Bobby Webster was named Raptors general manager in June 2017. He was one of the main architects of the 2019 NBA Championship team and has been part of a leadership team whose rosters have earned six Atlantic Division titles. Webster manages the day-to-day basketball operations and leads the franchise on strategic team building, roster and […]

Erik Phillips is Vice President of Performance Healthcare with the Utah Jazz. In this position, he leads the Jazz Performance Healthcare program addressing sports performance, injury management/rehabilitation, return to play protocols/programming and directly communicates with front office, coaching staff, and team physicians. During his first season with the team, Erik and the Jazz athletic training […]

Joey Davey is the Director of Sport Science and Performance Coach for the Memphis Grizzlies. In this role, he drives interdepartmental integration of technology, training methodology, and data-informed processes into team decision-making. His focus is on aligning performance strategies with individual athlete needs and broader organizational goals. With a background in Strength and Conditioning and […]

Juwan Howard is an assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets. He joined the Nets’ staff ahead of the 2024-25 season after serving as the head coach of his alma mater, the University of Michigan, the previous five seasons (2019-24). While at the helm in Ann Arbor, the Wolverines compiled an 87-72 record, which included trips […]

Dr. Jessica Zendler is the Director of the Sports Science practice at Rimkus, an international scientific and engineering consulting firm. She advises organizations on questions of player health, safety, biomechanics, and performance, and the use of sport performance technology to address these topics. She serves as Program Manager for the NBA-NBPA Wearable Device Validation Program, […]

Tyler Williams is Vice President of Player Health and Performance for the Minnesota Vikings.  Williams was introduced as the Executive Director of Player Health and Performance in 2022 and was a part of the team that finished 13-4 and claimed the NFC North title.  He previously spent 15 seasons as Director of Sports Science/Assistant Athletic […]

Mandy Tyler is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and Licensed Athletic Trainer. She is the consulting team dietitian for the San Antonio Spurs and Austin Spurs and previously served as Chair of the San Antonio Mayor’s Fitness Council (2020–2021).  Tyler also works with the Texas School Health Advisory Council and […]

Andre Tucker is Senior Director of Sports Medicine & Player Health for the Chicago Bears and served as the team’s Head Athletic Trainer from 2018 to 2024.  He is a licensed certified athletic trainer and has 21 years of experience in the NFL. Tucker began his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins and later served […]

Dr. Sam Tourek is Team Psychologist for the Golden State Warriors and Group Therapy Coordinator at the University of California, Berkeley. He additionally manages the group therapy programs across the various disciplines within Health Services. Dr. Tourek provides individual and group therapy to elite athletes and advises athletic organizations across the Bay Area. He earned […]

Dr. Jenny Strickler just completed her 10th season as Performance Scientist with the Oklahoma City Thunder. She currently serves on the NBA Biomechanics and Sports Science committees and is involved in applied research initiatives within the club and the league. During her time with the Thunder, she completed a PhD in Sport and Exercise Science […]