Michael W. Goforth

Michael Goforth serves as Adjunct Professor in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise at Virginia Tech while holding the position of Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine. He holds an MS in Sports Management from Virginia Tech (1995) and BS in Athletic Training from East Tennessee State University (1991).

Teaches Basic Athletic Training, Advanced Athletic Training, and Performance and Sports Medicine courses. Research focuses on athletic training methodologies and youth sports coaching techniques.

Awards include MAATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer (2020), VATA Hall of Fame induction (2019), and Frank Beamer Staff Excellence Award (2016). Extensive experience includes 24 years as Head Athletic Trainer at Virginia Tech and service on Virginia's Advisory Board for Athletic Training.