Men's Basketball

Gracie Thurson
- Title:
- Assistant Athletic Trainer (MBB, Spirit)
- Email:
- gracie-thurson@utc.edu
- Phone:
- 423-425-2803
Gracie is in her fourth year as the assistant athletic trainer with men’s basketball, women’s golf and the spirit squads. Prior to Chattanooga, Gracie was an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Valdosta State University working with men’s basketball, volleyball, cheer and dance starting in 2021. Before being hired full-time, Gracie was a graduate assistant at Valdosta State from 2019-2021.
Gracie received her Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from the West Florida in 2019. She earned her Master’s in Higher Education at Valdosta State University in 2021. Gracie is dry needling certified, a certified nutrition coach from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is an AHA certified CPR instructor.
Originally from Neptune Beach, Fla., Gracie enjoys the beach, working out, cooking and taking long walks with her dogs Kleo and Carter lll.
Updated October 2026
Gracie received her Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from the West Florida in 2019. She earned her Master’s in Higher Education at Valdosta State University in 2021. Gracie is dry needling certified, a certified nutrition coach from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is an AHA certified CPR instructor.
Originally from Neptune Beach, Fla., Gracie enjoys the beach, working out, cooking and taking long walks with her dogs Kleo and Carter lll.
Updated October 2026








