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The Texas Tech University Sports Medicine Department is committed to the mission of educating, serving, and growing fearless champions by delivering the highest quality healthcare to all of its student-athletes.
Texas Tech Sports Medicine provides prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, education, and coordinated care for Red Raider student-athletes.
Mission Statement
Texas Tech Sports Medicine supports student-athlete health through prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, education, and collaborative care. The department’s work is grounded in student wellbeing, communication, and evidence-based practices that help Red Raiders return to participation as safely and efficiently as possible.
Guiding Principles of Sports Medicine
- Always do the right thing for students and their wellbeing.
- Prioritize the prevention of athletic injuries.
- Promote mental health wellness for student-athletes through education, prevention, and counseling.
- Work within guidelines established by team physicians and the guiding principles of the NATA and NCAA.
- Lead with communication among all stakeholders, including athletes, providers, parents, coaches, and administrators.
- Protect and return injured student-athletes to participation as safely and quickly as possible.
- Maintain and deliver current, scientifically sound care to every student-athlete.
Education & Clinical Support
In addition to caring for student-athletes, the licensed and certified athletic training staff serves as clinical instructors, supervisors, and mentors for athletic training students pursuing both state licensure and national certification in athletic training.