Brianna Tovar joined UTRGV Sports Medicine in November 2024. Prior to joining UTRGV Athletics, she was a seasonal full-time certified athletic trainer with the Tampa Bay Rays organization.
While with the Rays organization, Tovar developed and implemented preventive programs, provided emergency care for any injury during practice, and helped athletes rehabilitate after surgery or after suffering non-surgical injuries. Among other responsibilities, Tovar closely worked with athletes during surgical consults, rehabilitation appointments, and orthopedic appointments. Prior to her stint with the Rays, Tovar spent three years working as a student athletic trainer with Louisiana State University (LSU).
While at LSU, Tovar worked with the football, basketball, track & field, and volleyball programs. Tovar would assess and treat student-athletes while under supervision, transport athletes to orthopedic appointments, and help rehabilitate the student-athletes. Tovar was also able to gain valuable experience working alongside the athletic training staff at the SEC Championship, Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, and CFP National Championship.
Tovar earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from LSU in May 2022 and is currently pursuing a Master of Education in Sports Management from Texas. She is a board-certified athletic trainer and received multiple certifications including, basic life support, first aid and CPR, AED, blood borne pathogens, and COVID contact tracing.
