Dr. Norcross earned his doctorate in Human Movement Science with a Biomechanics concentration at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011.  He earned his undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from Boston University in 2001 and completed a Master's degree in Exercise and Sport Science (Athletic Training Specialization) from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2003.  He then worked clinically as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at UCLA from 2003-2007.  He resides in Corvallis with his wife, Emily, and daughters, Kendal and Kate.