The Los Angeles Lakers have promoted Nina Hsieh to Head Athletic Trainer, it was announced today.
Under the leadership of Dr. Judy Seto, Hsieh will oversee the training staff, working with the coaching staff and front office to ensure the highest level of on-court performance. In her new role, Hsieh is responsible for the care, prevention and treatment of injuries to the players, as well as the emergency on-court procedures.
Hsieh most recently spent the last three seasons as assistant athletic trainer for the team, assisting with all day-to-day operations of the training staff. She first joined the organization as the head athletic trainer for the South Bay Lakers, where she served in the role for seven seasons, managing all health & wellness, strength & conditioning programs, equipment as well as all travel scheduling for the Lakers G League affiliate.