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Nicholas Wright, PhD, ATC, SFMA-1
Dr. Nicholas Wright graduated with his Ph.D. in Health Science (Athletic Training) from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in the summer of 2023. Later that summer, Dr. Wright then accepted a position as a full-time lecturer at California State University, Fresno teaching in the MSAT program. Dr. Wright has a passion for athletic training and loves the opportunity to teach the next wave of clinicians and help them succeed in their goals as they enter this amazing profession. Dr. Wright's teaching and research interests include: Concussions, mild traumatic brain injuries, Research Methods, Evaluation techniques, Athletic Training and rehabilitation Science, Movement Assessments, & Athletic Training education, pedagogy, and success.
Prior to working in education, Dr. Wright worked as the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Jessup University for 5 years and has worked a myriad of other job settings and PRN work for entities like: US Quidditch, USA Track and Field, Sacramento Republic, Sacramento Gold, Sacramento Running Association, and Shasta Orthopedics.
When not working, you can find Dr. Wright chasing around his 3 kids (all under the age of 5), golfing, biking, and/or watching his beloved bay area sports teams (Go Niners, Sharks, & Giants!!!)