AC Milan have hired Steve Tashjian. He will be the club's athletic consultant. He announced joining the Rossoneri recently via his Linkedin account by sharing this message:
"I am delighted to announce that I will be consulting on an exciting high performance project with AC Milan, of the Italian Lega Serie A. I am honored to be working with such an historic club. A giant in global sport."
Who is Steve Tashjian?
As pointed out by Milan News, In 2019, Steve Tashjian was the protagonist and founder of his consultancy company for high-level performance in sports, named 'Elevation Project', a company that collaborates with elite organisations and clubs, communities, and institutions to build teams and "High-performance squads".
It must be admitted that Tashjian's role in the organisation of the staff at Milanello and Milan has only seen consultancy and will not involve his presence in Pioli's staff in the future.
Specifically, the American's work is based on "building teams with high levels of performance" and "coaching coaches and work groups". Tashjian, who "has worked in high-pressure work environments", defines himself as an MPT, "Master Personal Trainer", and a FAFS, "Fellow of Applied Functional Science" (techniques for assessing, rehabilitating, and training for neuro-musculoskeletal performance). In short, Tashjian is what can be defined as a true sports scientist with a consultancy contract already ongoing.
Steve Tashjian's adventure in the world of football and sports begins in 2007, when he was hired by the Columbus Crew, an American MLS team. Tashjian's role with the American club was that of Head Fitness Coach, with the task of overseeing player recovery after injuries ("End stage rehabilitation"). After two years, his career would take shape especially in the Premier League.
Everton hired him, assigning him the role of Head of Sport Science and Conditioning, as well as End Stage Rehab Specialist.
