Eric Gahan

Experience

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  University of Kentucky

  Aug 2000 - May 2002

  Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
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  St. Bonaventure University

  Aug 2002 - Jan 2004

  Athletic Trainer

  Athletic Trainer to support Men's Soccer, Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving, and Baseball.

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  University of Mississippi

  Feb 2004 - Jul 2007

  Senior Athletic Trainer

  Senior Athletic Trainer working with both baseball and football. Development and implementation of all post injury rehabilitation and surgical rehabilitation. Management of Gatorade Sports Camp and Hydration Systems. Management and implementation of NCAA and Athletic Training Services. Education of all coaches on CPR and AED use and certification.Clinical Presetations: Brachial Plexus Injury in a Division I Football PlayerGahan EW: Department of Sports Medicine, University of Mississippi, University, MS,Case report accepted for Annual SEC Sports Medicine Meeting, April 2007.TFCC Repair in a Division I Baseball PlayerGahan EW, Giessler W: Department of Sports Medicine, University of Mississippi,University, MS, case report accepted for Southeast Athletic Trainers Association AnnualMeeting, March 2007. Show less

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  Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center

  Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

  Athletic Trainer

  Physician extender to Dr Cain, Dr Dugas, and Dr Andrews. Close relations with Mike Ryan and developer of Phase to Go with Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center.

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  Boston University

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2012

  Senior Athletic Trainer

  Senior Athletic Trainer working with all student athletes both club and varsity. Development of preventative injury strength and conditioning programs. Assessing and addressing asymmetries and correcting them with proper Functional Movement Systems (FMS) kettlebell strengthening and conditioning programs. Post injury and surgical rehabilitation to advanced level of fitness and return to play. Management of staff, management of NCAA and Athletic Training Services policy and procedure. Management of Athletic Training services budget. Bridging communication and performance between Athletic Training Services and Strength and Conditioning.Clinical Presentations:Incorporation of Kettlebells into RehabilitationGahan EW: Department of Athletic Training Services, Boston University, America EastConference Sports Medicine Annual Symposium, Boston MA, May 2011Non-Operative Rehabilitation of Sports HerniaGahan EW: Department of Athletic Training Services, Boston University, Case reportaccepted for College Athletic Trainers Society Annual Symposium, Las Vegas NV, April2011 Show less

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  Iron Body Studios LLC

  Sept 2011 - Oct 2016

  Co-Owner, Director, Head Athletic Trainer

  Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist.Developer of Forging Fitness:Forging Fitness is the most advanced training method to progress clients from post rehabilitation into advanced fitness. Forging Fitness is specifically designed for the client who is recently recovering from an injury, and who has completed physical therapy and rehabilitation, and is interested in pursuing a regular strength training and fitness program, in consideration of his/her past injury or injuries.Forging Fitness will begin with a detailed interview to set goals and gain familiarity with previous rehabilitation and training methods. Following the in person interview Eric takes you onto the studio floor to do a detailed human movement screening. Eric uses the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) developed by Gray Cook a leading physical therapist and performance specialist. The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is the product of an exercise philosophy known as Functional Movement Systems. The exercise philosophy and corresponding set of resources is based on sound science, years of innovation, and current research.Forging Fitness uses Kettlebells, TRX, and body weight to systematically forge movement and strength onto your frame. Forging Fitness puts to rest an injury plagued past to build in functional human movement patterns for a pain free and injury free path to advanced fitness.Clinical Presentations:Kettlebell Fundamentals: Optimizing Movement, Rehabilitation, and Strength Training.Gahan EW: Iron Body Studios, 68th Annual EATA Convention, Boston MA, January2016Incorporation of Hardstyle Kettlebell Training into RehabilitationGahan EW: Iron Body Studios, Presented to Sports Medicine and Strength andConditioning Staff at Harvard University, March 2012Incorporation of Hardstyle Kettlebell Training into RehabilitationGahan EW: Iron Body Studios, Presented to Sports Medicine and Strength andConditioning Staff at Northeastern University, June 2011 Show less

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  Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

  Oct 2016 - Aug 2019

  Head Therapist/ Head Athletic Trainer

  • Head Therapist / Head Athletic Trainer – Zumanityo Manage and lead the staff therapists for Performance Medicine at Zumanity• Chairperson – Injury Risk Reductiono Injury Risk Reduction Group -Group of 9 Therapists developing an evidence-based method to screen andreduce risk of injury to company artists.o Leader in the development of Performance Medicine Profile an injury risk reduction tool.

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  EmpowerU Online Coaching

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2022

  EmpowerU Radio exposes you to the evidence based truth with balanced clinical practice behind all things Leadership, Mindset, Health, Nutrition and the healthcare profession of Athletic Training. Your host Eric Gahan is an athletic trainer with 20 years experience. Join Eric as he EmpowersU through Education! EmpowerU Radio Show airs fresh material(content) every Monday and Friday. Monday is dedicated to Mindset with a show that is approximately 5-10 minutes while Fridays are a 45 minute show with information to EmpowerU!Listen here:https://empoweruonlinecoaching.com/empoweru-radio-show/ Show less Eric incorporates 20 years as an athletic trainer, strength coach, and post rehabilitation specialist to mentor and coach you to have a thriving online business! Eric has developed thriving systems in the collegiate setting as well as the private sector.Eric helped to take Boston University’s Athletic Training Services out of the Athletic Department, to become a thriving unit in Student Health services. A place where all athletic trainers were recognized and paid as healthcare professionals.Eric continued on to build a brick and mortar called Iron Body Studios in Boston MA. Iron Body Studios was recognized as a TOP training facility by Men's Health in 2016. Recently Eric has continued to develop systems to help businesses thrive. His most recent venture was into full time online training. Currently, Eric works on a daily basis with 1:1 business clients and group coaching programs to help healthcare providers and fitness professionals build thriving online businesses. He strives to help athletic trainers finally make their worth, helping his clients to build 6 figure businesses. Show less

  • EmpowerU Radio Show: Host

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Co-Founder/Co-Owner

    Jan 2019 - Mar 2022
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  Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

  Nov 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Head Therapist / Head Athletic Trainer – Mystere

  • Head Therapist / Head Athletic Trainer - Mystere

    Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Fly in/ On-Call Athletic Trainer

    Nov 2021 - May 2022
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  University of Louisiana Monroe

  Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

  Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine

  Director of Sports Medicine

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  Tulane University

  Jul 2023 - now

  Assistant Athletic Director/ Director of Sports Medicine

  Guide, work with, and manage 12 LATs.Coordinates the care, prevention, and treatment of athletic injuries to student-athletes in all sports programs. Primary care sport responsibility women's basketball. Serve as a member of Sports Performance team comprised of the Director of Behavioral Health, Director of Sports Nutrition, Director of S&C-Olympic Sports, Director of S&C- Football, and the Assistant AD/Head Football ATC.