SMU Athletics

Myles Thornton is in his sixth season (2025-26) as the athletic trainer working with men’s basketball at SMU.
 
Thornton is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist. He also possesses certifications in CPR and AED from the American Heart Association.
 
He joined the Mustangs after serving as a strength and conditioning intern with the Dallas Mavericks. While completing his undergraduate degree at UIW in San Antonio, he had the opportunity to gain experience working with the Cardinals’ baseball and men’s basketball teams.
 
Thornton is originally from San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from UIW in the spring of 2019, and earned his master’s degree in exercise science in August of 2021.
 
He and his wife, Elaina, were married in May of 2023.

Updated: May 9, 2025