Dr. Leland Snaider
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Board-Certified Chiropractic Physician (DC) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with an eclectic background in manual therapies, sports medicine, and human performance. Brings diverse experience across the full spectrum of the athlete journey — from post-operative rehabilitation to elite performance — as both a clinician and a coach. Seeks to serve as a valuable resource, offering a unique and integrated perspective to support an organization’s short- and long-term goals in player development and competitive success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Global Performance Group
Atlanta, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Operated from headquarters located in Atlanta, Georgia.
- 2024 - Present: Medical Advisor for Full Count Baseball.
- 2022 - Present: Delivered physiotherapy services to professional athletes in golf, tennis, baseball, football, and basketball, enhancing their athletic performance and recovery.
- 2022 - Present: MLB and MiLB offseason treatment and rehabilitation resource for ATL-based pros.
- 2023: Provided medical oversight as the team doctor for the Atlanta Blues of the Sunbelt Collegiate Baseball League, and ensured effective injury management.
- 2022: Delivered on-site medical services at Eddie Bravo Invitational (MMA), ensuring athlete safety and immediate care during competition.
Private Physiotherapist & Performance Coach
ATP WorldTOUR
01.2020 - Current
- Traveled privately with athletes on the ATP World Tour, providing on-site physiotherapy and performance support.
- Supported ATP athletes, including Grand Slam champions (doubles), Davis Cup team members (Taiwan and Japan), and multiple Challenger Tour title holders.
- Developed and implemented individualized injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance programs to optimize daily readiness and long-term health.
- Managed daily athlete care through an approach blending manual therapy, sports medicine, and performance sciences.
- Performed daily evaluations to guide targeted treatment and training decisions.
- Executed competition-day preparation and post-match recovery protocols.
- Solved complex performance challenges while navigating the demands of international travel and competition schedules.
- Collaborated proactively with multidisciplinary performance teams, such as physicians, coaches, psychologists, and nutritionists.
Chiropractic Residency
Sports Chiropractic Institute
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed and managed rehabilitation programs to support recovery for all new patients
- Collaborated with Dr. Linkhorn (DC) on new patient evaluations to enhance diagnostic accuracy
- Contributed to content creation for Graston, Life University, and Theraband to improve educational resources
Private Performance Coach
Leland J. Snaider LLC
Atlanta, USA
12.2011 - 08.2014
- Traveled as the private performance coach of Mathew McPhearson through the 2014 MLB draft process and his first two professional off-seasons (4th Round Draft Pick)
- Consulted NCAA and MiLB athletes on health and performance strategies to enhance athletic outcomes
- Developed and managed comprehensive short and long term athletic development programs to optimize performance
- Provided at-home spinal rehabilitation services to patients post-release from Shepherd Spine Center, facilitating recovery and mobility
Athletic Development Coordinator
The Baseball Factory
Columbia, USA
12.2010 - 11.2011
- Founded and built the Athletic Development Division at Baseball Factory Headquarters (Columbia, MD), supporting Under Armour All-American Game scouting and athlete development initiatives.
- Led athletic development strategy for Baseball Factory’s exclusive clients, improving performance outcomes across multiple age and competition levels.
- Designed and implemented throwing and return-to-play programs for rehabilitating athletes.
- Created the national performance enhancement and injury-reduction curriculum used across Baseball Factory Development events.
- Assessed executive-level and elite clients for performance deficits, movement dysfunction, and injury risk, informing individualized training and intervention plans.
Performance Coach
Major League Strength
01.2010 - 11.2010
- Collaborated with Dana Cavalea, former Yankee's Director of Strength & Conditioning, to develop strategies for enhancing athlete performance.
- Assisted in implementing daily performance and preparatory agendas to optimize athlete readiness.
- Assisted in assessing athlete performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic -
Life University
Bachelor of Arts -
Shenandoah University
Skills
- Chiropractic techniques
- Manual therapy
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Long-term athletic development
- Movement dysfunction and pain problem solving
- Dry needling
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Cupping therapy
- Postural restoration
- Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization
- SFMA proficiency
- FMS proficiency
- Sports medicine solutions
- Trackman and Rhapsodo proficiency
References
Available upon request.
Continuing Education
- Applied Performance Coach - Dr. Nijem Ramsey
- Master Tennis Performance Specialist (MTPS) - International Tennis Performance Association
- Dry Needling - Myopain Certified
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Modality - Graston Technique (GTS)
- Cupping Techniques
- Fascial Abrasion Technique (FAT - Tool)
- Kinesiology Taping - Theraband
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Selected Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) - Functional Movement Systems
- Functional Movement Screen (FMS) - Functional Movement Systems
- Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) - Level 1
- Raquetfit & Body Connection - Level 1
- Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
- Primary Coursework - Postural Restoration Institute (PRI)
- Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) - Level 1
- Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS) - International Tennis Performance Association
- Member - Emory Tennis Medicine Society
- Member - Pro Baseball Chiropractic Society
Timeline
Founder
Global Performance Group
01.2022 - Current
Private Physiotherapist & Performance Coach
ATP WorldTOUR
01.2020 - Current
Chiropractic Residency
Sports Chiropractic Institute
02.2018 - 01.2020
Private Performance Coach
Leland J. Snaider LLC
12.2011 - 08.2014
Athletic Development Coordinator
The Baseball Factory
12.2010 - 11.2011
Performance Coach
Major League Strength
01.2010 - 11.2010
Doctor of Chiropractic -
Life University
Bachelor of Arts -
Shenandoah University