Sports Medicine & Athletic Training

The Sports Medicine Staff’s ultimate goal is providing the very best healthcare for the 800+ student-athletes representing the Fighting Irish.  Our staff of 18 full-time Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists provide initial evaluation and triage of injuries and illnesses while directing rehabilitation, reconditioning and recovery from all healthcare conditions.  Under the direction of Team Physicians our skilled professionals provide holistic care through communicating concerns and on-going planning with Primary Care Physicians, Orthopedic Surgeons/Consultants, Strength & Conditioning, Dietitians, advising with Sport Psychologists and a close network of other medical/healthcare professionals.  Our comprehensive healthcare focuses on fostering an inclusive and diverse environment with caring for the individual along with the injury/illness.

Athletics Trainers – Physical Therapist 

Rob Hunt Associate Athletic Director, Athletic Training & Rehabilitation Services, Head Football Athletic Trainer 574-631-2455 rhunt1@nd.edu
Mandy Merritt Senior Associate Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist, Men’s Lacrosse 574-631-3303 mmerrit1@nd.edu
Mike Bean Associate Athletic Trainer, Football 574-631-3302 mbean@nd.edu
Kevin Ricks Associate Athletic Trainer, Football & Hockey 547-631-1241 kricks@nd.edu
Morgan Buchs Associate Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist, Cross Country & Track and Field 574-631-7100 mbuchs@nd.edu
Anne Marquez Associate Athletic Trainer, Women’s Basketball and Men’s & Women’s Golf 574-631-6204 amarque1@nd.edu
Nixon Dorvilien Associate Athletic Trainer, Men’s Basketball 574-631-6204 ndorvili@nd.edu
Courtney McNamara Associate Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist, Football 574-631-3921 cmcnama4@nd.edu
Brittany Bruette Assistant Athletic Trainer, Swimming and Diving & Cheer 574-631-7100 bduszyns@nd.edu
Brad Kneibel Assistant Athletic Trainer, Women Lacrosse 574-631-7100 bkneibel@nd.edu
Mario Diaz Assistant Athletic Trainer, Men’s Soccer 574-631-7100 mdiaz8@nd.edu
Cloe Klaus Assistant Athletic Trainer, Women’s Soccer 574-631-7100 cklaus3@nd.edu
Max Bertman Assistant Athletic Trainer, Women’s Rowing 574-631-7100 abertman@nd.edu
Samantha Huba Associate Athletic Trainer, Volleyball and Fencing 574-631-7100 sbowker@nd.edu
Joe Zimmerman Assistant Athletic Trainer, Football 574-631-7100 jzimmmer5@nd.edu
Emily Day Assistant Athletic Trainer, Softball and Fencing 574-631-7100 eday1@nd.edu
John Duff Assistant Athletic Trainer, Baseball 574-631-3301 jduff2@nd.edu

 

University Health Services

Matt Leiszler, MD University Physicians
Kevin McAward, MD University Physicians
Crystal Higginson, MD University Physicians

 

Sports Medicine Institute – Saint Joseph Health Systems

Steve Simons, MD Sports Medicine
Chris Jordan, MD Sports Medicine

 


South Bend Orthopaedics

South Bend Orthopaedics has a long tradition of providing orthopaedic care to Notre Dame athletes, beginning in 1949 when Dr. Leslie Bodnar joined the sports medicine program for Notre Dame athletics. South Bend Orthopaedics is led by a team of board-certified surgeons and physicians offering excellence in comprehensive orthopaedic and sports medicine care. SBO provides specialties in joint replacement, hand, spine, podiatry, sports medicine, and rehabilitation therapy to patients in the Michiana area with offices in South Bend, Mishawaka, Plymouth and La Porte. Learn more

 


University Health Services

University Health Services is a multidisciplinary team committed to providing and promoting service to meet the health care needs of the diverse Notre Dame community. To learn more about the University physicians and University Health Services please click here.


Athletic Training Aids

Student-Athlete Medical Insurance Policy & Procedure

Visiting Teams

Facilities

Loftus Sports Center

Joyce Center Training Facility

Gulielmino Athletics Complex

Rolfs Athletics Hall

Compton Family Ice Arena