Panther Valley Sports Medicine Staff:
Lead Athletic Trainer
Dylan Bradley, EdD., LAT, ATC, CCHW
Dylan serves as the lead athletic trainer for Panther Valley, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the sports medicine department and healthcare services.
Dylan completed his undergraduate stent at East Stroudsburg University where he studied athletic training. Following the completion of his Bachelor's degree, he attended Kent State University where he worked as a teaching assistant in the athletic training program. Dylan received a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology/Athletic Training. Most recently, Dylan pursued his Doctor of Education through Kent State University where he studied interprofessional leadership with a concentration in athletic training education.
Dylan has a passion for education and mental health within athletics. When not working with the Panthers, Dylan enjoys biking, kayaking, and listening to country music.
In addition to being an athletic trainer, Dylan is also a member of the PA chapter of the ATs Care organization, the Carbon County delegate for the PATS committee, and an adjunct instructor at East Stroudsburg University.
To contact Dylan, please e-mail him.
Athletic Trainer:
Sandra Williams
Sandra completed her undergraduate degree in 2017 at Shippensburg University where she studied exercise science and gerontology. She recently completed her master's degree in athletic training at Lebanon Valley College. During her time at LVC, she completed clinical rotations working with high school athletes as well as time in the orthopedic office. Outside of athletic training, Sandra enjoys spending time with her family and friends, crafting, and line dancing.
To contact Sandra, please e-mail her.
Head Sports Performance Coach:
Jay Huyck, CSCS
Jay is the sports performance coach at Panther Valley JrSr High School. He runs all of the strength and conditioning programs for the athletics' departments.
Jay comes to PV after spending the 22-23 school year as the assistant sports performance coach at Alvernia University. Prior to this, Huyck served as an intern in the athletic department at Appalachian State University where he assisted with strength & conditioning programs for track & field, softball, and women's basketball. He received his BS in Exercise Science from Appalachian as well and is currently working on his MS in the same subject through Cedar Crest College. He is a certified coach/specialist by the NSCA and USA Weightlifting.
Team Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician:
Dr. Richard Sirard, MD
I am a fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine physician who ensures the very best in health and medical care for athletes. I am experienced and trained in the prevention and care of musculoskeletal issues and other health problems linked to sports injuries. I am a strong proponent of holistic care for athletes including healthy eating and daily exercise. I provide patients with an individualized treatment plan and personalized goals for faster recovery and safe return to play.
I am a board-certified family medicine and primary care sports medicine physician. I attended the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed my family medicine residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital and his fellowship in primary care sports medicine at St. Luke’s.
I joined St. Luke’s University Health Network in 2019. I am a member of American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. I provide non-surgical treatment of sports injuries and illnesses including fracture care, concussion management, overuse and acute injuries and everyday musculoskeletal ailments for people of all ages.
My love of sports medicine stems from being a former professional triathlete and understanding how important it is to get back to the activities that we love. I feel that keeping active at any age is important physically as well as mentally. I am passionate about helping athletes and non-athletes with their musculoskeletal injuries.
Team Orthopedic Surgery Physician:
Dr. Eric Pridgen, MD, PhD
My goal is to treat each patient based on their unique needs and tailor treatment options to meet their personal goals. I have experience treating athletes from weekend warriors to elite athletes at all levels. Regardless of your activity level, my goal is to get you back to the activities you enjoy.
I am a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon focusing on sports medicine and knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery. I have expertise in treating:
Knee injuries, such as:
Meniscus tears, ligament injuries, including ACL tears, articular cartilage injuries, & patella instability
Shoulder injuries, such as:
Shoulder instability, labral tears, & rotator cuff tears
I employ minimally invasive techniques whenever possible to treat these conditions. I believe in using evidence-based practices to guide treatment options and have contributed to the literature with numerous peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters.
I received a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware and a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with research focusing on bioengineering and nanotechnology. After earning a medical degree from Stanford University, I completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in sports medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. During my fellowship, I was an assistant team physician for the Washington University athletes, as well as the St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Battlehawks and the St. Louis City soccer team. I am a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Outside work, I enjoy working out and spending time with my wife and two children.