
Mike Hannegan
Mike Hannegan is an O2X On-Site Human Performance Specialist specializing in Injury Prevention as a Certified Athletic Trainer with the City of Irvine Police Department. In this role, he supports the health, resilience, and performance of law enforcement personnel through targeted injury prevention strategies, rehabilitation programming, and individualized care aimed at improving long-term well-being and operational readiness.
Mike brings nearly two decades of experience in professional sports medicine across both the minor league and NHL levels. He spent nine seasons as a Head Athletic Trainer in the minor leagues across multiple organizations before advancing to the NHL, where he served as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for 10 seasons, including time with the St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks. He continues to stay connected to professional hockey, currently supporting the Ducks organization in a locker room assistant role. Following his NHL career, Mike developed and implemented a military-focused sports medicine and injury prevention program for the U.S. Marine Corps’ 11th Regiment at Camp Pendleton (2019–2020). He later transitioned to Compete Performance and Rehab before joining O2X, where he now focuses on tactical populations while occasionally supporting event coverage when aligned with his primary role.
Mike earned his Master of Science in Athletic Training from California University of Pennsylvania and his Bachelor of Science in Movement and Exercise Science from Chapman University, where he also competed as a soccer and lacrosse athlete and worked as a student athletic trainer. He co-owns Compete Performance and Rehab in Yorba Linda, CA, and holds advanced certifications in Corrective Exercise, Performance Enhancement, Fitness Nutrition, and Golf Fitness. Mike resides in Tustin, CA with his wife, Kelly, and his son Aiden, who attends Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.