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Raymond Champagne II

Raymond Champagne II

Assistant Athletic Director Sports Medicine/Head Football Athletic Trainer

The Champagne II File

Joined VT Athletics Staff: 2026

Athletic Training Experience: 14 Years

Hometown: Houma, LA

High School: Vandebilt Catholic High School (La.)
Education:
Louisiana State University (2012) Bachelor of Science
                   
University of Nebraska- Lincoln (2014) Education Administration
Family: Wife -
Jordan; Daughter - Aria; Son - Carver; Dog - Rocky


Professional Certifications:
Dry Needling Level 1 Certification
FMS Level 1 Certification
FMT Blades IASTM Certification
Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation Specialist Owens Recovery
Myofascial Release Functional Integration
NATA Master Preceptor
ART Lower Extremity Level 1
Mental Health First Aid
Professional Rescuer/ First Aid

TRAINING TIMELINE

Seasons Organization/School Title

2023-2026

Penn State University

Senior Professional Athletic Trainer Football

2021-2023

Penn State University

Medical Director of Sports Camps

2018-2023

Penn State University

Assistant Athletic Trainer- Football

2016-2018

Texas Tech University

Associate Athletic Trainer-Football

2015-2016

Texas Tech University

Interim Head Athletic Trainer- Football

2014-2015

Texas Tech University

Assistant Athletic Trainer- Football

2012-2014

University of Nebraska

Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer- Football

2011

Houston Texans

Summer Intern

2010

Houston Texans

Summer Intern

 

POSTSEASON GAMES
Seasons Organization/School Game

2025

Penn State University

Pinstripe Bowl

2024

Penn State University

CFP Semi Final Orange Bowl

2024

Penn State University

CFP Quarterfinal Fiesta Bowl

2024

Penn State University

CFP First Round

2024

Penn State University

Big Ten Championship

2023

Penn State University

Peach Bowl

2022

Penn State University

Rose Bowl

2021

Penn State University

Outback Bowl

2019

Penn State University

Cotton Bowl Classic

2018

Penn State University

Citrus Bowl

2017

Texas Tech University

Birmingham Bowl

2015

Texas Tech University

Texas Bowl

2014

University of Nebraska

Gator Bowl

2013

University of Nebraska

Capital One Bowl

2012

University of Nebraska

Big Ten Championship

2012

Louisiana State University

SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championship

2010

Louisiana State University

Capital One Bowl

Starting his 15th year in the profession, Raymond has an unmatched level of experience across all Power 4 conferences. He plans to elevate the Virginia Tech medical team and bring them into the national spotlight for a elite level of care that is both progressive and transformational while cultivating an elite educational experience within the department.