Rhode Island FC Welcomes Matt DelGreco as Director of Sports Performance
Rhode Island FC announced that Matt DelGreco has joined the club as Director of Sports Performance. DelGreco will oversee the club’s sports performance programs to optimize player health, fitness, and performance.
“We are thrilled to welcome Matt to Rhode Island FC,” said Brett M. Johnson, Rhode Island FC Chairman. “His experience working with professional athletes and his passion for sports performance will be invaluable as we continue to build a world-class program to support our players.”
DelGreco joins Rhode Island FC from the New England Revolution, where he served as a Sports Performance Associate supporting the first team and academy. DelGreco is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with a master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning and a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. A native Rhode Islander, DelGreco grew up in North Kingstown and graduated from the University of Rhode Island.
“I’m excited to join Rhode Island FC and help the club achieve its goal of building a comprehensive sports performance program,” said DelGreco. “My role will be to optimize player availability and reduce injury risk through targeted strength and conditioning programs, nutrition guidance, and sports science initiatives. I look forward to collaborating with the technical staff to give our players the best opportunity to perform at their highest levels.”
DelGreco will work closely with team doctors and physical therapists from Ortho Rhode Island to integrate sports performance strategies across all areas of player wellness and ensure a collaborative approach to player care and injury prevention.
“An effective sports performance program is essential for professional athletes to reach and sustain peak performance,” said Keith Monchik, Ortho Rhode Island Head Physician. “We are pleased to partner with Rhode Island FC and Matt DelGreco to provide our players comprehensive care that integrates injury prevention, treatment, and performance optimization.”
About Rhode Island FC
Rhode Island FC is a professional soccer team based in Pawtucket, RI. Everything we do on and off the pitch is focused on this North Star. It is part of our culture, our language and our values. It is the inspiration for us to play an impactful role in the community. It is the reason we are building a riverfront stadium in Pawtucket. playing in the USL Championship and is co-owned by Chairman Brett Johnson who is the owner of Fortuitous Partners and Benevolent Capital.
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About the Author
Brett M. Johnson, founder and CEO of Benevolent Capital, founder and partner of Fortuitous Partners, and co-founder and chairman of Rhode Island FC. He has a bachelor’s degree from Brown University and a Masters of Business Administration from the Presidential/Key Executive program at Pepperdine University. Brett is also a graduate from the Harvard Business School’s President’s Leadership Program in 2014. An active member of the Young Presidents Organization.
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