New College of Florida

New College of Florida Athletics announced the hiring of Dr. Rubie Gaudette, DAT, ATC, CSCS on July 21, 2026, as the institution's first Director of Sports Medicine, marking a significant step as the College launches a centralized Sports Medicine Department to serve all Mighty Banyan scholar-athletes.

The creation of the new department reflects New College's continued investment in the health, safety, and performance of its scholar-athletes while bringing sports medicine and athletic training operations together under one unified vision.

Dr. Gaudette joins New College after serving for 11 years in various leadership positions at IMG Academy, one of the nation's premier scholar-athlete high-performance environments.

Dr. Gaudette earned her Doctorate in Athletic Training from Moravian University after completing a Master of Science in Athletic Training at Western Michigan University, where she served as a graduate assistant, worked as the head athletic trainer for a local high school, and provided medical coverage for the USTA. She began her academic career by earning a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Southern Maine.

A Board of Certification Certified Athletic Trainer, Florida Licensed Athletic Trainer, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Dr. Gaudette also holds a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer certification. Her background uniquely combines sports medicine, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance training, allowing her to help athletes safely transition from recovery back to competition.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Gaudette has established herself as a respected educator and researcher. She has presented at the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), the Gatorade Performance Partner Leadership Summit, the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS), and the Athletic Trainers' Association of Florida (ATAF). She is also the author of a peer-reviewed publication exploring the role of athletic trainers in supporting law enforcement officers recovering from work-related injuries.