Athletic Training
The Stanford University Sports Medicine Staff, under the direction of Director of Sports Medicine, Geoffrey Abrams, and Director of Athletic Training, Anthony Pass are leaders and pioneers in the care of Stanford student athletes.
Through the interdisciplinary and collaborative approach utilizing the unique talents of sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and sports scientists, Stanford Sports Medicine provides unrivaled comprehensive care to the over 900 Stanford student athletes.
The Stanford Sports Medicine team is on the cutting edge of sports medicine care, utilizing the most up to date diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative techniques to allow for student athletes to thrive in their desired sport. With 20 full-time athletic trainers, 4 full-time physical therapists, and our dedicated sports medicine physicians, the staff is able to provide the latest and most contemporary care possible to athletes across all 36 sports.
Our staff of 10 team physicians provide direct oversight to the Athletic Training and Physical Therapy staff, and are faculty from the Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, in the School of Medicine at Stanford University. As well, the Sports Medicine Program has access to 40 consultants and specialists on its Sports Medicine Advisory Team.
The Stanford University Sports Medicine staff are also among the leaders in sports medicine research across the country, with ongoing research looking to improve the diagnosis of concussion, prevention of ACL injury, and using foot mapping technology to decrease overuse injury. Through the use of data analysis, the sports medicine staff is able to analyze trends, and provide targeted interventions to help reduce and prevent athletic injuries.
Phillip & Penelope Knight AT Center

Philip & Penelope Knight Athletic Training Center
641 E. Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
P: 650.723.1214 | F: 650.725.2752
During the academic year, the Athletic Training Center will be open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On weekends and holidays, athletic competition and practices will dictate hours. During the summer months, the athletic training center operates on a reduced schedule.
The Athletic Training Center’s general phone number is 650.723.1214. A message can be left at this number for any team athletic trainer. If you have an emergency after hours, please contact your team athletic trainer directly or call 9-1-1.
Athletic Training Staff
Certified Athletic Trainers are highly qualified, multi-skilled, allied health care professionals and have been part of the American Medical Association’s Health Professions Career and Education Directory for more two decades. Additionally, the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, among others, are all strong clinical and academic supporters of Certified Athletic Trainers.
Anthony Pass
MA, ATC, LAT, CSCS, CPES, CES
Director, Athletic Training
Sarah Lyons
MS, ATC, PES
Associate Director, Athletic Training
(W) Gymnastics, Synchronized Swimming
Nathan Peck
Ms, ATC, CSCS
Associate Director, Athletic Training
Head of Football
Tomoo Yamada
MA, ATC, CKTP, DNSP
Associate Director, Athletic Training
(M/W) Swimming + Diving
Amanda Brown
MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Softball, Fencing
Wednesday Bienusa
MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Football, (M) Crew
Josh Freeman
MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Cross Country, Track & Field
Katelin Knox
MS, ATC
Associate Athletic Trainer
(W) Basketball, (W) Golf
Lucas Klawiter
MS, ATC, CES
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Field Hockey, (W) Crew
Karmont Mak
MS, ATC, CES, PES
Associate Athletic Trainer
Football
Justin Police
MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
(W) Soccer, (W) Water Polo
Katherine Risso
MAT, ATC, CKTP
Associate Athletic Trainer
Lacrosse, Sailing
Sanam Rezazadeh
MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
(M) Water Polo, Wrestling
Rachel Salazar
MS, ATC
Associate Athletic Trainer
(M) Gym, (M) Tennis
John Ursone
MS, ATC, CSCS
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Baseball, Squash
Dominic Vincentini
MS, ATC
Associate Athletic Trainer
(M) Basketball, (M) Golf
Brian White
MAE, ATC, CSCS
Associate Athletic Trainer
(M) Soccer, (W) Tennis
Emily Wilder
MS, ATC, LAT, CES
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Football, (W) Volleyball, Beach Volleyball
Mollie Selfridge
Research Associate and Campus Administrator
Advanced Post Graduate Athletic Trainers
Erin Holle
MS, ATC
Advanced Post Graduate Athletic Trainer
Cross Country, Track & Field
Vanessa Lara-Diaz
MS, ATC
Advanced Post Graduate Athletic Trainer
Field Hockey, (W) Rowing (LTW) Rowing
Courtney Meyer
MS, ATC
Advanced Post Graduate Athletic Trainer
(M/W) Swimming + Diving, (M) Volleyball
Mitchell Skinner
MS, ATC
Advanced Post Graduate Athletic Trainer
Football, (M) Crew