January 26, 2023 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Sacramento Republic FC News Release
After retaining over 70% of the roster from the 2022 season, Republic FC Head Coach Mark Briggs will have plenty of familiar faces on the bench as well, including club veterans Katy Norton and Dave Redman who are joining the first team in new roles this year.
As the Director of Sports Performance, Norton will oversee all athletic development and injury prevention programs for the squad. It’s a massive undertaking, but one that Norton has rightfully earned, along with the respect and trust of the many players and coaches she’s supported throughout her career. A graduate of Azusa Pacific University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, she is also a board-certified specialist in orthopedics. As Republic FC’s physical therapist since 2014, Katy has worked tirelessly to help players reach their best physical potential, managing injury recovery to get players back on the pitch. She has also worked with athletes from across the region-including Republic FC’s Youth Academy-at Results Physical Therapy & Training Center, where she oversaw the intern program, helping to develop the next generation of physical therapists. When she’s not working, Katy loves going on adventures with her husband Andrew, kids Rhett and Makenna, and dog Winnie.
Dave Redman joins the technical staff as head athletic trainer following eight years as the trainer for Republic FC’s youth academy. After earning his Master’s in Strength and Conditioning at Sac State, Redman first joined the Indomitable Club as an intern in January 2015 and stepped into a full-time position later that year. In managing the sports medicine operations for the entire youth academy program – which included up to 110 players in a season – Redman developed and administered programs to prevent injuries, while also evaluating, treating, and rehabilitating players’ injuries. He also spent some time with the club’s first team in 2022 as the interim head athletic trainer. Off the pitch, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, Lindsay, adorable baby son, Ryder, and faithful dog, Barrett.
Stephen Alli returns for his second season as Director of Team Operations and Cognitive Development after coming on board early in the 2022 season. In addition to overseeing the administrative activities of the team, Alli also works with players through the often-forgotten mental side of sports, helping them to achieve their goals and…