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Andrew Abramson ‏@AbramsonPBP

#Dolphins announce Ryan Grove as the new head trainer following the firing of Kevin O'Neill (Wells report)
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Last worked with Steelers as Asst Trainer
 
Ryan Grove

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Team: Pittsburgh Steelers


Education:


University of Pittsburgh (BS in Movement Science/Athletic Training)


University of Pittsburgh (MS in Exercise Physiology/Athletic Training)



NFL Experience:


Certified Athletic Trainer - Pittsburgh Steelers (1999-Present)


Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer - Pittsburgh Steelers (1994-1996)
 
Mike Wallace ‏@Wallace17_daKid 20s

S/O to my guy Ryan Grove from the burgh getting hired as the Head trainer for us!


Andrew Abramson ‏@AbramsonPBP 28s

Head NFL trainer jobs don't open too often. Miami's new trainer has been Pittsburgh's assistant trainer since 1999.
 
“We are happy that Ryan has joined the team and will lead our athletic training staff,” said Miami Dolphins General Manager Dennis Hickey. “He has a great deal of experience, passion and work ethic that will serve him well in this role.”

“I am excited to join the Miami Dolphins,” Grove added. “The organization has a great history and storied tradition and this is a great opportunity for me. I look forward to working with Dennis Hickey, Coach Philbin, and our staff to help service our players.”
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Grove and the rest of the Steelers’ athletic training staff were named as the 2008 Professional Football Athletic Training Staff of the Year by the Professional Football Athletic Training Society (PFATS). Grove graduated magna cum laude, receiving his bachelor of science degree in athletic training from the University of Pittsburgh in 1993, and a master’s degree in athletic training/exercise physiology in 1996.

An Indiana, Pennsylvania native, Grove previously served as an assistant athletic trainer at East Tennessee State University, where he was the head athletic trainer for the school’s men’s basketball, baseball and tennis teams. He also served as an intern athletic trainer for the Steelers for the 1992-93 seasons and a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the team from 1994-96.

Grove is a member of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society, the American College of Sports Medicine and National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Grove and his wife, AnnMarie, reside in Pittsburgh. The couple has one daughter, Samantha Ann, and one son, Tyler Ryan
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http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/a...-Trainer/95ce4a9a-0f9c-4f03-8b08-2b8f96907e3f
 
I'm really curious what is was like getting a masters degree in exercise. Did he have a class for jumping jacks? and another for sit-ups?

Anyways, congrats to Ryan Grove. I hope he helps our guys complete.
 
Zounds said:
I'm really curious what is was like getting a masters degree in exercise. Did he have a class for jumping jacks? and another for sit-ups?

Anyways, congrats to Ryan Grove. I hope he helps our guys complete.
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If you are really curious you should check this out.
http://www.asep.org/
Exercise physiologists are recognized as healthcare professionals, which is certainly different from the old version of an exercise specialist, trainer, or fitness instructor. Exercise physiologists serve their clients in diverse career venues and practices. This kind of responsibility requires a credible certification that reflects professionalism, protects the public, and strengthens the profession.
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Zounds said:
I'm really curious what is was like getting a masters degree in exercise. Did he have a class for jumping jacks? and another for sit-ups?

Anyways, congrats to Ryan Grove. I hope he helps our guys complete.
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I'm sure it's a pretty rigorous program. Master Degree's in Science are usually Thesis based programs with ridiculous amounts of very specific detail to memorize. I would assume it's very physiology heavy.

Reference: I'm an Undergrad Bachelor of Science in Biology student, know many professionals in the field. While they aren't the same degrees, there are many similarities between the two.
 
Zounds said:
I'm really curious what is was like getting a masters degree in exercise. Did he have a class for jumping jacks? and another for sit-ups?

Anyways, congrats to Ryan Grove. I hope he helps our guys complete.
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Friend of mine is studying athletic training and spends every hour of his day in the library when he's not in class or at work. It's a rigorous field of study
 
For a second there I was thinking about Jake Grove...
Hopefully Ryan Grove can fill O'neil's shoes. He was a very good trainer.
 
Kevin O'Neill had a great reputation but I'm curious about the difference a Head Trainer can make on the team. I have no doubt that Ryan Grove is very skilled and with so much experience as the assistant in Pittsburgh he is well prepared for the role as the top guy in Miami. I am totally ignorant in this field but I would expect that every team has excellent training staff and they all keep pretty up to date in their profession. I welcome your feedback re whether a change in Head Trainer is likely to make a difference.
 
Geforce said:
If you are really curious you should check this out.
http://www.asep.org/
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Key word there being "Old". One would expect the whole jumping jack knitting class adage from someone born in the 50s or 60s that wouldn't understand all professions can advance technologically

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dolpns13 said:
Key word there being "Old". One would expect the whole jumping jack knitting class adage from someone born in the 50s or 60s that wouldn't understand all professions can advance technologically
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Yea I know he's not taking classes on jumping jacks. That reference was a joke about my ignorance on the subject of head trainers. I have 2 degrees myself and I fully understand what kind of work goes into post-graduate studies. So just relax...and since when is 37 old? I'm not taking any **** from someone from Jersey.
 
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