Dr. Elliot Smithson PT, DPT, MS, ATC, EMT has been working in sports and entertainment medicine since 2013 (Walt Disney World) and Division 1 level (UCF, Marshall University), and transitioned into esports medicine in 2019. He has worked with professional esports teams such as 100 Thieves, NRG Esports, and Immortals. He is passionate about advancing the line of knowledge in the esports industry and cultivating the next generation of professionals.

COPA Con 2024 Presentation:
Are Esports Really Sports? The Role of Athletic Trainers in Esports Programs