Edward Strapp

Trooper/Flight Paramedic, Maryland State Police Co-Owner, Sports Medicine Emergency Management, LLC. SMEM Rotational Athletic Trainer- US Ski and Snowboard Team

Edward Strapp is a distinguished healthcare professional with extensive expertise in emergency medicine, sports medicine, and alpine medicine. Holding a comprehensive array of credentials—including Flight Paramedic (FPC), Tactical Paramedic (TPC), Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP), Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), and National Ski Patrol (NSP)—Ed seamlessly integrates advanced prehospital care with specialized sports medicine, delivering exceptional care in high-pressure, dynamic environments.

With years of experience in both clinical and field settings, Ed specializes in critical care transport, sports emergency care, and injury prevention for athletes. His dual certifications as an Athletic Trainer and paramedic uniquely position him to manage complex emergencies while ensuring the health, safety, and peak performance of those under his care.

Ed has excelled as a Rotational Athletic Trainer with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard teams, supporting elite and junior athletes on the global stage. His expertise in emergency and alpine medicine has been instrumental in providing medical support at high-profile events such as the World Cup, Junior World Championships, and the 2024 Gangwon Youth Winter Olympics in South Korea. Additionally, Ed has worked closely with USA Bobsled and Skeleton athletes, delivering care at multiple North American Cup events.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to sports medicine and athlete care, Ed was invited by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) to serve as a medical provider for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His leadership, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to excellence have earned him widespread respect in his field.

A nationally recognized speaker, Ed is frequently invited to present at EMS and athletic training conferences on a wide range of critical topics, including active shooter preparedness in sports environments, the management of the opioid crisis, spinal injury management, and exertional heat illness. Drawing on his multidisciplinary background in law enforcement, sports medicine, and emergency medicine, Ed brings a unique and practical perspective to these vital issues. His ability to engage and educate audiences ranging from physicians to paramedics, EMTs, and athletic trainers has made him a sought-after thought leader in the field.

In 2019, Ed co-founded Sports Medicine Emergency Management (SMEM) with Darryl Conway. SMEM has rapidly become a premier education and training program in the United States, specializing in Emergency Action Plan rehearsals for professional and amateur sports organizations, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, collegiate programs, and high schools. Recognized as a leader in emergency care training within the sports medicine world, SMEM is redefining standards for preparedness and safety in athletic environments.

Ed’s passion for advancing patient care, mentoring the next generation of professionals, and elevating the standards of sports and emergency medicine continues to inspire those around him, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.