Catholic University of America

Mike Pampuch joined the Catholic University Athletics Sports Medicine team as the Associate Head Athletic Trainer in June of 2025. Pampuch comes to Catholic after spending nearly three years working with Christopher Newport University via Pivot Physical Therapy. 

During his time working with CNU, Pampuch helped implement policies and procedures for emergencies and injury prevention for sporting events hosted at the university. He served as the preceptor for the Athletic Training Club and Athletic Training students, teaching, directing, and supervising introductory concepts and activities. Pampuch worked closely with the National Runner-Up women's basketball program and Sweet 16 volleyball team, providing daily care and rehab, strength & conditioning, and nutrition guidance. 

Pampuch's other experience in the world of college athletics came via an internship with the University of Louisville football program in 2021, and clinical experience with Illinois State football and track & field, and Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer, track & field, and women's basketball.

Pampuch earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Illinois State in May of 2022.