Jared Friedman enters his first year as an Assistant Athletic Trainer with the Norwich University Sports Medicine staff in 2026-27.
Friedman joins a staff led by Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer David Botelho, alongside Associate Head Athletic Trainer Jess Moore, Senior Assistant Athletic Trainer Katie Smith, Assistant Athletic Trainer Joe Salatel, and Assistant Athletic Trainer Marin Fowler. At Norwich, Friedman will work with several Cadet varsity programs, including women’s soccer, men’s and women’s swimming & diving, and men’s lacrosse.
Friedman arrives in Northfield after completing both his undergraduate and graduate work at West Virginia University. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology in May 2024 before completing his Master of Science in Athletic Training in May 2026.
His background includes clinical experience with WVU football, WVU volleyball, WVU swimming & diving, and WVU Medicine Orthopedics, giving him a broad foundation across team-based, clinical, and high-performance athletic environments.
During his immersive clinical experience with WVU football, Friedman assisted with injury evaluation and rehabilitation programs, supported daily athletic training operations and event preparation, maintained injury and treatment records, and traveled with the team to provide care at away competitions.
He also completed clinical rotations with WVU Medicine Orthopedics, WVU volleyball, and WVU swimming & diving, where he gained experience in injury assessment, rehabilitation, emergency response protocols, patient care, and clinical documentation.
Friedman is a Board of Certification-certified athletic trainer and holds additional credentials through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist. He also has Graston Essential certification and Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
In May 2026, Friedman commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. His military background creates a natural connection to Norwich’s student-athlete population, which includes members of the Corps of Cadets, ROTC participants, civilian students, and athletes balancing a wide range of academic, athletic, leadership, and service commitments.
A multi-sport athlete throughout his life, Friedman developed a passion for athletic training through the relationships built with student-athletes and the opportunity to positively impact their health, performance, and overall experience.
Friedman joins a Norwich Sports Medicine staff responsible for supporting the health, safety, rehabilitation, and performance needs of Cadet student-athletes across the department’s varsity programs.
