In 1997, St. James Hospital and Dr. Nick DiGiovine collaborated to develop the St. James Sports Medicine Program. This program was created to provide athletes and active adults in southwest Montana with access to the highest quality healthcare.
The St. James Sports Medicine team is dedicated to the education, prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment of sports-related injuries and illness. They provide licensed athletic trainers and team physicians to junior highs, high schools, and universities throughout southwest Montana, including Montana Tech. These healthcare providers keep student-athletes healthy and safe.
McKenzi Adams, MS, LAT - Head Athletic Trainer
Office: (406) 496-4296
Email: Â madams@mtech.edu
Sports: Football, Men's and Women's Golf
McKenzi Adams joined the athletic training team at Montana Tech in June of 2019 and was named the head athletic trainer for the Orediggers in spring of 2022.Â
Before coming to Montana Tech, Adams, a native of Pocatello, Idaho, worked with the sports medicine staff at Southern Utah University. She previously worked as an intern strength coach at Idaho State University while earning her master's in athletic training. Adams received her bachelor's degree in exercise science from Idaho State.
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Trey Vincent, MS, LAT - Athletic Trainer
Office: (406) 496-4296
Email:Â tvincent@mtech.edu
Sports: Men's Basketball, Volleyball
Trey Vincent joined the athletic training team at Montana Tech in June of 2019.
Vincent has previously worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Central Washington University, where he earned his master's in integrative human physiology. Vincent received his bachelor's degree in kinesiology-athletic training at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.Â
Vincent is originally from Helena and enjoys hiking, fly fishing, and spending time outdoors with his wife, Mackenzie, and son, Henry.
Chris Brown, LAT - Athletic Trainer
Office: (406) 496-4296
Email: cbrown6@mtech.edu
Sports: Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Men's and Women's Track & Field
Chris Brown joined the athletic training staff at Montana Tech during the spring of 2021.Â
Brown has worked for St. James Sports Medicine since 2012 and was the athletic trainer for Twin Bridges High School before joining the Orediggers. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in athletic training from George Fox University in Oregon in 2010. A Montana native, Brown grew up in Plains and enjoys outdoor activities.
Chris Heard, MS, LAT - Manager, St James Sports Medicine
Cell: 406-491-3197
christopher.heard@imail.org
Chris has been the head athletic trainer for St. James Sports Medicine for over 20 years. InterMountain Health St. James Hospital currently provides schools with athletic training coverage across Southwest Montana. He also serves as the manager of therapy and orthopedic services at St. James Healthcare. During his tenure with InterMountain Health St. James Hospital, he spent 10 years as the head athletic trainer for the Butte Central Maroons.
