MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Performance & Sports Medicine Staff
Fedex Forum · Memphis, TN
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Branko Miljkovic
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Sam Walstrum
ABOUT BRANKO
Branko Miljkovic enters his first season with the Memphis Grizzlies as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and Performance Therapist after serving two seasons as the Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Memphis Hustle.
Branko completed his undergraduate degrees in Genetics and Athletic Training at the University of Iowa in 2011 and 2018, respectively. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2021. Additionally, Branko is a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Condition Specialist.
Prior to joining the organization, Branko practiced as an outpatient physical therapist for the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine and Rehab department in Houston, Texas and served as a Sports Physical Therapy Resident at the Memorial Herman Rockets Sports Medicine Institute in Sugar Land, Texas.
In his spare time, Branko enjoys spending quality time with his fiancé, Yoli, and their Boston Terrier, Noodle.
Branko Miljkovic
Assistant Athletic Trainer / Physical Therapist
🎓 Education: Memorial Hermann RSMI; University of Texas at El Paso (DPT); University of Iowa (B.S.)
📍Hometown: Lincolnshire, IL
🏀 NBATA Member Since: 2024
ABOUT SAM
Sam enters his first year with the Memphis Grizzlies after having worked for the Memphis Hustle for the previous two years. In 2024 Sam joined the Hustle as an Assistant Athletic Trainer/Performance Physical Therapist, and the following season he was promoted to Head Athletic Trainer/Performance Physical Therapist.
Walstrum graduated from the University of Iowa in 2018 with his Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training, gaining experience working with the Hawkeye Football team in 2016 and Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teams in 2017/2018. Following his undergraduate work, he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina, graduating in 2021. During PT school, Sam began gaining experience working with professional athletes during his clinical rotation at EXOS Phoenix.
Prior to working in the NBA, Sam practiced for 3 years at an outpatient physical therapy clinic, Proformance Sports Rehab and Nutrition in Annapolis Maryland. During this time, he developed year-round training programs for local high school Lacrosse and Cross-Country teams and directed offseason training with collegiate athletes.
Sam Walstrum
Assistant Athletic Trainer/ Performance Physical Therapist
🎓 Education: University of Iowa (B.S.); Medical University of
South Carolina (DPT)
📍Hometown: Lake Zurich, IL
🏀 NBATA Member Since: 2026
