
Gary Vitti
Head Athletic Trainer
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles, CA USA
“If you don't have a passion, find one. The world is one big puzzle, and you've gotta find where you fit into it.”
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles, CA USA
“If you don't have a passion, find one. The world is one big puzzle, and you've gotta find where you fit into it.”
Head Athletic Trainer
I train the Lakers throughout the season using state-of-the-art methods in conditioning, dieting, and testing.
I'm responsible for the care, prevention and treatment of injuries to Lakers players, assuring the coaching staff that each athlete is in the best possible condition throughout the year. I conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care and collaborate with physicians to implement rehab programs. I also develop training programs to keep the athletes in the best shape possible. Traveling is frequent.
Here's the first step for high school students
Network and make connections that matter. Find the people that have made it and that have come from a similar situation as you and use their advice, insight, and experience to help yourself succeed. Volunteer in your free time and put yourself out there.
"Once I get to a particular point in my life, then I'll be happy. "
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