Title: Sports Partnerships & Outreach Manager
Company: Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center
Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Rod K. Scott, Sports Partnerships and Outreach Manager at Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Healthcare Professionals for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Sports Medicine.
Mr. Scott is recognized for his expertise in athletic training, sports medicine and holistic wellness, having built a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades across collegiate and professional sports organizations. In 2025, he began serving as the sports partnerships and outreach manager at Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center. In this capacity, Mr. Scott serves as a vital link between the community and key stakeholders, including coaches, administrators and educators from local high schools and secondary schools. He also assists with outreach efforts for physicians and ensures quality control in managing sports medicine services for the broader community. Mr. Scott’s role is instrumental in fostering relationships that support athlete health and development, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based care and collaborative leadership.
Before joining Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center, Mr. Scott was the head football athletic trainer at Michigan State University from 2022 to 2025. During his tenure, he led multidisciplinary teams in high-performance environments, overseeing athlete health management, injury prevention, rehabilitation and return-to-play protocols for a major National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I program. Mr. Scott’s proactive and communicative approach elevated individual and team outcomes, earning him respect among colleagues and athletes.
Between 2008 and 2022, Mr. Scott was an associate athletic trainer for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. For over a decade with the organization, he developed a reputation for excellence in athlete care, performance optimization and injury management at the highest level of professional sports.
Mr. Scott’s educational background laid a strong foundation for his career achievements. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in athletic training from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2006, a master’s degree in sports medicine from The University of Southern Mississippi, and a second master’s degree in human movement from A.T. Still University in 2011. Mr. Scott’s academic pursuits were complemented by corrective exercise and performance enhancement certifications, which have enhanced his ability to deliver comprehensive care tailored to each athlete’s needs.
During his undergraduate studies, Mr. Scott completed two internships with the Jacksonville Jaguars training camp before securing a seasonal assistant position with the team following graduation. He then pursued graduate studies while serving as a graduate football athletic trainer at The Citadel for one year before being hired full-time by the Jaguars.
Beyond his formal education, Mr. Scott’s professional affiliations include membership in the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and former memberships with similar organizations. These associations have provided platforms for continued learning, networking and service within the industry.
Mr. Scott’s career is marked by his technical achievements and the meaningful relationships he has cultivated over two decades in the field. The impact of those he has met throughout his journey has shaped his professional philosophy and reinforced his dedication to supporting others. Notably, the path to his profession was shaped by personal experience. After suffering an injury while playing high school football, Mr. Scott was treated by outreach athletic trainers and physicians at Mississippi Sports Medicine. This pivotal moment sparked his interest in sports medicine, leading to his passion for helping others.
Mr. Scott seeks continued growth in his evolving role at the Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center. He remains committed to serving the community, elevating those around him and advancing the organization’s mission.
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