Michael Sommer

Biography

Michael Sommer joined the DePaul sports medicine department in a full-time capacity in June of 2017 where he currently serves as a Senior Athletic Trainer, primarily covering the DePaul men's basketball team. Sommer returned to DePaul following two years working as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Chicago where he provided oversight for 20 varsity sports. Previously Sommer was a graduate assistant athletic trainer at DePaul from 2013-2015 working with multiple varsity sports. Sommer completed his masters degree in 2015 from DePaul University, with a masters in educational leadership focused on administration. He completed his bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Capital University in 2013, In Columbus OH, where he was also a four year letterwinner in Men's Basketball. He currently resides on the North Side of Chicago with his family.