Ricky is a Physical Therapy Student at the University of Miami. Prior to that he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology and served in the United States Navy for five years.

Ricky is a Physical Therapy Student at the University of Miami. Prior to that he completed his un... Read More

Originally from Denver, Colorado, Dr. Evan Motlong developed his passion for sports physical therapy after experiencing rehabilitation firsthand following two knee surgeries during his basketball career. Those experiences shaped his belief that successful rehabilitation is about more than recovering from injury—it’s about returning stronger, more confident, and performing at a higher level than before.

Dr. Motlong earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, where he was honored with the South Carolina Physical Therapy Student of the Year Award. He later completed a four-month clinical rotation with EXOS in Carlsbad, California, one of the world’s leading sports performance organizations, where he helped rehabilitate more than 30 NFL Combine athletes while gaining advanced training in sprint mechanics, movement analysis, and elite athletic performance.

Most recently, Dr. Motlong served as the personal physical therapist for international recording artist Shakira during her world tour before returning to Miami to found The Premier Athlete. During the NFL offseason, he has continued working with professional football players, providing sports rehabilitation, objective return-to-sport testing, force plate analysis, sprint mechanics, and individualized performance programming.

Today, Dr. Motlong works with youth, high school, collegiate, professional, and elite athletes across multiple sports. His practice is built on a unique integration of sports physical therapy and performance training, combining rehabilitation, speed development, strength and power training, plyometrics, and objective performance testing to help athletes recover, perform, and stay healthy throughout their careers.

At The Premier Athlete, every athlete receives an individualized, data-driven plan built around four core principles: Individualization, Mastery, Accountability, and Trust. The culture of the practice is guided by three simple beliefs: Overcome, Don’t Avoid. Relationships Are the Work. Lead by Showing Up. These principles shape every evaluation, every training session, and every rehabilitation program.

Outside of work, Dr. Motlong enjoys basketball, strength training, cooking, and traveling. Having visited more than 30 countries, he values experiencing different cultures while continually pursuing opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

Originally from Denver, Colorado, Dr. Evan Motlong developed his passion for sports physical ther... Read More