Michael Douglas begins his first season with the Dream after spending the past three seasons as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA’s Development League, while also serving as the President of the NBA D- League’s Athletic Trainer Association. Prior to his stint in Santa Cruz, Douglas spent three seasons with the D-League’s Reno Bighorns, and had also previously worked with the D-League’s Albuquerque Thunderbirds. Douglas also spent time as the Athletic Trainer for Men’s Basketball for N.J.I.T., and was Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer for the WNBA’s Houston Comets in 2007. He also spent three seasons as the Memphis Grizzlies’ Assistant Trainer, Strength
and Conditioning Assistant and Equipment Manager, after serving as Head Trainer in the International Basketball League. Douglas worked four seasons as an intern with the Buffalo Bills of the NFL, as a Graduate Assistant at Morehouse College, and a Student Assistant with USA Women’s Basketball during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Douglas holds a Bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Morehouse College and a Master’s degree in exercise physiology from Life University, and is currently working on his Doctorate in Athletic Training from the University of Idaho. He is also an Officer in the United States Navy Reserve.
WNBA All Star 2014,
NBA Development League Champion, Santa Cruz Warriors 2014
NBA Development League Athletic Trainers Association President 2013-2014
Injury Resolved Student Athletic Trainer Camp 2013, 2014
NBA Development League Finals 2013, 2014
Head Athletic Trainer|
Atlanta Dream WNBA
From May 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Direct all aspects of player health care and act as liaison between players, coaches and public. Responsible for injury prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and health care administration including budget management.
Adjunct Professor|
Morehouse College
From May 2011 to Current • 15 year(s)
Teach undergraduate Kinesiology and Sport Health courses as well as Athletic Training. Develop new courses and supervise Health Careers Majors Club.
Adjunct Professor of Health Sciences|
Carrington College of California Online
From May 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
Teach undergraduate Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Sport Injury Management, Human Anatomy, and Sports and drugs.
Head Athletic Trainer|
NBA Development League Golden State Warriors
From October 2011 to July 2014 • 3 year(s)
Direct all aspects of player health care and act as liaison between players, coaches and public. Responsible for injury prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and health care administration.
Adjunct Professor|
American Public University
From September 2009 to June 2014 • 5 year(s)
Instruct undergraduate Athletic Training courses online including Sports and Drugs and Biomechanics. Serve on University's Industry Advisory Council for Sports Medicine.
Program Officer|
U.S. Navy Reserve
From September 2009 to June 2014 • 5 year(s)
Served as LTJG Program Officer in Navy Reserve.
Head Athletic Trainer|
N.B.A. Development League
From October 2008 to May 2011 • 3 year(s)
Direct every aspect of player health care and act as liaison between players, coaches and public. Responsible for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and health care administration.
Director of Sports Medicine|
Houston Comets WNBA
From December 2007 to October 2008 • 1 year(s)
Supervise every aspect of player health care and act as liaison between players, coaches and public. Responsible for health care administration and budget management.
Athletic Trainer|
New Jersey Institute of Technology
From December 2007 to September 2008 • 1 year(s)
Direct every aspect of player health care for Men's Basketball including injury prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation and health counseling.
Head Athletic Trainer|
Houston Comets WNBA
From April 2007 to December 2007 • 0 year(s)
Direct every aspect of player health care and act as liaison between players, coaches and public. Responsible for injury prevention, rehabilitation and health care administration.
Head Athletic Trainer/Director of Basketball Operations|
Albuquerque Thunderbirds NBA Development League
From October 2006 to April 2007 • 1 year(s)
Direct every aspect of player health care including injury prevention and rehabilitation. Also responsible for Strength and Conditioning and Basketball Operations.
Head Athletic Trainer/Adjunct Professor of Athletic Training|
Palm Beach Atlantic University
From July 2006 to October 2006 • 0 year(s)
Direct every aspect of player health care and instruct six hours per semester in the accredited Athletic Training Education Program.
Director of Sports Medicine|
American Basketball Association, Atlanta Vision
From June 2005 to July 2006 • 1 year(s)
Coordinate every aspect of player health care including injury prevention, rehabilitation, and health care administration.
President|
First Round Pick LLC, D.B.A. Advance Rehab
From May 2003 to May 2006 • 3 year(s)
Secure minor contractual work assignments for network of athletic trainers. Provide health care services to various teams including Georgia Force AFL and Atlanta Vision ABA.
Assistant Trainer|
Memphis Grizzlies
From June 2001 to May 2003 • 2 year(s)
Assist every aspect of player health care including injury prevention, rehabilitation and health care administration. Also served as Assistant Strength Coach and Equipment Manager.
Head Trainer|
Richmond Rhythm, International Basketball League
From October 2000 to May 2001 • 1 year(s)
Direct every aspect of player health care including injury prevention and rehabilitation. Also served as Strength coach, Equipment Manager and Travel Coordinator.
Head Athletic Trainer|
Spelman College
From November 1999 to October 2000 • 1 year(s)
Supervise every aspect of athlete health care and act as liaison between medical community, intercollegiate athletic staff and public.
Summer Assistant Athletic Trainer|
Buffalo Bills
From July 1998 to August 2000 • 2 year(s)
Assist in prevention, recognition, evaluation and rehabilitation of football injuries. Responsible for maintenance of player medical files.
