Brian Schulman
Brian Schulman, 45, enters his 15th year in the Oakland Athletic organization, and his 3rd season serving as the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance. Schulman served as an assistant athletic trainer with the Athletics for the past 12 seasons. Currently, Schulman serves as the co-chairman of the PBATS Electronic Medical Records committee. In 2019, Schulman shared honors with Nick Paparesta and Jeff Collins as the Major League Athletic Training Staff of the year. He is also one of the recipients of the 2012 PBATs President’s Distinguished Service award for his work on the Electronic Medical Records. Previously he was an assistant athletic trainer at the University of California, Berkeley from 2004-08 before being promoted to rehabilitation coordinator from 2008-10. He also served previous internships with the San Francisco 49ers in 2003-04 and the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2000, as well as a graduate assistant trainer position at Fresno State in 2001-03. He is a certified strength and conditioning coach (CSCS), holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science from UC Santa Barbara (2001) and a Masters in Kinesiology from Fresno State (2003). In his spare time he enjoys endurance sports, ice hockey, cooking, and spending time with his family. He resides in San Ramon, California with his wife, Megan, and their two sons, Luke and Gavin.
Jeff Collins
Jeff Collins, 51, is in his 28th season within the A’s organization and his ninth on the Major League staff. This will be the third season for Collins serving as the team’s Head Athletic Trainer after spending six seasons as an assistant. Prior to his current role, Collins had spent 19 seasons in the A’s organization, with 16 of those years as the Minor League Medical Coordinator. Collins also served as the Athletic Trainer for Short-Season Vancouver in 2004 and served in the same capacity for Single-A Visalia (2000) and Short-Season Southern Oregon (1998-99). Collins was honored by his peers as the PBATS Medical Coordinator of the Year in 2014 and again in 2016. In 2019, Collins was honored as a member of the PBATS Major League Athletic Training Staff of the Year. Collins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Southern Illinois University and received his Master of Science degree in Health, Wellness and Exercise Science at the University of Nevada. He is a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and is a Licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of Arizona. Collins makes his off-season home in Illinois with his wife Renea.
Nate Brooks
Nate Brooks, 44, is entering his 21st season in the A’s organization and first season at the Major League level as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Prior to this season he spent eight seasons as the A’s Minor League Medical Coordinator after spending the previous four seasons as the organization’s Minor League Rehab Coordinator. Brooks also previously served as the athletic trainer for Single-A Stockton (2010-12), Single-A Kane County (2008-09), Short-Season Vancouver (2006-07) and the Rookie-Level Arizona A’s (2005). Brooks was honored by his peers as the PBATS Medical Coordinator of the Year and Minor League Athletic Trainer of the Year in 2023. Brooks earned his undergraduate degree in exercise science from Murray State in 2002, and his master’s degree in biomechanics from Auburn in 2005. He is a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and is a Licensed Athletic Trainer in the state of Arizona. Brooks resides in Phoenix, Ariz., with his wife, Sarah, and son, Cad.
Elliot Diehl
Elliot Diehl returns to the Athletics this season for his third as a Major League Assistant Athletic Trainer. Prior to joining the Athletics, he spent the 2021 season as the Triple A Athletic Trainer for The Phillies in Lehigh Valley. From 2019-2021 he served as the Astros Minor League Assistant Medical Coordinator where he was tasked with overseeing the medical operations at the Astros Dominican Complex and assisted with all long term rehab cases in West Palm Beach, FL. Also with the Astros, he made stops as a Minor League Athletic Trainer in Greeneville, TN (2015-2016) and Quad Cities, IA (2017-2018). After graduating from San Diego State University, he began his career in professional baseball as the Rehabilitation and Minor League Athletic Training Intern for the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, FL for the 2014 season. Born and raised in San Jose, CA, Elliot currently resides in San Diego, CA.