College/University Teams to High School Elite and Weekend Warriors, work with Jason to train their minds and bodies to achieve greatness both on and off the field or court. His clients move and react more quickly, experience less fatigue, outperform their competition, and add years to their career.
- Hip Mobility for Athletes (22 minutes): A sequence of poses that will open the hips, creating a greater range of motion in your stride, increase athleticism, reduce injuries, and create a true competitive edge for you, as an athlete!
- Superb Balance for Athletes (21 minutes): A focused session combining standing poses to create a strong foundation as an Athlete. Improve: athleticism, balance, concentration, focus, and reduce injures.
- Shoulder Mobility for Athletes (20 minutes): Improve range of motion by stretching and strengthening shoulder muscles and incorporate a foot sequence to stabilize your body as an athlete. Increase flexibility, athleticism, and improve focus.
- Relax & Recharge for Athletes (16 minutes): This Calming floor practice, restorative post-workout cool-down, focuses on hamstrings and hips while relaxing the whole body and aiding overall muscle recovery and mindfulness.
- Balance & Stability (45 minutes): Improve balance and stability to make a profound impact on your players’ all-around game! Use different training devices to improve your players’ balance, which will positively impact their performance in many areas. Understand what is key in bettering stability and balance and learn to troubleshoot common mistakes. Get multiple drills that will keep your team’s practices and workouts fun for everyone.
- Recovery Techniques (45 minutes): Incorporate recovery techniques into your team’s daily routine to prevent injuries and help them ‘bounce back’ from a tough game or practice! Create a post-practice recovery plan to help your athletes warm-down safely. Use static stretches to improve the recovery process so your team doesn’t wear down over the course of the season. Learn which stretches translate to balance and stability to keep your players fresh.
- Basketball Core Strengthening & Balance Drills (45 minutes): Keep your team healthy and strong from game to game and practice to practice! Discover the ‘five pillars for protecting an athlete’s health’ for the season. Get programming for how to incorporate a dynamic warm-up, balance drills, and static stretch into your practice plan. Learn a series of basketball specific drills for improving your player’s core balance.
- Dynamic Warm-Up for Basketball (45 minutes): Help your basketball players become more flexible and explosive! See how to warm up your players using dynamic movements to get their muscles ready for action. Learn how to use static stretching at the end of your a practice or workout for better recovery. Discover how to use yoga as a way to improve your team.
Athletic Recovery System
You’ll be able to move and react more quickly, giving you that competitive edge that all athletes are after. You’ll experience less fatigue, enjoy increased levels of preparedness, and ultimately greater performance.
Sport Specific Yoga - (Yoga Coach)
Our system will carry you through sport specific movement patterns through select yoga poses. When you then go to perform these same movements on the field or on the court, you’ll be able to do so, effortlessly.
Mental Training - (Leadership Coach)
90% of Performance is Mental! Event plus Response equals Outcome. E+R=O
Mindfulness Training
A Mindful Athlete is able to remain totally in the moment, which has been linked to enhanced performance... i.e.: playing in “The Zone.”
The Miracle Ball Method
An innovative approach to movement, whereby excess tension in our muscles gets relieved, allowing for more freedom of movement.
Injury Prevention
Most sports injuries occur when athletes disconnect from their bodies. You’ll learn to analyze your form during exercise to both optimize your workouts, and help prevent compensation based injuries.
“I have had the opportunity to work with Jason on several occasions. Jason does a great job working with players and provides some outstanding advice to make each player a much better athlete. Jason is knowledgeable about the latest in athletic development for players.”
Don Showalter – USA Basketball – Head Coach of USA Mens’s U16 and U17 National Teams (eight-time gold medalist with a 50-0 record) / Youth Division Director of Coach Development
“I found it very helpful to work with Jason first had and it was extremely beneficial for our team as well. As a professional athlete, taking care of your body and being able to maintain that is crucial to success. Jason was extremely professional and was able to work within our hectic schedule to help keep us healthy and at our peak, when it mattered the most.”
Alecko Eskandarian – Assistant Coach at The New York Cosmos, NASL Champions: 2013, 2015 & 2016
“Jason did an unbelievable job with our team. We were very happy with the work he did, which helped our team out a great deal. Our players looked forward to working with Jason, because, they reaped the benefits of his work.”
Grant Billmeier, Seton Hall Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach, 2015 Big East Champions, 2015 & 2016 Nationally Ranked (Top 25) + NCAA Tournament
“Jason Papalio was essential to our success this season. He is the consummate professional and worked very well with my team, while being extremely helpful to my staff and I in pushing our players to fulfill their athletic potential and goals.”
Steve Masiello – Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Manhattan College, 2-Time MAAC Champion (’14 &’15) + NCAA Tournament / 2014 Metropolitan Coach of the Year
“On behalf of the Seton Hall University Baseball program we send our sincere appreciation for your work with our team. You have done a tremendous job of challenging our players through yoga. Encouraging them to increase their flexibility and allowing them to maximize their athletic potential. The sessions are great for: balance, stretching and concentration. Each session brings a mind and body awareness that is essential to healthier athletes.”
Rob Sheppard – Head Baseball Coach at Seton Hall University, 2011 Big East Champions & NCAA Regional, 2014 Nationally Ranked (Top 25)
“Jason did a terrific job of assessing our group’s needs, devising the proper program for our team, and executing it with tremendous detail. He related to our guys very well while pushing them to get the most out of his productive program. We are in a very competitive business, and Jason understands that completely. However, he recognized also that these athletes were doing this for the very first time in their lives. So, he gradually built up their bodies, and also helped them recover well after multiple weeks of grueling Division I basketball. We look forward to working with him in the future.”
John Gallagher – Head Men’s Basketball Coach at University of Hartford
“The basketball season is a long, often grueling, five to six month journey. Our team undoubtedly benefited from working with Jason throughout the year. His sessions helped our players stay injury free and mentally sharp. Working with Jason also provided a trusted voice for our players. Jason is not just a yoga instructor, but a coach who teaches skills necessary for athletes to reach their physical and mental potential. I am excited to continue working with him.”
John Buck – Head Varsity Basketball Coach at Long Island Lutheran (LuHI) High School, 2011 Class A NY State Coach of the Year, Class A NY Federation Champs 11 & 12, Class AA NY Federation Finalists (Final Four) 13, 14, 15 & 16
“Jason did a wonderful job with the pitchers. He works the body of course but the mind as well. He tailored the sessions to the needs of our guys and they enjoyed seeing their improvement. Personally if I had to pick one form of exercise for my guys it would be yoga and the one teacher would be Jason.”
Wayne Mazzoni – Pitching Coach at Sacred Heart University, NEC Champions / NCAA Regional: 2006, 2011, 2012, & 2015
“Jason Papalio was a great addition to our baseball program and a pleasure to work with. He clearly demonstrated his passion for teaching and developing athletes. Jason is knowledgeable in his field and did an excellent job of creating a positive experience for our players. I recommend Jason to any program seeking a quality instructor.”
Rene Ruiz – Assistant Baseball Coach at Manhattan College, MAAC Baseball Champions / NCAA Regional: 2006, 2011 & 2012
“Working with Jason was great. The team really took to his teaching and he tailored his sessions to our golf specific needs. He really knows his stuff and went that extra step!”
Chawwadee Rompothong – Head Women’s Golf Coach at Yale University, IVY League Champions: 2006 & 2011, IVY League Coach of the Year: 2015
“As a coach, I am constantly looking for ways to push my athletes to the next level. Two common limitations among the high school rowers that I work with are mobility and body awareness. Our weekly yoga classes helped my team develop increased hamstring flexibility and better balance, which translated to longer, smoother strokes on the water. I encourage my athletes to maintain their flexibility during the season and I hope that we will continue to incorporate yoga into our winter training. Several athletes mentioned that Jason was more diligent than past instructors, which I was glad to hear. I want my athletes to take all aspects of their training seriously and I appreciate Jason’s support in developing that culture.”
Robert Montague – Head Varsity Boys Crew Coach at Greenwich Water Club: 2015 Varsity Men qualify their Varisty 8+ and Lightweight 8+ for the US Rowing Youth Nationals.
Heidi Hunsberger – Assistant Director of Rowing, Head Varsity Girls Coach at Greewich Water Club: 2014 & 2015 Varsity Women qualify the Lightweight 8+ for the US Rowing Youth Nationals.
“Jason is an integral part of our players development. His professionalism and his knowledge of how to improve core body strength and function allows our players to operate at the highest level week in an week out. He allows our players to develop and prepare for college in a high school and grassroots setting.”
Andy Borman – New York Renaissance (RENS) – Executive Director & U17 Coach – Nike EYBL
“It was a pleasure working with Jason. He adds a different element to the game and recovery when it comes to high level athletes.”
Patrick Massaroni – Head Varsity Basketball Coach at Archbishop Stepinac, Class AA NY Federation & Catholic (CHSAA) Champs 2018:
“We had a great experience working with Jason this past season. Our players always looked forward to his sessions and remarked how “great’ they felt the next morning. I think part of the reason we stayed relatively free of nagging injuries was due to his protocols. He constantly introduced new concepts into his routines to keep the players engaged and focused. We will definitely use him the upcoming season and highly recommend him.”
Steve Alverado – Head Varsity Basketball Coach at Iona Prep, & NY Renaissance U16 Coach
Jason Papalio - Athletic Recovery Training Specialist
Implements a sport specific approach to his system, helping athletes reach their max potential with improved mental focus to gain superior results on and off the field.
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When you’re ready for an athletic recovery system customized for your position in your chosen sport, contact us. We'll teach you to connect with your body and be aware of it, unlike anything else in the world of sports!
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