John Petrizzo John Petrizzo is a Physical Therapist, Starting Strength Coach, and a full-time faculty member in the Exercise Science Department at Adelphi University. John has a B.S. in Exercise Science from Hofstra University where he was a member of the football team and holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the New York Institute of Technology. He has worked in the fitness industry since 2006 in a variety of roles and settings and has helped many patients and clients achieve their health, fitness, and sports performance goals through barbell training. In 2012, John began competing in powerlifting. Podcasts Episode 17 - Physical Therapy Done Right Go to John Petrizzo, DPT, SSC's author page