Sports Medicine
The Georgetown Preparatory School Sports Medicine program is led by two full-time athletic trainers, dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of every student-athlete. In alignment with the school’s mission, we support the development of the whole student-athlete, physically, mentally, and emotionally, while promoting safe participation in athletics.
We use a collaborative, team-based approach to care, working closely with the school nursing staff, team physicians, outside medical specialists, and other healthcare providers. Our goal is to deliver high-quality medical care by staying current with the latest advancements in rehabilitation techniques and safety protocols.
An athletic trainer is on campus to provide coverage for all home athletic contests and school-sanctioned practices.
Hours & Location
- School Days
12:00 p.m. until the end of practice/game - Weekends dependent on athletic schedule
The Dr. Charles F. Keegan Physical Therapy Room is located on the ground level of the Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence
Policies and Procedures
Jamel Jones brings over a decade of collegiate and high school athletic training experience to Prep. Before joining Prep in 2025, he spent seven years at the University of Pennsylvania leading medical operations for the Penn Relays. He also served as athletic trainer for Princeton University's men's basketball and women's water polo teams.
Jamel is committed to keeping Prep's student-athletes healthy and performing at their best. Outside the training room, he's a husband and father who enjoys movies, music, and a good mystery novel.
Team Physicians
Gabriel L. Petruccelli, MD, FAAOS
Greater Washington Orthopedic Group
Gabriel L. Petruccelli is an accomplished board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy, sports medicine, shoulder replacements and general orthopaedics. Dr. Petruccelli joined Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group, PA in 2012, with three locations: Rockville, Silver Spring and GermanTown, Maryland.
Dr. Petruccelli is a Maryland native, who graduated from The Heights School in Potomac, where he played basketball and soccer. He graduated from the George Washington University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science before receiving a certificate in Physiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados in 2006 before relocating to New York City to complete his Internship and Orthopaedic residency at New York Medical College-St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center/ Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in 2011.
John Tabacco, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Tabacco is a 2001 graduate of Georgetown Prep and a three sport athlete where he developed a passion for sports medicine under then Team Physician, Dr. Kevin McMahon. As a team doctor for the Washington Commanders from 2014 to 2020 and DC United 2020-2022, Dr. Tabacco specializes in concussions, general medical problems, and Internal medicine and is currently a professor of Medicine at GW University School of medicine. He currently practices Medicine at Sibley Hospital and is the Medical Director for the Residential Program at Georgetown Prep.