Amanda Robinson
About Amanda Robinson
Amanda Robinson is the Associate Vice President, Player Health and Performance Lead at the NBA, with extensive experience in sports performance and athletic training from her previous roles at Tulane University and Florida State University.
Title at National Basketball Association (NBA)
Amanda Robinson holds the position of Associate Vice President, Player Health and Performance Lead at the National Basketball Association (NBA). She commenced her role in 2023 and is based in New York, New York, United States. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing various aspects of player health and performance.
Professional Experience at Tulane University Athletics
From 2021 to 2023, Amanda served as the Associate Athletic Director - Sports Performance at Tulane University Athletics in New Orleans, Louisiana. She played a crucial role in integrating strength and conditioning, athletic training, nutrition, and behavioral health units. This integration aimed to enhance the overall performance of student-athletes.
Previous Roles at Florida State University
Amanda has an extensive background at Florida State University, where she held several positions. From 2020 to 2021, she was the Associate Director of Sports Medicine overseeing medical operations for men's basketball. From 2016 to 2020, she served as an Athletic Trainer. Earlier, from 2012 to 2016, she worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer. During her tenure, she managed daily medical operations for the men’s basketball team, contributing to their participation in four consecutive NCAA Tournaments.
Educational Background
Amanda's academic journey includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Florida State University, achieved between 2014 and 2016. She also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Management from Florida State University, obtained from 2012 to 2014. Prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Athletic Training from the University of Central Florida, where she studied from 2008 to 2012.
Internships and Research
During her MBA program, Amanda coordinated a medical administration internship focusing on supply-chain operations and organizational behavior in sports medicine. She also defended a thesis titled 'Factors Influencing Collegiate Volleyball Shoe Selection: An Institutionalized Perspective,' under the guidance of Dr. Cecile Reynaud, a Florida State Hall of Fame member. Her research contributed valuable insights into the preferences and factors influencing athletes' equipment choices.