2016 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
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. 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 the LewisGale Hospital at Montgomery’s SWVA Center for Orthopaedics and various specialty services offered through HCA Southwest Virginia and its affiliated hospitals. “We are privileged to have access to the finest physicians and services that HCA 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.” The team’s chiropractor, Dr. Greg Tilley, also provides Tech athletes with specialized treatment for spine-related conditions and plays a huge role in performance enhancement through various chiropractic techniques. “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 17 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.
ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS DIRECTOR FOR SPORTS MEDICINE Responsibilities: As associate athletics director for sports medicine, Goforth oversees the healthcare needs of all studentathletes and organizes all trainers and doctors while supervising all other healthcare-related services that Tech offers. Joined VT Staff: 1998; 18th 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.
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Gunnar Brolinson, D.O. Team Physician
Mark Rogers, D.O. Head Team Physician
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David Dietter, ATC Athletic Trainer
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Brett Griesemer, ATC Athletic Trainer
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