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Scott Bitterman - Head Coach
Scott is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist from Long Island, NY. He holds a Master's Degree in Physical Education and Sports Sciences from Hofstra University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Scott has thirteen years of coaching and training experience. An athlete himself, Scott spent thirteen years traveling the U.S. and Canada playing baseball. His own injury history has served to help him to understand the physical, mental, and emotional challenges that come with recovery, and he knows what it takes to get back to the competitive level. Scott's Story When he was 18 years old Scott was in a car accident in which he broke his neck, herniated three discs in his low back, and sustained a shoulder injury which required surgery, thereby ending his baseball career and altering his path. The recovery was a long, arduous journey and at one point he was told that he needed spinal fusion surgery so he would not be able to pursue his dream of a career in fitness and healthcare. Scott was crushed, but it was a turning point. After weighing his options he decided that he was going to make his dreams a reality no matter what. Scott found a great doctor and physical therapists who helped him to get back into fighting shape without the use of spinal fusion. He was so impressed and thankful to these great people that he decided to work for them after his recovery. Scott oversaw patient exercise programs at Park Physical Therapy while earning his bachelor's degree. Afterwards he operated a fluoroscope during spinal injections at the Pain Management Center of Long Island. He learned a great deal about medicine and the recovery process during this time and debated going to medical school but ultimately decided to return to his first love and pursued a master's degree in Physical Education and Sport Sciences. Today Scott is an avid surfer and muay Thai Kickboxing practitioner among his many other physically demanding hobbies. He uses his knowledge and experiences to help athletes perform at their full potential in the activities which they love. |
2001 - Broken C7 spinous process
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2011 - Kicking over head!
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