Nicole Fillingame, MS, LAT, ATC is a dedicated athletic trainer and sports medicine leader with over 15 years of experience in injury prevention, intervention, and outreach. As the Sports Medicine Outreach & Athletic Training Manager at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Nicole oversees community-focused programs that support student-athletes and their families through comprehensive sports medicine services. She serves as a liaison between the hospital and area athletic trainers to enhance access to care and strengthen partnerships with orthopedic and sports medicine providers.

Nicole holds a Master of Science in Kinesiology and Athletic Training from the University of Arkansas and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Fitness from the University of Missouri. She is certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through NASM. Passionate about service, Nicole has also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and community-based youth programs through her church.