Mission Statement: Our mission is to enhance the health and athletic potential of our student-athletes by providing progressive, proactive, and patient-centered care through compassion and a dedication to continued learning and growth.
Sports Medicine Staff:
CLICK HERE for the full Sports Medicine staff directory. The Sports Medicine office can be reached at (816) 235-1735.| Name | Sport Assignment | Title | ||
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Keith Garnett MS, ATC, LAT, NASM-PES, CES | MBB, Tennis, Golf | Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine | kgarnett@umkc.edu |
| Nicole Villarreal MEd, ATC, LAT, NASM-PES, CES, CPT | WBB, Dance | Assistant Athletic Trainer | nvillarreal@umkc.edu | |
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Evan Zars MS, ATC, LAT | VB | Assistant Athletic Trainer | ezars@umkc.edu |
| Maria Mosquera DAT, MS, ATC, LAT | MSOC | Assistant Athletic Trainer | mmosquerabayona@umkc.edu | |
| TBA | WSOC | Assistant Athletic Trainer | ||
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Alexis Jacey LAT, ATC | Track/XC | Assistant Athletic Trainer | ajacey@umkc.edu |
Sports Med Links:
- SportsWare Instructions
Sports Medicine Student Observation:
We offer observation opportunities for UMKC students interesting in pursuing a career in sports medicine. This program will provide you with hands-on experience with Division I athletes, as well as the opportunity to learn from health care professionals from multiple disciplines. If you are interested in becoming an observation student, please send a letter explaining your experience, skills, and interest in sports medicine to kgarnett@umkc.edu











