Tom Maystadt joined the Pelicans as Head Athletic Trainer in 2019 and previously served as the Rehabilitation Coordinator and Assistant Athletic Trainer of the Phoenix Suns for 10 seasons. Maystadt is certified as an athletic trainer, corrective exercise specialist (CES) and performance enhancement specialist (PES). Maystadt is also a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association (NBATA) and the Louisiana Athletic Training Association (LATA).

Following graduation from Iowa State University in 1992, Maystadt spent 16 years in the clinical and outreach setting while directing sports medicine clinics with Physiotherapy Associates (1999-2009). He was also the coordinator of the sports medicine programs in the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) and Dobson High School in Mesa, AZ (1993-2000).

Maystadt and his wife, Jennifer, have 2 daughters, Grace and Lily.

Stanford Williams joined the New Orleans Pelicans as an Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2019, and became the Head Strength and Conditioning in 2021. Williams previously joined the Phoenix Suns organization as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and Movement Edge Specialist back in 2017. Williams studied at Indiana University, where he worked with men’s basketball. While at Indiana, Williams received awards such as the Frank Family Scholarship for Sports Medicine and the NATA Hall of Famer Walter “Kip” Smith Commitment to Excellence Award. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training with a minor in Exercise Science in 2017, and a Masters of Science in Kinesiology in 2021. Williams served as a certified intern athletic trainer for the University of Alabama’s men’s basketball team in the summer of 2017.

Williams developed an interest in anatomy throughout high school. As an athlete, he developed a passion for injury prevention as well as sport performance, combining his love for healthcare and the game of basketball.

Williams is a certified athletic trainer, and a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), and has received corrective exercise (CES) and performance enhancement (PES) specializations from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

Michael Montgomery joined the New Orleans Pelicans in 2020 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Montgomery was previously an Assistant Director of Athletic Training with football at Iowa State University from March 2018-November 2020. Prior to his stint with the Iowa State University football team, he spent two seasons as a Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Montgomery studied at Iowa State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. Upon completion his undergraduate degree, he received a Master’s Degree from California University in Pennsylvania, studying Sport Performance and Injury Prevention. In addition to being a certified athletic trainer, Montgomery is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). He holds certifications as a corrective exercise specialist (CES) and performance enhancement specialist (PES) from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

Montgomery and his wife, Katie, are both Carroll, IA natives.

Connor Smith joined the New Orleans Pelicans as a Performance Therapist and Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2024. He previously served as an Athletic Training Intern for the Atlanta Hawks in 2018 and later promoted to Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2019. Prior to that, he served as a Seasonal Athletic Trainer at Stanford University for the Cardinal Football, Men's & Women's Basketball, and Women's Synchronized Swimming teams for 2017-18.

Connor obtained his Bachelor's of Science in Athletic Training from Loyola Marymount University in 2017, receiving the "Program Scholar'' award. After three years as an Athletic Trainer, he obtained his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from San Diego State University in 2023. During this time he completed a clinical internship with EXOS for their NFL Combine Prep Program, participated in the care of SDSU's Adaptive Athletes, and worked part time as a Sports Performance Coach in the greater San Diego area. Upon graduation, he began his clinical practice at ReKinected Physical Therapy.

Connor, a Bay Area, California native, developed his drive to become an expert in the field of sports medicine & athletic performance from his own experience as a basketball player and youth coach. He is a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT), Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS), and has completed additional training in dry needling.

Gilchrist Schmidt joined the New Orleans Pelicans staff in 2024 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Schmidt previously served 3 seasons as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Pelicans G-League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron.

Schmidt studied at The University of Alabama and worked with mens basketball, volleyball and football during their 2017-2018 National Championship season. While at Alabama, Schmidt was awarded The Tuscaloosa's Fire Chiefs Commendation for his quick response to a medical emergency. He also completed a summer internship with the Baltimore Ravens Football Club in 2018. Upon completion of his undergraduate degree, he received a masters from The University of New Mexico where he worked as a Graduate Assistant for football and mens basketball.

Schmidt and his wife Sarah have a son, Alexander.