Michael Flicker
- M.S., Sports Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- B.S., Athletic Training, Temple University
Michael Flicker began working at Lenoir-Rhyne in 2002 as an assistant athletic trainer and has worked his way up to senior associate athletic director during his time. Flicker has held the position of head athletic trainer since the summer of 2011 and was promoted to his current role in 2019. Flicker also held the role of associate athletic director for four years.
On top of caring for all Lenoir-Rhyne student-athletes' physical health and well-being, he oversees the strength and conditioning staff and athletic trainers.
Lenoir-Rhyne's sports performance program incorporates all facets of sports performance, including athletic training, strength and conditioning, nutrition, mental wellness, sports analytics and rest and recovery.
Flicker is a two-time recipient of the Jeff Norris Staff Employee of the Year Award, designated to honor individuals who make significant contributions to the university's mission, most notably in developing and improving the student experience related to academics, personal and spiritual growth. He received it in 2013 and 2021.
Prior to Lenoir-Rhyne, Flicker worked five years as a clinical instructor for ProActive Physical Therapy and served one year as head athletic trainer for Carolina Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine.