Bruce Fischbach

Bruce Fischbach is in his 25th season as the director of sports medicine/head athletic trainer at USD in 2011-12. He serves as the head trainer for football and men’s basketball while overseeing a staff of six certified trainers.

Since 1984, Fischbach’s services have been utilized at a wide variety of athletic events. He has worked as a special events athletic trainer at the College World Series, the NCAA Division II Indoor National Track Meet, the NCAA Division II Elite Eight, the Orange Bowl and the South Dakota High School Football Championships.

Prior to his arrival at USD, Fischbach was a trainer for the Kinston Eagles, formerly of the Carolina League. While a student at the University of Nebraska, he was a student trainer for the Cornhuskers. He traveled with the football and baseball programs.

Fischbach received his bachelor of art degree in 1984 from Nebraska and in 1991 he obtained his master of sport science degree from the United States Sports Academy. He and his wife, Kelly, have three children; Ryun, Kylie and Dylan.