Staff Directory
Bonnar, Brian
Brian Bonnar
- Title:
- Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Medicine
ASSIGNMENT–Wrestling
- Email:
- Phone:
- 412-980-8070
Brian Bonnar joined the University of Pittsburgh Department of Athletics in July of 2003. Bonnar is the head athletic trainer for the Panthers’ wrestling team and oversees the athletic training staff at Fitzgerald Field House. He has also worked with the Pitt volleyball and tennis teams during his tenure. He is a 2001 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training.
Bonnar went on to receive his master’s degree in athletic training in 2002 from Ohio University. While at OU, Bonnar served as the head athletic trainer at Federal Hocking High School in Stewart, Ohio.
Prior to joining the Panthers’ staff, Bonnar served as the head athletic trainer at nearby Seneca Valley High School in Harmony, Pa., where he worked with all varsity sports.
A Pittsburgh native, Bonnar and his wife Heather have a son, Jacob and a daughter, Karina.
Beyond the Bio
Favorite place on Pitt’s campus?
Fitzgerald Field House. Not only was this the place I started my athletic training career in undergrad and have covered some great wrestling/volleyball wins over the years, but I have a lot of great memories of watching Pitt basketball there when I was a kid.
Favorite sports moment at Pitt?
I have been lucky enough to be a part of many great sports moments at Pitt, such as: the 2003 Big East Volleyball Championships, the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Wrestling EWL Championships, the 2014 ACC Wrestling Championship, the 2008 NCAA Championship for Keith Gavin, a well as multiple All-American finishes for wrestling.
Favorite thing to do in the city of Pittsburgh?
I love attending as many sporting events in the city as I can with my family and friends.
Bonnar went on to receive his master’s degree in athletic training in 2002 from Ohio University. While at OU, Bonnar served as the head athletic trainer at Federal Hocking High School in Stewart, Ohio.
Prior to joining the Panthers’ staff, Bonnar served as the head athletic trainer at nearby Seneca Valley High School in Harmony, Pa., where he worked with all varsity sports.
A Pittsburgh native, Bonnar and his wife Heather have a son, Jacob and a daughter, Karina.
Beyond the Bio
Favorite place on Pitt’s campus?
Fitzgerald Field House. Not only was this the place I started my athletic training career in undergrad and have covered some great wrestling/volleyball wins over the years, but I have a lot of great memories of watching Pitt basketball there when I was a kid.
Favorite sports moment at Pitt?
I have been lucky enough to be a part of many great sports moments at Pitt, such as: the 2003 Big East Volleyball Championships, the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Wrestling EWL Championships, the 2014 ACC Wrestling Championship, the 2008 NCAA Championship for Keith Gavin, a well as multiple All-American finishes for wrestling.
Favorite thing to do in the city of Pittsburgh?
I love attending as many sporting events in the city as I can with my family and friends.
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