WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Performance & Sports Medicine Staff
Capital One Arena · Washington, D.C.
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Michael Ashton
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Carlos Bustamante
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Ashley Green
Michael Ashton
Director of Player Health/ Head Athletic Trainer
🎓 Education: High Point University (B.S.); Hampton University (DPT)
📍Hometown: White Sulphur Springs, WV
🏀 NBATA Member Since: 2018
ABOUT MICHAEL
Michael Ashton is the Director of Player Health and Head Athletic Trainer for the Washington Wizards. Ashton's role encompasses a range of responsibilities, such as implementing emergency response protocols, integrating comprehensive medical care, providing rehabilitation services, and developing injury reduction strategies to safeguard players' physical well-being on and off the court.
Before his tenure in Washington, D.C., Ashton worked for the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. He served as the head athletic trainer and physical therapist for the Oklahoma City Blue before transitioning to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a dual physical therapy and athletic training role. Before arriving in Oklahoma City, Ashton's professional journey consisted of diverse experiences in various orthopedic and sports settings, including a stint with the US Department of Defense.
Ashton obtained a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Hampton University and completed a post-doctorate residency and fellowship in manual therapy with the Ola Grimsby Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Science in athletic training from High Point University. In addition, Ashton has many certifications and recognitions. He is a Board-Certified Clinician in Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, a Registered International Sports Physical Therapist, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a Performance Enhancement Specialist, and a Corrective Exercise Specialist.
Carlos Bustamante
Senior Athletic Trainer
🎓 Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S); Georgia State University (M.S.)
📍Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
🏀 NBATA Member Since: 2020
ABOUT CARLOS
In 2020, Carlos Bustamante joined the Washington Wizards as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Previously, he was the Head Athletic Trainer for the Capital City Go-Go.
Bustamante has served in many roles in the nation’s capital, beginning his tenure as the Seasonal Intern Athletic Trainer with the Washington Wizards during the 2017-18 season. Additionally, Bustamante has served as the head athletic trainer for the Wizards’ Summer League team and was a member of the training staff for the NBA G League representative team that participated in the NBA G League International Challenge (comprised of teams from around the world) in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Bustamante received his Bachelor of Science in athletic training from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2014 and a Master of Science Sports Medicine from Georgia State University in 2017. Bustamante received his master’s education from Georgia State while spending time with the Georgia Tech Softball team and football team as part of the Georgia State-Georgia Tech joint program. During his undergrad years at Wisconsin, Bustamante assisted the football, basketball, and cross-country teams as a Student Athletic Trainer. In addition, he holds many certifications. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a Certified Functional Strength Coach, certified in Applied Functional Science and 3DMAPS, and certified in the Functional Movement Screen and Selective Functional Movement Assessment.
Ashley Green
Assistant Athletic Trainer, Performance Physical Therapist
🎓 Education: University of Maryland-College Park (B.S.); Shenandoah University (MSAT/DPT)
📍Hometown: Baltimore, MD
🏀 NBATA Member Since: 2026
ABOUT ASHLEY
Ashley Green is an Assistant Athletic Trainer/Performance Physical Therapist for the Washington Wizards. In this role, Green supports the organization’s medical operations by developing individualized rehabilitation, recovery, and load-management strategies that align with player performance and development goals. Green collaborates with team physicians and the strength and conditioning, nutrition, and mental performance staffs to promote player availability and comprehensive care.
Green joined the Wizards in 2026 following three seasons with the Capital City Go-Go, Washington’s G League affiliate. Green began as an Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist before being promoted to Head Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist. With the Go-Go, Green oversaw medical operations, emergency action planning, game-day coverage, and team travel logistics, while also mentoring staff. Green supported Wizards basketball operations during draft preparation, preseason, and training camp, and was selected as Head Athletic Trainer for the Wizards’ 2025 and 2026 Summer League rosters. Before joining the Wizards organization, Green was a Performance Physical Therapist and Site Director at Rehab 2 Perform in Bethesda, Maryland, and provided sports medicine and performance support for Bullis School Track and Field.
Green earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Athletic Training from Shenandoah University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland. Green is a licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer in the District of Columbia, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.