--- title: Athletic Trainer Honored with Tony A. Mobley International Distinguished Alumni Award description: Brendon McDermott received Tony A. Mobley Award for contributions to athletic safety, heat illness research and public health through teaching and advocacy. image: https://blog.healthyroster.com/hubfs/Athletic%20Training%20And%20Sports%20Medicine%20News-1.jpg --- [ All posts ](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/all) June 23, 2026 # Athletic Trainer Honored with Tony A. Mobley International Distinguished Alumni Award ![Picture of Tim Clark](https://blog.healthyroster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tim%20Clark.jpg?width=50&name=Tim%20Clark.jpg) By  [ Tim Clark ](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/author/tim-clark)  ·  1 minute read ![Articles for Athletic Trainers and News Stories](https://blog.healthyroster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Athletic%20Training%20News%20and%20Articles%20-%20Small.png?width=500&height=150&name=Athletic%20Training%20News%20and%20Articles%20-%20Small.png)Brendon McDermott, Ph.D., LAT, ATC, a professor of exercise science and athletic training at the University of Arkansas, has been awarded the prestigious **Tony A. Mobley International Distinguished Alumni Award** from Indiana University Bloomington. The award, named after Dr. Tony Mobley, former dean of the school from 1976 to 2002, recognizes outstanding public health alumni who have demonstrated significant professional achievements. With nearly **25 years of teaching experience**, McDermott is a **certified Athletic Trainer** and director of the **Heat & Hydration Optimization (H2O) Lab** at the University of Arkansas. His research on **thermoregulation and exertional heat stroke** has directly contributed to the treatment of over **125 heat stroke survivors**. He is also a dedicated advocate for **improving safety protocols** for athletes, industrial workers, and emergency medicine personnel. After earning his master’s in kinesiology at Indiana University, McDermott completed a **Ph.D. in exercise science at the University of Connecticut**. His prolific research career includes over **90 peer-reviewed publications** and more than **100 professional presentations**. Additionally, he serves on editorial boards for the **Journal of Athletic Training and Nutrients** and is a **Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine**. McDermott’s leadership extends to the **University of Connecticut’s Medical and Science Advisory Board for the Korey Stringer Institute**, where he has helped develop treatment protocols for mass participation events like marathons. His dedication has also seen him and his students serve on the **medical team for the Boston Marathon** multiple times. This latest honor adds to McDermott’s impressive accolades, including the **2022 Outstanding Service Award from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)**, further solidifying his impact on public health and athletic safety. 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