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Trent Sanderson
TEAM PREP USA OWNER & CREATOR
Crested Butte, Colorado
He is now in his 17th year with:
- 2007 - Current - Team Prep USA
- 2004 - 07 - Athletic Director & Distance Coach - CBA/ IMG Academies
- 2001 - 04 - Head Men & Women XC Coach - University of Maryland-College Park
- 2000 - 01 - Assistant Coach - Florida State University
- 1998 - 99 - Head Coach at Colorado Rocky Mountain School
- 1997 - 00 - Distance Coach - Glenwood Springs High School
- 1997 - 99 - Team Elite USA - Aspen Club - Aspen, Colorado
He is now in his 17th year with:
- 2 Olympians
- 1 Olympic Medalist
- 2 Gatorade Cross Country National Runners of the Year
- 13 National individual Track and XC Champions
- 3 Runner-up National Titles
- 13 Individual World team & Jr. team qualifiers
- 2 Rhode Scholars
- 30 Footlocker finalist
- 32 High School All-Americans
- Produced the fastest HS female 2-miler outdoor ever recorded in Team Prep USA history (Brie Oakley)
- 12 NCAA All-Americans (very short stint as a college coach)
- 184 Individual State Champions
- 31 NXN Qualifiers
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Jeff Arbogast
LECTURER | TEAM PREP USA
Coach "Arb" Arbogast is in his 8th year now with the Rocky Mountain Cross Country Camps/ Team Prep USA
Education
Education
- B.A. University of Utah 1980
- M.A. University of Phoenix 1994
- (Post-Masters hours in sports medicine and sports psychology)
- USATF Level I 1991
- USATF Level II (Multi-Events) 1994
- USATF Level III (Endurance) 2001 (One of 4 US High School coaches as of 2002)
- Gatorade Sports Science Institute 2004, 2005
- 25+ years Head Cross Country (Boys & Girls) @ Bingham High School, South Jordan UT
- 23+ years Head Coach Track & Field (Boys & Girls) @ Bingham High School, South Jordan, UT
- 21+ Years Head Coach South Valley Track Club (USATF) @ SLC, UT
- 10 years coaching international athletes via OzTrack, (AUS & NZ)
- Multi-State Clinician/Presenter on Endurance Events, Multi-Events and Motivation
- Member, National Federation Coaches' Governing Board (1999-2003)
- President-Elect, National Federation of Coaches (all USA HS sports), 2001-2
- Chair, National Federation of Coaches Committee, 2002-Present
- Member, National Federation of Coaches Publications Committee, 2002-Present
- 2002 National High School Coaches' Association "Coach of the Year" (Men's XC)
- 2003 National Federation of Coaches "Coach of the Year" (Women's XC)
- 2005 Utah "Best In State" High School Coach
- 2006 "Huntsman Teacher/Coach of the Year" Recipient
- Author of numerous articles, videos, dissertations, and coaching guides
- Sports & Performance Psychology Curriculum Design and Instructor
- Coordinator & Head Coach, Utah-Russia Track & Field Meet, 2003
- Member, Gatorade Sport Science Institute Coaches' Council
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Dr. Blake Dircksen PT, DPT, CSCS
Team Medical Director
Blake is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), with practice locations in New York, Indiana, and Colorado.
Blake's model of care caters specifically to runners by providing a comprehensive solution to their medical needs. That comprehensive relationship includes addressing physical health (diagnose the injury), mental health (partner with sports psych), nutrition (partner with a nutritionist), social health (keep good company!), and sleep and recovery (Whoop or other biometric wearables).
Running is a lifelong pursuit. As such, the medical care must address the multiple domains of health.
Health and relationships are at the root of optimal performance.
Blake brings to Team Prep his knowledge of high school and collegiate racing, doctoral level of physical rehabilitation, and years of experience within the TPUSA family.
More info:
Blake currently lives in NYC where he continues to train and chase PRs, while remotely coaching his former high school team in Indiana.
Blake is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), with practice locations in New York, Indiana, and Colorado.
Blake's model of care caters specifically to runners by providing a comprehensive solution to their medical needs. That comprehensive relationship includes addressing physical health (diagnose the injury), mental health (partner with sports psych), nutrition (partner with a nutritionist), social health (keep good company!), and sleep and recovery (Whoop or other biometric wearables).
Running is a lifelong pursuit. As such, the medical care must address the multiple domains of health.
Health and relationships are at the root of optimal performance.
Blake brings to Team Prep his knowledge of high school and collegiate racing, doctoral level of physical rehabilitation, and years of experience within the TPUSA family.
More info:
- Former Team Prep USA Camper, 2008
- Team Prep USA staff since 2011
- 4x800m Indiana State Champs
- 5th place at Indiana XC State Meet
- Indiana University XC / TF, D1 Athlete
- Indiana University, B.S. in Exercise Science
- New York University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Assistant HS Coach at Noblesville HS, Indiana
- Team Physical Therapist, Manhattan College
Blake currently lives in NYC where he continues to train and chase PRs, while remotely coaching his former high school team in Indiana.
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Mireille Williams
Chief Administrative Director
Mireille comes to Team Prep this year, bringing both her educational and administrative experience to the organization. As a veteran teacher and team leader with nearly 20 years invested in private and charter schools, building relationships and creating connections with students and families has always been at the heart of her work.
Although new to the Team Prep family, her friendship with Trent was established during their college years in Louisiana. Mireille graduated from the University of New Orleans in 1998 with a B.A. in Psychology.
Mireille and her husband, Troy - a cross country and track teammate of Trent, settled in Florida, and have lived in the Tampa Bay area for the past 24 years. Seeing their two children thrive through their endeavors as student-athletes, Mireille understands and appreciates the positive impact that athletic experiences and sports networks can provide for today’s young men and women.
Although new to the Team Prep family, her friendship with Trent was established during their college years in Louisiana. Mireille graduated from the University of New Orleans in 1998 with a B.A. in Psychology.
Mireille and her husband, Troy - a cross country and track teammate of Trent, settled in Florida, and have lived in the Tampa Bay area for the past 24 years. Seeing their two children thrive through their endeavors as student-athletes, Mireille understands and appreciates the positive impact that athletic experiences and sports networks can provide for today’s young men and women.
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Kelli Jennings, R.D.
TEAM NUTRITIONIST
- Kelli Jennings is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for healthy eating, wellness, & sports nutrition.
- After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Dietetics, she began her career with a residency and position in Washington DC at George Washington University Hospital.
- Since returning to Colorado, she founded Apex Nutrition, LLC, a local and online private practice specializing in endurance sports nutrition, disease prevention, and wellness.
- Kelli has counseled athletes across the country, from amateur to professional, helping them improve their health and athletic performance through daily healthy eating and intentional eating for training.
- She has studied and worked in a variety of nutrition areas and is accredited by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Outside of work,
- Kelli loves living with her husband in Crested Butte, Colorado where she spends her free time backcountry skiing, mountaineering, and participating in endurance mountain bike events.
- During the summer of 2005, she placed first in a 100K Mountain Bike Race in Durango, Colorado. She has also set her sights on climbing the 54 summits of all of Colorado's 14,000 foot peaks (52 climbed including 7 snow climb/ski descents as of October 2006 - the completion of this project has been delayed with the birth of her 1st child in June 2007!).
- These activities give her the perfect opportunity to fine-tune her homemade sports drinks, backpacking meal menus, and endurance sports nutrition plans.
- Here’s also a summary of what she bring to your program. Each participant receives:
- A complete assessment and analysis of current eating habits for daily eating and training
- Customized nutrition packet with key nutrition recommendations, a mix-and-match meal plan for suggested food choices, recipes, sports nutrition education, and tools to track progress
- Initial phone or in-person appointment to discuss goals, the nutrition packet, and plan Sports Nutrition Education for daily eating, eating for training & competitions, supplement use, race day preparation, and optimal hydration
- Best of all, Kelli Jennings, RD to partner with you as your personal nutrition coach! The coaching relationship provides ongoing support, accountability, encouragement, meal plan adjustments, and answers to your questions via weekly or biweekly emails.
- A complete assessment and analysis of current eating habits for daily eating and training
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Katherine Ruck
CAMP STAFF
Kat grew up in Moscow, Idaho and ran for Moscow Senior High School and earned four state titles. She graduated in 2017.
Kat is a student-athlete at Oklahoma State University and is majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Kat was a Team Prep camper from 2014-2017 and enjoys playing instruments, reading, and baking.
PR’s
College:
Kat is a student-athlete at Oklahoma State University and is majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Kat was a Team Prep camper from 2014-2017 and enjoys playing instruments, reading, and baking.
PR’s
- High School:
- 5k: 17:42
- 1600: 5:11
- 3200: 11:09
College:
- 1500: 4:41
- 3000: 10:30
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Amy KOOP
VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL ENTERPRISE ACCOUNTS AT INNERWORKINGS (NASDAQ: INWK)
Amy Koop is a Vice President, Global Enterprise Accounts at Innerworkings (NASDAQ:INWK), a leading global marketing execution firm for the fortune 500 brands in the retail, financial, nonprofit, and healthcare categories.
Amy has more than 15 years of experience in the marketing industry and oversees all aspects of enterprise client engagements to ensure goals are met and surpassed, and that agency capabilities keep pace with client needs. She has worked with brands including McKesson, The North Face, Symantec, Servicemaster, Union Bank, Famous Footwear, Hearst Communications, The American Cancer Society, and National Wildlife Federation.
As a member of Innerworkings' Global Team, Amy collaborates with senior leaders to drive strategic priorities and corporate direction. When she's not helping brands improve their marketing strategies, Amy is a competitive triathlete, member of Team USA Duathlon, and volunteers with the San Francisco American Marketing Association and her College Alumni Board (St. Olaf).
Amy has more than 15 years of experience in the marketing industry and oversees all aspects of enterprise client engagements to ensure goals are met and surpassed, and that agency capabilities keep pace with client needs. She has worked with brands including McKesson, The North Face, Symantec, Servicemaster, Union Bank, Famous Footwear, Hearst Communications, The American Cancer Society, and National Wildlife Federation.
As a member of Innerworkings' Global Team, Amy collaborates with senior leaders to drive strategic priorities and corporate direction. When she's not helping brands improve their marketing strategies, Amy is a competitive triathlete, member of Team USA Duathlon, and volunteers with the San Francisco American Marketing Association and her College Alumni Board (St. Olaf).
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Joshua Sanchez, DC
CAMP STAFF
Joshua Sanchez, DC earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree at Palmer
College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, FL in December of 2015. As a chiropractic physician, Dr. Sanchez believes in an aggressive, yet smart
approach to alleviating pain and dysfunction, through the use of joint manipulation, soft tissue techniques, and exercise.
Currently located in
Salem, OR, he is the owner of Active Restorative Therapeutics, and
competes for the Portland based Bowerman Track Club Elite team.
While in undergrad at the University of Florida, he competed for multiple
club teams: Florida Track Club, Florida Running Club, and Fit2Run Elite. He
is one of the original founders and former President of the now UF RecSports affiliated Florida Running Club.
In high school, he was a state
qualifier in both XC and Track.
Personal Records:
5000m- 15:09
10000m- 31:48
Half-Marathon- 1:09:52
College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, FL in December of 2015. As a chiropractic physician, Dr. Sanchez believes in an aggressive, yet smart
approach to alleviating pain and dysfunction, through the use of joint manipulation, soft tissue techniques, and exercise.
Currently located in
Salem, OR, he is the owner of Active Restorative Therapeutics, and
competes for the Portland based Bowerman Track Club Elite team.
While in undergrad at the University of Florida, he competed for multiple
club teams: Florida Track Club, Florida Running Club, and Fit2Run Elite. He
is one of the original founders and former President of the now UF RecSports affiliated Florida Running Club.
In high school, he was a state
qualifier in both XC and Track.
Personal Records:
5000m- 15:09
10000m- 31:48
Half-Marathon- 1:09:52
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Gloria Beim, M.D.
TEAM MEDICAL DOCTOR.
- Chief Medical Officer for the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Paralympimc Games.
- Team Physician of Team Prep USA and The U.S. Track Cycling Team, Athens Olympics
- Dr. Gloria Beim is a Board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialty fellowship training in shoulder surgery, knee surgery, arthroscopy and sports medicine. Her clinic locations are in Gunnison, Mt. Crested Butte, and Telluride. Dr. Beim began college at the age of 14. She earned her M.D. at the University of California at San Diego and her Orthopaedic credentials were earned at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital of Columbia Presbyterian University. She then completed her Sports Medicine knee and shoulder fellowship training at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sports Medicine. In addition to her practice, she is the physician for the United States Track Cycling Team, and a team physician for Western State Athletics. As a Sports Medicine Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh, she was a team physician for the football, wrestling, and gymnastics teams.
- Dr. Beim continues to be involved in studies of sports injury and prevention. Her involvement and interest in her specialties have earned her an appointment as a reviewer of the American Journal of Sports Medicine, and she is an active member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
- In addition to publishing in numerous professional journals and textbooks, she is the author of "The Female Athlete's Body Book". She has appeared as an authority in sports medicine in a number of TV newscasts including the Today Show. Dr. Beim resides in Mt. Crested Butte with her husband Erik, daughter Skylar, and their three dogs.
- Her hobbies and interests include mountain biking, weight lifting, snow skiing, playing hockey, and horseback riding.
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Sarah Carter
CAMP STAFF
Background: Sarah grew up in Phoenix, Arizona where she ran for Xavier College Prep in high school, graduating in 2017.
She currently competes for the University of Washington, where she is double-majoring in Bioresource Engineering and Environmental Science.
She attended Team Prep as a camper from 2014-2017. Outside of running, Sarah enjoys hiking, camping, baking (and eating) really good banana bread.
P.R.’s: (high school)
She currently competes for the University of Washington, where she is double-majoring in Bioresource Engineering and Environmental Science.
She attended Team Prep as a camper from 2014-2017. Outside of running, Sarah enjoys hiking, camping, baking (and eating) really good banana bread.
P.R.’s: (high school)
- 5k: 17:19
- 1600: 4:53
- 3200: 10:34
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Alex Slossberg
ALUMNI RELATIONS
Alex Slossberg was a camper/client between 2011 and 2013. He graduated the University of Connecticut with a degree in Electrical Engineering and is now living in Boston where he does industrial automation.
He plans on pursuing a master’s degree in computer science. Alex is an avid hiker and lover of the outdoors.
Alex organized the first alumni reunion in 2018 at Lake Lanier in Georgia and will be the point of contact for questions and logistics regarding the 2020 reunion.
He aims to set up an alumni network for previous campers and clients.
If you're a past Team Prep USA camper/client, send a quick message and connect with Alex!
Alex.slossberg@gmail.com
He plans on pursuing a master’s degree in computer science. Alex is an avid hiker and lover of the outdoors.
Alex organized the first alumni reunion in 2018 at Lake Lanier in Georgia and will be the point of contact for questions and logistics regarding the 2020 reunion.
He aims to set up an alumni network for previous campers and clients.
If you're a past Team Prep USA camper/client, send a quick message and connect with Alex!
Alex.slossberg@gmail.com
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Bill Fabrocini PT, MPT
TEAM PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Bill Fabrocini is a clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and sports
performance training coach. He has worked at the Aspen Club Sports Medicine Institute
in various capacities since 1989 along with running his own training and consulting
business, Bill Fabrocini LLC.
During the course of his 30 year career he has designed exercise programs for several
prestigious companies both on the private and public sector. He has also worked with
athletes from a broad range including Olympic medalists, professional sports, collegiate
sports, ballet dancers and companies, youth sport organizations, and the everyday
recreational athlete. Most recently he served as the rehabilitation and strength
conditioning advisor for the Guadalajara Chivas in the Mexican professional soccer
league.
In addition to his work with athletes, Mr. Fabrocini specializes in chronic injuries such as
back and hip pathology that are the result of repetitive movement dysfunctions. He has
focused much of his work on the integrative concepts of posture, stability, and mobility
and how they influence human movement. He has published numerous articles and
lectured extensively with regards to these concepts and their correlation to loads and
stresses on biological tissues as well how they influence the durability of the human
body.
Mr. Fabrocini is also the co-founder of Aspen Core Fitness (ACF), the company that
produced the TRX Rip Trainer and the accompanying exercise programs. He served as a
TRX consultant for several years, educating fitness professionals throughout North
America.
Mr. Fabrocini continues to teach and lecture on the national and international
stage. He is a frequent presenter at medical and fitness conferences and symposiums. In
2015 he created the Aspen Sports Summit with the mission of bringing together leaders
in the fields of sports medicine, fitness and health to educate professionals while raising
funds for various philanthropically organizations making a difference in the world.
Mr. Fabrocini has also authored numerous articles that have been published in prominent
journals including the National Strength and Conditioning Journal and the American
Council on Exercise Certified News publication. His training methods and rehabilitation
concepts have been featured in several fitness magazines including Men’s Health, Skiing,
Private Clubs, Outside Magazine, among several others.
Mr. Fabrocini most recently co-authored and created the exercise program in the highly
anticipated, The Younger Next Year Exercise Program, the sequel to the NY Times best
seller, Younger Next Year. He also produced the accompanying DVD series that
supplemented the book, Preparation for Movement and The Sacred 25 and Beyond.
In his free time he enjoys his time with his family and friends and biking with his dogs.
He is actively involved with several charities related to both human and animal welfare.
performance training coach. He has worked at the Aspen Club Sports Medicine Institute
in various capacities since 1989 along with running his own training and consulting
business, Bill Fabrocini LLC.
During the course of his 30 year career he has designed exercise programs for several
prestigious companies both on the private and public sector. He has also worked with
athletes from a broad range including Olympic medalists, professional sports, collegiate
sports, ballet dancers and companies, youth sport organizations, and the everyday
recreational athlete. Most recently he served as the rehabilitation and strength
conditioning advisor for the Guadalajara Chivas in the Mexican professional soccer
league.
In addition to his work with athletes, Mr. Fabrocini specializes in chronic injuries such as
back and hip pathology that are the result of repetitive movement dysfunctions. He has
focused much of his work on the integrative concepts of posture, stability, and mobility
and how they influence human movement. He has published numerous articles and
lectured extensively with regards to these concepts and their correlation to loads and
stresses on biological tissues as well how they influence the durability of the human
body.
Mr. Fabrocini is also the co-founder of Aspen Core Fitness (ACF), the company that
produced the TRX Rip Trainer and the accompanying exercise programs. He served as a
TRX consultant for several years, educating fitness professionals throughout North
America.
Mr. Fabrocini continues to teach and lecture on the national and international
stage. He is a frequent presenter at medical and fitness conferences and symposiums. In
2015 he created the Aspen Sports Summit with the mission of bringing together leaders
in the fields of sports medicine, fitness and health to educate professionals while raising
funds for various philanthropically organizations making a difference in the world.
Mr. Fabrocini has also authored numerous articles that have been published in prominent
journals including the National Strength and Conditioning Journal and the American
Council on Exercise Certified News publication. His training methods and rehabilitation
concepts have been featured in several fitness magazines including Men’s Health, Skiing,
Private Clubs, Outside Magazine, among several others.
Mr. Fabrocini most recently co-authored and created the exercise program in the highly
anticipated, The Younger Next Year Exercise Program, the sequel to the NY Times best
seller, Younger Next Year. He also produced the accompanying DVD series that
supplemented the book, Preparation for Movement and The Sacred 25 and Beyond.
In his free time he enjoys his time with his family and friends and biking with his dogs.
He is actively involved with several charities related to both human and animal welfare.
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Dr. ROanne Rouse Houck
Naturopathic Doctor
Roanne Rouse Houck, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor and owner of the Main Street Clinic and Acli-Mate® Mountain Sports Drink located in Gunnison, CO.
Dr. Houck graduated with a degree in pre-med biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz and attended four years of naturopathic medical school at the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, OR, followed by a one year integrated MD/ND residency in Grand Junction, CO.
She was born and raised in Crested Butte and maintains an active lifestyle including cycling, trail running, Nordic and tele-mark skiing, hiking and yoga.
Dr. Houck has a successful naturopathic practice focusing on optimal health for people of all ages and athletes of all abilities. Acli-Mate® Mountain Sports Drink is an all-natural sport beverage formulated by Dr. Houck to promote optimal physical performance at elevation. It is an excellent addition to any mountain runners’ nutritional program to maximize energy, performance and recovery.
To learn more about Acli-Mate® Mountain Sports Drink click here
For more information about Naturopathic Medicine visit www.naturopathic.org
For more information about the Main Street Clinic and the services we offer please call us at 970-641-5363.
Dr. Houck graduated with a degree in pre-med biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz and attended four years of naturopathic medical school at the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, OR, followed by a one year integrated MD/ND residency in Grand Junction, CO.
She was born and raised in Crested Butte and maintains an active lifestyle including cycling, trail running, Nordic and tele-mark skiing, hiking and yoga.
Dr. Houck has a successful naturopathic practice focusing on optimal health for people of all ages and athletes of all abilities. Acli-Mate® Mountain Sports Drink is an all-natural sport beverage formulated by Dr. Houck to promote optimal physical performance at elevation. It is an excellent addition to any mountain runners’ nutritional program to maximize energy, performance and recovery.
To learn more about Acli-Mate® Mountain Sports Drink click here
For more information about Naturopathic Medicine visit www.naturopathic.org
For more information about the Main Street Clinic and the services we offer please call us at 970-641-5363.
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Dr. Eric Haynie, DC
TEAM CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Eric A. Haynie D.C., CSCS, DIAMA, ART
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
- Palmer College of Chiropractic West
- Doctor of Chiropractic California State
- University Fresno: B.S. Chemistry Diplomat
- International Academy of Medical
- Acupuncture Level I
- Certified Colorado Workers Compensation
- Provider Adjunct Clinic Faculty Northwestern College of Chiropractic
- Level III Certified Active Release Technique Provider
- Biomechanics Certification
- Active Release Techniques
- Mission College:
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Sole Supports Certified Orthotic Provider
- Certified Red Cross CPR and AED instructor
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Aspen Leaf Chiropractic P.C.
- DBA: Aspen Sports Chiropractic, since 1997
- Practicing in conjunction with Multidisciplinary Aspen Sports Medicine
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Dr. Rhett Griggs
TEAM MEDICAL DOCTOR
Dr. Griggs was born and raised in Jackson, Wyoming. Similar to the Gunnison Valley 30 years ago, he grew up skiing, biking, pack tripping, hunting and playing team sports. He competed in multiple Junior Olympics with ski racing, was a member of a State champion football team, multiple little league all-star baseball teams and loved to spend time with his family in the backcountry.
He attended Colorado State University for two years where he started to compete in cycling. He then transferred to Loma Linda University to complete his degree in Occupational Therapy and to ride year ’round. His clinicals for OT were completed in Hawaii where he was able to bike race and learn to surf. He then moved to New Orleans to complete a hand therapy fellowship for six months. After completion, he went to Denver to live and work enough to race his road and mountain bike for two years. He then moved back to Jackson to start Teton Hand Therapy with his mother; they worked together for two years prior to medical school. Working closely with hand and sports surgeons in Denver and Jackson sparked his interest in orthopedics and he decided to return to school. He completed his M.D. at Saba University School of Medicine. He then did his internship with Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. His orthopedic residency was completed with Maricopa in Phoenix, AZ for his 2nd and 3rd years where he gained extensive exposure to trauma and sports medicine. He completed his 4th and 5th years of residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville where again he had significant exposure to sports medicine and orthopedic trauma. He still had a love for hand, elbow and shoulder and decided to do a fellowship in this with his mentor Dr. Paul Dell in Gainesville. During fellowship, he was able to hone his skills and knowledge in microvascular surgery, reconstruction, hand, elbow and shoulder arthroscopy and arthroplasty as well as continue covering trauma cases with his trauma attending and friend Richard Vlasak, M.D.
Once the fellowship concluded, Dr. Griggs interviewed all over the country, however came to the conclusion that he wanted to raise his children in a place similar to Jackson. He moved to Crested Butte in July 2008 and has worked diligently to provide patients with superior care since then. He is excited to be a part of this community and the lifestyle it provides. He continues to be an orthopedic trauma consultant with Smith and Nephew, consults with Pearl Izumi cycling company, speaks regularly on the topic of hand surgery, is a team physician for USA cycling and Stan’s No tubes women’s elite team, Western State college and the GO sports teams. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
Taken from Medical Staff page at GriggsOrtho.com
He attended Colorado State University for two years where he started to compete in cycling. He then transferred to Loma Linda University to complete his degree in Occupational Therapy and to ride year ’round. His clinicals for OT were completed in Hawaii where he was able to bike race and learn to surf. He then moved to New Orleans to complete a hand therapy fellowship for six months. After completion, he went to Denver to live and work enough to race his road and mountain bike for two years. He then moved back to Jackson to start Teton Hand Therapy with his mother; they worked together for two years prior to medical school. Working closely with hand and sports surgeons in Denver and Jackson sparked his interest in orthopedics and he decided to return to school. He completed his M.D. at Saba University School of Medicine. He then did his internship with Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. His orthopedic residency was completed with Maricopa in Phoenix, AZ for his 2nd and 3rd years where he gained extensive exposure to trauma and sports medicine. He completed his 4th and 5th years of residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville where again he had significant exposure to sports medicine and orthopedic trauma. He still had a love for hand, elbow and shoulder and decided to do a fellowship in this with his mentor Dr. Paul Dell in Gainesville. During fellowship, he was able to hone his skills and knowledge in microvascular surgery, reconstruction, hand, elbow and shoulder arthroscopy and arthroplasty as well as continue covering trauma cases with his trauma attending and friend Richard Vlasak, M.D.
Once the fellowship concluded, Dr. Griggs interviewed all over the country, however came to the conclusion that he wanted to raise his children in a place similar to Jackson. He moved to Crested Butte in July 2008 and has worked diligently to provide patients with superior care since then. He is excited to be a part of this community and the lifestyle it provides. He continues to be an orthopedic trauma consultant with Smith and Nephew, consults with Pearl Izumi cycling company, speaks regularly on the topic of hand surgery, is a team physician for USA cycling and Stan’s No tubes women’s elite team, Western State college and the GO sports teams. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
Taken from Medical Staff page at GriggsOrtho.com