Whitecaps FC name Dr. Rick Celebrini head of sports medicine and ...
Celebrini on board
www.whitecapsfc.comHere are the latest publicly reported items about Rick Celebrini:
Rick Celebrini, the Golden State Warriors’ director of sports medicine and performance, was highlighted in late February 2026 for watching his son Macklin celebrate a strong performance at the Milan Olympics, describing the moment as memorable and noting his temporary absence from the Warriors while attending Olympic duties. This underscores his ongoing role with the Warriors alongside family considerations, with Steve Kerr noting Celebrini’s return to the building after the trip.[2][10]
In 2026, there were media mentions tying Celebrini to both his Warriors role and his family connection, including coverage of his presence in the Team Canada Olympic context and discussions about his son’s achievements.[10][2]
Historical context shows Celebrini has held senior roles in sports medicine and science, notably with the Vancouver Whitecaps and previously with the Canucks, before moving to the Warriors; this background helps explain his influence on player health and performance across professional teams.[3][5]
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Celebrini on board
www.whitecapsfc.comDirector of sports medicine and performance for the Golden State Warriors Rick Celebrini joins us to chat about watching his son Macklin playing really well at the Olympics, the maturity of Macklin, and more!
www.iheart.comRick Celebrini (born October 16, 1967) is a retired Canadian soccer player who is the physiotherapist and head of sports medicine and science for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and director of sports medicine and performance for the Golden State Warriors. Celebrini played for the Canadian U-20 national team at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship. He played professionally for the Vancouver 86ers. Celebrini is also a founder and the Director of Sport Medicine and Science for the Fortius Institute.
dbpedia.orgWhile acknowledging he felt "a little guilty" leaving the Warriors, Rick Celebrini was grateful to watch his son Macklin in the Olympics.
www.nytimes.comWorking with the Whitecaps since 2010 and the Canucks since 2014, two Vancouver pro teams have boasted for years about having Dr Rick Celebrini.
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