Ryan Novatny

Ryan Novatny serves as Director of Sports Medicine and Performance at Westminster and holds an adjunct faculty position in the Exercise Science program. He joined Westminster in 2020 as an assistant athletic trainer, advancing to director in 2022. His clinical expertise includes manual therapy, dry needling, and blood flow restriction techniques. Ryan holds a BHS in Athletic Training from the University of Missouri-Columbia (2018) and a Master’s in Education from Central Methodist University (2020).

His research interests center on sports injury management, rehabilitation methodologies, and athletic performance optimization. He maintains certifications as a USA Weightlifting coach and Red Cross AED/CPR/BLS instructor.

Ryan oversees medical operations for Basketball, Golf, Tennis, and Volleyball programs. Previously at Central Methodist University, he supported national championship-winning soccer teams and managed care for wrestling/track athletes.