UNCP Athletics

Brendon Jonsson begins his fourth year as an athletic trainer at UNC Pembroke in the 2024-25 academic year. Jonsson, who also serves as a lecturer in the Health & Physical Education Department, has been charged with the day-to-day responsibilities of the men's basketball program. He was named as the Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Training & Sports Medicine in December 2023.

Jonsson came to North Carolina after serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Syracuse and at California (Pa.). During his time at Syracuse, he was assigned duties with the men's soccer team. While at California, he handled responsibilities with the men's soccer team and the softball time. He also served as a supplemental instructor for Functional Kinesiology. 

In September 2013, Jonsson began working with UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, N.C., where he served as a high school athletic trainer. He managed 19 varsity sports and six junior varsity sports for eight season. In April 2020, he began working with UNC Health Southeastern Orthopedics in Lumberton as an athletic trainer in the physician practice. During this time, he was tasked with orthopedic clinic duties. 

Jonsson earned a bachelor's degree in athletic training from UNCP in 2011 and earned his masters degree from California (Pa.) in 2013. He is certified in CPR/AED, a member of the North Carolina Athletic Trainers Association, as well as a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association District III. Jonsson and his wife, Brandy, have two kids, Natalie and Daniel, and reside in Lumberton. 

Updated: July 2024