Matt Townsend

Current Title:
Head Athletic Trainer, Men’s Basketball and Men’s Golf (since 2021)

Education:
Washington State University, 2015, BS in Athletic Training
University of Idaho, 2017, MS in Movement and Leisure Science

Additional Certifications:
NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer
Licensed Athletic Trainer- Arkansas
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certified
Active Release Technique
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

Top Razorback Moment:
March Madness win over Texas Tech and advancing to the Sweet 16.

Previous Positions/Jobs Held (titles and years):
University of Arkansas - Intern Athletic Trainer - Men’s Basketball (2020)
University of Arkansas - Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Spirit Squad (2019-2021)
University of Kansas - Athletic Training Fellow - Women’s Tennis/ Spirit Squad (2017-2019)
University of Idaho - Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer - M/W Track and Field/Cross Country (2015-2017)
Washington State University - Intern Athletic Trainer - Baseball and Volleyball, Summer (2015)

Hometown:
Mukilteo, Wash.

Hobbies:
Camping, fishing, podcast, live comedy