Jeremy Skabelund

With over two decades of distinguished service as a physical therapist and athletic trainer, Jeremy brings a wealth of medical and performance expertise to the U.S. Men’s Senior National Soccer Team. His career began in the United States Air Force, where he rose to leadership positions as a Physical Medicine Flight Commander and Element Chief at multiple bases worldwide. Throughout his career, he has provided care for thousands of patients, managed multimillion-dollar medical programs, and developed cutting-edge injury prevention and rehabilitation protocols tailored to the unique demands of high-performance athletes and military personnel alike. A Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapists and board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, Jeremy has served as the lead medical provider for U.S. Armed Forces soccer teams at major international competitions, including the World Military Games. His military assignments took him across the globe—Japan, Korea, Germany, and beyond—where he directed programs that combined physical therapy, mental health resilience, and human performance optimization. From overseeing care for elite special operations units to supporting the Air Force’s largest orthopedic clinic, his work consistently focused on restoring strength, enhancing resilience, and keeping athletes and service members performing at their best. Now serving as Medical Therapist/Trainer for the Senior U.S. Men’s Soccer Team, Jeremy continues his lifelong mission of safeguarding health and maximizing athletic performance on the international stage. His experience blending evidence-based therapy, battlefield medicine techniques, and advanced recovery programs ensures players are fully supported in both training and competition. Dedicated, innovative, and deeply committed to his athletes, he remains a trusted leader in sports medicine and performance care.