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Johnson Curran Optometry Centers
Dr. Jose Rivero
..................................Cardiologist
Dr. John Robertson
.................................. Dentist
Dr. Jay Bass
................................................. Dentist
Dr. Greg Beato
............................Team Physician
Dr. Gunnar Brolinson
...............Team Physician
Dr. Al Kozar
..................................Team Physician
Dr. Brad McCrady
......................Team Physician
Jordan Chang
.........................Physical Therapist
Erin Gibson
............................ Physical Therapist
Casey Kellog
...........................Physical Therapist
Jen McCrady
...........................Physical Therapist
Thomas Mitchell
...................Physical Therapist
Kylan Smith
.............................Physical Therapist
Mario Travis
.......................... Massage Therapist
Aaron Gresham
......................Brace Consultant
Todd Gerl
...................................................Orthotist
Dr. Greg Tilley
.......................Team Chiropractor
Mark Rogers, D.O.
Chief Medical Officer
Chris Catterson, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
David Dietter, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Keith Doolan, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Brett Griesemer, ATC
Athletic Trainer
SPORTS MED I C I NE STAF F
SPORTS MEDICINE STAFF NOT PICTURED:
The Sports Medicine Department at Virginia Tech continues to
evolve, incorporating new ideas by utilizing state-of-the-art resources
for the betterment of all Hokie student-athletes. Under the leadership
of Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine Mike Goforth, the
department is constantly improving and developing new strategies to
provide the most current and comprehensive care.
Dr. Mark Rogers serves as Tech’s Chief Medical Officer in
accordance with NCAA requirements. According to legislation
passed at the 2016 NCAA Convention, each member institution must
designate a health care administrator to oversee the school’s health
care administration and delivery.
The team of certified athletic trainers, orthopaedic surgeons, Board
Certified primary care physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists,
acupuncturists, brace consultants, sport psychologists, nutritionists
and massage therapists are available on site to manage the health
care needs of Virginia Tech’s student-athletes.
Following the 10th full year in the 4,300-square-foot Eddie Ferrell
Memorial Training Room, the space was expanded in 2013 to create a
facility that unites the training and medical staffs in a centralized area
to care for the needs of all Virginia Tech student-athletes.
Tech now has more than 10,000 square feet dedicated to sports
medicine, placing it in the top five percent nationally. The addition of
the rehabilitation area makes Tech the first school to install the new
Pavi Gym Customized flooring and X-Lab Fitness Rack, while also
adding numerous pieces of equipment to address strength, flexibility,
proprioception, and cardiovascular endurance. This space is directly
joined with the new training area that is home to dozens of training
tables, two cold tubs, whirlpools, an underwater treadmill, and a
Biodex System 3.
A vital part of student-athlete medical services is access to Carilion
Clinic and it’s vast array of specialty services offered through the
nationally recognized hospital system and it’s affiliates.
“We are privileged to have access to the finest physicians and
services that Carilion Clinic has at its disposal,” Goforth said. “It is
comforting knowing that our local hospital has the best care available
in this region of the country for our student-athletes.”
“As certified athletic trainers, for us to have the resources we have
is a tremendous asset,” Goforth said. “The knowledge and skills that
they bring are invaluable.”
Over the past 18 years, Tech has developed the reputation for
producing top-level certified athletic trainers. Graduates are now
employed in positions across the country at various levels of the
profession.
Responsibilities:
As associate athletics director for sports
medicine, Goforth oversees the healthcare needs of all student-
athletes and organizes all trainers and doctors while supervising all
other healthcare-related services that Tech offers.
Joined VT Staff:
1998; 19th year.
Prior to Virginia Tech:
Goforth came to Tech from the Hamilton
Medical Center/Bradley Wellness Center in Dalton, Georgia, where
he was the director of wellness and sports medicine. He has an
extensive background in sports medicine, working at East Tennessee
State University, William Fleming High School, Tusculum College,
Greene County Sports Medicine/Industrial Cooperative, and Pioneer
Sports Medicine/Physical Therapy Clinic. He also has consulted on
program development throughout the country.
Education:
East Tennessee State University, 1991, B.A. in physical
education; Virginia Tech, 1995, master’s in sport management.
Family:
Goforth and wife Tracy, a teacher at Blacksburg Middle
School, have two sons, Ethan and Luke.
A S SOC I A T E A T H L E T I C S D I R E C T OR F OR S POR T S ME D I C I N E
MIKE GOFORTH
SPORTS MEDICINE