Education

1986 BS  University of Miami
1987 M.Ed.  Auburn University
1997 Education Leadership Certificate, Florida Atlantic University

Work Experience

- 1989-2000 McArthur High School, Broward County,FL
(Science Department Chair, Behavioral Specialist, Head Athletic Trainer, Biology Instructor)
- 2000 to present Archbishop McCarthy High School, Broward County, FL
(Strength Coach, Anatomy & Physiology Instructor)
- July 2008 Guest speaker and host on www.PerformanceNutritionShow.com
- June 7,2009 Guest on "The Here's Help Show" on Y100, 103.5 The Beat

Publications

1. Lander, J.E., R. Simonton, & J. Giacobbe.(1990). “The Effectiveness of Weight Belts During Squatting” Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
2. Giacobbe, J.K.F. (1987). "Protein Requirements and the Strength Power Athlete". Strength Power Update 2(2):1, 5-6 and ASHAPERD (Alabama State Journal)10(1): 32-34
3. Giacobbe, J. (1987) "The Full Squat and It's Effect on Knee Stability". Strength Power Update 2(2):3
4. Giacobbe, J. (2006) "Protein Requirements & the Athlete" Building the Body Spring Quarterly
5. Giacobbe, J. (2006) "Success Stories: Joel Giacobbe" Building the Body Autumn Quarterly
6. Giacobbe, J. (2007) "The Role of Blood in the Body" Building the Body Spring Quarterly 
7. Giacobbe, J. (2007) "Anatomy Teacher Continues to Progress" Building the Body Autumn Quarterly
8. Pictured & interviewed by Kindela,J.(1986)"The Southern States Report".FLEX Magazine, Feb.1986,54-56,&140
9. Pictured & interviewed by Friedman,K.(1986)"How To Handle A Hard Man".FLEX Magazine,April,1986,98-99

Awards and Honors 

Professional

- 1999/2000 Teacher of the Year McArthur High School, Broward County FL
- 2003/2004 Deaver Award Recipient Archbishop McCarthy High School, Broward County, FL
- 2006/2007 John 13 Award Recipient Archbishop McCarthy High School, Broward County, FL
- NOV 2007 Teenlink South Florida Teachers Edition, Sun Sentinel (circulation all Broward County Schools)
- APRIL 2008 Teenlink South Florida Teachers Edition, Sun Sentinel (circulation all Broward County Schools)
- MARCH 2009 Master Teacher Golden Apple Award Recipient Archbishop McCarthy High School, Broward County, FL
- 2008/2009 Raised Funds and Implemented the Archbishop McCarthy High School Fitness Center

Athletic

-Winner of 1985 Southern States Bodybuilding Contest (Men’s Open Lt. Division)
-Winner of 2006 Southern States Bodybuilding Contest  (Men’s Over 40 Lt. Division)
-Winner of 2009 Gold Coast Bodybuilding Contest (Men's Over 40 Lt. Division)

Body Building Competition History

- 2nd Place Teenage Hollywood, FL Lt. Wt. Division 1982
- 3rd Place Mr. Art Stocks Play Pen Open Lt. Wt. Division 1984
- 2nd Place Mr. Southeast Florida Open Lt. Wt. Division 1984
- 3rd Place Mr. Hollywood, FL Open Lt. Wt. Division 1984
- 3rd Place Body Magic Classic Lt. Wt. Division 1984
- 1st Place Mr. Southern States Open Lt. Wt. Division 1985
- 1st Place Mr. Southern States Over 40 Lt. Wt. Division 2006
- 3rd Place OCB Intra Coastal Natural Over 35 Short Class 2006
- 3rd Place Mid Florida Muscle Classic Over 40 Lt. Wt. Division 2007
- 2nd Place West Palm Beach BodyBuilding Championships Over 40 Class 2008