ABOUT DONNIE

Dr. Strack began serving with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008 as an athletic trainer / physical therapist and is currently the Vice President of Human & Player Performance. He is responsible for leading the medical and performance staff in providing comprehensive, evidence-informed services for Thunder players through innovation, research, and integration of multiple health care, athletic performance and performance science professionals.

From 2005-2008, Strack was in private practice as a physical therapist at Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Services in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Strack graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Indianapolis in 2005. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Indianapolis in 2002 and was awarded the Athletic Training Department Performance Award that same year.

Strack’s first role with an NBA team came in the sixth grade as a ball-boy for the Indiana Pacers, working under NATA Hall of Fame athletic trainer David Craig. He later served as a Graduate Assistant athletic trainer for the Indiana Pacers from 2002-2005. Donnie also served as an athletic trainer during the 2002 World Basketball Championships in Indianapolis and the RCA Tennis Championships in 2001 and 2002.

In 2010, Strack completed his post doctorate fellowship in manual therapy from Regis University. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT).

Strack is active in the Oklahoma City community, serving on the Board of Directors for Life Church, a multi-site church with 34 locations across 10 states.

Strack lives in Arcadia, Oklahoma with his wife, Sarah, and their seven children – Ellabeth, Anderson, Lilajean, Evaleigh, Harrison, Islarose and Whitaker.