Marshall Sports Medicine Institute

Marshall Sports Medicine Institute The Marshall Sports Medicine Institute houses all of the disciplines related to sports medicine under one roof, providing advanced, coordinated care.

Orthopedic sports medicine physicians treat injuries for Thundering Herd athletes and active people alike — working closely with athletic trainers, therapists and other specialists to offer an innovative, multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation, recovery and performance improvement.

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚Meet Bailey Pullen!Bailey has been a certified athletic trainer for about four mon...
03/19/2026

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚

Meet Bailey Pullen!

Bailey has been a certified athletic trainer for about four months and is from Lincoln County, West Virginia. One of her favorite parts of the job is being around multiple sports, meeting athletes and getting to know them while staying connected to the world of sports she enjoys.

🎶 If you were entering a game, what would be your walk-up song?
Bailey is still deciding on the perfect one.

🎬 What is your favorite sports movie?
The Benchwarmers

🗺️ What is one experience, goal or adventure you would like to do in your lifetime?
Travel to all 50 states. Bailey has visited 14 so far and hopes to check the rest off the list one day.

Thank you, Bailey, for your dedication to supporting student athletes and helping them stay healthy, strong and ready to compete! 💪

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚Meet Christopher LaPole!Chris has been a certified athletic trainer for 27 years a...
03/17/2026

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚

Meet Christopher LaPole!

Chris has been a certified athletic trainer for 27 years and is from Proctorville, Ohio. One of the things he enjoys most about the profession is the people he has met and worked with along the way. Athletic training offers the opportunity to connect with athletes, medical professionals and athletics staff, creating lasting friendships and meaningful experiences throughout a career.

🎶 If you were entering a game, what would be your walk-up song?
Sad But True by Metallica

🎬 What is your favorite sports movie?
Major League

🏞 What is one experience, goal or adventure you would like to do in your lifetime?
Explore Yellowstone National Park with his family

Thank you, Chris, for your years of dedication to supporting student athletes and the teams you serve! 💪

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚Meet Brandi Anders!Brandi has been a certified athletic trainer for 14 years and i...
03/17/2026

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚

Meet Brandi Anders!

Brandi has been a certified athletic trainer for 14 years and is from Tuckasegee, North Carolina. One of her favorite parts of the job is building strong relationships with athletes and watching them succeed both on and off the court. Supporting their growth, health and confidence is what makes the role so meaningful.

🎶 If you were entering a game, what would be your walk-up song?
Thunder by Imagine Dragons

🎬 What is your favorite sports movie?
The Sandlot

Thank you, Brandi, for your dedication to helping student athletes stay healthy, supported and ready to compete! 💪

The Saturday Morning Free Sports Medicine Clinic offers free evaluations and expert advice for injuries, strains, and ac...
03/16/2026

The Saturday Morning Free Sports Medicine Clinic offers free evaluations and expert advice for injuries, strains, and aches.

📅 Saturdays through May 2, 2026

⏰ 8–10 a.m.

📍 Marshall Sports Medicine Institute

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4tKnz26

Our athletic trainers providing services to the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission Girls’ Basketball T...
03/13/2026

Our athletic trainers providing services to the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission Girls’ Basketball Tournament had a photo opportunity with Baby Dog!

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚Meet Kacey Hildebrand!Kacey has been a certified athletic trainer for 13 years and...
03/13/2026

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚

Meet Kacey Hildebrand!

Kacey has been a certified athletic trainer for 13 years and is from Huntington, West Virginia. One of her favorite parts of the job is working alongside student athletes and coaches toward a common goal. Being part of the team and supporting athletes as they train, compete and grow is what makes the role so rewarding.

🎶 If you were entering a game, what would be your walk-up song?
Who Are You by The Who

🎬 What is your favorite sports movie?
She’s the Man and We Are Marshall

🏐 What is one experience, goal or adventure you would like to do in your lifetime?
See the Marshall University volleyball team win the Sun Belt Conference Championship

Thank you, Kacey, for your dedication to supporting student athletes and helping them stay strong, healthy and ready to compete! 💪

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚Meet Kerri Francis, LAT, ATC!Kerri has been a certified athletic trainer for 26 ye...
03/12/2026

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚

Meet Kerri Francis, LAT, ATC!

Kerri has been a certified athletic trainer for 26 years and is from Cross Lanes, West Virginia. She loves being part of an incredible soccer family and playing a small role in helping athletes reach their goals by winning games and championships. One of the most rewarding moments is seeing the excitement on their faces when they return to the field after a major injury or surgery. ⚽

🎶 If you were entering a game, what would be your walk-up song?
Regulate by Warren G and Nate Dogg or Insane in the Brain by Cypress Hill

🎬 What is your favorite sports movie?
We Are Marshall

🏆 What is one experience, goal or adventure you would like to do in your lifetime?
Win another national championship

Thank you, Kerri, for your dedication to supporting athletes and helping them stay strong, healthy and ready for the next play! 💪

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚 Meet Benjamin Adams, LAT, ATC!Benjamin has been a certified athletic trainer for ...
03/11/2026

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚

Meet Benjamin Adams, LAT, ATC!

Benjamin has been a certified athletic trainer for five years and is from Hudson, Ohio. One of their favorite parts of the job is getting creative and thinking on the fly with the “arts and crafts” of athletic training, from taping and bracing to building the right padding for different musculoskeletal conditions. Helping athletes stay protected and ready to perform keeps every day interesting.

🎶 If you were entering a game, what would be your walk-up song?
Money for Nothing by Dire Straits

🎬 What is your favorite sports movie?
Remember the Titans

🏈 What is one experience, goal or adventure you would like to do in your lifetime?
Watch the Cleveland Browns win a Super Bowl

Thank you for your dedication to helping athletes stay healthy, supported and in the game! 💪

The Saturday Morning Free Sports Medicine Clinic offers free evaluations and expert advice for injuries, strains and ach...
03/10/2026

The Saturday Morning Free Sports Medicine Clinic offers free evaluations and expert advice for injuries, strains and aches.

📅 Saturdays through May 2, 2026

⏰ 8–10 a.m.

📍 Marshall Sports Medicine Institute

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4tKnz26

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚Meet Haden Maloney, LAT, ATC!Haden has been a certified athletic trainer for five ...
03/10/2026

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚

Meet Haden Maloney, LAT, ATC!

Haden has been a certified athletic trainer for five years and is from Roswell, New Mexico. He enjoys working closely with athletes throughout their continuum of care and supporting them as they recover, grow and excel in their sport. Helping athletes perform at their best and reach their goals is what makes the job so rewarding.

🎶 If you were entering a game, what would be your walk-up song?
The Largest by BigXthaPlug

🎬 What is your favorite sports movie?
When the Game Stands Tall

🌎 What is one experience, goal or adventure you would like to do in your lifetime?
Visit all 63 U.S. national parks

Thank you, Haden, for your dedication to supporting athletes and helping them stay strong, healthy and in the game! 💪

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚Meet John (Zach) Johnson!Zach has been a certified athletic trainer for eight year...
03/07/2026

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚

Meet John (Zach) Johnson!

Zach has been a certified athletic trainer for eight years and is from Beckley, W.Va. One of the things he enjoys most about athletic training is building relationships with athletes, coaches and parents while showing athletes that someone is invested in their success and well-being.

🎶 If you were entering a game, what would be your walk-up song? Limbo by Daddy Yankee

🎬 What is your favorite sports movie? The Greatest Game Ever Played

🥇 What is one experience, goal, or adventure you would like to do in your lifetime? Work with the USA Olympic teams at least once during my career.

Thank you for your dedication to supporting athletes on and off the field.

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚Meet Courtney McCloud MAEd, LAT, ATC!Courtney has been a certified athletic traine...
03/06/2026

💚🦬 National Athletic Training Month 🦬💚

Meet Courtney McCloud MAEd, LAT, ATC!

Courtney has been a certified athletic trainer for 11 years and is from Barboursville, W.Va. She enjoys the nontraditional side of athletic training in the orthopaedic clinic and loves seeing the joy on patients’ faces when they can return to their favorite activities. That could be a Division I athlete getting back to competition after surgery or a patient returning to simple activities like walking around the neighborhood.

🎶 If you were entering a game, what would be your walk-up song? I Can Do It With a Broken Heart by Taylor Swift

🎬 What is your favorite sports movie? The Sandlot

🌎 What is one experience, goal, or adventure you would like to do in your lifetime? Live life to the fullest, travel as much as possible and make every day count

Thank you for your dedication to patient care and helping people stay active.

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2211 3rd Avenue
Huntington, WV
25703

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 10am

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The Marshall Sports Medicine Institute houses all of the disciplines related to sports medicine under one roof, providing advanced, coordinated care. Orthopedic sports medicine physicians treat injuries for Thundering Herd athletes and active people alike — working closely with trainers, therapists and other specialists to offer an innovative, multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation, recovery and performance improvement.