Brian joined Northwestern in 2016 and has been in his current role since 2021. He is responsible for directing the athletic training services staff and department operations.

Brian is a graduate of Duquesne University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. He received a Master’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Doctorate of Athletic Training from A.T. Still University.

His professional interests include leadership, quality improvement, and education. Brian was named a Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association in 2024

Brian is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and resides in Glenview with his wife Antigone and their children Meli and Ares.

Education:

• Duquesne University
• The University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
• AT Still University
   

Additional Training:

• Functional Movement Screening
   

Clinical Specialties/Interests:

• Short and long term management of concussion
• Vestibular and ocular rehabilitation
   

Publications:

• Sawyer QL, Vesci BJ, McLeod TV. The effectiveness of physical activity on intermittent post-concussion symptoms following a period of symptom-limited physical and cognitive rest. J Athl Train. 2016;51(9):739-742.

 

• Bell D, Vesci BJ, DiStefano LJ, Guskiewicz KM, Hirth CJ, & Padua DA. Muscle activity and flexibility in individuals with medial knee displacement during the overhead squat. Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. 2012;4(3): 117-125.

 

• Vesci BJ. Athletic trainers should utilize spinal manipulation in clinical practice. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. 2012; 1:15-16.
   
• Vesci BJ. Current evidence guiding clinical practice. Athletic Trianing and Sports Health Care. 2010; 2(2): 57-60