Memphis Grizzlies
Address: 191 Beale St., Memphis, TN 38103
Arena Name: Fedex Forum
Arena Name: Fedex Forum
Phone: (901) 205-1234
Katie Babcock, MAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Head Athletic Trainer
Education: University of Arkansas (MAT); University of California, Davis (BS)Hometown: Monrovia, CA
NBATA Member Since: 2021
Katie Babcock joined the Memphis Grizzlies as the Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2021 after serving four seasons as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Stockton Kings.
Katie completed her undergraduate degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior at the University of California, Davis in 2013, and earned her Master of Athletic Training from the University of Arkansas in 2016. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer, a Certified Strength and Condition Specialist, a Corrective Exercise Specialist, and a Performance Enhancement Specialist. She is also currently completing coursework towards Massage Therapy Licensure.
Prior to working in the NBA, Katie completed an internship at Southern Methodist University where she worked with the Men’s Football and Women’s Basketball teams and assisted the Dallas Mavericks during home games. She also worked with Men’s Football and Women’s Tennis at Florida Atlantic University. Most recently, Katie had the opportunity to travel to Rwanda as the head athletic trainer for the South Sudan Women’s National Basketball Team during the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2021 Zone 5 Qualifiers.
Outside of work, Katie enjoys reading and hanging out with her husband, Jeff, and their two pets, Nubs the Corgi and Go-Go Boots the cat.
Katie completed her undergraduate degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior at the University of California, Davis in 2013, and earned her Master of Athletic Training from the University of Arkansas in 2016. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer, a Certified Strength and Condition Specialist, a Corrective Exercise Specialist, and a Performance Enhancement Specialist. She is also currently completing coursework towards Massage Therapy Licensure.
Prior to working in the NBA, Katie completed an internship at Southern Methodist University where she worked with the Men’s Football and Women’s Basketball teams and assisted the Dallas Mavericks during home games. She also worked with Men’s Football and Women’s Tennis at Florida Atlantic University. Most recently, Katie had the opportunity to travel to Rwanda as the head athletic trainer for the South Sudan Women’s National Basketball Team during the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2021 Zone 5 Qualifiers.
Outside of work, Katie enjoys reading and hanging out with her husband, Jeff, and their two pets, Nubs the Corgi and Go-Go Boots the cat.
Branko Miljkovic
Assistant Athletic Trainer / Physical Therapist
Education: Memorial Hermann RSMI (Sports PT Residency); University of Texas at El Paso (DPT); University of Iowa (BS)Hometown: Lincolnshire, IL
NBATA Member Since: 2024
Branko Miljkovic enters his first season with the Memphis Grizzlies as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and Performance Therapist after serving two seasons as the Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Memphis Hustle.
Branko completed his undergraduate degrees in Genetics and Athletic Training at the University of Iowa in 2011 and 2018, respectively. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2021. Additionally, Branko is a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Condition Specialist.
Prior to joining the organization, Branko practiced as an outpatient physical therapist for the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine and Rehab department in Houston, Texas and served as a Sports Physical Therapy Resident at the Memorial Herman Rockets Sports Medicine Institute in Sugar Land, Texas.
In his spare time, Branko enjoys spending quality time with his fiancé, Yoli, and their Boston Terrier, Noodle.
Branko completed his undergraduate degrees in Genetics and Athletic Training at the University of Iowa in 2011 and 2018, respectively. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2021. Additionally, Branko is a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Condition Specialist.
Prior to joining the organization, Branko practiced as an outpatient physical therapist for the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine and Rehab department in Houston, Texas and served as a Sports Physical Therapy Resident at the Memorial Herman Rockets Sports Medicine Institute in Sugar Land, Texas.
In his spare time, Branko enjoys spending quality time with his fiancé, Yoli, and their Boston Terrier, Noodle.