Frankie Brunswigger
Frankie Brunswigger (Born April 6, 1973) is an American citizen, head athletic trainer of the Santa Ana Spectrums in the Southwestern Division of the Western Conference of the FBA. Species: Tiger.
Biography
California native, Frank “The Tank” Brunswigger made a name for himself on the bodybuilding scene in his late teens and early twenties, but he quickly grew tired of pure strength training and switched to a focus on overall health and wellness. Publishing several books on exercise, diet and nutrition, Brunswigger became a household name and was the most saught-after personal trainer in Los Angeles, with many of his clients being high-profile Hollywood stars. In 2005, with the creation of the Spectrums in Santa Ana, he also took on personal training of a few players, shifting his focus to athletic training with a specialty in motion therapy to help players avoid movements which cause most typical play injuries.
Schooling
Bachelor’s degree in Fitness and Nutrition from UFLA.
FBA Career
In 2010 with the Santa Ana Spectrums being sold to OMEN Technologies, Frankie Brunswigger was tapped to become the new head athletic trainer for the team.
Personal Life
While his book deals and television specials made Frankie a household name, the busy schedule and exhausting amount of work took its toll on his marriage to high school sweetheart, Cynthia Brunswigger, leading her to file for divorce in 2004, taking custody of their son and daughter. Frankie has since reagained custody of his son, Tommy (Thomas). They currently reside in Irvine, California.
| Name | Nickname | Species | Gender | Position | Height | Weight | Number | Birthplace or School | Pro Season # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie Brunswigger | Frank the Tank | Tiger | M | Athletic Trainer | 6'6" | 251 | N/A | UCLA | 1 |