Michigan State University Sports Medicine

East Lansing, MI

Department History

Sports Medicine 2025–2026

Person Role

Nicholas Richey

Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball)

LouAnne Jefferson

Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball/ M. Golf)

Brett Penning

Athletic Trainer (Wrestling, Men's Tennis)

Matt King

Departing
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach / Football

Shanteisha Pruitt

Athletic Trainer (Volleyball)

Steve Gaul

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Rob Masterson

Director of Performance Nutrition

Tom Mackowiak

Athletic Trainer/AT Clinical Education Coordinator (W. Golf)

Sports Medicine 2024–2025

Person Role

Shanteisha Pruitt

Athletic Trainer (Volleyball)

Rod Scott

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Justin Waas

Athletic Trainer (Baseball)

Brett Penning

Athletic Trainer (Wrestling, Men's Tennis)

Nicholas Richey

Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball)

Rob Masterson

Director of Performance Nutrition

Jeff Kovan

Director of Sports Medicine and Performance/Primary Care Team Physician

Tom Mackowiak

Athletic Trainer/AT Clinical Education Coordinator (W. Golf)

Sports Medicine 2023–2024

Person Role

Nicholas Richey

Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball)

LouAnne Jefferson

Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball/ M. Golf)

Brett Penning

Athletic Trainer (Wrestling)

Jason Novak

Head Coach - Strength and Conditioning (Football)

Shanteisha Pruitt

Trainer, Sports Medicine

Sally Nogle

Director of Sports Medicine

Rob Masterson

Director of Performance Nutrition

Jeff Kovan

Director of Sports Medicine and Performance/Primary Care Team Physician

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