He received his doctorate from The Ohio State University, with a focus on neuroscience and biomechanics. Prior to pursuing doctoral studies, Grooms was an athletic trainer with the College of Mount Saint Joseph and the Bengals in Cincinnati, Ohio, completed a master’s degree from the University of Virginia in kinesiology, and bachelor’s degree from Northern Kentucky University in athletic training. His main research interest is how the brain and movement mechanics change after injury and concussion to design new therapies.