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Mike Morton is in his 28th season (2025-26) at SMU, having joined the Mustang staff in the fall of 1998. As the Associate Athletic Director of Student Health and Well-Being, Mike is responsible for managing both the physical and mental health care that is provided to SMU’s 17 Varsity Intercollegiate Sports. Morton serves as the primary health care administrator for SMU Sports Medicine, he is the primary liaison to the medical community, he is responsible for managing a staff of 12 full-time and 4 intern certified athletic trainers.     

In May 2020, Morton completed a 2 year term as President for Sports Medicine for the American Athletic Conference. He is a member of the Executive Board for the Alliance of Intercollegiate Sports Medicine (The AISM), and he works with the National Football League as an Injury Spotter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. In 2014, Morton was awarded the SMU President’s Award for Continuing Excellence for his service and contributions to SMU.

Morton began his education as a student athletic trainer at Purdue University. He was awarded the Newell-Combs Scholarship for excellence in athletic training his senior year and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training in May 1996. As part of his undergraduate study, Morton completed an internship with the Indianapolis Colts during the 1995 season.

Following his time at Purdue, Morton moved on to Auburn, where he earned a Masters of Education in Higher Education Administration and Sports Administration. While completing his degree, Morton served as the graduate assistant athletic trainer for a Tiger baseball team that advanced to the 1997 College World Series and won the 1998 SEC Championship.

A native of Churubusco, Ind., Morton is married to the former Michelle Gilbert and the couple has two daughters, Carys and Violet, and a son, Michael.  Mike and his family currently reside in Flower Mound, Texas.