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title: UTEP Sports Medicine Team Plays a Vital Role in Athlete Wellness
description: UTEP’s sports medicine team supports athletes’ physical and mental health while training students through hands-on experience, mentorship, and year-round dedication.
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# [UTEP Sports Medicine Team Plays a Vital Role in Athlete Wellness](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/utep-sports-medicine-team-plays-a-vital-role-in-athlete-wellness)

 Written by [Tim Clark](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/author/tim-clark) | Apr 7, 2025 1:46:57 PM

Behind the scenes of UTEP athletics, the sports medicine team works tirelessly to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all student-athletes.

<https://www.theprospectordaily.com/2025/04/04/physical-health-mental-health-athletes-sports-medicine/>Andrew Ure, Director of Sports Medicine, has led the department for three years and serves as the primary Athletic Trainer for the men’s basketball team.

*“Whether they’re hurt in athletics and sprain their ankle at basketball practice, or I get a phone call at 11 o’clock at night saying, ‘Hey, I just accidentally kicked my wall and I can’t walk,’ all that funnels through us,” said Ure.*

The team handles both physical and mental health concerns, with a volunteer sports psychologist available for performance-related issues.

*“If it’s an acute case like a crisis, we are the crisis managers,” said Ure. “We’re the ones that are tracking a situation and then taking them directly to the people that can help them.”*

The program relies heavily on student Athletic Trainers, who gain real-world experience across UTEP’s 17 NCAA teams.

*“They’re crucial to what we do,” said Ure. “Without them, I don’t think we would run very smoothly.”*

Kinesiology majors Natalie Chong and Alejandra Valdo, both inspired by personal injuries, are among the students thriving in the program.

*“It’s rewarding to connect with athletes, especially when they have injuries similar to ones I went through,” said Chong.*

While the time commitment is intense, both students agree it’s worth it.

*“I was able to work with my preceptor…and he helped me build my confidence,” said Valdo.*

At UTEP, sports medicine is more than just care—it’s connection, growth, and unwavering support. Read their full story [here](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/2025/04/04/physical-health-mental-health-athletes-sports-medicine/)! 

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