Oklahoma City Thunder
Address: 100 W Reno Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Arena Name: Chesapeake Energy Arena
Arena Name: Chesapeake Energy Arena
Phone: (405) 208-4609
Donnie Strack
Vice President of Human and Player Performance
Education: University of Indianapolis (B.S., DPT)Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
NBATA Member Since: 2008
Dr. Strack began serving with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008 as an athletic trainer / physical therapist and is currently the Vice President of Human & Player Performance. He is responsible for leading the medical and performance staff in providing comprehensive, evidence-informed services for Thunder players through innovation, research, and integration of multiple health care, athletic performance and performance science professionals.
From 2005-2008, Strack was in private practice as a physical therapist at Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Services in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Strack graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Indianapolis in 2005. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Indianapolis in 2002 and was awarded the Athletic Training Department Performance Award that same year.
Strack’s first role with an NBA team came in the sixth grade as a ball-boy for the Indiana Pacers, working under NATA Hall of Fame athletic trainer David Craig. He later served as a Graduate Assistant athletic trainer for the Indiana Pacers from 2002-2005. Donnie also served as an athletic trainer during the 2002 World Basketball Championships in Indianapolis and the RCA Tennis Championships in 2001 and 2002.
In 2010, Strack completed his post doctorate fellowship in manual therapy from Regis University. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT).
Strack is active in the Oklahoma City community, serving on the Board of Directors for Life.Church, a multi-site church with 34 locations across 10 states.
Strack lives in Arcadia, Oklahoma with his wife, Sarah, and their seven children – Ellabeth, Anderson, Lilajean, Evaleigh, Harrison, Islarose and Whitaker.
From 2005-2008, Strack was in private practice as a physical therapist at Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Services in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Strack graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Indianapolis in 2005. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Indianapolis in 2002 and was awarded the Athletic Training Department Performance Award that same year.
Strack’s first role with an NBA team came in the sixth grade as a ball-boy for the Indiana Pacers, working under NATA Hall of Fame athletic trainer David Craig. He later served as a Graduate Assistant athletic trainer for the Indiana Pacers from 2002-2005. Donnie also served as an athletic trainer during the 2002 World Basketball Championships in Indianapolis and the RCA Tennis Championships in 2001 and 2002.
In 2010, Strack completed his post doctorate fellowship in manual therapy from Regis University. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT).
Strack is active in the Oklahoma City community, serving on the Board of Directors for Life.Church, a multi-site church with 34 locations across 10 states.
Strack lives in Arcadia, Oklahoma with his wife, Sarah, and their seven children – Ellabeth, Anderson, Lilajean, Evaleigh, Harrison, Islarose and Whitaker.
Tony Katzenmeier
Athletic Trainer
Education: Kansas State University (B.S.); Eastern Illinois University (M.S.)Hometown: Wichita, KS
NBATA Member Since: 2013
Tony Katzenmeier began his career as Athletic Trainer for the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2013 – 14 season. He previously was the athletic trainer for the Tulsa 66er’s, the D-League affiliate for the Thunder. Katzenmeier came to Oklahoma from Santa Monica, California, where he was employed by Athletes’ Performance.
Katzenmeier received his Bachelor’s Degree from Kansas State University, where he gained experience working with the Wildcats’ basketball, baseball and football teams as a student athletic trainer. He then earned his Master’s Degree at Eastern Illinois University before being hired on full-time as the institution’s athletic trainer. Katzenmeier also has work experience with the Kansas City Chiefs, the New England Patriots, and USA Basketball.
In 2016, Katzenmeier received the “Rising Star” award from Eastern Illinois University for being a distinguished alumni excelling in the field of athletic training. He also has obtained certifications in the Functional Movement Screen, Blood Flow Restriction and Functional Dry Needling. Katzenmeier also maintains memberships with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
Tony and his wife, Heather, have two children, Kai and Shay, and live in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Katzenmeier received his Bachelor’s Degree from Kansas State University, where he gained experience working with the Wildcats’ basketball, baseball and football teams as a student athletic trainer. He then earned his Master’s Degree at Eastern Illinois University before being hired on full-time as the institution’s athletic trainer. Katzenmeier also has work experience with the Kansas City Chiefs, the New England Patriots, and USA Basketball.
In 2016, Katzenmeier received the “Rising Star” award from Eastern Illinois University for being a distinguished alumni excelling in the field of athletic training. He also has obtained certifications in the Functional Movement Screen, Blood Flow Restriction and Functional Dry Needling. Katzenmeier also maintains memberships with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
Tony and his wife, Heather, have two children, Kai and Shay, and live in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Tobi Owotomo
Physical Therapist / Athletic Trainer
Education: York University (BSc); Stony Brook University (DPT)Hometown: Staten Island, New York
NBATA Member Since: 2024
Dr Tobi Owotomo began serving with the Oklahoma City Thunder as a Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer during the summer of 2022. She previously served as the Head Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer for the 2024 NBA G-League Champions the Oklahoma City Blue. She previously served as the student athletic therapist with Canada Basketball’s Senior Men’s National Team, then as a student physical therapist at EXOS Phoenix and The Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr Tobi Owotomo is a charismatic, lifelong student of her craft.
She is an alumnus of York University of both the Athletic Therapy Program as well as the Kinesiology and Health Sciences Program. She then went on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Stony Brook University in New York.
Dr Owotomo was a scholarship varsity rugby player for York University, a U-20 Team Canada Rugby Athlete, a 2nd Team All-Canadian, an Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Rookie of the Year, and a two-time OUA All-Star. She blends her knowledge as a former elite athlete and now dual certified physical therapist and athletic trainer into her daily clinical practice. Tobi has used her passion, personal experience and understanding of athletic injuries to fuel her ability to rehabilitate athletes after injury, enabling them to play again at the highest level of professional sports.
She is inspiring and coaching a generation of young aspiring women who hope to do the same.
She is an alumnus of York University of both the Athletic Therapy Program as well as the Kinesiology and Health Sciences Program. She then went on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Stony Brook University in New York.
Dr Owotomo was a scholarship varsity rugby player for York University, a U-20 Team Canada Rugby Athlete, a 2nd Team All-Canadian, an Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Rookie of the Year, and a two-time OUA All-Star. She blends her knowledge as a former elite athlete and now dual certified physical therapist and athletic trainer into her daily clinical practice. Tobi has used her passion, personal experience and understanding of athletic injuries to fuel her ability to rehabilitate athletes after injury, enabling them to play again at the highest level of professional sports.
She is inspiring and coaching a generation of young aspiring women who hope to do the same.