Chris Marrs joined the UTA staff in 2018 and currently serves as the Athletic Trainer for men’s basketball. Marrs is responsible for the preparation of the athletes’ physical and mental health, as he aids in the pre-practice and post-practice maintenance of the men’s basketball roster. He also oversees additional support staff to best anticipate and prevent injuries, while coordinating rehabilitation programs and serving as medical liaison for the men’s basketball program.
Marrs joined the staff after spending the 2017-18 year working at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. His responsibilities were to evaluate injuries, coordinate corrective rehabilitation exercises, and daily treatment to all athletes within the track and field program. He also assisted with the tennis and basketball teams while at the academy. Marrs has experience working with Olympic track athletes Richard Thompson, Michel Torneus and tennis pro athlete Kei Nishikori.
Prior to IMG, Marrs served as a Graduate Assistant with the Texas Tech men’s basketball team for the 2016-17 season, where he assisted with injuries and rehab, as well as any first-aid and hydration during practices and games. While attending Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Marrs completed a summer internship with the Oakland Raiders during training camp of 2016.
Marrs, originally from Sullivan, Ill., earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Illinois College in 2014. He was a student athletic trainer for all sports, as well as a member of the men’s basketball and track teams. He went on to get his Master of Athletic Training degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2017.
THE MARRS FILE
Began at UTA
2018
Past Experience
IMG Academy: Assistant Athletic Trainer (2017-18)
Oakland Raiders: Athletic Training Intern (2016)
Texas Tech University: Graduate Assistant Athletic Training (2016-17)
Education
Illinois College: B.S. Exercise Science (2014)
Texas Tech University: M.A.T. Athletic Training (2017)
Hometown
Sullivan, Illinois
Favorite Quote
"Life is a journey, not a destination"
Organization Affiliations / Accolades
National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA)
Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association (SWATA)
Texas State Athletic Trainers' Association (TSATA)
Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)
Corrective Exercise Science (CES)
