Northwestern University Sports Medicine

Evanston, IL

Department History

Sports Medicine 2025–2026

Person Role

Kathleen Buckingham

Supervisor - Athletic Training Services (Women's Basketball)

Melissa Mazzitelli

Athletic Trainer (Women's Lacrosse)

John Mucovich

Supervisor - Athletic Training Services/Head Football Athletic Trainer

Adam Hermann

Assistant AD for Olympic Sports Performance

Jeff Mjaanes

Director of Sports Medicine, Head Team Physician

Troy Sutton

Assistant Director of Football Performance

Brendon Ziegler

Assistant Director, Olympic Sports Performance

Taylor Ford

Assistant Director, Olympic Sports Performance

Sports Medicine 2024–2025

Person Role

Kathleen Buckingham

Supervisor - Athletic Training Services (Women's Basketball)

Melissa Mazzitelli

Athletic Trainer (Women's Lacrosse)

Adam Hermann

Assistant AD for Olympic Sports Performance

Katie Knappenberger

Director of Performance Nutrition

Jeff Mjaanes

Director of Sports Medicine, Head Team Physician

Troy Sutton

Assistant Director of Football Performance

Brendon Ziegler

Assistant Director, Olympic Sports Performance

Taylor Ford

Assistant Director, Olympic Sports Performance

Sports Medicine 2023–2024

Person Role

Brendon Ziegler

Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine

Jay Hooten

Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine

Kathleen Buckingham

Trainer, Sports Medicine

Melissa Mazzitelli

Trainer, Sports Medicine

Taylor Ford

Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine

Adam Hermann

Assistant AD for Olympic Sports Performance

Katie Knappenberger

Director of Performance Nutrition

Jeff Mjaanes

Director of Sports Medicine, Head Team Physician

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