Meet Our Experts

Dr. Matt Thompson received his Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Minnesota—Duluth and later his Master of Science in viral immunology from the University of Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and did his residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in primary care and sports medicine.

Dr. Thompson's specialties include sports medicine and concussion management. He currently serves as the primary care physician for Rochester Community and Technical College's athletics programs and is the team doctor for the Milwaukee Brewers, a Major League Baseball team.

He has also worked with the US Ski Team, US Speed Skating, the St. Louis Rams, and the Milwaukee Ballet.

Molly is a clinical athletic trainer. She attended the University of Northern Iowa and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and Sports Psychology. She then received a Master of Education degree in Exercise Science from Auburn University, where she also served as a Graduate Athletic Trainer for The Kenny Howard Fellowship.

Prior to coming to OMC, Molly spent nearly four years with East Alabama Orthopedics and Sports Medicine as a clinical/outreach athletic trainer working with high-school athletics and arena football.

Jake is a physician extender in sports medicine and OMC's athletic performance manager. He attended Wartburg College and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. He received a Master's degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Athletic Training. Prior to coming to OMC, Jake worked at nearly all levels of athletics including high school, college, and semi-professional, as well as at Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine. For the past ten years, Jake’s focus has been on the throwing and hitting athletes such as baseball and softball. Jake also is certified in Functional Movement Screening (FMS), the seven-point movement screen designed to identify dysfunctional movement patterns and asymmetries within the body.

Originally from Ossian, Iowa, Blake is a graduate of South Winneshiek High School. In 2021, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis on Sports Psychology and a minor in coaching from the University of Northern Iowa. Blake interned with SMAP in the summer of 2021 and credits this internship with igniting his passion for a career in strength and conditioning. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Blake currently works at Stewartville Middle/High School as their Iron Tiger Strength coach assisting all in-season and off-season athletes.

Olivia’s commitment to strength and conditioning comes from her extensive career as both a youth hockey player and student athlete. A Spring 2023 graduate with a degree in Exercise Science, she is a former SMAP athlete who played hockey for the Dodge County Wildcats before playing at the University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire. During her time as an athlete at UWEC, Olivia had the opportunity to work with almost all of the sports teams on campus, alongside their strength coaching staff.

Olivia understands teamwork and commitment to sport better than anyone. She truly enjoys working with people and watching their growth as athletes and individuals.

A SMAP strength and performance coach, Miles joined Olmsted Medical Center in July of 2022. He earned a Bachelor’s degree at Northwest Missouri State University and then a Master’s degree in Health and Physical Education from the same school in May of 2019.

Prior to joining the staff at OMC, Miles had the opportunity to work with athletes at Northwest Missouri State University, William Jewell College, and Harvard University. Most recently, he was employed as the Director of Athletic Performance at Luther College for two years before moving to the Rochester area.

Originally from Mound City, Missouri, Miles has a lifelong passion for athletics and fitness. In High School, Miles found a fantastic mentor in his assistant high school track coach, who also doubled as the strength coach. “He sparked my love for training and had a huge impact on me as both an athlete and person. He’s the type of coach I aspire to be!”

Miles enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds to help them achieve their fitness and performance goals.

Wes is our sports and athletic performance lead. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University and attended graduate school in exercise science at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. Prior to moving to Rochester, Wes was the strength and conditioning coach at Boston College for 12 years. Wes has over 30 years as a certified athletic trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, working with athletes of all levels and the general population. He trains athletes one-on-one, as well as teams. Wes also is certified in Functional Movement Screening (FMS), the 7-point movement screen designed to identify dysfunctional movement patterns and asymmetries within the body.

Steve is a lead skating and hockey trainer. He brings a high level of hockey and coaching experience to OMC offering energy, enthusiasm, and passion to the Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance hockey programs. Nelson grew up in Albert Lea, MN, where he began his hockey career. After completing high school, he was drafted by the Junior A North Iowa Huskies of the USHL. In his two seasons, Nelson helped win the Junior A National Championship and played in the North South All-Star game. After Junior A hockey, Nelson played Division I hockey for the WCHA’s Colorado College Tigers. During those four years, Nelson’s accomplishments included being named to the All Academic team, playing for the USA’s Team Colorado against Team Canada in the Mexico Festival Exhibition Games, and helping to win the WCHA league champions’ McNaughton Cup.

After college and retiring from competitive hockey, Steve moved to Rochester to start a family with his wife Amy. They have three kids who have also participated in local hockey. He has donated a lot of his free time coaching in the RYHA and looks forward to educating and teaching the participants in the OMC Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance hockey programs.

Cody joined OMC as a Strength and Performance coach in September of 2016. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Winona State University, majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Nutrition. In addition to being a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Cody is certified in the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR). 

Prior to being hired at OMC Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance, he was an intern at both St. Mary’s University in Winona and OMC Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance. He has also had the honor of serving in the United States Marine Corps. 

In his free time, Cody enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, watching sports, grilling out, and riding motorcycles.

Aaron is an assistant skating and hockey trainer. He grew up playing hockey in Duluth, MN and played college hockey for St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Aaron received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and has a Level 4 USA Hockey Coaching Certificate. He has over 15 years of experience as a hockey trainer and instructor. He worked with young adult hockey players as an assistant coach with the St. Mary’s men’s hockey team and the women’s hockey team from 2006-2011. Since then, Aaron has trained multiple high school and youth hockey teams and has been an evaluator and coach for various Minnesota high performance hockey camps.

His coaching philosophy is one of teamwork, skill development, and fun. He is committed to helping athletes accomplish their goals and strives to get the best out of every single player. He looks forward to seeing you in our hockey programs.