Thomas Barbeau is the Return to Play Coordinator and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Carolina Panthers, where he leads the development and coaching of individualized return to play protocols that bridge rehab and high performance. Prior to joining the Panthers in 2020, he held roles at Baylor University and Plymouth State University, supporting athlete development across a variety of sports. His approach blends data-informed monitoring, movement quality, and progressive loading to ensure athletes are fully prepared to return to sport. Thomas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from McGill University, and a Master’s in Exercise Physiology from Baylor University.
