JOE ROGOWSKI

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Joe Rogowski is a seasoned leader in the domains of athlete health, performance science and cardiovascular screening. With decades of experience across professional sports and as Athletic Trainer and Medical and Performance Director, his work has leveraged cutting‑edge research and operational innovation to support elite athletes, veterans of sport, and organizations dedicated to their long‑term wellness.

Professional Background & Key Roles

  • Early in his career, Rogowski served as strength and conditioning coach and athletic trainer for the Orlando Magic (2006‑2012) and then as Director of Science & Research for the Houston Rockets (2012‑14). sportstechie.net+2Houston Chronicle+2

  • He later transitioned to become the first Chief Medical Officer for the National Basketball Player's Association (2014 - 2022). Where he sat on several committees including the Cardiac Committee, the Wearables Committee and the Research Committee. 

  • In November 2022, he was named Chief Medical Director of the National Basketball Retired Player's Association, supervising health‑screening and medical innovation programs for retired professional basketball players. sportstechie.net+1

  • In parallel, Rogowski has been associated with Athletic Heart, a mobile sports‑cardiac diagnostic imaging and research company that delivers cardiovascular screening services tailored to athletes and teams. 

Education & Credentials

  • B.S. in Sports Medicine & Athletic Training from DePauw University; lettered in football. sportstechie.net+1

  • M.S. in Exercise Physiology (emphasis: cardiac physiology) from University of Central Florida. sportstechie.net

  • Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). sloansportsconference.com+1

Areas of Expertise & Impact

  • Cardiovascular Screening & Athlete Health: Rogowski has been instrumental in developing preventive cardiac‐screening programs for both active and retired players. With the NBRPA, he helped launch screenings that provide ECGs, echocardiograms and follow‐up care in a familiar, athlete‐centric environment. Boardroom+2sportstechie.net+2

  • Performance Science & Research: His work blends strength‑conditioning with physiology, biomechanics and analytics—leveraging innovation to advance athlete care and performance readiness. Houston Chronicle+1

  • Leadership & Program Development: He has overseen cross‑disciplinary teams, formed medical partnerships and designed workflows to ensure that screening results translate into timely action. NBPA.com+1

Mission & Vision

Joe Rogowski’s professional mission is centered on ensuring that athletes do not simply perform at their peak—but that they can retire and live their subsequent lives in robust health. He often emphasizes the need for proactive care, particularly for cardiovascular risks in former athletes, and for health systems that remove barriers to screening, diagnosis and follow‑up treatment. SI+1

Personal Note

A native of Chicago, Rogowski brings a hands‑on, athlete‑first mindset to his work. He leverages his experience in the training room, the research lab and the union environment to bridge gaps between sport, medicine and retirement health. According to profiles, he is grounded in the transformative power of screening—especially when it comes to previously overlooked cardiac risk in current and former athletes.

CONTACT FOR:
General Inquiries
jrogowski@athletic-heart.com

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