Brady Howe - Director of Sports Medicine (MGOLF) - Staff Directory

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Brady Howe

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Director of Sports Medicine (MGOLF)
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Brady Howe joined Grand Canyon Athletics as Director of Sports Medicine in August 2024 after serving six years as the Phoenix Suns Vice President of Health and Performance. Howe's extensive experience in athletics includes 12 years in the NBA and G-League, as well as prior stints in the NCAA and Professional Baseball setting.

Prior to GCU, Howe most recently served as the Vice President of Health and Performance for the Phoenix Suns, where he spent six years in that role after joining the NBA franchise in 2018 as head strength and conditioning coach and assistant athletic trainer. Howe was tasked developing and overseeing the integration of medical and performance departments while coordinating care provided for the Phoenix Suns players.

"I am honored to announce that I will be joining Grand Canyon University as the Director of Sports Medicine," Howe said. "I would like to particularly thank Jamie Boggs, Nick Ojea and Zach Farrel for entrusting me with this incredible opportunity. I also want to extend my gratitude to the entire Lopes Nation for welcoming my family and me into this amazing community."

Prior to the Suns, Howe was an assistant athletic trainer for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks during the 2017-18 season. From 2014-17, Howe was the Director of Health and Performance overseeing both Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning for the Salt Lake Stars, the Utah Jazz's G League affiliate, a stint that began with spending two seasons in Boise (Idaho Stampede), and one season Salt Lake City. During this time outside of the G-League season, Howe also served as an assistant athletic trainer and assistant strength coach for the Utah Jazz.

"The future for GCU sports medicine is in great hands," Farrel said. "The wisdom and experience that Brady is bringing in with him is first class. Brady's leadership approach will not only impact the athletic trainers but also the student-athletes they interact with. I look forward to working alongside Brady and welcome him and his family into Lope Nation."

Howe's prior collegiate experience includes three years (2011-14) as an athletic trainer and strength coach at his alma mater, Weber State, where he worked with the football and men's basketball teams. Howe also worked for the Ogden Raptors minor league baseball team (LA Dodgers affiliate), and the Utah Flash, a former NBA Development-League team from 2009-11.

"Throughout this hiring process, I became instantly excited to collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to elevating the well-being and success of GCU's student-athletes," Howe said. "GCU's program is on a great path to becoming one of the strongest sports medicine and athletic performance departments in college sports, setting the standard of excellence and care for our student-athletes."

Howe graduated from Weber State in 2008 with a clinical athletic training degree. He earned a master’s degree in sport performance and conditioning from Southern Utah in 2013 and a second master’s degree in sport and performance psychology from National University in 2024. Howe has since begun pursuing his Ph.D. in performance psychology at Grand Canyon University. Howe also holds credentials as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC).

Brady, his wife Emily, and their daughter Maci are excited to join the Lopes community.