Scott Barthlama, Performance Director

Scott Barthlama serves as the Performance Director for the Wildcat Golf Academy and the Health and Performance Specialist for Northwestern University’s Men’s and Women’s Golf teams. With more than two decades of experience in athletic performance, Scott brings a unique blend of expertise in sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and elite athlete development.

Before joining Wildcat Golf Academy full-time, Scott spent ten years at Northwestern (1998–2008) as an athletic trainer for golf and men’s basketball, while also leading strength and conditioning for both programs. During his tenure, the men’s golf team won four Big Ten Championships, qualified for seven NCAA Championships, and advanced to the NCAA Finals four times. The women’s team reached seven NCAA Regionals under his support.