“Jim was instrumental in improving our player care systems. He spearheaded the development of a Performance Department that aimed to maximize player health and performance. The department was built on a foundation of collaboration, continuous learning, and the consistent development of systems that prepared our players to play at a high level. Jim's ability to bring together talented groups of people and create effective health and performance systems had a positive impact on our organization.”

Sandy Alderson

Former President, New York Mets

“Jim has proven himself to be a dynamic leader and innovator in the health and performance field. He successfully built teams and developed processes that significantly impacted our organization's on-field performance. With his comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in this domain, Jim would be an invaluable asset to any organization prioritizing the enhancement of their players’ health and performance.”

Ian Levin

Vice President and Assistant GM, New York Mets

“Jim had a significant impact on our organization. He and his team took the time to understand our culture and our unique needs and worked with us to create a best-in-class performance system. This system has improved the health, performance, and resiliency of our operators, enabling them to perform their job at their best for longer periods of time.”

Major General (Ret.) Mark O’Neil

Former Commander, US Army Special Missions Unit

“Jim was the glue that connected the Performance Staff at the Mets. He assembled and managed a comprehensive team of specialists that provided frictionless care for our athletes. As a sports medicine surgeon, it was great to know that Jim and his team were dedicated to preventing injuries while optimizing performance. They were instrumental in getting our players back to play safely and efficiently, with objective metrics to guide the way.”

Larry Gulotta, MD

Head Orthopedic Surgeon, New York Mets

“Jim is a selfless leader with a special ability to build teams that push toward a common purpose and goal. He leads groups to make critical decisions through strong systematic approaches, such as his after-action review methods. Jim’s strong ability to hire, develop, and grow talent creates high-performing, self-driven teams.”

Dean Little

Director of Performance Science and Research, Phoenix Suns