Chad Newman

Biography

Empty heading THE NEWMAN FILE Personal Information Full Name: Jason Chad Newman Born: Oct. 8, 1971, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Hometown: Chattanooga, Tenn. High School: Chattanooga Central College: Tennessee, 1994 Wife: Stacey Children: Katherine and Natalie ATHLETIC TRAINING EXPERIENCE 1995-97 Tennessee Graduate Assistant 1997-present Tennessee Athletic Trainer Chattanooga native Chad Newman is a senior associate director with the University of Tennessee’s sports medicine department. The longest-tenured member of the school’s athletic training staff, Newman provides around-the-clock, world-class care exclusively for men’s basketball student-athletes. Newman was selected by his SEC peers as the 2019 recipient of the Chris Patrick Award, presented at the annual SEC Sports Medicine Committee meetings. In January 2010, the Tennessee Athletic Trainer's Society (TATS) named Newman the Collegiate Athletic Trainer of the Year. “Chad’s the best,” VFL and NBA champion Jordan McRae said. “He genuinely cares about all of us and always looks out for what’s best for us. He spends a lot of time making sure minor bumps and bruises don’t turn into bigger injuries. Whenever we need him, Chad is always there.” The 2026-27 academic year will be Newman’s 32nd with the UT sports medicine staff and his 31st with the men’s basketball program. He joined the former in 1995-96 and the latter in 1996-97. During his tenure with the basketball team, the Volunteers have advanced to postseason play 23 times, ea