Northwestern University Sports Medicine

Evanston, IL

Department History

Sports Medicine 2026–2027

Person Role

Adam Hermann

Assistant AD for Olympic Sports Performance

Courtney Albinson, Ph.D.

Director of Sport Psychology Services

Jeff Mjaanes

Director of Sports Medicine, Head Team Physician

John Mucovich

Supervisor - Athletic Training Services/Head Football Athletic Trainer

Taylor Ford

Assistant Director, Olympic Sports Performance

Lindsay Esposito

Advanced Clinical Dietitian, Athletics

Maddie Barron, Psy. D.

Sport Psychologist

Melissa Mazzitelli

Athletic Trainer (Women's Lacrosse)

Sports Medicine 2025–2026

Person Role

Adam Hermann

Assistant AD for Olympic Sports Performance

Katie Knappenberger

Director of Performance Nutrition

Jeff Mjaanes

Director of Sports Medicine, Head Team Physician

Kathleen Buckingham

Supervisor - Athletic Training Services (Women's Basketball)

Taylor Ford

Assistant Director, Olympic Sports Performance

Troy Sutton

Assistant Director of Football Performance

Brendon Ziegler

Assistant Director, Olympic Sports Performance

Melissa Mazzitelli

Athletic Trainer (Women's Lacrosse)

Sports Medicine 2024–2025

Person Role

Adam Hermann

Assistant AD for Olympic Sports Performance

Katie Knappenberger

Director of Performance Nutrition

Brian Vesci

Director, Athletic Training Services

Kathleen Buckingham

Supervisor - Athletic Training Services (Women's Basketball)

Jeff Tanaka

Supervisor - Athletic Training Services (Men's Basketball)

Troy Sutton

Assistant Director of Football Performance

Brendon Ziegler

Assistant Director, Olympic Sports Performance

Melissa Mazzitelli

Athletic Trainer (Women's Lacrosse)

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