Pete Youngman brings more than 35 years of professional experience into his role as Assistant Athletic Trainer for the New Orleans Pelicans. Prior to his current role, Youngman most recently spent five seasons as a Head Athletic Trainer in the NBA G League, serving in that capacity for the entirety of the Ignite program’s four-year existence (2020-21 – 2023-24) and one campaign for the Portland Trail Blazers Rip City Remix affiliate (2024-25). A certified member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), Pete is also a licensed athletic trainer in the state of Louisiana and recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement and Corrective Exercise Specialist. A licensed massage therapist in Louisiana, Youngman added the discipline to his credentials after attending the National Holistic Institute in 2025.

Pete began his athletic training career in the Boston Red Sox organization, spending nine seasons (1985-1993) caring for athletes in minor league posts, including Pawtucket (AAA), New Britain (AA), Lynchburg (A), Greensboro (A) and Elmira (Rookie). His NBA resume commenced in 1993 as a one-week training camp invitation extended by longtime Sacramento Kings head trainer Bill Jones. Youngman remained with the team for 25 seasons, where he served as Assistant Athletic Trainer, Head Athletic Trainer & Director of Sports Medicine during his tenure—highlighted by a Kings franchise-record eight consecutive postseason appearances (1998-99 –2005-06). Youngman also served as a trainer for the Western Conference in two NBA All-Star games—working as head athletic trainer during the 2015 edition in New York City and in Oakland as the third athletic trainer in 2000.

The Rochester, NY native enjoys yoga and running in his leisure time.