University of Nevada, Las Vegas Sports Medicine

Las Vegas, NV

Department History

Sports Medicine 2026–2027

Person Role

Emily Meyer

Assistant Director of Sports Science

Kalani Akana

Associate Athletic Trainer (M. Soccer)

Fred Donnell Jr

Head Athletic Trainer (Football)

Carla Flores

Associate Athletic Trainer (W. Soccer)

Garrett Thompson

Associate Athletic Trainer (M. Basketball)

Anthony Bratton

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Wade Gaal

Head Physician

David Kramer

Football Physician

Sports Medicine 2025–2026

Person Role

Tanner Maher

Director of Strength And Conditioning

Elva Salcido

Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer (Track & Field, Cross Country)

Thomas Bacchia

Associate Director of Football Strength and Conditioning

Larry Varnado Jr.

Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports (M. Soccer, Softball, Volleyball)

Josh Batshoun

Associate Athletic Trainer (W. Basketball)

Rafal Ciepiela

Associate Head Athletic Trainer (Football)

Fred Donnell Jr

Head Athletic Trainer (Football)

Jon Wall

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Men's Basketball (Diving)

Sports Medicine 2024–2025

Person Role

Kalani Akana

Associate Athletic Trainer (M. Basketball)

Josh Batshoun

Associate Athletic Trainer (W. Basketball)

Alfred Castillo

Senior Associate AD of Sports Medicine (Men's Basketball)

Rafal Ciepiela

Associate Head Athletic Trainer (Football)

Cameron Ortyl

Assistant Athletics Director/Head Football Athletic Trainer

Jeff Fish

Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning

Larry Varnado Jr.

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Men's Basketball and Volleyball

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