Patrick Hughes graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Exercise and Fitness and an Athletic Training concentration.  He then completed his Master’s degree in Sport Management at Montana State University Billings.  He is currently finishing his doctoral degree in Adult and Higher Education at Montana State University.  

Prior to coming to Rocky, Pat was the head athletic trainer at MSU Billings for 12 years before becoming the clinical coordinator of the athletic training program there.  His areas of professional interest include: concussion management in rural populations and prevention of non-contact knee injuries.