University of Hawaii at Hilo Sports Medicine

Hilo, HI

Kelsie Espiritu-Tanabe

Athletic Trainer (WSOC, MSOC, MGOLF, WTEN, MTEN)

2 Yrs

Kensei Gibbs

Head Athletic Trainer (WVB, WGOLF, BASE)

8 Yrs

Chris McBride

Athletic Trainer (WXC, WBB, MBB, SOFT)

1 Yr

Ka'Ohimanu Akiona

Team Physician

1 Yr

Edward Gutteling

Team Physician

1 Yr

Department History

Sports Medicine 2026–2027

Person	Role
Kelsie Espiritu-Tanabe	Athletic Trainer (WSOC, MSOC, MGOLF, WTEN, MTEN)
Kensei Gibbs	Head Athletic Trainer (WVB, WGOLF, BASE)
Chris McBride	Athletic Trainer (WXC, WBB, MBB, SOFT)
Ka'Ohimanu Akiona	Team Physician
Edward Gutteling	Team Physician

Person	Role
Kelsie Espiritu-Tanabe	Athletic Trainer (WSOC, MSOC, MGOLF, WTEN, MTEN)
Kensei Gibbs	Head Athletic Trainer (WVB, WGOLF, BASE)

Person	Role
Kensei Gibbs	Head Athletic Trainer (WVB, WXC)

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