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Honors & AwardsHonors & Awards

2013 SEATA & NATA RecipientsSEATA Award Recipients by AwardNATA Award Recipients by Award

2007 SEATA Hall of Fame2008 SEATA Hall of Fame2009 SEATA Hall of Fame2010 SEATA Hall of Fame2011 SEATA Hall of Fame2012 SEATA Hall of Fame




NATA 2013NATA 2013Award RecipientsAward Recipients

NATA Hall of FameNATA Hall of Fame

• Ron CoursonRon Courson

• R.T. FloydR.T. Floyd





NATA 2013 NATA 2013 Award RecipientsAward Recipients

NATA Most Distinguished Athletic TrainerNATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer

• Jennifer HootmanJennifer Hootman

• Carl MattacolaCarl Mattacola

• Timothy UhlTimothy Uhl

Athletic Training Service AwardAthletic Training Service Award

• Richard FrazeeRichard Frazee

• Robert HammonsRobert Hammons

• Patricia Tripp Patricia Tripp

NATA FellowNATA Fellow

• MaryBeth Horodyski MaryBeth Horodyski Southeast Athletic Trainers’ AssociationSoutheast Athletic Trainers’ Association




NATA 2013 NATA 2013 Award RecipientsAward Recipients

NATANATA Fellow Fellow

• Bill HolcombBill Holcomb

NATA 50 Year Award NATA 50 Year Award

• Chris Patrick, Jr.Chris Patrick, Jr.

• Leo HamelLeo Hamel

• Roger LongRoger Long

• Steve MooreSteve Moore





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsNATA 50 Year Award NATA 50 Year Award

•2012 Anthony Jonaitis, Jr., AT Ret.2012 Anthony Jonaitis, Jr., AT Ret.•2012 Chester Przylucki, AT Ret.2012 Chester Przylucki, AT Ret.•2011 Robert Lundy, ATC2011 Robert Lundy, ATC•2010 Lindsy McLean, AT Ret.2010 Lindsy McLean, AT Ret.•2008 Jerry Rhea, AT Ret.2008 Jerry Rhea, AT Ret.•2006 Earnest Harrington, AT Ret.2006 Earnest Harrington, AT Ret.•2005 Henry "Buck" Andel, AT Ret.2005 Henry "Buck" Andel, AT Ret.•2005 Eugene Harvey, AT Ret.2005 Eugene Harvey, AT Ret.•2005 Kenny Howard, AT Ret.2005 Kenny Howard, AT Ret.•2005 Richard Morsch, AT Ret.2005 Richard Morsch, AT Ret.•2005 Carl Williams, ATC2005 Carl Williams, ATC






NATA 25 Year Award NATA 25 Year Award • Monroe Abram, MEd, ATCMonroe Abram, MEd, ATC• Christine Knight Adams, ATC, CPT, LMTChristine Knight Adams, ATC, CPT, LMT• Jon Adams, PA-C, ATCJon Adams, PA-C, ATC• Robert Algee, ATCRobert Algee, ATC• Rebecca J. Badach, MS, ATC, PA-CRebecca J. Badach, MS, ATC, PA-C• Lisa Marie Bower, ATCLisa Marie Bower, ATC• Elvis Brandon, MESS, ATC, PTAElvis Brandon, MESS, ATC, PTA• Christopher D. Brannan, ATCChristopher D. Brannan, ATC• Mark Buck, ATC, EMT-IVMark Buck, ATC, EMT-IV• Charles E. Bunton, Jr., MA, ATC, Charles E. Bunton, Jr., MA, ATC, LATLAT• Timothy Butterfield, PhD, ATCTimothy Butterfield, PhD, ATC• Arthur J. Collier, ATC, LATArthur J. Collier, ATC, LAT• Jeffrey Curley, MA, ATCJeffrey Curley, MA, ATC• Dianna Davis Peyton, PT, ATC, DPTDianna Davis Peyton, PT, ATC, DPT• Jon Dieckman, ATC, CSCSJon Dieckman, ATC, CSCS• Michael Dougherty, ATCMichael Dougherty, ATC


• Anne M. Felts, ATC, LATAnne M. Felts, ATC, LAT• Eric D. Frederick, MS, ATCEric D. Frederick, MS, ATC• Robert Hammons, ATC, LATRobert Hammons, ATC, LAT• Lance H. Harper, ATCLance H. Harper, ATC• Ronald Harper, EdD, ATCRonald Harper, EdD, ATC• Joseph Harris, MA, ATC, PTJoseph Harris, MA, ATC, PT• Gerald Holloway, ATCGerald Holloway, ATC• Craig Huff, ATCCraig Huff, ATC• Bryan S. Johnson, ATC, LATBryan S. Johnson, ATC, LAT• Joni Johnson, ATCJoni Johnson, ATC• Charles G. Ketcham, ATC, LATCharles G. Ketcham, ATC, LAT• Stefanie K. Kindt, MS, ATCStefanie K. Kindt, MS, ATC• Chris King, ATCChris King, ATC• Ginger Kurmann, ATC, PT, MDTGinger Kurmann, ATC, PT, MDT• Debbie A. Lee, MEd, ATC, LATDebbie A. Lee, MEd, ATC, LAT• Rodney Lich, ATC, LATRodney Lich, ATC, LAT





NATA 25 Year Award NATA 25 Year Award • Mollie Malone, MEd, ATCMollie Malone, MEd, ATC• Daryl Mullholand, ATCDaryl Mullholand, ATC• Bridget A. Muniz, MS, ATC, LATBridget A. Muniz, MS, ATC, LAT• David Myers, DPT, ATC, PT, OCSDavid Myers, DPT, ATC, PT, OCS• Eric R. Oliver, MPH, ATCEric R. Oliver, MPH, ATC• Allan E. Overby, MS, ATC, LATAllan E. Overby, MS, ATC, LAT• Eugene W. Patterson, MEd, ATC, LATEugene W. Patterson, MEd, ATC, LAT• Scottie Patton, MA, ATCScottie Patton, MA, ATC• Robert Poole, DPT, ATC, PTRobert Poole, DPT, ATC, PT• Darin Pranzoni, ATC, PTDarin Pranzoni, ATC, PT• Kerri Johnson Seiler, MPT, ATCKerri Johnson Seiler, MPT, ATC• Michael Shew, AT RetMichael Shew, AT Ret• Margaret Stockham, ATCMargaret Stockham, ATC


• Eric Swannie, MA, ATC, CSCSEric Swannie, MA, ATC, CSCS• Robert Templin, II, MS, ATCRobert Templin, II, MS, ATC• Kathryn Tosone, ATCKathryn Tosone, ATC• Lanning Tucker, MSS, ATCLanning Tucker, MSS, ATC• Larry R. Ullery, MS, ATCLarry R. Ullery, MS, ATC• Stephan M. Walz, M.A., ATC, LATStephan M. Walz, M.A., ATC, LAT• Jane Williams, ATCJane Williams, ATC• Paul S. Williamson, ATCPaul S. Williamson, ATC• Richard Woods, ATC, LATRichard Woods, ATC, LAT• David Zenobi, ATCDavid Zenobi, ATC• Steven Zinder, PhD, ATCSteven Zinder, PhD, ATC• Gregory M. Zuest, PhD, ATC, CSCSGregory M. Zuest, PhD, ATC, CSCS




SEATA 2013 SEATA 2013 Scholarship RecipientsScholarship Recipients

SEATA Undergraduate ScholarshipsSEATA Undergraduate Scholarships•SEATA Memorial Undergraduate ScholarshipSEATA Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

– Andrew Brubaker (Eastern Kentucky University) Andrew Brubaker (Eastern Kentucky University) • Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Undergraduate Scholarship Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Undergraduate Scholarship

Award Award

– Amanda Hotop (North Georgia College and State University) Amanda Hotop (North Georgia College and State University) • Jim Gallaspy Student Leadership Scholarship)Jim Gallaspy Student Leadership Scholarship)

– Rachel Gregory (University of Miami)Rachel Gregory (University of Miami)





SEATA 2013 SEATA 2013 Scholarship RecipientsScholarship Recipients

SEATA Graduate ScholarshipsSEATA Graduate Scholarships• SEATA Memorial Graduate ScholarshipSEATA Memorial Graduate Scholarship

– Lyndsey Ingram (Georgia Southern University) Lyndsey Ingram (Georgia Southern University) • Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Graduate ScholarshipJerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Graduate Scholarship

– Anna Porter (University of Kentucky) Anna Porter (University of Kentucky) • Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation ScholarshipHughston Sports Medicine Foundation Scholarship

– Erin Harrelson (Florida International University)Erin Harrelson (Florida International University)

SEATA Family ScholarshipsSEATA Family Scholarships

– Kendra Wright (University of Mississippi) (SEATA Member – Kendra Wright (University of Mississippi) (SEATA Member – Ken Wright)Ken Wright)





SEATA 2013 SEATA 2013 Award RecipientsAward Recipients

Executive Board Service AppreciationExecutive Board Service Appreciation

• Eric FuchsEric Fuchs

• Jeff HoppJeff Hopp

• Donna WesleyDonna Wesley






Chuck Kimmel Award of MeritChuck Kimmel Award of Merit• Michael Wilkinson, ATCMichael Wilkinson, ATC

Jack C. Hughston, M.D. Sportsmedicine Person of the YearJack C. Hughston, M.D. Sportsmedicine Person of the Year• Robert K. Collins, M.D. Robert K. Collins, M.D.

District AwardDistrict Award• Tom Bair ATCTom Bair ATC

Backbone AwardBackbone Award• Vanessa Abrams, ATCVanessa Abrams, ATC

High School Athletic Trainer AwardHigh School Athletic Trainer Award• Scott Arceneaux, ATCScott Arceneaux, ATC






College/University Athletic Trainer AwardCollege/University Athletic Trainer Award• Phil Shaw, ATCPhil Shaw, ATC

Clinical/Industrial/Corporate Athletic Trainer AwardClinical/Industrial/Corporate Athletic Trainer Award• Regg Swanson, ATCRegg Swanson, ATC

Professional Athletic Trainer AwardProfessional Athletic Trainer Award• Donald Moseley, ATCDonald Moseley, ATC

High School Athletic Trainer AwardHigh School Athletic Trainer Award• Scott Arceneaux, ATCScott Arceneaux, ATC

Education and Administration AwardEducation and Administration Award• Marisa Colston, PhD, ATCMarisa Colston, PhD, ATC

Sponsors AwardSponsors Award• Crandall Woodson & Darron Brightwell, Bledsoe BraceCrandall Woodson & Darron Brightwell, Bledsoe Brace





SEATA Award RecipientsSEATA Award RecipientsChuck Kimmel Award of MeritChuck Kimmel Award of Merit

• 2013 Michael Wilkinson, ATC2013 Michael Wilkinson, ATC• 2011 Ray Castle, PhD, ATC2011 Ray Castle, PhD, ATC• 2010 Ron Courson, ATC, PT, NREMT-I, 2010 Ron Courson, ATC, PT, NREMT-I,

CSCSCSCS• 2009 Bill McDonald, ATC2009 Bill McDonald, ATC• 2008 Al Green, ATC, EMT2008 Al Green, ATC, EMT• 2007 Keith Webster, ATC 2007 Keith Webster, ATC • 2006 MaryBeth Hordyski, EdD, ATC2006 MaryBeth Hordyski, EdD, ATC• 2005 Chuck Kimmel, ATC2005 Chuck Kimmel, ATC• 2004 David Green, ATC2004 David Green, ATC• 2003 Frank Grimaldi, ATC2003 Frank Grimaldi, ATC• 2002 Leroy Mullins, ATC2002 Leroy Mullins, ATC• 2001 R.T. Floyd, EdD, ATC2001 R.T. Floyd, EdD, ATC• 2000 Steve Moore, ATC2000 Steve Moore, ATC


• 1999 Sue Stanley-Green, ATC1999 Sue Stanley-Green, ATC• 1998 Jay Shoop, ATC1998 Jay Shoop, ATC• 1997 Jim Gallaspy, ATC1997 Jim Gallaspy, ATC• 1996 Eva Clifton, ATC1996 Eva Clifton, ATC• 1995 Warren Morris, ATC1995 Warren Morris, ATC• 1994 Jerry Robertson, ATC1994 Jerry Robertson, ATC• 1993 Jack Redgren, ATC1993 Jack Redgren, ATC• 1992 Dean Kleinschmidt, ATC1992 Dean Kleinschmidt, ATC• 1991 Tim Kerin, ATC1991 Tim Kerin, ATC• 1990 Doug May, ATC1990 Doug May, ATC• 1989 Chris Patrick, ATC1989 Chris Patrick, ATC• 1988 Jerry Rhea, ATC1988 Jerry Rhea, ATC• 1987 Bobby Barton, ATC1987 Bobby Barton, ATC




SEATA Award RecipientsSEATA Award RecipientsJack C. Hughston, M.D. Sportsmedicine Person of the YearJack C. Hughston, M.D. Sportsmedicine Person of the Year

•2013 Robert K. Collins, M.D.2013 Robert K. Collins, M.D.•2012 Doug Rouse, M.D.2012 Doug Rouse, M.D.•2011 Felix “Buddy” Savoie, M.D.2011 Felix “Buddy” Savoie, M.D.•2010 William G. Clancy, Jr., M.D.2010 William G. Clancy, Jr., M.D.•2009 Gene Barrett, M.D.2009 Gene Barrett, M.D.•2008 Michael T. Casey, M.D.2008 Michael T. Casey, M.D.•2007 Michael Brunet, M.D.2007 Michael Brunet, M.D.•2006 J.W. Thomas Byrd, M.D.2006 J.W. Thomas Byrd, M.D.•2005 William Mulherin, M.D.2005 William Mulherin, M.D.•2004 Letha Yurko “Etty” Griffin, M.D., Ph.D.2004 Letha Yurko “Etty” Griffin, M.D., Ph.D.•2003 James Whiteside, M.D.2003 James Whiteside, M.D.•2002 Ed Fields, M.D.2002 Ed Fields, M.D.•2001 Mark Cullen, M.D.2001 Mark Cullen, M.D.•2000 Bobby Gaston2000 Bobby Gaston


• 1999 Skeeter Schuessler1999 Skeeter Schuessler• 1998 Glenn Terry, M.D.1998 Glenn Terry, M.D.• 1997 Mary Lloyd Ireland, M.D.1997 Mary Lloyd Ireland, M.D.• 1996 Grace and George Watson1996 Grace and George Watson• 1995 Von Neida1995 Von Neida• 1994 Moose Detty, ATC and family1994 Moose Detty, ATC and family• 1993 Robert Rubright, M.D.1993 Robert Rubright, M.D.• 1992 Rudy Ellis, M.D.1992 Rudy Ellis, M.D.• 1991 Wayne Watson1991 Wayne Watson• 1990 James R. Andrews, M.D.1990 James R. Andrews, M.D.• 1989 Jack Hughston, M.D.1989 Jack Hughston, M.D.• 1988 John Longest, M.D.1988 John Longest, M.D.




SEATA Award RecipientsSEATA Award RecipientsDistrict AwardDistrict Award

•2013 Tom Bair, ATC2013 Tom Bair, ATC•2010 Donna Wesley, MS, ATC 2010 Donna Wesley, MS, ATC •2009 Mike Wilkinson, ATC2009 Mike Wilkinson, ATC•2008 Marisa Brunett, MS, ATC, LAT2008 Marisa Brunett, MS, ATC, LAT•2007 Gary Wilkerson, EdD, ATC2007 Gary Wilkerson, EdD, ATC•2006 Jim Mackie, ATC2006 Jim Mackie, ATC•2005 Ray Castle, PhD, ATC2005 Ray Castle, PhD, ATC•2004 Janet Passman, ATC2004 Janet Passman, ATC•2003 John Anderson, ATC2003 John Anderson, ATC•2002 MaryBeth Horodyski, EdD, ATC2002 MaryBeth Horodyski, EdD, ATC•2001 J.C. Anderson, ATC2001 J.C. Anderson, ATC•2000 Nick Pappas, ATC2000 Nick Pappas, ATC


• 1999 Bob Goodwin, ATC1999 Bob Goodwin, ATC• 1998 Gary Harrelson, ATC1998 Gary Harrelson, ATC• 1997 Chris Gillespie, ATC1997 Chris Gillespie, ATC• 1996 Keith Webster, ATC1996 Keith Webster, ATC• 1995 Sherry Kimbro, ATC1995 Sherry Kimbro, ATC• 1994 Jim Gallaspy, ATC1994 Jim Gallaspy, ATC• 1993 Tom Simmons, ATC1993 Tom Simmons, ATC• 1992 Ron Courson, ATC1992 Ron Courson, ATC• 1991 Sherry Sutton, ATC1991 Sherry Sutton, ATC• 1990 R.T. Floyd, ATC1990 R.T. Floyd, ATC• 1989 David Green, ATC1989 David Green, ATC• 1988 Chuck Kimmel, ATC1988 Chuck Kimmel, ATC




SEATA Award RecipientsSEATA Award RecipientsBackbone AwardBackbone Award

•2013 Vanessa Abrams, ATC2013 Vanessa Abrams, ATC•2012 Lori Moss, ATC2012 Lori Moss, ATC•2011 Melissa Thompson, PhD, ATC2011 Melissa Thompson, PhD, ATC•2010 James Masters, ATC 2010 James Masters, ATC •2009 Gary Beatty, ATC2009 Gary Beatty, ATC•2008 Shaun Duhe, ATC2008 Shaun Duhe, ATC•2007 Andy Grubbs, ATC2007 Andy Grubbs, ATC•2006 Barbara Naquin, ATC2006 Barbara Naquin, ATC•2005 Steve Bryant, ATC2005 Steve Bryant, ATC•2004 Laura Klink, ATC2004 Laura Klink, ATC•2003 Gene Patterson, ATC2003 Gene Patterson, ATC•2002 John Morr, ATC2002 John Morr, ATC•2001 Kurt Behrhorst, ATC2001 Kurt Behrhorst, ATC•2000 Andy Barker, ATC2000 Andy Barker, ATC


•1999 Jeff Allen, ATC1999 Jeff Allen, ATC•1998 Mike Dillon, ATC1998 Mike Dillon, ATC•1997 Arnold Gamber, ATC1997 Arnold Gamber, ATC•1996 Joni Johnson, ATC1996 Joni Johnson, ATC•1995 Randy McGuire, ATC1995 Randy McGuire, ATC•1994 Ed Harris, ATC1994 Ed Harris, ATC•1993 Sherry Semenick, ATC1993 Sherry Semenick, ATC•1992 Rick Baker, ATC1992 Rick Baker, ATC•1992 Crandall Woodson, ATC1992 Crandall Woodson, ATC•1991 Kevin Mangum, ATC1991 Kevin Mangum, ATC•1990 Mike Rollo, ATC1990 Mike Rollo, ATC•1989 Sue Stanley, ATC1989 Sue Stanley, ATC•1988 Billy Brooks, ATC1988 Billy Brooks, ATC•1987 Jim Mackie, ATC1987 Jim Mackie, ATC




SEATA Award RecipientsSEATA Award RecipientsSponsors AwardSponsors Award

•2013 Crandall Woodson & Darron Brightwell, Bledsoe Brace•2010 Mueller Sports Medicine •2009 Bill & Christine Bertrand, CSM Canvas•2008 Dr. Robert Cade•2007 Sonny Allen, Adams USA•2006 Neal Fink•2005 Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center•2004 John Miller & Tom Rokovitz•2003 Gerry Detty•2002 Ken Young•2001 Don Courson





SEATA Award RecipientsSEATA Award RecipientsClinical/Industrial/Corporate Athletic Trainer AwardClinical/Industrial/Corporate Athletic Trainer Award

•2013 Regg Swanson, ATC2013 Regg Swanson, ATC•2012 Kevin Cefali, ATC2012 Kevin Cefali, ATC•2010 Michael Williamson, ATC, PT2010 Michael Williamson, ATC, PT•2009 Forrest Pecha, ATC2009 Forrest Pecha, ATC•2008 Mary K. Kirkland, MS, ATC, LAT2008 Mary K. Kirkland, MS, ATC, LAT•2007 Tom Bair, ATC 2007 Tom Bair, ATC •2006 Scott Cochran, ATC2006 Scott Cochran, ATC•2005 Scott Byrd, ATC2005 Scott Byrd, ATC•2004 Don Teahan, ATC2004 Don Teahan, ATC•2003 Chad Barker, ATC2003 Chad Barker, ATC•2002 Bruce Getz, ATC2002 Bruce Getz, ATC•2001 Debbie Morris, ATC2001 Debbie Morris, ATC•2000 Tom Steltenkamp, ATC2000 Tom Steltenkamp, ATC•1999 Drew Ferguson, ATC1999 Drew Ferguson, ATC





SEATA Award RecipientsSEATA Award RecipientsProfessional Athletic Trainer AwardProfessional Athletic Trainer Award

•2013 Donald Moseley, ATC2013 Donald Moseley, ATC•2009 Jeff Porter, ATC2009 Jeff Porter, ATC•2008 Mike Ryan, ATC, PT, PES2008 Mike Ryan, ATC, PT, PES•2007 New Orleans Saints Athletic Training Staff 2007 New Orleans Saints Athletic Training Staff •2006 Craig Brewer, ATC2006 Craig Brewer, ATC•2005 Wally Blase, ATC2005 Wally Blase, ATC•2004 John Burrell, ATC2004 John Burrell, ATC•2003 Todd Toracelli, ATC2003 Todd Toracelli, ATC•2002 Brad Brown, ATC2002 Brad Brown, ATC•2001 Dave Pursley, ATC2001 Dave Pursley, ATC•2000 Ron Medlin, ATC2000 Ron Medlin, ATC•1999 Larry Starr, ATC1999 Larry Starr, ATC





SEATA Award RecipientsSEATA Award RecipientsCollege/University Athletic Trainer AwardCollege/University Athletic Trainer Award

•2013 Phil Shaw, ATC 2013 Phil Shaw, ATC •2012 Gerald Jordan, ATC 2012 Gerald Jordan, ATC •2011 Jack Marucci, MA, ATC & LSU Athletic Training Staff2011 Jack Marucci, MA, ATC & LSU Athletic Training Staff•2010 Cary Lynn Berthelot, MA, ATC2010 Cary Lynn Berthelot, MA, ATC•2009 Jim Murphy, ATC, PT2009 Jim Murphy, ATC, PT•2008 David "Duke" Werner, ATC2008 David "Duke" Werner, ATC•2007 University of Florida Athletic Training Staff 2007 University of Florida Athletic Training Staff •2006 Brian Anderson, ATC2006 Brian Anderson, ATC•2005 Bob Goodwin, ATC2005 Bob Goodwin, ATC•2004 Ed Evans, ATC2004 Ed Evans, ATC•2003 Rodney Brown, ATC2003 Rodney Brown, ATC•2002 Ron Courson, ATC2002 Ron Courson, ATC•2001 Sherry Kimbro, ATC2001 Sherry Kimbro, ATC•2000 Alan Lollar, ATC2000 Alan Lollar, ATC•1999 Jerry May, ATC1999 Jerry May, ATC





SEATA Award RecipientsSEATA Award RecipientsHigh School Athletic Trainer AwardHigh School Athletic Trainer Award

•2013 Scott Arceneaux, ATC2013 Scott Arceneaux, ATC•2012 Kevin Mauldin, ATC 2012 Kevin Mauldin, ATC •2011 Chris King, ATC2011 Chris King, ATC•2010 William R. Cubbage, ATC2010 William R. Cubbage, ATC•2009 Jeff Bryant, ATC2009 Jeff Bryant, ATC•2008 Sarah Williams, ATC2008 Sarah Williams, ATC•2007 Scott Byrd, ATC 2007 Scott Byrd, ATC •2006 Jake Jordan, ATC2006 Jake Jordan, ATC•2005 Chris Snoddy, ATC2005 Chris Snoddy, ATC•2004 Brandon Sheppard, ATC2004 Brandon Sheppard, ATC•2003 Paul Good, ATC2003 Paul Good, ATC


• 2002 Greg Pendley, ATC2002 Greg Pendley, ATC• 2001 Stephanie Lennon, ATC2001 Stephanie Lennon, ATC• 2000 Rick Baker, ATC2000 Rick Baker, ATC• 1999 Kelli Sabiston, ATC1999 Kelli Sabiston, ATC• 1998 Therese Sparn, ATC1998 Therese Sparn, ATC• 1997 Dean Geary, ATC1997 Dean Geary, ATC• 1996 Lloyd Knott, ATC1996 Lloyd Knott, ATC• 1995 Kevin Mathews, ATC1995 Kevin Mathews, ATC• 1994 Janet Passman, ATC1994 Janet Passman, ATC• 1993 David Bayes, ATC1993 David Bayes, ATC• 1992 Wayne Kendrick, ATC1992 Wayne Kendrick, ATC




SEATA Award RecipientsSEATA Award RecipientsEducation and Administration AwardEducation and Administration Award

•2013 Marisa Colston, PhD, AT2013 Marisa Colston, PhD, AT•2012 Amanda Benson, PhD, ATC, LAT 2012 Amanda Benson, PhD, ATC, LAT •2011 Carl Mattacola, PhD, ATC, FNATA 2011 Carl Mattacola, PhD, ATC, FNATA & Tim Uhl, PhD, ATC, PT, FNATA & Tim Uhl, PhD, ATC, PT, FNATA•2010 Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT2010 Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT•2009 Ray Castle, PhD, ATC2009 Ray Castle, PhD, ATC•2008 Gerard White, MEd, ATC2008 Gerard White, MEd, ATC•2007 John Anderson, ATC 2007 John Anderson, ATC •2006 Michael Ferrara, PhD, ATC2006 Michael Ferrara, PhD, ATC•2005 Brian Bogdanowicz, ATC2005 Brian Bogdanowicz, ATC•2004 Deidre Leaver-Dunn, EdD, ATC2004 Deidre Leaver-Dunn, EdD, ATC•2003 Alice Wilcoxson, ATC2003 Alice Wilcoxson, ATC•2002 Malissa Martin, ATC2002 Malissa Martin, ATC•2001 Chris Gillespie, ATC2001 Chris Gillespie, ATC





NATA Hall of FameNATA Hall of Fame1962 Mike Chambers1962 Mike Chambers1962 Tad Gormley1962 Tad Gormley1962 Thomas F. Lutz1962 Thomas F. Lutz1962 Frank Mann1962 Frank Mann1962 Claude Simons, Sr.1962 Claude Simons, Sr.1962 Frank Wandle1962 Frank Wandle1964 Mickey O’Brien1964 Mickey O’Brien1966 Charles E. Harper1966 Charles E. Harper1967 Werner J. Luchsinger1967 Werner J. Luchsinger1969 Wesley I. Knight1969 Wesley I. Knight1970 Samuel R. Lankford1970 Samuel R. Lankford1976 M. Kenneth Howard1976 M. Kenneth Howard1978 Martin J. Broussard1978 Martin J. Broussard1978 Earl J. Porche1978 Earl J. Porche1981 Donald James Fauls1981 Donald James Fauls

1981 Warren G. Morris1981 Warren G. Morris1984 Jim Goosetree1984 Jim Goosetree1984 Joe Worden1984 Joe Worden1985 Jerry Rhea1985 Jerry Rhea1986 Henry L. Andel1986 Henry L. Andel1986 Eugene Harvey1986 Eugene Harvey1987 Earnest L. Harrington, Sr.1987 Earnest L. Harrington, Sr.1987 L. Davis “Sandy” Sandlin1987 L. Davis “Sandy” Sandlin1988 J. Lindsy McLean1988 J. Lindsy McLean1989 Charles F. Martin1989 Charles F. Martin1989 J. C. Patrick, Jr.1989 J. C. Patrick, Jr.1993 Thomas “Tim” Kerin1993 Thomas “Tim” Kerin1994 Dean L. Kleinschmidt1994 Dean L. Kleinschmidt1996 Robert M. “Bobby” Barton1996 Robert M. “Bobby” Barton




NATA Hall of FameNATA Hall of Fame1999 James Douglas “Doug” May1999 James Douglas “Doug” May2000 James B. Gallaspy, Jr.2000 James B. Gallaspy, Jr.2002 John “Jack” Redgren2002 John “Jack” Redgren2004 Albert “Al” Green2004 Albert “Al” Green2004 Sue Stanley-Green2004 Sue Stanley-Green2004 William H. “Bill” McDonald2004 William H. “Bill” McDonald2008 Dave Pursley2008 Dave Pursley2009 Mike Ferrara2009 Mike Ferrara2010 Frank Walters2010 Frank Walters2010 Keith Webster2010 Keith Webster2011 Chuck Kimmel2011 Chuck Kimmel2011 Jerry Robertson2011 Jerry Robertson2011 Larry Starr2011 Larry Starr2011 Roy Don Wilson2011 Roy Don Wilson

2012 Chris Gillespie2012 Chris Gillespie2012 Nicolas A. Pappas2012 Nicolas A. Pappas2012 Jay Shoop2012 Jay Shoop




NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsMost Distinguished Athletic Trainer AwardMost Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award

•2012 Micki Cuppett2012 Micki Cuppett•2012 Chris Snoddy2012 Chris Snoddy•2011 Marisa Brunett, MS, ATC, LAT2011 Marisa Brunett, MS, ATC, LAT•2011 Wayne Kendrick, MA, ATC2011 Wayne Kendrick, MA, ATC•2011 Doug Kleiner, PhD, ATC, FNATA2011 Doug Kleiner, PhD, ATC, FNATA•2011 Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT, FACSM, FNATA2011 Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT, FACSM, FNATA•2009 George Davies, DPT, ATC, SCS 2009 George Davies, DPT, ATC, SCS •2009 Mary K. Kirkland, MS, ATC, CSCS2009 Mary K. Kirkland, MS, ATC, CSCS•2008 Turner A. "Tab" Blackburn, Jr., MEd, ATC, PT2008 Turner A. "Tab" Blackburn, Jr., MEd, ATC, PT•2007 Stephanie Lennon, MS, ATC, NBCT2007 Stephanie Lennon, MS, ATC, NBCT•2007 Kathleen Stroia, ATC, PT2007 Kathleen Stroia, ATC, PT•2007 Gary Wilkerson, EdD, ATC2007 Gary Wilkerson, EdD, ATC•2006 John Anderson, MEd, ATC2006 John Anderson, MEd, ATC•2006 Chris Gillespie, MEd, ATC2006 Chris Gillespie, MEd, ATC•2006 Paul Newman, MS, ATC2006 Paul Newman, MS, ATC•2006 Larry Starr, MEd, ATC, CSCS2006 Larry Starr, MEd, ATC, CSCS•2006 Kenneth Wright, DA, ATC2006 Kenneth Wright, DA, ATC•2005 Ronald Courson2005 Ronald Courson•2004 MaryBeth Horodyski2004 MaryBeth Horodyski•2004 James Mackie2004 James Mackie•2004 David Pursley2004 David Pursley


•2004 Jay Shoop2004 Jay Shoop•2004 Keith Webster2004 Keith Webster•2003 Michael Ferrara2003 Michael Ferrara•2003 R. T. Floyd2003 R. T. Floyd•2003 David Green2003 David Green•2002 Chuck Kimmel, Jr.2002 Chuck Kimmel, Jr.•2002 Robert M. Nevil2002 Robert M. Nevil•2002 Carl L. Williams, Jr.2002 Carl L. Williams, Jr.•2001 Albert Green2001 Albert Green•2001 Sue Stanley-Green2001 Sue Stanley-Green•2000 Frank Grimaldi2000 Frank Grimaldi•2000 William H. McDonald2000 William H. McDonald•2000 Jack A. Redgren2000 Jack A. Redgren•1999 Charles S. Yates1999 Charles S. Yates•1998 Gary Hazelrigg1998 Gary Hazelrigg•1997 Jerry Robertson1997 Jerry Robertson•1996 Joseph W. O’Toole1996 Joseph W. O’Toole•1995 James B. Gallaspy1995 James B. Gallaspy•1995 Donald D. Lowe1995 Donald D. Lowe•1995 James Douglas May1995 James Douglas May•1994 C. Leroy Mullins, Jr.1994 C. Leroy Mullins, Jr.




NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsAthletic Trainer Service AwardAthletic Trainer Service Award

•2011 Jeff Bryant, MS, ATC, LAT2011 Jeff Bryant, MS, ATC, LAT•2011 Donna Wesley, MS, ATC, LAT2011 Donna Wesley, MS, ATC, LAT•2010 Marisa Colston, PhD, ATC2010 Marisa Colston, PhD, ATC•2009 Helen M. Binkley, PhD, ATC, CSCS2009 Helen M. Binkley, PhD, ATC, CSCS•2008 Joe Beckett, EdD, ATC 2008 Joe Beckett, EdD, ATC •2008 Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT 2008 Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT •2008 Carl Mattacola, PhD, ATC 2008 Carl Mattacola, PhD, ATC •2008 Brad Montgomery, MAT, ATC 2008 Brad Montgomery, MAT, ATC •2008 Mike Wilkinson, MS, ATC2008 Mike Wilkinson, MS, ATC•2007 Ray Castle, PhD, ATC2007 Ray Castle, PhD, ATC•2007 Nancy Cummings, EdD, ATC, CSCS2007 Nancy Cummings, EdD, ATC, CSCS•2007 Micki Cuppett, EdD, ATC2007 Micki Cuppett, EdD, ATC•2007 Trish Bare Grounds, ABD, ATC, LAT2007 Trish Bare Grounds, ABD, ATC, LAT•2007 Christine Stopka, PhD, ATC2007 Christine Stopka, PhD, ATC•2007 Mary Walker , MS, ATC2007 Mary Walker , MS, ATC•2006 Earl “Bud” Cooper, EdD, ATC, CSCS2006 Earl “Bud” Cooper, EdD, ATC, CSCS•2006 Joseph Erdeljac, MS, ATC2006 Joseph Erdeljac, MS, ATC


•2006 Ed Harris, ATC2006 Ed Harris, ATC•2006 Paul Higgs, ATC2006 Paul Higgs, ATC•2006 Sherry Kimbro, ATC2006 Sherry Kimbro, ATC•2006 Paul Newman, MS, ATC2006 Paul Newman, MS, ATC•2006 Chris Snoddy, ATC2006 Chris Snoddy, ATC•2006 Gerard White, MEd, ATC2006 Gerard White, MEd, ATC•2006 Gary Wilkerson, EdD, ATC2006 Gary Wilkerson, EdD, ATC•2005 Thomas L. Bair2005 Thomas L. Bair•2005 Ronald Harper2005 Ronald Harper•2005 Janet L. Passman2005 Janet L. Passman•2005 Kelli B. Sabiston2005 Kelli B. Sabiston•2005 John Zubal2005 John Zubal•2004 Christina Farley2004 Christina Farley•2004 Donald Teahan2004 Donald Teahan•2003 Diane King2003 Diane King•2003 Doug Kleiner2003 Doug Kleiner




NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsAthletic Trainer Service AwardAthletic Trainer Service Award

•2002 Marissa Brunett2002 Marissa Brunett•2002 Mary K. Kirkland2002 Mary K. Kirkland•2002 Stephanie A. Lennon2002 Stephanie A. Lennon•2002 Therese E. Sparn2002 Therese E. Sparn•2001 Chris A Gillespie2001 Chris A Gillespie•2001 Wayne M. Kendrick2001 Wayne M. Kendrick•2000 Barry W. Deuel2000 Barry W. Deuel•2000 L. Timothy McLane2000 L. Timothy McLane•2000 MaryBeth Horodyski2000 MaryBeth Horodyski•1999 Mayfield B. Armstrong1999 Mayfield B. Armstrong•1999 Robert A. Ferguson1999 Robert A. Ferguson•1999 Robert M. Nevil1999 Robert M. Nevil•1998 Edwin D. Cantler1998 Edwin D. Cantler•1998 Malissa Martin1998 Malissa Martin•1998 William R. Whitehill1998 William R. Whitehill•1997 David L. Adams1997 David L. Adams

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• 1997 John H. Anderson1997 John H. Anderson• 1997 David J. Giardina 1997 David J. Giardina • 1997 Steve Glickman1997 Steve Glickman• 1997 Gwen Hoffman1997 Gwen Hoffman• 1997 Charles W. Kimmel, Jr.1997 Charles W. Kimmel, Jr.• 1997 James H. Mackie1997 James H. Mackie• 1997 Jerry May1997 Jerry May• 1997 Randal E. Oravetz1997 Randal E. Oravetz• 1997 Thomas E. Simmons1997 Thomas E. Simmons• 1996 R. T. Floyd1996 R. T. Floyd• 1996 David T. Green1996 David T. Green• 1996 Frank Grimaldi1996 Frank Grimaldi• 1996 William McDonald1996 William McDonald• 1996 Nicholas A. Pappas1996 Nicholas A. Pappas• 1996 Jane Steinberg1996 Jane Steinberg• 1996 Kenneth E. Wright1996 Kenneth E. Wright




NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsTim Kerin AwardTim Kerin Award

•2008 Ron Culp, ATC2008 Ron Culp, ATC•2007 Lindsy McLean, ATC, PT2007 Lindsy McLean, ATC, PT•2002 Dean Kleinschmidt, ATC2002 Dean Kleinschmidt, ATC•2001 Jerry Rhea, ATC2001 Jerry Rhea, ATC•2000 Chris Patrick, ATC2000 Chris Patrick, ATC•1996 Leroy Mullins, ATC1996 Leroy Mullins, ATC





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsGail Weldon AwardGail Weldon Award

•2012 MaryBeth Horodyski, EdD, ATC2012 MaryBeth Horodyski, EdD, ATC





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsHonorary Membership AwardHonorary Membership Award

•2011 James Robert Cade, M.D.2011 James Robert Cade, M.D.•2011 Skeeter Schuessler2011 Skeeter Schuessler•2010 Randy Schwartzberg, M.D.2010 Randy Schwartzberg, M.D.•2009 David Leffers, M.D.2009 David Leffers, M.D.•2009 Angus M. McBryde, Jr., M.D., FACS2009 Angus M. McBryde, Jr., M.D., FACS•2009 Felix “Buddy” Savoie, III, M.D.2009 Felix “Buddy” Savoie, III, M.D.•2008 J.W. Thomas Byrd, M.D.2008 J.W. Thomas Byrd, M.D.•2008 Mary Lloyd Ireland, M.D.2008 Mary Lloyd Ireland, M.D.•2008 James “Mick” Lynch, M.D.2008 James “Mick” Lynch, M.D.•2008 James A. Whiteside, M.D.2008 James A. Whiteside, M.D.•2006 Scott Gillogly, M.D.2006 Scott Gillogly, M.D.•2005 Darren Johnson, M.D.2005 Darren Johnson, M.D.•2004 Leslie Neistadt2004 Leslie Neistadt•2002 Harlan Selesnick, M.D.2002 Harlan Selesnick, M.D.•1998 Rollin Mallernee1998 Rollin Mallernee•1991 Peter A. Indelicato, M.D.1991 Peter A. Indelicato, M.D.•1989 Champ Leroy Baker, Jr., M.D.1989 Champ Leroy Baker, Jr., M.D.


• 1989 John Longest, M.D.1989 John Longest, M.D.• 1989 William Charles Warner, M.D.1989 William Charles Warner, M.D.• 1988 Michael Brunet, M.D.1988 Michael Brunet, M.D.• 1988 A. Brant Lipscomb, M.D.1988 A. Brant Lipscomb, M.D.• 1986 Robert Lee Rubright, M.D.1986 Robert Lee Rubright, M.D.• 1986 Gerald Thomas, O.D.1986 Gerald Thomas, O.D.• 1986 James VanDeusen1986 James VanDeusen• 1986 William Youmans, M.D.1986 William Youmans, M.D.• 1982 James Andrews, M.D.1982 James Andrews, M.D.• 1978 Marcus Stewart, M.D.1978 Marcus Stewart, M.D.• 1973 Fred Allman, Jr., M.D.1973 Fred Allman, Jr., M.D.• 1973 Lamont Henry, M.D.1973 Lamont Henry, M.D.• 1973 Marion Hubert, M.D.1973 Marion Hubert, M.D.• 1966 Jack Hughston, M.D.1966 Jack Hughston, M.D.• 1965 O.B. Murphy, M.D.1965 O.B. Murphy, M.D.• 1956 Robert Brashear, M.D.1956 Robert Brashear, M.D.




NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsPresident’s Challenge AwardPresident’s Challenge Award

•2010 William G. Clancy, Jr., M.D.2010 William G. Clancy, Jr., M.D.•2008 Champ Leroy Baker, Jr., M.D.2008 Champ Leroy Baker, Jr., M.D.•2007 George Davies, DPT, ATC, CSC, SCS2007 George Davies, DPT, ATC, CSC, SCS•2006 Michael Brunet, M.D.2006 Michael Brunet, M.D.•2001 Letha Yurko "Etty" Griffin, M.D., PhD.2001 Letha Yurko "Etty" Griffin, M.D., PhD.•1998 Mary Lloyd Ireland, M.D.1998 Mary Lloyd Ireland, M.D.•1991 John Kenneth Saer, M.D.1991 John Kenneth Saer, M.D.•1985 James Andrews, M.D.1985 James Andrews, M.D.•1984 Robert Brashear, M.D.1984 Robert Brashear, M.D.•1979 Jack Hughston, M.D.1979 Jack Hughston, M.D.





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Distinguished Service Athletic Trainer AwardDistinguished Service Athletic Trainer Award

•2009 William H. "Bill" McDonald, MS, ATC2009 William H. "Bill" McDonald, MS, ATC•2006 Chris Patrick, MEd, ATC2006 Chris Patrick, MEd, ATC•2005 Kenny Howard, AT Ret.2005 Kenny Howard, AT Ret.•1998 Robert Barton, DA, ATC1998 Robert Barton, DA, ATC•1991 Jerry Rhea, ATC1991 Jerry Rhea, ATC•1986 Don Fauls, ATC1986 Don Fauls, ATC•1985 Warren Morris, ATC1985 Warren Morris, ATC





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsAmerican Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

Excellence in Athletic Training AwardExcellence in Athletic Training Award

•2004 Sue Stanley-Green, MS, ATC2004 Sue Stanley-Green, MS, ATC•2003 Ron Culp, ATC2003 Ron Culp, ATC





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsNATA FellowsNATA Fellows

•2011 Bryan Riemann, PhD, ATC2011 Bryan Riemann, PhD, ATC•2010 Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT2010 Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT•2008 Mike Ferrara, PhD, ATC 2008 Mike Ferrara, PhD, ATC •2008 Jenny Hootman, PhD, ATC, FACSM 2008 Jenny Hootman, PhD, ATC, FACSM •2008 Doug Kleiner, PhD, ATC, CSCS2008 Doug Kleiner, PhD, ATC, CSCS•2008 Carl Mattacola, PhD, ATC2008 Carl Mattacola, PhD, ATC•2008 Tim Uhl, PhD, ATC, PT2008 Tim Uhl, PhD, ATC, PT•2008 Gary Wilkerson, EdD, ATC2008 Gary Wilkerson, EdD, ATC





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsJournal of Athletic Training Award RecipientsJournal of Athletic Training Award Recipients

2008 2008 Kenneth L. Knight Award for Outstanding Research Manuscript WinnerKenneth L. Knight Award for Outstanding Research Manuscript Winner

•““Epidemiology of Collegiate Injuries for 15 Sports: Summary and Recommendations for Injury Prevention Initiatives” by Epidemiology of Collegiate Injuries for 15 Sports: Summary and Recommendations for Injury Prevention Initiatives” by Jennifer Hootman, PhD, Jennifer Hootman, PhD, ATC, FACSM, Randall Dick, MS, FACSM, and Julie Agel, MS, ATC ATC, FACSM, Randall Dick, MS, FACSM, and Julie Agel, MS, ATC

20062006 Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript Second Runner-Up Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript Second Runner-Up

•““Cervical Spine Functional Anatomy and the Biomechanics of Injury Due to Compressive Loading,” Cervical Spine Functional Anatomy and the Biomechanics of Injury Due to Compressive Loading,” by Erik E. Swartz, PhD, ATC; R.T. Floyd, by Erik E. Swartz, PhD, ATC; R.T. Floyd, EdD, ATC; and Michael J. Cendoma, MS, ATC EdD, ATC; and Michael J. Cendoma, MS, ATC

20052005 Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript Winner Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript Winner

•““Evidence-Based Medicine: What is it and How Does it Apply to Athletic Training?” Evidence-Based Medicine: What is it and How Does it Apply to Athletic Training?” by Russell Steves, MEd, ATC, PT; and Jennifer Hootman, by Russell Steves, MEd, ATC, PT; and Jennifer Hootman, PhD, ATC, FACSM PhD, ATC, FACSM

20032003 Kenneth L. Knight Award for Outstanding Research Manuscript Winner Kenneth L. Knight Award for Outstanding Research Manuscript Winner

•““Evidence for the Factorial and Construct Validity of a Self-Report Concussion Symptoms Scale,” Evidence for the Factorial and Construct Validity of a Self-Report Concussion Symptoms Scale,” by Scott G. Piland, MA, ATC/L; Robert W. by Scott G. Piland, MA, ATC/L; Robert W. Motl, MS; Michael S. Ferrara, PhD, ATC; and Connie L. Peterson, MS, ATC Motl, MS; Michael S. Ferrara, PhD, ATC; and Connie L. Peterson, MS, ATC

2003 Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript Second Runner-Up 2003 Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript Second Runner-Up

•““Multiculturalism and Athletic Training Education: Implications for Educational and Professional Progress,” Multiculturalism and Athletic Training Education: Implications for Educational and Professional Progress,” by Paul R. Geisler, MS, ATC by Paul R. Geisler, MS, ATC

20012001 Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript Second Runner-Up Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript Second Runner-Up

•““The Meniscus: Review of Basic Principles with Application to Surgery and Rehabilitation,” The Meniscus: Review of Basic Principles with Application to Surgery and Rehabilitation,” by Timothy J. Brindle, PhD, PT, ATC; John Nyland, by Timothy J. Brindle, PhD, PT, ATC; John Nyland, EdD, PT SCS, ATC, CSCS; and Darren L. Johnson, MD EdD, PT SCS, ATC, CSCS; and Darren L. Johnson, MD

19991999 Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript First Runner-Up Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript First Runner-Up

•““Rehabilitation After ACL Reconstruction in the Female Athlete,” Rehabilitation After ACL Reconstruction in the Female Athlete,” by Kevin E. Wilk, PT; Christopher Arrigo, MS, PT, ATC; James R. Andrews, MD; by Kevin E. Wilk, PT; Christopher Arrigo, MS, PT, ATC; James R. Andrews, MD; and William G. Clancy Jr., MD and William G. Clancy Jr., MD

1996 1996 Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript Second Runner-UpClint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript Second Runner-Up

•““Navigating the Library Maze: Introductory Research and the Athletic Trainer” Navigating the Library Maze: Introductory Research and the Athletic Trainer” by William R. Whitehill, EdD, ATC; Pat Norton, MLS; and Kenneth by William R. Whitehill, EdD, ATC; Pat Norton, MLS; and Kenneth E. Wright, DA, ATC E. Wright, DA, ATC





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsNATA College & University Athletic Trainers' Committee Award RecipientsNATA College & University Athletic Trainers' Committee Award Recipients

2008 Junior College - Over & Above Achievement2008 Junior College - Over & Above Achievement•Danny Anderson, MS, ATC of Mississippi Gulf Coast College Danny Anderson, MS, ATC of Mississippi Gulf Coast College

2006 Division I - Over & Above Achievement2006 Division I - Over & Above Achievement•Mike Meyer, MS, ATC, Vanderbilt University Mike Meyer, MS, ATC, Vanderbilt University

2005 Division I - Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer of the Year 2005 Division I - Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer of the Year •Steve Bryant, ATC Steve Bryant, ATC

2005 Division II - College Certified Athletic Trainer of the Year2005 Division II - College Certified Athletic Trainer of the Year•Russ Hoff, ATC Russ Hoff, ATC





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsNATA Continuing Education Committee Award RecipientsNATA Continuing Education Committee Award Recipients

2008 Continuing Education Excellence Award2008 Continuing Education Excellence Award

•Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsNATA Educational Council Sayers "Bud" Miller NATA Educational Council Sayers "Bud" Miller

Distinguished Educator Award RecipientsDistinguished Educator Award Recipients

•2007 R.T. Floyd, EdD, ATC, CSCS2007 R.T. Floyd, EdD, ATC, CSCS•2001 Mike Ferrara, PhD, ATC2001 Mike Ferrara, PhD, ATC•2000 Kenneth E. Wright, EdD, ATC2000 Kenneth E. Wright, EdD, ATC•1992 James Gallaspy, Jr, MS, ATC1992 James Gallaspy, Jr, MS, ATC





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsNATA Educational Multimedia Committee Award RecipientsNATA Educational Multimedia Committee Award Recipients

2006 Category I: Educational DVD/Video2006 Category I: Educational DVD/VideoATC Commercial Second PlaceATC Commercial Second Place•Micki Cuppett, EdD, ATC, and Katie Walsh, EdD, ATC, for “General Medical Conditions in the Athlete” Micki Cuppett, EdD, ATC, and Katie Walsh, EdD, ATC, for “General Medical Conditions in the Athlete” 2006 ATC Non-Commercial Second Place2006 ATC Non-Commercial Second Place•Jeffery Burnham, MD; Melissa Thompson, MEd, LAT, ATC; and Ray Castle, PhD, ATC, for “General Medical Jeffery Burnham, MD; Melissa Thompson, MEd, LAT, ATC; and Ray Castle, PhD, ATC, for “General Medical Evaluation Techniques” Evaluation Techniques” 2006 ATC Non-Commercial Third Place2006 ATC Non-Commercial Third Place•Stephen Kramer, PT, ATC; Toby Doré, PhD, ATC; Ray Castle, PhD, ATC; and Melissa Thompson, MEd, LAT, ATC, Stephen Kramer, PT, ATC; Toby Doré, PhD, ATC; Ray Castle, PhD, ATC; and Melissa Thompson, MEd, LAT, ATC, for “An Introduction to Isokinetics” for “An Introduction to Isokinetics” 2005 Software: ATC Commercial Category 2005 Software: ATC Commercial Category •"Basic Athletic Training 3D" by Scott Barker, MS, ATC, Kenneth Wright, DA, ATC, Vivian Wright, PhD, & William "Basic Athletic Training 3D" by Scott Barker, MS, ATC, Kenneth Wright, DA, ATC, Vivian Wright, PhD, & William Whitehill, EdD, ATC Whitehill, EdD, ATC 20032003•Gary Harrelson, EdD, ATC, Deidre Leaver-Dunn, PhD, ATC, & Jason Bennett, ATC Gary Harrelson, EdD, ATC, Deidre Leaver-Dunn, PhD, ATC, & Jason Bennett, ATC 20022002•"Spine Injury Management Video" by Douglas Kleiner, PhD, ATC, EMT, & Jon Almquist, ATC "Spine Injury Management Video" by Douglas Kleiner, PhD, ATC, EMT, & Jon Almquist, ATC 2001 Commercial Software Category2001 Commercial Software Category•““Joint Mobilization: Techniques for Managing Restricted Range of Motion” by Gary Harrelson, EdD, ATC & Deidre Joint Mobilization: Techniques for Managing Restricted Range of Motion” by Gary Harrelson, EdD, ATC & Deidre Leaver-Dunn, PhD, ATCLeaver-Dunn, PhD, ATC1998 Non-commercial Video Category1998 Non-commercial Video Category•““Principles of Rehabilitation” by Gary Harrelson, EdD, ATCPrinciples of Rehabilitation” by Gary Harrelson, EdD, ATC1995 Videotape Production Contest Category1995 Videotape Production Contest Category•"Sports Medicine Evaluation Series: The Elbow" by Kenneth Wright, DA, ATC, Gary Harrelson, EdD, ATC, R. T. "Sports Medicine Evaluation Series: The Elbow" by Kenneth Wright, DA, ATC, Gary Harrelson, EdD, ATC, R. T. Floyd, MAT, ATC, & Lou Fincher, MS, ATC Floyd, MAT, ATC, & Lou Fincher, MS, ATC





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsNATA Governmental Affairs Council NATA Governmental Affairs Council

Dan Campbell Legislative Award RecipientsDan Campbell Legislative Award Recipients

2010 Dan Campbell Legislative Award for Outstanding Governmental Affairs Efforts, Class I2010 Dan Campbell Legislative Award for Outstanding Governmental Affairs Efforts, Class I•Mississippi Athletic Trainers’ Association Mississippi Athletic Trainers’ Association

2007 Legislative Activity 2007 Legislative Activity •Joe Erdeljac, MS, ATC & Nick Pappas, ATC, LAT of Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society Joe Erdeljac, MS, ATC & Nick Pappas, ATC, LAT of Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsBill Chisolm Ethnic Diversity Advisory Council Bill Chisolm Ethnic Diversity Advisory Council

Professional Service Award RecipientsProfessional Service Award Recipients

20042004•Arnold T. Bell, ATCArnold T. Bell, ATC

20012001•Carl L. Williams, Jr., MEd, ATCCarl L. Williams, Jr., MEd, ATC

19991999•Theodore F. Childs, RPT, ATC, PhDTheodore F. Childs, RPT, ATC, PhD





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsNATA Public Relations Committee Award RecipientsNATA Public Relations Committee Award Recipients

2009 1st Place (Most Creative category)2009 1st Place (Most Creative category)•Joe Underwood, PhD, ATC, LAT for "J-Diddy" Joe Underwood, PhD, ATC, LAT for "J-Diddy"

2008 Honorable Mention (Grassroots category)2008 Honorable Mention (Grassroots category)•Cumberlands Department of Athletic Training Cumberlands Department of Athletic Training





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsNATA SSATC/Gatorade Recognition Award RecipientsNATA SSATC/Gatorade Recognition Award Recipients

20112011•Jessica Kirby, MEd, ATCJessica Kirby, MEd, ATC

20102010•Paul E. Good, III, Hendersonville High School, Hendersonville, TNPaul E. Good, III, Hendersonville High School, Hendersonville, TN





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsNATA Bobby Gunn Student Leadership Award RecipientsNATA Bobby Gunn Student Leadership Award Recipients

20122012•Andrew Brubaker-Eastern Kentucky UniversityAndrew Brubaker-Eastern Kentucky University

20112011•Alisha Tolbert, Troy UniversityAlisha Tolbert, Troy University

20102010•John DeMutiis, University of South Florida John DeMutiis, University of South Florida

20092009•Raena Steffan, University of South Florida Raena Steffan, University of South Florida

20082008•Candy Anderson, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Candy Anderson, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

20072007•Sharon Elliott, Florida Southern CollegeSharon Elliott, Florida Southern College





NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsDeloss Brubaker Awards for Student Writing RecipientsDeloss Brubaker Awards for Student Writing Recipients

2011 Original Research First Runner-Up2011 Original Research First Runner-Up•Amanda Cutright, ATC and Drew GarnerAmanda Cutright, ATC and Drew Garner





NATA FoundationNATA Foundation Award Recipients Award Recipients

NATA Foundation Volunteer Service Award RecipientsNATA Foundation Volunteer Service Award Recipients

2011 NATA Foundation Lifetime Contribution Award2011 NATA Foundation Lifetime Contribution Award•Michael Wilkinson, MS, ATC Michael Wilkinson, MS, ATC

2011 NATA Foundation Volunteer Service Award2011 NATA Foundation Volunteer Service Award•R.T. Floyd, EdD, ATC, CSCSR.T. Floyd, EdD, ATC, CSCS





BOC Award RecipientsBOC Award RecipientsDan Libera BOC Service Award RecipientsDan Libera BOC Service Award Recipients

20072007•Marisa Brunett, MS, ATCMarisa Brunett, MS, ATC•Sue Stanley-Green, MS, ATCSue Stanley-Green, MS, ATC

20032003•Rob UlleryRob Ullery•William WelshWilliam Welsh

19971997•Diane KingDiane King

19951995•Barton BuxtonBarton Buxton

Public Advocacy Award RecipientsPublic Advocacy Award Recipients20072007•Keith Webster, ATC, University of KentuckyKeith Webster, ATC, University of Kentucky





2007 SEATA Hall of Fame2007 SEATA Hall of Fame• Mike ChambersMike Chambers• Tad GormleyTad Gormley• Thomas F. LutzThomas F. Lutz• Frank MannFrank Mann• Claude “Big Monk” Simons, Sr.Claude “Big Monk” Simons, Sr.• Frank WandleFrank Wandle• Mickey O’BrienMickey O’Brien• Charles E. “Smokey” HarperCharles E. “Smokey” Harper• W.J. “Dutch” LuchsingerW.J. “Dutch” Luchsinger• Wesley “Doc” KnightWesley “Doc” Knight• Sam LankfordSam Lankford• Martin BroussardMartin Broussard• Earl “Bubba” PorcheEarl “Bubba” Porche• Don FaulsDon Fauls• Jim GoosetreeJim Goosetree• Joe WordenJoe Worden• Henry “Buck” AndelHenry “Buck” Andel• Sandy SandlinSandy Sandlin

• Charlie MartinCharlie Martin• Thomas J. KerinThomas J. Kerin• Kenny HowardKenny Howard• Warren MorrisWarren Morris• Jerry RheaJerry Rhea• Eugene “Doc” HarveyEugene “Doc” Harvey• Larry “Doc” HarringtonLarry “Doc” Harrington• Lindsy McLeanLindsy McLean• Chris Patrick, Jr.Chris Patrick, Jr.• Dean KleinschmidtDean Kleinschmidt• Bobby BartonBobby Barton• Don LoweDon Lowe• Doug MayDoug May• Jim GallaspyJim Gallaspy• Jack RedgrenJack Redgren• Al GreenAl Green• Sue Stanley-GreenSue Stanley-Green• Bill McDonaldBill McDonald



2007 SEATA Hall of Fame2007 SEATA Hall of FameMike ChambersMike Chambers

Mike Chambers, a native of New Orleans, Mike Chambers, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana was one of the first great leaders in Louisiana was one of the first great leaders in Athletic Training History. He pushed for NATA Athletic Training History. He pushed for NATA organization as early as 1938. He served as the organization as early as 1938. He served as the elected President of that meeting. The meeting elected President of that meeting. The meeting took place at the Drake Relays. This effort was took place at the Drake Relays. This effort was supported by Charles Cramer and the Cramer supported by Charles Cramer and the Cramer Company. His first Head Athletic Trainer position Company. His first Head Athletic Trainer position was at Georgia Tech from 1927 until 1935. During that period was at Georgia Tech from 1927 until 1935. During that period he participated in the Olympics and the 1929 Rose he participated in the Olympics and the 1929 Rose Bowl victory by Georgia Tech. He returned to Bowl victory by Georgia Tech. He returned to Louisiana to serve as Head Athletic Trainer at Louisiana State Louisiana to serve as Head Athletic Trainer at Louisiana State University in 1935, a position he held until early 1943. He also University in 1935, a position he held until early 1943. He also worked several all-star games in the south. One of his worked several all-star games in the south. One of his protégé’s was Marty Broussard, who became the Head Athletic protégé’s was Marty Broussard, who became the Head Athletic Trainer at LSU. Mike Chambers was honored by the LSU Trainer at LSU. Mike Chambers was honored by the LSU student body, when the first live tiger mascot was named student body, when the first live tiger mascot was named “Mike the Tiger” in his honor. He was inducted into the NATA “Mike the Tiger” in his honor. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1962 and the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Hall of Fame in 1962 and the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame in 1994.Fame in 1994.





Tad GormleyTad GormleyTad Gormley, a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts Tad Gormley, a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts trained for the 1904 and 1906 Boston Marathon. He was trained for the 1904 and 1906 Boston Marathon. He was brought to New Orleans in 1907 by the New Orleans brought to New Orleans in 1907 by the New Orleans Athletic Club to develop a marathon team. He worked Athletic Club to develop a marathon team. He worked throughout the city as a trainer and track coach and also throughout the city as a trainer and track coach and also trained Olympic boxers. He served as athletic trainer at trained Olympic boxers. He served as athletic trainer at Loyola of the South University in New Orleans. He Loyola of the South University in New Orleans. He became the first athletic trainer in the state of Louisiana. became the first athletic trainer in the state of Louisiana. He treated and cared for all athletes in the crescent city. He treated and cared for all athletes in the crescent city. Following mass on Sunday’s the “Gormley Games” took Following mass on Sunday’s the “Gormley Games” took place in city park. Tad served as coach, athletic trainer and place in city park. Tad served as coach, athletic trainer and organizer for the weekly events. A huge number of great athletes from the organizer for the weekly events. A huge number of great athletes from the greater New Orleans area began careers in these weekly events. The events greater New Orleans area began careers in these weekly events. The events were such a success and such a part of the crescent city, that when a stadium were such a success and such a part of the crescent city, that when a stadium was added to the park, it was named in honor of Tad Gormley. Though efforts was added to the park, it was named in honor of Tad Gormley. Though efforts were made by both Louisiana State University and Tulane to obtain his services, were made by both Louisiana State University and Tulane to obtain his services, Tad Gormley remained a part of Loyola until his retirement in the mid 1950’s. He Tad Gormley remained a part of Loyola until his retirement in the mid 1950’s. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1962 and the Louisiana Athletic was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1962 and the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame in 1990. Tad Gormley died in 1965 at the age of 81 near Trainers’ Hall of Fame in 1990. Tad Gormley died in 1965 at the age of 81 near the place to which he dedicated his life - City Park Stadium near Loyola the place to which he dedicated his life - City Park Stadium near Loyola University.University.

2007 SEATA Hall of Fame2007 SEATA Hall of Fame




Thomas F. LutzThomas F. Lutz

As Head Athletic Trainer at Georgia Thomas As Head Athletic Trainer at Georgia Thomas "Fitz" Lutz was instrumental in saving a "Fitz" Lutz was instrumental in saving a season for the star of the team and keeping season for the star of the team and keeping the Bulldogs rolling through "The Golden Era" the Bulldogs rolling through "The Golden Era" of great Georgia teams. He served at Georgiaof great Georgia teams. He served at Georgiafrom 1938 to 1942. He invented and patented from 1938 to 1942. He invented and patented a special face mask for the Bulldogs' star, a special face mask for the Bulldogs' star, Frankie Sinkwich, enabling him to play the Frankie Sinkwich, enabling him to play the entire season with a fractured jaw. He was one of the first entire season with a fractured jaw. He was one of the first athletic trainers to make custom molded mouthpieces, by athletic trainers to make custom molded mouthpieces, by applying a layer of latex a day, then starting the process over applying a layer of latex a day, then starting the process over again each week on Monday after the players chewed them up again each week on Monday after the players chewed them up during the games. Lutz eventually became the Baltimore Colts during the games. Lutz eventually became the Baltimore Colts head athletic trainer for three seasons before going to the head athletic trainer for three seasons before going to the University of North Carolina in 1950. Lutz died four years later University of North Carolina in 1950. Lutz died four years later in Chapel Hill at the age of 44.in Chapel Hill at the age of 44.




2007 SEATA Hall of Fame2007 SEATA Hall of FameFrank MannFrank Mann

Frank (Skipper) Mann served for almost 25 years as Frank (Skipper) Mann served for almost 25 years as athletic trainer at the University of Kentucky. He athletic trainer at the University of Kentucky. He dedicated his life to fulfilling the need for qualified dedicated his life to fulfilling the need for qualified athletic trainers in the work of college sports. He was athletic trainers in the work of college sports. He was considered by historians to be one of the forefathers of considered by historians to be one of the forefathers of modern athletic training. He attended Chicago modern athletic training. He attended Chicago University in 1903, completed a full course in the art of University in 1903, completed a full course in the art of handling the physical injuries and mental stresses of handling the physical injuries and mental stresses of athletes and began his student trainer position. In athletes and began his student trainer position. In 1906, he accepted an athletic training position at the 1906, he accepted an athletic training position at the University of Indiana where he remained until he accepted a position at University of Indiana where he remained until he accepted a position at Iowa in 1910. Frank Mann worked at Iowa in the capacity of athletic Iowa in 1910. Frank Mann worked at Iowa in the capacity of athletic trainer from 1910 to 1914 before moving to Kentucky where worked until trainer from 1910 to 1914 before moving to Kentucky where worked until his retirement in 1950. During his almost 50 years of experience and his retirement in 1950. During his almost 50 years of experience and contributions, he became known as one of the nation's most prominent contributions, he became known as one of the nation's most prominent athletic trainers. In 1962, he was one of the original inductees to the athletic trainers. In 1962, he was one of the original inductees to the Helm's Hall of Fame for athletic trainers. Mann died in 1957 at the age of Helm's Hall of Fame for athletic trainers. Mann died in 1957 at the age of 70.70. Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of FameSoutheast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame




Claude “Big Monk” Simons, Sr.Claude “Big Monk” Simons, Sr.

Claude "Big Monk" Simons has gone down in history Claude "Big Monk" Simons has gone down in history as one of the great names in intercollegiate athletics.as one of the great names in intercollegiate athletics.Claude and his younger brother known as “Little Monk” Claude and his younger brother known as “Little Monk” were a part of Tulane Athletics during the 1930’s and were a part of Tulane Athletics during the 1930’s and the 1940’s. Both played football for the Green Wave. the 1940’s. Both played football for the Green Wave. Simons also served as head coach in basketball, Simons also served as head coach in basketball, baseball, track and boxing while at Tulane. Simons baseball, track and boxing while at Tulane. Simons was president of the Southern Amateur Athletic Union was president of the Southern Amateur Athletic Union and had Tulane's Olympic-size pool named in his honor. and had Tulane's Olympic-size pool named in his honor. Claude was a part of the transition from coach to Claude was a part of the transition from coach to athletic trainer in the very early years of the profession. He began athletic trainer in the very early years of the profession. He began to assume more and more of the duties that we associate with the to assume more and more of the duties that we associate with the Athletic Trainer. Monks efforts lead to the formal position of an Athletic Trainer. Monks efforts lead to the formal position of an athletic trainer. He fulfilled these duties for several years serving as athletic trainer. He fulfilled these duties for several years serving as the Head Athletic Trainer at Tulane University from 1921 until his the Head Athletic Trainer at Tulane University from 1921 until his death in 1943. He left a set up that served as a setting for Spike death in 1943. He left a set up that served as a setting for Spike Dixon and Bubba Porche, both NATA Hall of Fame Members. Claude Dixon and Bubba Porche, both NATA Hall of Fame Members. Claude was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1962 and the Louisiana was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1962 and the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame in 1998.Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame in 1998.





Frank WandleFrank Wandle

Frank Wandle was Frank Wandle was athletic trainer at Army, athletic trainer at Army, Yale and served two Yale and served two years at Louisiana State years at Louisiana State University before retiring. University before retiring. Dates are not available Dates are not available but he was inducted into but he was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in the NATA Hall of Fame in 1962. 1962.





Mickey O‘BrienMickey O‘BrienMickey O'Brien went to work for the University of Mickey O'Brien went to work for the University of Tennessee in 1938 - just in time to help with three Tennessee in 1938 - just in time to help with three successive unbeaten seasons and trips to bowl games. successive unbeaten seasons and trips to bowl games. He served as a jack-of-all-trades for the Vol program. He served as a jack-of-all-trades for the Vol program. In addition to being Head Athletic Trainer for all sports In addition to being Head Athletic Trainer for all sports teams, he was in charge of the training table, oversaw teams, he was in charge of the training table, oversaw the equipment and laundry operations, and served as the equipment and laundry operations, and served as chief recruiter in Chattanooga, North Carolina and chief recruiter in Chattanooga, North Carolina and Florida. O'Brien was designated Trainer Emeritus in Florida. O'Brien was designated Trainer Emeritus in 1977 for the Volunteers' football team and served under five football 1977 for the Volunteers' football team and served under five football coaches at Tennessee, beginning with Gen. Bob Neyland. Experts in coaches at Tennessee, beginning with Gen. Bob Neyland. Experts in sports medicine regarded O'Brien as one of the premier college athletic sports medicine regarded O'Brien as one of the premier college athletic trainers. He served as a mentor to various athletic trainers including trainers. He served as a mentor to various athletic trainers including NATA Hall of Fame members Jim Goostree and Chris Patrick. He helped NATA Hall of Fame members Jim Goostree and Chris Patrick. He helped form the Southeastern Conference Trainers Association and served as form the Southeastern Conference Trainers Association and served as its first president. He died October 24, 1986 in Knoxville. Tennessee at its first president. He died October 24, 1986 in Knoxville. Tennessee at age 79.age 79.





Charles E. “Smokey” HarperCharles E. “Smokey” Harper

After graduating from Mercer College in 1923, After graduating from Mercer College in 1923, Charles "Smokey" Harper became known as one Charles "Smokey" Harper became known as one of the most prominent athletic trainers in the of the most prominent athletic trainers in the Southeast Conference. From 1931 to 1936 he Southeast Conference. From 1931 to 1936 he trained at Vanderbilt before moving on to Florida trained at Vanderbilt before moving on to Florida for a short time. Smokey also worked at UCLA for for a short time. Smokey also worked at UCLA for “Red” Sanders for one year. In 1940 he returned “Red” Sanders for one year. In 1940 he returned to Vanderbilt, met Paul "Bear" Bryant and followed to Vanderbilt, met Paul "Bear" Bryant and followed the coaching legend to Kentucky, Texas A&M and Alabama the coaching legend to Kentucky, Texas A&M and Alabama before he eventually retired. During his career he served as a before he eventually retired. During his career he served as a mentor to "Rusty" Payne at Kentucky, and to Billy Pickard, Roy mentor to "Rusty" Payne at Kentucky, and to Billy Pickard, Roy Don Wilson and Jerry Rhea at Texas A&M. He was regarded by Don Wilson and Jerry Rhea at Texas A&M. He was regarded by his fellow athletic trainers and students as a nice and very his fellow athletic trainers and students as a nice and very practical man. Coach Bryant commented that he could read practical man. Coach Bryant commented that he could read people better than anyone he ever had on his staff.people better than anyone he ever had on his staff.





W. J. “Dutch” LuchsingerW. J. “Dutch” Luchsinger

Werner "Dutch" Luchsinger was associated with sports in the Werner "Dutch" Luchsinger was associated with sports in the southern section of the U.S. for 48 years. Dutch was a native of southern section of the U.S. for 48 years. Dutch was a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and studied at State Teachers College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and studied at State Teachers College in Milwaukee before attending Tulane University. He was a three Milwaukee before attending Tulane University. He was a three sport standout in football, baseball, and track at Tulane prior to sport standout in football, baseball, and track at Tulane prior to earning his degree in 1930. After graduation, Luchsinger, better earning his degree in 1930. After graduation, Luchsinger, better known as “Dutch”, served as Athletic Director at Fortier High known as “Dutch”, served as Athletic Director at Fortier High School in New Orleans from 1930 until 1941. From 1941 to 1943 School in New Orleans from 1930 until 1941. From 1941 to 1943 he served as Physical Training Director at Keesler Field. In 1949 he served as Physical Training Director at Keesler Field. In 1949 Dutch began his role as Mississippi State’s Head Athletic Trainer Dutch began his role as Mississippi State’s Head Athletic Trainer and continued until his retirement in 1965. He served as an Olympic athletic and continued until his retirement in 1965. He served as an Olympic athletic trainer in 1960. Dutch later worked as Athletic Trainer with the New Orleans trainer in 1960. Dutch later worked as Athletic Trainer with the New Orleans Buccaneers an American Basketball Association franchise. During his tenure in Buccaneers an American Basketball Association franchise. During his tenure in Starkville, he became the first elected Director of District IX in 1950. He Starkville, he became the first elected Director of District IX in 1950. He represented District IX on the NATA Board of Directors from 1951 to 1953 in represented District IX on the NATA Board of Directors from 1951 to 1953 in addition to serving as the President for the SEC athletic trainers. Dutch was addition to serving as the President for the SEC athletic trainers. Dutch was inducted in to the NATA Hall of Fame in 1967 and the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ inducted in to the NATA Hall of Fame in 1967 and the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame in 1983. He was inducted into the Mississippi State Association Hall of Fame in 1983. He was inducted into the Mississippi State University Sports Hall of Fame in 1984. Later, in 2003, he was in the first class of University Sports Hall of Fame in 1984. Later, in 2003, he was in the first class of inductees into the Mississippi Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame.inductees into the Mississippi Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame.





Wesley “Doc” KnightWesley “Doc” KnightDoc Knight served the University of Mississippi for almost 28 years Doc Knight served the University of Mississippi for almost 28 years before his retirement in 1975. A 1935 graduate of Springfield College before his retirement in 1975. A 1935 graduate of Springfield College with a BS degree in Health and Physical Education, Knight went to with a BS degree in Health and Physical Education, Knight went to New York City to study at the Eastern School of Physiotherapy and at New York City to study at the Eastern School of Physiotherapy and at Bellevue Hospital. After completing his higher education, Doc Knight Bellevue Hospital. After completing his higher education, Doc Knight served as a “trainer”, physical education instructor and assistant served as a “trainer”, physical education instructor and assistant track coach at several institutions before beginning his almost three track coach at several institutions before beginning his almost three decade long career at ‘Ole Miss. Wes Knight was known for his fiery decade long career at ‘Ole Miss. Wes Knight was known for his fiery competitive spirit as exhibited by his pregame speeches to the team competitive spirit as exhibited by his pregame speeches to the team prior to Ole Miss Football Games. There was never any doubt about prior to Ole Miss Football Games. There was never any doubt about his caring for the many Rebel athletes he treated and loved. Many his caring for the many Rebel athletes he treated and loved. Many still remember and cherish the preseason letters taped to their still remember and cherish the preseason letters taped to their lockers prior to August practice. While at ‘Ole Miss Doc Knight was not only the lockers prior to August practice. While at ‘Ole Miss Doc Knight was not only the athletic trainer, but a very successful track coach as well. Knight produced several athletic trainer, but a very successful track coach as well. Knight produced several unbeaten teams and his squads produced several school records. Furthermore, Knight unbeaten teams and his squads produced several school records. Furthermore, Knight served as the President of the SEC Athletic Trainers Association and member of the served as the President of the SEC Athletic Trainers Association and member of the NATA Board of Directors for District IX from 1961 to 1963. His greatest accolade came NATA Board of Directors for District IX from 1961 to 1963. His greatest accolade came in 1969 when he was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame, the same association in in 1969 when he was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame, the same association in which he was a charter member. After his retirement he was given the honor of which he was a charter member. After his retirement he was given the honor of “Trainer” Emeritus at ‘Ole Miss and was active in the coaching ranks for the Special “Trainer” Emeritus at ‘Ole Miss and was active in the coaching ranks for the Special Olympics. He was inducted into the University of Mississippi Athletic Hall of Fame in Olympics. He was inducted into the University of Mississippi Athletic Hall of Fame in and the Mississippi Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame in 2003. Doc Knight, 74, and the Mississippi Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame in 2003. Doc Knight, 74, died in 1983.died in 1983.





Sam LankfordSam Lankford

Samuel Lankford was associated with athletic Samuel Lankford was associated with athletic training, professional publications, and related training, professional publications, and related activities since 1930. Before coming to Virginia activities since 1930. Before coming to Virginia Tech in 1963 as head athletic trainer, Lankford Tech in 1963 as head athletic trainer, Lankford spent 12 years at the University of Florida in the spent 12 years at the University of Florida in the same position. For several years Lankford was same position. For several years Lankford was the athletic training editor of the National Athletic the athletic training editor of the National Athletic Journal. Among his professional contributions are Journal. Among his professional contributions are two books and numerous articles on athletic training and two books and numerous articles on athletic training and conditioning. He also developed, manufactured, and sold an conditioning. He also developed, manufactured, and sold an adherent in the early 60's called Tough Gator. He represented adherent in the early 60's called Tough Gator. He represented District IX on the NATA Board of Directors from 1955 to 1957. District IX on the NATA Board of Directors from 1955 to 1957. He also served as District IX Secretary from 1955 to 1957 and He also served as District IX Secretary from 1955 to 1957 and from 1959 to 1963.from 1959 to 1963.





Martin J. BroussardMartin J. BroussardMarty Broussard's athletic training career spanned six Marty Broussard's athletic training career spanned six decades at Louisiana State University. An exceptional decades at Louisiana State University. An exceptional baseball and track athlete during his college days at LSU, baseball and track athlete during his college days at LSU, Broussard took time out to serve as a student athletic trainer Broussard took time out to serve as a student athletic trainer for the football team prior to earning his undergraduate for the football team prior to earning his undergraduate degree in 1945. He served as a U.S. Army medic during degree in 1945. He served as a U.S. Army medic during World War II After playing professional baseball and serving World War II After playing professional baseball and serving as Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Florida and as Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Florida and Texas A&M, he returned to LSU in 1948 at the same position. Texas A&M, he returned to LSU in 1948 at the same position. He received both a master's degree in 1960 and a doctorate He received both a master's degree in 1960 and a doctorate in 1967 from LSU. In 1963, Broussard was named Athletic Trainer of the Year in 1967 from LSU. In 1963, Broussard was named Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Rockne Foundation. He was an athletic trainer for the 1955 Pan by the Rockne Foundation. He was an athletic trainer for the 1955 Pan American Games and for the U.S. Olympics in 1960. Broussard served on the American Games and for the U.S. Olympics in 1960. Broussard served on the board of directors for the National Athletic Trainers Association, an board of directors for the National Athletic Trainers Association, an organization he helped create, and was named to the NATA Hall of Fame in organization he helped create, and was named to the NATA Hall of Fame in 1978. He was then named to the Louisiana Athletic Trainer's Hall of Fame in 1978. He was then named to the Louisiana Athletic Trainer's Hall of Fame in 1982. Broussard was immortalized in LSU sports in 1998 when the University 1982. Broussard was immortalized in LSU sports in 1998 when the University named its new, state-of-the-art multimillion dollar athletic training facility the named its new, state-of-the-art multimillion dollar athletic training facility the Martin J. Broussard Center for Athletic Training. Dr. Broussard died June 11, Martin J. Broussard Center for Athletic Training. Dr. Broussard died June 11, 2003 at the age of 84.2003 at the age of 84.





Earl J. “Bubba” PorcheEarl J. “Bubba” Porche

Tulane had one of the nation's finest athletic trainers in the Tulane had one of the nation's finest athletic trainers in the person of Earl "Bubba" Porche. In addition to his duties as person of Earl "Bubba" Porche. In addition to his duties as athletic trainer at the Blue-Gray game, Porche served as athletic trainer at the Blue-Gray game, Porche served as athletic trainer for the U.S. Track Team that competed in three athletic trainer for the U.S. Track Team that competed in three meets in Europe in 1967 and was an athletic trainer at the meets in Europe in 1967 and was an athletic trainer at the Pan-American Games in 1971. Porche came to Tulane from Pan-American Games in 1971. Porche came to Tulane from the Navy in 1946 as Assistant Athletic Trainer. He was the Navy in 1946 as Assistant Athletic Trainer. He was subsequently named Head Athletic Trainer, a post he held subsequently named Head Athletic Trainer, a post he held for 36 years. Bubba served as District IX Secretary from for 36 years. Bubba served as District IX Secretary from 1957 to 1959 and then represented District IX on the NATA 1957 to 1959 and then represented District IX on the NATA Board of Directors from 1965 to 1967. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Board of Directors from 1965 to 1967. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1978 and the Tulane Hall of Fame in 1982. The Louisiana Athletic Fame in 1978 and the Tulane Hall of Fame in 1982. The Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 1982 and in Trainers’ Association inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 1982 and in 1986 established the Bubba Porche Award to recognize outstanding High 1986 established the Bubba Porche Award to recognize outstanding High School and Collegiate Athletic Training Students each year. Tulane further School and Collegiate Athletic Training Students each year. Tulane further honored Bubba by naming their primary medical treatment facility for all honored Bubba by naming their primary medical treatment facility for all Tulane student-athletes The Earl "Bubba" Porche Athletic Training Room.Tulane student-athletes The Earl "Bubba" Porche Athletic Training Room.





Don FaulsDon Fauls

Don, an native of Ithaca, New York, left his position in 1954 as an Don, an native of Ithaca, New York, left his position in 1954 as an athletic trainer with the St. Louis Cardinals Association to become athletic trainer with the St. Louis Cardinals Association to become the Head Athletic Trainer at Florida State University until his the Head Athletic Trainer at Florida State University until his retirement in 1986. Don Fauls was as much concerned about the retirement in 1986. Don Fauls was as much concerned about the Seminole athletes off the field or court, as he was when they were Seminole athletes off the field or court, as he was when they were competing and practicing. Don treated the whole person as much competing and practicing. Don treated the whole person as much as he treated the injury itself. He was a class gentleman from as he treated the injury itself. He was a class gentleman from Ithaca College, however the nickname “Rooster” truly helped Ithaca College, however the nickname “Rooster” truly helped explained his fiery competitiveness for the Seminoles. He worked explained his fiery competitiveness for the Seminoles. He worked as an athletic trainer for the U.S. Pan American team and was a as an athletic trainer for the U.S. Pan American team and was a member of the Olympic Training Selection Committee. He was member of the Olympic Training Selection Committee. He was named to the NATA Hall of Fame in 1981 and The Athletic Trainers’ named to the NATA Hall of Fame in 1981 and The Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida Hall of Fame in 1995. Don was described as being one of the central Association of Florida Hall of Fame in 1995. Don was described as being one of the central forces in the athletic program at Florida State. He was responsible for developing an forces in the athletic program at Florida State. He was responsible for developing an outstanding athletic training program. On October 6, 1995, just one month before Don’s outstanding athletic training program. On October 6, 1995, just one month before Don’s death, the athletic training room at Florida State was named “The Don Fauls Training death, the athletic training room at Florida State was named “The Don Fauls Training Room.” A bronze plaque at the entrance to the athletic training room has the following Room.” A bronze plaque at the entrance to the athletic training room has the following inscription: inscription: Don Fauls has been a doctor, parent, friend and confidant to thousands of Don Fauls has been a doctor, parent, friend and confidant to thousands of Florida State athletes for over 27 years of service in athletics. Seminoles everywhere join to Florida State athletes for over 27 years of service in athletics. Seminoles everywhere join to honor this special man in the naming of this (athletic) training area that provided the honor this special man in the naming of this (athletic) training area that provided the opportunity to help so many athletes in so many ways. Let all who enter these doors opportunity to help so many athletes in so many ways. Let all who enter these doors emulate the same honesty, loyalty and integrity of this outstanding individual.emulate the same honesty, loyalty and integrity of this outstanding individual. Don Fauls Don Fauls died on November 9, 1995 at 75 years old.died on November 9, 1995 at 75 years old.





Jim GoostreeJim Goostree

Jim Goostree, a diversified college athlete, attended Jim Goostree, a diversified college athlete, attended Southwestern at Memphis (two years) and then the University of Southwestern at Memphis (two years) and then the University of Tennessee while earning his bachelor's and master's degrees in Tennessee while earning his bachelor's and master's degrees in the early 1950's. A golfer at Tennessee, he evolved into an the early 1950's. A golfer at Tennessee, he evolved into an assistant athletic trainer under legendary athletic trainer Mickey assistant athletic trainer under legendary athletic trainer Mickey O’Brien. He signed on as Head Athletic Trainer at the University O’Brien. He signed on as Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Alabama in 1957, one year before the arrival of the late Paul of Alabama in 1957, one year before the arrival of the late Paul "Bear" Bryant. In his long career with the Crimson Tide, "Bear" Bryant. In his long career with the Crimson Tide, Goostree served as Head Athletic Trainer for the both the Blue-Goostree served as Head Athletic Trainer for the both the Blue-Gray All-Star Game and the Senior Bowl for 15 seasons. In 1984, Gray All-Star Game and the Senior Bowl for 15 seasons. In 1984, after 27 years as Head Athletic Trainer, Goostree assumed the role of Assistant after 27 years as Head Athletic Trainer, Goostree assumed the role of Assistant Athletic Director at the university. In 1987, he was promoted to Executive Athletic Director at the university. In 1987, he was promoted to Executive Athletic Director where he was instrumental in developing the nation’s #1 donor Athletic Director where he was instrumental in developing the nation’s #1 donor program, Tide Pride. He also supervised the expansion and renovation of Bryant-program, Tide Pride. He also supervised the expansion and renovation of Bryant-Denny Stadium, the building of the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility, the Denny Stadium, the building of the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility, the renovation of Coleman Coliseum and Paul Bryant Dormitory, and the construction renovation of Coleman Coliseum and Paul Bryant Dormitory, and the construction of Sewell-Thomas Stadium before he retired in 1993. He served as District IX of Sewell-Thomas Stadium before he retired in 1993. He served as District IX Secretary from 1963 to 1968. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in Secretary from 1963 to 1968. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1984 and was one of the first two inductees into the Alabama Athletic Trainers’ 1984 and was one of the first two inductees into the Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association in 1995. Jim Goostree passed away October 19, 1999.Association in 1995. Jim Goostree passed away October 19, 1999.





Joe WordenJoe Worden

After graduating from Pfugerville High School in Texas, Joe After graduating from Pfugerville High School in Texas, Joe Worden attended the University of Texas in Austin where he Worden attended the University of Texas in Austin where he completed a B.S. in Physical Education and a Masters Degree in completed a B.S. in Physical Education and a Masters Degree in Education. While there, he first became interested in the care Education. While there, he first became interested in the care and prevention of athletic injuries and had the unique opportunity and prevention of athletic injuries and had the unique opportunity to train under the legendary Frank Medina, a former U.S. Olympic to train under the legendary Frank Medina, a former U.S. Olympic Trainer. Joe was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and saw Trainer. Joe was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and saw action in Guam and the Marshall Islands during World War II. He action in Guam and the Marshall Islands during World War II. He became Vanderbilt’s head athletic trainer in 1949 and handled all became Vanderbilt’s head athletic trainer in 1949 and handled all sports until 1971 when he was assigned to specialize in football sports until 1971 when he was assigned to specialize in football and men’s basketball. He continued to assist club sports, and in and men’s basketball. He continued to assist club sports, and in 1977 began working with the newly created women’s 1977 began working with the newly created women’s intercollegiate athletic program. He officially retired at intercollegiate athletic program. He officially retired at Vanderbilt in 1986, but continued to volunteer his services and never missed a Vanderbilt in 1986, but continued to volunteer his services and never missed a game until his death on June 5, 1998. Affectionately referred to as “Joe Bird”, he game until his death on June 5, 1998. Affectionately referred to as “Joe Bird”, he was one of the most respected and beloved staff members in the history of was one of the most respected and beloved staff members in the history of Vanderbilt Athletics. He represented District IX on the NATA Board of Directors Vanderbilt Athletics. He represented District IX on the NATA Board of Directors from 1964 to 1965. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1984 and the from 1964 to 1965. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame in 1994. Two highly regarded Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame in 1994. Two highly regarded awards have been named for him — the Joe Worden Clinic/Professional Athletic awards have been named for him — the Joe Worden Clinic/Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year Award given by the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society and Trainer of the Year Award given by the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society and the Joe L. Worden Courage Award presented by the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Joe L. Worden Courage Award presented by the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. Joe was inducted in the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. Joe was inducted in the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in February 2004.the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in February 2004.





Henry “Buck” AndelHenry “Buck” AndelA native Atlantan, Buck Andel played football for and A native Atlantan, Buck Andel played football for and graduated from Boys High. He went on to graduate with a graduated from Boys High. He went on to graduate with a bachelor's and master's degree from Georgia Tech where he bachelor's and master's degree from Georgia Tech where he lettered in both baseball and football. Mr. Andel was a U.S. lettered in both baseball and football. Mr. Andel was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II receiving a Silver Star, two Army veteran of World War II receiving a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and three Purple Hearts for his service. From Bronze Stars, and three Purple Hearts for his service. From 1948 until 1969, he was the head athletic trainer of all sports 1948 until 1969, he was the head athletic trainer of all sports including track, basketball, baseball and wrestling at Georgia including track, basketball, baseball and wrestling at Georgia Tech during which time he served 14 Bowl teams. For 18 of Tech during which time he served 14 Bowl teams. For 18 of those years, he was a key member of the staff of Bobby Dodd, those years, he was a key member of the staff of Bobby Dodd, legendary head football coach from 1945 to 1966. He also worked as an legendary head football coach from 1945 to 1966. He also worked as an athletic trainer for the 1960 Olympic Games. He was one of the NATA athletic trainer for the 1960 Olympic Games. He was one of the NATA founders and served on the original board of directors in 1950. He also founders and served on the original board of directors in 1950. He also served as District IX Secretary from 1951to 1953. He was honored with served as District IX Secretary from 1951to 1953. He was honored with induction into the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame in 1968 and received a citation induction into the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame in 1968 and received a citation from the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. He was and inductee in the inaugural from the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. He was and inductee in the inaugural Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame in 2004 and received the Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame in 2004 and received the NATA 50 Year Award in 2005. Buck Andel passed away February 13, 2005 at NATA 50 Year Award in 2005. Buck Andel passed away February 13, 2005 at age 83.age 83.





““Sandy” SandlinSandy” SandlinSandy, a native of Huntsville, Alabama, moved to Chattanooga at Sandy, a native of Huntsville, Alabama, moved to Chattanooga at 14 and never left the valley he loved. Lee Jensen, the 14 and never left the valley he loved. Lee Jensen, the Chattanooga Lookout’s athletic trainer, saw Sandy with his Chattanooga Lookout’s athletic trainer, saw Sandy with his gentle manner mending the wing of a fallen bird. Jensen said, gentle manner mending the wing of a fallen bird. Jensen said, “If you can do that, come help me with the Lookout players.” “If you can do that, come help me with the Lookout players.” Sandy began his career as an athletic trainer in the early 1930’s Sandy began his career as an athletic trainer in the early 1930’s with the Chattanooga Lookouts in the Southern League and in with the Chattanooga Lookouts in the Southern League and in 1935 became the athletic trainer for the baseball team. Sandy 1935 became the athletic trainer for the baseball team. Sandy Sandlin was Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Sandlin was Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Chattanooga from 1938 until 1975, during which time he also Chattanooga from 1938 until 1975, during which time he also spent 1943-45 as athletic trainer at Georgia Tech. An All-Star Aspent 1943-45 as athletic trainer at Georgia Tech. An All-Star Athletic Trainer for the Southern Baseball League, Sandy moved from the University of thletic Trainer for the Southern Baseball League, Sandy moved from the University of Chattanooga to The Baylor School in 1975 to serve as head athletic trainer until 1979. Chattanooga to The Baylor School in 1975 to serve as head athletic trainer until 1979. According to peers, “He was one of the most straight-forward, compassionate, and According to peers, “He was one of the most straight-forward, compassionate, and gentle individuals one could meet. We never met such a sincere and dedicated man.” gentle individuals one could meet. We never met such a sincere and dedicated man.” In 1973 he was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame—at a time few non-In 1973 he was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame—at a time few non-athletes were chosen. He received the NATA 25 Year Award in 1974 and was inducted athletes were chosen. He received the NATA 25 Year Award in 1974 and was inducted posthumously into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1987. In 1994 Sandy was inducted into posthumously into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1987. In 1994 Sandy was inducted into the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame which further honored him with the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame which further honored him with the establishment of the annual Sandy Sandlin High School Athletic Trainer of the Year the establishment of the annual Sandy Sandlin High School Athletic Trainer of the Year Award.Award.





Charlie MartinCharlie Martin

Charlie Martin received his undergraduate and masters Charlie Martin received his undergraduate and masters degrees from the University of Oklahoma, after being degrees from the University of Oklahoma, after being discharged from the Army. He was the Head Athletic Trainer discharged from the Army. He was the Head Athletic Trainer at Baltimore Junior College and then at Northeast Louisiana at Baltimore Junior College and then at Northeast Louisiana University, where he worked for nearly 25 years. Charlie University, where he worked for nearly 25 years. Charlie received the 25-year award from the NATA and was elected received the 25-year award from the NATA and was elected to the Louisiana Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in to the Louisiana Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in 1984. He was a founding father of the Louisiana Athletic 1984. He was a founding father of the Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association. Charlie is best known for his Trainers Association. Charlie is best known for his pioneering research on the effects of heat and humidity in pioneering research on the effects of heat and humidity in athletes. His writings on the topic were published numerous times athletes. His writings on the topic were published numerous times throughout his career. Charlie was also an expert on the topic of drug throughout his career. Charlie was also an expert on the topic of drug testing. He traveled extensively around the nation and throughout the world, testing. He traveled extensively around the nation and throughout the world, including Taiwan, The Netherlands and Belgium, lecturing on these topics, including Taiwan, The Netherlands and Belgium, lecturing on these topics, sharing the benefits of his pioneering work. Charlie will be remembered as sharing the benefits of his pioneering work. Charlie will be remembered as an outstanding ambassador for the athletic training profession and his work an outstanding ambassador for the athletic training profession and his work will be missed. Charlie Martin, 54, died July 21, 1988.will be missed. Charlie Martin, 54, died July 21, 1988.





Thomas “Tim” KerinThomas “Tim” KerinThomas "Tim" Kerin graduated from Westinghouse Memorial High Thomas "Tim" Kerin graduated from Westinghouse Memorial High School in Wilmerding, PA in 1965 and received his B.S. from School in Wilmerding, PA in 1965 and received his B.S. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1969. After graduation, Tim Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1969. After graduation, Tim began as the Head Athletic Trainer and math instructor at Penn began as the Head Athletic Trainer and math instructor at Penn Hills High School in Pittsburgh. In 1972 Tim was awarded an M.S. Hills High School in Pittsburgh. In 1972 Tim was awarded an M.S. in mathematics from Indiana University of PA and became Head in mathematics from Indiana University of PA and became Head Athletic Trainer and an Associate Professor at the University of Athletic Trainer and an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. He received an M.Ed. in Physiology of Exercise from Pittsburgh. He received an M.Ed. in Physiology of Exercise from Pittsburgh in 1976. Tim became the Head Athletic Trainer at the Pittsburgh in 1976. Tim became the Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Tennessee in 1977 and helped the football team University of Tennessee in 1977 and helped the football team achieve seven victories in 11 bowl appearances before his death achieve seven victories in 11 bowl appearances before his death in 1992. Tim served on the NATA's Program and Convention Committees from 1979 to in 1992. Tim served on the NATA's Program and Convention Committees from 1979 to 1991. He was SEATA's Awards Committee Chair from until 1992. He served on the 1991. He was SEATA's Awards Committee Chair from until 1992. He served on the athletic training staffs of over two dozen local, regional and national athletic events athletic training staffs of over two dozen local, regional and national athletic events and was extremely active in the community. In 1986 he was a founding member of and was extremely active in the community. In 1986 he was a founding member of Knoxville's Metropolitan Drug Commission and served as its president from 1987 to Knoxville's Metropolitan Drug Commission and served as its president from 1987 to 1989. Tim received a Chancellor's Citation from the University of Tennessee in 1990 1989. Tim received a Chancellor's Citation from the University of Tennessee in 1990 and the SEATA Award of Merit in 1991. The Tim Kerin Sports Medicine Facility at and the SEATA Award of Merit in 1991. The Tim Kerin Sports Medicine Facility at Tennessee was named in his honor in 1993. Tim was named the Eugene Smith/Mickey Tennessee was named in his honor in 1993. Tim was named the Eugene Smith/Mickey O’Brien College Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Tennessee Athletic Trainer's Society O’Brien College Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Tennessee Athletic Trainer's Society in 1993and inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1994. Tim was inducted into the in 1993and inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1994. Tim was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. One of the highest awards given by the NATA Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. One of the highest awards given by the NATA annually is the Tim Kerin Award.annually is the Tim Kerin Award.





Kenny HowardKenny HowardMilford "Kenny" Howard, born in Crossville, Alabama went to Alabama Milford "Kenny" Howard, born in Crossville, Alabama went to Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) to study Agriculture, but gotPolytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) to study Agriculture, but gota job as student athletic trainer under legendary trainer and track coach a job as student athletic trainer under legendary trainer and track coach Wilbur Hutsell. Upon graduation in 1948, Howard was named Head Wilbur Hutsell. Upon graduation in 1948, Howard was named Head Athletic Trainer, a post held until 1976. From 1976 through 1980 he served Athletic Trainer, a post held until 1976. From 1976 through 1980 he served Auburn as its first Assistant Athletics Director for Olympic Sports. After Auburn as its first Assistant Athletics Director for Olympic Sports. After retiring from Auburn in 1980 he went to work as Director of Sports retiring from Auburn in 1980 he went to work as Director of Sports Relations for the Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation, Inc., and Relations for the Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation, Inc., and continued until his retirement in 1995. While serving as Auburn's Head continued until his retirement in 1995. While serving as Auburn's Head Athletic Trainer, Kenny became the confidant of Head Football Coach Athletic Trainer, Kenny became the confidant of Head Football Coach Ralph Jordan. That friendship led to Dr. Jack Hughston becoming Ralph Jordan. That friendship led to Dr. Jack Hughston becoming Auburn's Orthopedic Surgeon and Team Physician for the next 40 years. Auburn's Orthopedic Surgeon and Team Physician for the next 40 years. Kenny was the athletic trainer for the U.S. Olympic Track team at Helsinki in 1952 and for Kenny was the athletic trainer for the U.S. Olympic Track team at Helsinki in 1952 and for the 1976 U.S. Olympic Swim team in Montreal. He also served as head athletic trainer for the 1976 U.S. Olympic Swim team in Montreal. He also served as head athletic trainer for the World University Games on two occasions. He was the athletic trainer for the Blue-Gray the World University Games on two occasions. He was the athletic trainer for the Blue-Gray Game for ten consecutive years and the Senior Bowl for two years. Kenny served as District Game for ten consecutive years and the Senior Bowl for two years. Kenny served as District IX Director from 1959 to 1960 and was the first athletic trainer inducted into the Alabama IX Director from 1959 to 1960 and was the first athletic trainer inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. Kenny is a member of the NATA Hall of Fame, the Alabama Athletic Sports Hall of Fame. Kenny is a member of the NATA Hall of Fame, the Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame, and the Hughston Society. In 2005, Kenny received the Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame, and the Hughston Society. In 2005, Kenny received the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Distinguished Service Athletic Trainer American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Distinguished Service Athletic Trainer Award and the NATA 50 Year Award. He is married to the former Jeanne Barnhart and they Award and the NATA 50 Year Award. He is married to the former Jeanne Barnhart and they have three sons and daughter. Jeanne and Kenny continue to reside in Auburn.have three sons and daughter. Jeanne and Kenny continue to reside in Auburn.





Warren MorrisWarren MorrisWarren Morris learned athletic training from two of the Warren Morris learned athletic training from two of the profession’s most notable athletic trainers - A.D. Dickinson of profession’s most notable athletic trainers - A.D. Dickinson of Northern Iowa University and Alfred “Duke” Wyre at the Northern Iowa University and Alfred “Duke” Wyre at the University of Maryland where he received his M.Ed . From that University of Maryland where he received his M.Ed . From that solid background, Morris first served as an assistant at the solid background, Morris first served as an assistant at the University of Maryland, then served as an assistant at the University of Maryland, then served as an assistant at the University of North Carolina before he was named Head Athletic University of North Carolina before he was named Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Georgia in 1965. He served as Trainer at the University of Georgia in 1965. He served as District IX Vice–Director from 1967 to 1971 then as District District IX Vice–Director from 1967 to 1971 then as District Director from 1971 to 1973. Morris has also been the NATA’s Director from 1971 to 1973. Morris has also been the NATA’s representative on the NCAA Football Rules Committee and the representative on the NCAA Football Rules Committee and the Secretary and Representative on the Joint Commission for Science and Sports. Secretary and Representative on the Joint Commission for Science and Sports. He has been, and remains, committed to athletic training efforts in Georgia as He has been, and remains, committed to athletic training efforts in Georgia as well; he was the first athletic trainer to be licensed in Georgia and has held the well; he was the first athletic trainer to be licensed in Georgia and has held the position of Chair of the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, a governor appointed position of Chair of the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers, a governor appointed position, for 25 years since 1980. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in position, for 25 years since 1980. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1981 and received the AOSSM Distinguished Service Award in 1986. Warren was 1981 and received the AOSSM Distinguished Service Award in 1986. Warren was an inductee in the inaugural Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame in an inductee in the inaugural Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame in 2004 which also honored him with an annual award in his name, the Warren 2004 which also honored him with an annual award in his name, the Warren Morris Sports Medicine Person of the Year Award.Morris Sports Medicine Person of the Year Award.





Jerry RheaJerry Rhea

Jerry Rhea entered the athletic training profession in 1956 while a Jerry Rhea entered the athletic training profession in 1956 while a student at Texas A&M working under NATA Hall of Fame member student at Texas A&M working under NATA Hall of Fame member Smokey Harper before graduating in 1958. Jerry worked eight years in Smokey Harper before graduating in 1958. Jerry worked eight years in the Odessa (Texas) Schools, where he was Head Athletic Trainer before the Odessa (Texas) Schools, where he was Head Athletic Trainer before serving the Los Angeles Rams as Assistant Athletic Trainer for 2 years. serving the Los Angeles Rams as Assistant Athletic Trainer for 2 years. Jerry was the Head Athletic Trainer for the Atlanta Falcons from 1969 Jerry was the Head Athletic Trainer for the Atlanta Falcons from 1969 until 1994 and was a frequent convention and clinic speaker. From 1994 until 1994 and was a frequent convention and clinic speaker. From 1994 to 2001 he worked as Assistant to the President of the Falcons. During to 2001 he worked as Assistant to the President of the Falcons. During this time he also served as President of the Atlanta Falcons Youth this time he also served as President of the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation. He was elected President of SEATA in 1982 and became Foundation. He was elected President of SEATA in 1982 and became District IX Director in 1984. He was then elected president of the District IX Director in 1984. He was then elected president of the NATA for 1986-88 and served on many NATA committees. Jerry was NATA for 1986-88 and served on many NATA committees. Jerry was named the NATA Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year by Nutrament in 1979 and 1982. named the NATA Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year by Nutrament in 1979 and 1982. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Southwest Athletic Trainers’ He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame in 1987. He received the SEATA Award of Merit in and the Association Hall of Fame in 1987. He received the SEATA Award of Merit in and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Distinguished Service Athletic Trainer American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Distinguished Service Athletic Trainer Award in 1991. In 2001 he received the Tim Kerin Excellence in Athletic Training Award. Award in 1991. In 2001 he received the Tim Kerin Excellence in Athletic Training Award. Jerry was a 2004 inductee in the inaugural Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Jerry was a 2004 inductee in the inaugural Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame which also honored him with an annual award in his name, the Jerry Rhea Athletic Fame which also honored him with an annual award in his name, the Jerry Rhea Athletic Trainer of the Year Award. The Atlanta Falcons furthered honored Jerry by endowing an NATA Trainer of the Year Award. The Atlanta Falcons furthered honored Jerry by endowing an NATA Foundation Scholarship and as well as both an undergraduate and graduate SEATA Foundation Scholarship and as well as both an undergraduate and graduate SEATA Scholarship in his name.Scholarship in his name.





Eugene “Doc” HarveyEugene “Doc” Harvey

Since his days as an athletic trainer for the old Brooklyn Since his days as an athletic trainer for the old Brooklyn Dodgers Baseball Organization, Eugene "Doc" Harvey has Dodgers Baseball Organization, Eugene "Doc" Harvey has continuously enhanced his skills as a dedicated rehabilitation continuously enhanced his skills as a dedicated rehabilitation specialist. Before moving to Brooklyn, and later Los Angeles specialist. Before moving to Brooklyn, and later Los Angeles when the Dodgers moved west, Doc served as an athletic when the Dodgers moved west, Doc served as an athletic trainer in Pueblo, Colorado, and Montreal, Canada. He was trainer in Pueblo, Colorado, and Montreal, Canada. He was known as a hard worker who kept his players in excellent known as a hard worker who kept his players in excellent condition. He served under legendary Coach Eddie Robinson condition. He served under legendary Coach Eddie Robinson and was an integral part of numerous Southwestern Athletic and was an integral part of numerous Southwestern Athletic Conference Championships both during and since Coach Conference Championships both during and since Coach Robinson’s tenure. Doc supervised the Grambling State University athletic Robinson’s tenure. Doc supervised the Grambling State University athletic training and rehabilitative facility, ranked as one of the best in Division I-AA training and rehabilitative facility, ranked as one of the best in Division I-AA until his retirement 1998. He continues to work part time at Grambling as until his retirement 1998. He continues to work part time at Grambling as Coordinator in Sports Medicine during football season. He owns and Coordinator in Sports Medicine during football season. He owns and operates a private therapy clinic working with a number of physicians and operates a private therapy clinic working with a number of physicians and hospitals in Grambling. Doc was inducted into the Louisiana Athletic hospitals in Grambling. Doc was inducted into the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame in 1982 and the NATA Hall of Fame in Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame in 1982 and the NATA Hall of Fame in 1986. He received the NATA 50 Year Award in 2005.1986. He received the NATA 50 Year Award in 2005.





Larry “Doc” Harrington, Sr.Larry “Doc” Harrington, Sr.

Earnest "Doc" Harrington was born in Hattiesburg, MS in Earnest "Doc" Harrington was born in Hattiesburg, MS in 1931. After spending one year as an undergraduate at 1931. After spending one year as an undergraduate at Tulane he returned to his hometown and the University of Tulane he returned to his hometown and the University of Southern Mississippi. He began his tenure as the Head Southern Mississippi. He began his tenure as the Head Athletic Trainer at Southern Miss in 1958 through his Athletic Trainer at Southern Miss in 1958 through his retirement in 1994. During his tenure in Hattiesburg he alsoretirement in 1994. During his tenure in Hattiesburg he alsoserved as the school’s tennis coach and equipment served as the school’s tennis coach and equipment manager. In addition to holding a doctorate in education, manager. In addition to holding a doctorate in education, Doc was a licensed Physical Therapist and a Colonel in the Doc was a licensed Physical Therapist and a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. Doc also served for a number of years U.S. Army Reserves. Doc also served for a number of years beginning in 1960 as the Head Athletic Trainer for the beginning in 1960 as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Senior Bowl. He was the first director and project coordinator for the Senior Bowl. He was the first director and project coordinator for the nationally approved Athletic Training Specialization program at the nationally approved Athletic Training Specialization program at the University of Southern Mississippi and has had a number of articles University of Southern Mississippi and has had a number of articles published over the years. He is a member of the National Football published over the years. He is a member of the National Football Foundation Sports Hall of Fame and the USM M-Club Alumni Hall of Fame. Foundation Sports Hall of Fame and the USM M-Club Alumni Hall of Fame. He was a 1987 inductee into the NATA Hall of Fame and was inducted He was a 1987 inductee into the NATA Hall of Fame and was inducted with the first class of inductees into the Mississippi Athletic Trainers’ with the first class of inductees into the Mississippi Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame in 2003. Doc received the NATA 50 Year Award in Association Hall of Fame in 2003. Doc received the NATA 50 Year Award in 2006.2006.





J. Lindsy McLeanJ. Lindsy McLeanLindsy McLean began his career as a student at Vanderbilt Lindsy McLean began his career as a student at Vanderbilt University under Joe Worden in 1956. By 1963, he had University under Joe Worden in 1956. By 1963, he had earned the position of Head Athletic Trainer and Director earned the position of Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Physical Therapy at the University of California, Santa of Physical Therapy at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and was named Head Athletic Trainer and Barbara, and was named Head Athletic Trainer and Instructor at San Jose State College in 1965. In 1968, he Instructor at San Jose State College in 1965. In 1968, he was named Head Athletic Trainer at The University of was named Head Athletic Trainer at The University of Michigan. In 1979, he became Head Athletic Trainer of the Michigan. In 1979, he became Head Athletic Trainer of the San Francisco Forty Niners and served there until his San Francisco Forty Niners and served there until his retirement in 2003. Lindsy has served as a USOC Olympic retirement in 2003. Lindsy has served as a USOC Olympic Team Athletic Trainer in 1976 and was the Nutrament Team Athletic Trainer in 1976 and was the Nutrament Collegiate Athletic Trainer of the Year in 1976. He has served the NATA Collegiate Athletic Trainer of the Year in 1976. He has served the NATA on the Grants and Scholarship Committee, the 50th Anniversary on the Grants and Scholarship Committee, the 50th Anniversary Taskforce, and the Honors and Awards Committee where he helped Taskforce, and the Honors and Awards Committee where he helped establish the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. Perhaps he will establish the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. Perhaps he will best be remembered for his work with the Professional Advancement best be remembered for his work with the Professional Advancement Committee where he served at the first Chair of the Certification Committee where he served at the first Chair of the Certification Committee and the Board of Certification when, under his guidance, the Committee and the Board of Certification when, under his guidance, the NATA Certification program was established and implemented. He NATA Certification program was established and implemented. He returned to Tennessee to retire in 2005.returned to Tennessee to retire in 2005.





Chris Patrick, Jr.Chris Patrick, Jr.Chris Patrick began his athletic training career while pursuing his Chris Patrick began his athletic training career while pursuing his undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee. After receiving undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee. After receiving his master’s degree at Eastern Kentucky, Chris went on to serve as an his master’s degree at Eastern Kentucky, Chris went on to serve as an athletic trainer at several major universities, ultimately taking over the athletic trainer at several major universities, ultimately taking over the position of Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Florida in 1970, position of Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Florida in 1970, where he continues today as Assistant Athletic Director for Sports where he continues today as Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Health. Chris has enjoyed several professional distinctions, including Health. Chris has enjoyed several professional distinctions, including becoming a consultant for Bike, Johnson & Johnson and Nike and becoming a consultant for Bike, Johnson & Johnson and Nike and receiving the Nutrament College Trainer of the Year Award. Indicative receiving the Nutrament College Trainer of the Year Award. Indicative of his commitment to community involvement, Chris was elected of his commitment to community involvement, Chris was elected Volunteer of the Year by the Gainesville, Florida Boys Club in 1977. Volunteer of the Year by the Gainesville, Florida Boys Club in 1977. Among many other positions with the NATA, Chris represented District IX as a member of Among many other positions with the NATA, Chris represented District IX as a member of the NATA Board of Directors from 1967 to 1971. Chris' work within the profession and in the NATA Board of Directors from 1967 to 1971. Chris' work within the profession and in his local community has helped to broaden and enhance the image of athletic training. his local community has helped to broaden and enhance the image of athletic training. He received the SEATA Award of Merit in 1989, the same year as his NATA Hall of Fame He received the SEATA Award of Merit in 1989, the same year as his NATA Hall of Fame induction. He received the Tim Kerin Award for Excellence in Athletic Training from the induction. He received the Tim Kerin Award for Excellence in Athletic Training from the NATA in 2000. Chris was inducted into The Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida in NATA in 2000. Chris was inducted into The Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida in 1995 and received the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Distinguished 1995 and received the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Distinguished Service Athletic Trainer Award in 2006. He is a member of the University of Florida Service Athletic Trainer Award in 2006. He is a member of the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame and serves on Aegis Analytical Laboratories Client Advisory Board.Athletic Hall of Fame and serves on Aegis Analytical Laboratories Client Advisory Board.





Dean L. KleinschmidtDean L. KleinschmidtA native of Morgan, Minnesota and graduate of Indiana A native of Morgan, Minnesota and graduate of Indiana University, Dean Kleinschmidt joined the New Orleans Saints as University, Dean Kleinschmidt joined the New Orleans Saints as an Assistant Athletic Trainer in 1969 under Warren Arial and an Assistant Athletic Trainer in 1969 under Warren Arial and was promoted to Head Athletic Trainer in 1971 where he was promoted to Head Athletic Trainer in 1971 where he remained until 2001. He also coordinated all sports medicine remained until 2001. He also coordinated all sports medicine efforts at the Senior Bowl All-Star Game in Mobile, Ala., since efforts at the Senior Bowl All-Star Game in Mobile, Ala., since 1971. In 2001-02 he served as the administrative director at 1971. In 2001-02 he served as the administrative director at East Jefferson General Hospital Wellness Center in Metairie, East Jefferson General Hospital Wellness Center in Metairie, La. before spending the 2002 and 2003 seasons as the La. before spending the 2002 and 2003 seasons as the Washington Redskins' Head Athletic Trainer. Dean is now in Washington Redskins' Head Athletic Trainer. Dean is now in his third season as Indiana University’s Head Athletic Trainer his third season as Indiana University’s Head Athletic Trainer for football. He served three terms as President of the for football. He served three terms as President of the Professional Athletic Trainers' Society after serving on their Professional Athletic Trainers' Society after serving on their Executive Committee for 12 years. He was named "Professional Athletic Trainer Executive Committee for 12 years. He was named "Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year" in 1986, and he and assistant Kevin Mangum were honored as the of the Year" in 1986, and he and assistant Kevin Mangum were honored as the "NFL Athletic Training Staff of the Year" following the 1986 season. In 1991, he "NFL Athletic Training Staff of the Year" following the 1986 season. In 1991, he was the local host of the annual NATA Clinical Symposium in New Orleans and was the local host of the annual NATA Clinical Symposium in New Orleans and served several years on the NATA Foundation Scholarship Committee. Dean served several years on the NATA Foundation Scholarship Committee. Dean served as Chairman of Medical Support for the 1992 Olympic Track Trials in New served as Chairman of Medical Support for the 1992 Olympic Track Trials in New Orleans. He received the SEATA Award of Merit in 1992. He was inducted into the Orleans. He received the SEATA Award of Merit in 1992. He was inducted into the Louisiana Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in 1990, the NATA Hall of Louisiana Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in 1990, the NATA Hall of Fame in 1994 and named to the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame in 2002. In the Fame in 1994 and named to the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame in 2002. In the same year Dean received the Tim Kerin Award for Excellence in Athletic Training same year Dean received the Tim Kerin Award for Excellence in Athletic Training from the NATA and was awarded the National College Football Foundation Athletic from the NATA and was awarded the National College Football Foundation Athletic Trainer of the Year in 2003.Trainer of the Year in 2003.





Robert M. “Bobby” BartonRobert M. “Bobby” BartonBobby Barton earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Bobby Barton earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky in 1968, a master’s degree from Marshall University in 1970, Kentucky in 1968, a master’s degree from Marshall University in 1970, and a doctorate from Middle Tennessee State University in 1976. He and a doctorate from Middle Tennessee State University in 1976. He served as an athletic trainer at the University of Kentucky, the served as an athletic trainer at the University of Kentucky, the University of Florida and Florida International University, prior to University of Florida and Florida International University, prior to going to Eastern Kentucky University as Head Athletic Trainer and going to Eastern Kentucky University as Head Athletic Trainer and Program Director in 1976. He served as District IX Director and as Program Director in 1976. He served as District IX Director and as NATA Vice President prior to being NATA President from 1982 to NATA Vice President prior to being NATA President from 1982 to 1986. He served on the NATA’s Placement Committee, Public 1986. He served on the NATA’s Placement Committee, Public Relations Committee, the 50th Anniversary Celebration and Relations Committee, the 50th Anniversary Celebration and Convention Planning Committee as well as the NATA Research and Convention Planning Committee as well as the NATA Research and Education Foundation Board of Directors. He co-authored the Commonwealth of Education Foundation Board of Directors. He co-authored the Commonwealth of Kentucky's athletic training certification law and continued to serve his state, district, and Kentucky's athletic training certification law and continued to serve his state, district, and national organizations in numerous professional endeavors. He remained a practicing national organizations in numerous professional endeavors. He remained a practicing athletic trainer while earning professional rank at Eastern Kentucky University and served athletic trainer while earning professional rank at Eastern Kentucky University and served as Head Athletic Trainer for USA Basketball's World Championship Team at the 1995 World as Head Athletic Trainer for USA Basketball's World Championship Team at the 1995 World University Games. He was awarded the SEATA Award of Merit in 1987, inducted into the University Games. He was awarded the SEATA Award of Merit in 1987, inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1996 and received the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports NATA Hall of Fame in 1996 and received the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Distinguished Service Athletic Trainer Award in 1998. He was presented with the Medicine Distinguished Service Athletic Trainer Award in 1998. He was presented with the Outstanding Football Trainer Award by the All-American Football Foundation in 1999. In Outstanding Football Trainer Award by the All-American Football Foundation in 1999. In 2006, Bobby was the first athletic trainer ever inducted into the Ohio Valley Conference 2006, Bobby was the first athletic trainer ever inducted into the Ohio Valley Conference Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame.Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame.





Don LoweDon LoweA native of Marietta, Ohio, Donald D. Lowe earned a Bachelor’s and A native of Marietta, Ohio, Donald D. Lowe earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Kent State University, where he also served as a Master’s degrees from Kent State University, where he also served as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer in 1965, Assistant Athletic Trainer Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer in 1965, Assistant Athletic Trainer 1966-1969, and Head Athletic Trainer from 1969-1975. Mr. Lowe was 1966-1969, and Head Athletic Trainer from 1969-1975. Mr. Lowe was the Coordinator of Sports Medicine at Syracuse University from 1975-the Coordinator of Sports Medicine at Syracuse University from 1975-2000. He served the greater Syracuse community and the Central New 2000. He served the greater Syracuse community and the Central New York region by creating the organizational structure and becoming the York region by creating the organizational structure and becoming the Executive Director of Onondaga Sports Medicine Clinics in 1986. Mr. Executive Director of Onondaga Sports Medicine Clinics in 1986. Mr. Lowe served as the Director of Sports Medicine at Georgia Tech from Lowe served as the Director of Sports Medicine at Georgia Tech from 2000-2002. He has a multitude of U.S.O.C. experience, highlighted by 2000-2002. He has a multitude of U.S.O.C. experience, highlighted by his services as the Men’s Basketball Athletic Trainer in the 1983 Pan his services as the Men’s Basketball Athletic Trainer in the 1983 Pan American Games, and on the U.S. Olympic Training Staff at the 1992 American Games, and on the U.S. Olympic Training Staff at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona. Mr. Lowe served the NATA on various committees Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona. Mr. Lowe served the NATA on various committees and was Secretary of District 2 from 1982-1992. Mr. Lowe, along with other New York State and was Secretary of District 2 from 1982-1992. Mr. Lowe, along with other New York State ATCs, was instrumental in forming the New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association and ATCs, was instrumental in forming the New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association and served as its President from 1984-1986; Empire State Games host athletic trainer, as well as served as its President from 1984-1986; Empire State Games host athletic trainer, as well as helping to obtain professional regulation of athletic trainers in New York State. In 1992 Mr. helping to obtain professional regulation of athletic trainers in New York State. In 1992 Mr. Lowe was instrumental in the formation of the College Athletic Trainers Society. He has Lowe was instrumental in the formation of the College Athletic Trainers Society. He has received many awards for his outstanding service, highlighted by his 1983 Thomas Sheehan received many awards for his outstanding service, highlighted by his 1983 Thomas Sheehan Award for Most Outstanding Athletic Trainer in New York State, National Collegiate Athletic Award for Most Outstanding Athletic Trainer in New York State, National Collegiate Athletic Trainer of the Year in 1986, Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association “Cramer’s Excellence Trainer of the Year in 1986, Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association “Cramer’s Excellence Award” in 1991, NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer in 1995, and the NATA Hall of Fame Award” in 1991, NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer in 1995, and the NATA Hall of Fame in 1999.in 1999.





James Douglas "Doug" MayJames Douglas "Doug" May

James Douglas "Doug" May began his career as a student James Douglas "Doug" May began his career as a student athletic trainer working with Wes Knight at the University of athletic trainer working with Wes Knight at the University of Mississippi in 1967. He has served as a certified athletic trainer Mississippi in 1967. He has served as a certified athletic trainer at Florida State University, Tennessee Technological University, at Florida State University, Tennessee Technological University, Mississippi State University, Mississippi University of Women, the Mississippi State University, Mississippi University of Women, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and, most recently, atUniversity of Tennessee at Chattanooga and, most recently, at the McCallie School of Chattanooga, TN. May has served as the McCallie School of Chattanooga, TN. May has served as Vice-President of the NATA and as District IX Director. In Vice-President of the NATA and as District IX Director. In addition, he is a former District IX President and Secretary/addition, he is a former District IX President and Secretary/Treasurer. May is a charter member of the Mississippi Athletic Treasurer. May is a charter member of the Mississippi Athletic Trainers' Association and served as its first president. He is a Trainers' Association and served as its first president. He is a co-author of the book Signs and Symptoms of Athletic Injuries. He served as a co-author of the book Signs and Symptoms of Athletic Injuries. He served as a member of the medical staff for the 1991 Pan American Games in Cuba, the 1991 member of the medical staff for the 1991 Pan American Games in Cuba, the 1991 World Winter University Games in Japan, and the medical team for the 1996 track and World Winter University Games in Japan, and the medical team for the 1996 track and field venue of the Atlanta Olympic Games. In 1990 Doug received the SEATA Award of field venue of the Atlanta Olympic Games. In 1990 Doug received the SEATA Award of Merit. He received the Sandy Sandlin High School Athletic Trainer of the Year Award Merit. He received the Sandy Sandlin High School Athletic Trainer of the Year Award from the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society in 1990 and was inducted into their Hall from the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society in 1990 and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1998. He was recognized as Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer in 1995 by of Fame in 1998. He was recognized as Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer in 1995 by the NATA and was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1999.the NATA and was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1999.





James “Jim” B. Gallaspy, Jr.James “Jim” B. Gallaspy, Jr.James B. (Jim) Gallaspy, Jr., a native of Jackson, MS was born on James B. (Jim) Gallaspy, Jr., a native of Jackson, MS was born on September 8, 1948. Jim began his athletic training career serving as September 8, 1948. Jim began his athletic training career serving as a student athletic trainer at Peeples Junior High School and Provine a student athletic trainer at Peeples Junior High School and Provine High School. He went to The University of Southern Mississippi in High School. He went to The University of Southern Mississippi in 1966 to work under the NATA Hall of Fame member Larry "Doc" 1966 to work under the NATA Hall of Fame member Larry "Doc" Harrington. After graduation from Southern Miss, Jim received Harrington. After graduation from Southern Miss, Jim received employment at McArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida as a employment at McArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida as a teacher/athletic trainer where he worked for three years and then in teacher/athletic trainer where he worked for three years and then in 1973 he enrolled at Indiana State University. After graduating, Jim 1973 he enrolled at Indiana State University. After graduating, Jim worked at Moline Senior High School as a teacher/athletic trainer and worked at Moline Senior High School as a teacher/athletic trainer and in 1974 he returned to The University of Southern Mississippi where in 1974 he returned to The University of Southern Mississippi where he worked for 26 years and was awarded Associate Professor, he worked for 26 years and was awarded Associate Professor, Emeritus status in 2001. Jim has been President of the Mississippi Athletic Trainers' Emeritus status in 2001. Jim has been President of the Mississippi Athletic Trainers' Association, the Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association and served on the NATA Board of Association, the Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association and served on the NATA Board of Directors from 1994-1997. He received the Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Athletic Directors from 1994-1997. He received the Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Athletic Trainer Educator Award in 1992, the SEATA District Award in 1994, and the NATA Most Trainer Educator Award in 1992, the SEATA District Award in 1994, and the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 1995. SEATA again recognized him in 1997 with Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 1995. SEATA again recognized him in 1997 with the Award of Merit. He is a member of the University of Southern Mississippi M-Club the Award of Merit. He is a member of the University of Southern Mississippi M-Club Alumni Hall of Fame and received the All American Football Foundation Outstanding Alumni Hall of Fame and received the All American Football Foundation Outstanding Athletic Trainer award in March 2000. Jim was inducted into the Mississippi Athletic Athletic Trainer award in March 2000. Jim was inducted into the Mississippi Athletic Trainers' Hall of Fame in 2004. He is married to the former Sue Barnett and they have two Trainers' Hall of Fame in 2004. He is married to the former Sue Barnett and they have two children Kim and Jay.children Kim and Jay.





John "Jack" RedgrenJohn "Jack" RedgrenJack Redgren was born in the small town of Winnebago, Jack Redgren was born in the small town of Winnebago, Minnesota in 1942. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1942. He graduated from the University of Montana in 1964 and served in the United States Army Montana in 1964 and served in the United States Army from 1965-1967. After leaving the armed services, Jack from 1965-1967. After leaving the armed services, Jack graduated from the Mayo Clinic School of Physical graduated from the Mayo Clinic School of Physical Therapy in 1969. His first job as an athletic trainer was Therapy in 1969. His first job as an athletic trainer was working under fellow hall of famer Lindsy McLean at the working under fellow hall of famer Lindsy McLean at the University of Michigan for two years. From there, Jack University of Michigan for two years. From there, Jack moved south to Vanderbilt University where he served for moved south to Vanderbilt University where he served for 10 years. Since 1981, Jack has worked in the private 10 years. Since 1981, Jack has worked in the private sector treating varsity, professional and recreational sector treating varsity, professional and recreational athletes. A pioneer in the field of athletic training athletes. A pioneer in the field of athletic training education, Jack served the NATA Professional Education Committee for 17 education, Jack served the NATA Professional Education Committee for 17 years and enjoyed every minute of it. Jack received the Joe Worden years and enjoyed every minute of it. Jack received the Joe Worden Clinic/Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year from the Tennessee Athletic Clinic/Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year from the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society in 1990 and was inducted to their Hall of Fame in 1996. Trainers’ Society in 1990 and was inducted to their Hall of Fame in 1996. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 2002. In March of 2006, He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 2002. In March of 2006, he was named co-recipient of The Contribution to Football Award by the he was named co-recipient of The Contribution to Football Award by the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the National and College Football Middle Tennessee Chapter of the National and College Football Foundation. He continues to work part-time with Tennessee Orthopedic Foundation. He continues to work part-time with Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance.Alliance.





Albert "Al" GreenAlbert "Al" GreenAl Green has been serving the Athletic Training profession on Al Green has been serving the Athletic Training profession on the national, district and state levels since attending his first the national, district and state levels since attending his first NATA convention in 1970 as a freshman college student. Al NATA convention in 1970 as a freshman college student. Al received his BS degree from the University of Michigan and his received his BS degree from the University of Michigan and his MEd from the University of Arizona. Highlights of Mr. Green’s MEd from the University of Arizona. Highlights of Mr. Green’s service includes: Chairperson for the NATA Public Relations service includes: Chairperson for the NATA Public Relations Committee, member of the Board of Certification and Committee, member of the Board of Certification and Convention Registration Committee, Chair District IX Public Convention Registration Committee, Chair District IX Public Relations Committee, President and Vice President of the Relations Committee, President and Vice President of the Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society. Al started his career as Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society. Al started his career as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Michigan then an Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Michigan then spent 17 years as Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Kentucky. Al spent 17 years as Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Kentucky. Al volunteered with the USOC and worked two Olympic Sports Festivals and the volunteered with the USOC and worked two Olympic Sports Festivals and the 2003 Pan American Games. Mr. Green was the 2001 recipient of the NATA Most 2003 Pan American Games. Mr. Green was the 2001 recipient of the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. Al served his community as Medical Director Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. Al served his community as Medical Director of the Blue Grass State Games and as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. He of the Blue Grass State Games and as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. He received the Certificate of Valor in 1994 from the Kentucky Department of Fire received the Certificate of Valor in 1994 from the Kentucky Department of Fire Prevention for saving two people from their burning home. Most recently he was Prevention for saving two people from their burning home. Most recently he was inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame in 2007. Al is inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame in 2007. Al is married to fellow NATA Hall of Fame recipient, Sue Stanley-Green. They are the married to fellow NATA Hall of Fame recipient, Sue Stanley-Green. They are the first husband and wife NATA members to be inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame.first husband and wife NATA members to be inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame.





Sue Stanley-GreenSue Stanley-Green

Sue Stanley–Green received her BS from The Ohio State University Sue Stanley–Green received her BS from The Ohio State University and her MS from Purdue University. She served as Director of and her MS from Purdue University. She served as Director of Intramural Recreational Services at East Carolina University. While Intramural Recreational Services at East Carolina University. While at ECU, she met NATA Executive Secretary Mary Edgerly when the at ECU, she met NATA Executive Secretary Mary Edgerly when the national office was in Greenville, NC. It was through this national office was in Greenville, NC. It was through this introduction to the NATA that Sue started her extensive service to introduction to the NATA that Sue started her extensive service to the NATA and the athletic training profession. Her athletic training the NATA and the athletic training profession. Her athletic training career included being the Associate Head Athletic Trainer at the career included being the Associate Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Kentucky and the first women to work SEC Football, University of Kentucky and the first women to work SEC Football, Athletic Trainer-Physician Extender for Kentucky Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer-Physician Extender for Kentucky Sports Medicine Clinic, Head Athletic Trainer at Centre College and at the time of her Clinic, Head Athletic Trainer at Centre College and at the time of her induction into the Hall of Fame, Program Director of the Athletic Training Education induction into the Hall of Fame, Program Director of the Athletic Training Education Program at Florida Southern College. Sue’s service to the profession includes serving Program at Florida Southern College. Sue’s service to the profession includes serving as a member of the NATA Board of Directors, a two time Director on the Board of as a member of the NATA Board of Directors, a two time Director on the Board of Certification, President of District IX, Vice President of the Kentucky Athletic Trainers Certification, President of District IX, Vice President of the Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society, and Co-Medical Director of the Bluegrass State Games. She traveled Society, and Co-Medical Director of the Bluegrass State Games. She traveled internationally with USA Basketball Teams. Ms. Stanley – Green’s awards include the internationally with USA Basketball Teams. Ms. Stanley – Green’s awards include the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, SEATA Award of Merit, SEATA Backbone NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, SEATA Award of Merit, SEATA Backbone Award and was the recipient of the 2004 American Academy of Podiatric Sports Award and was the recipient of the 2004 American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Excellence in Athletic Training. She is married to fellow NATA Hall of Fame Medicine Excellence in Athletic Training. She is married to fellow NATA Hall of Fame recipient Al Green. They are the first married couple inducted into the Hall of Fame.recipient Al Green. They are the first married couple inducted into the Hall of Fame.





William H. “Bill” McDonaldWilliam H. “Bill” McDonald

Born in Carbon Hill, Alabama, Bill attended the University of Born in Carbon Hill, Alabama, Bill attended the University of Alabama and served as a student athletic trainer and Alabama and served as a student athletic trainer and manager for the Crimson Tide. At Alabama, he completed manager for the Crimson Tide. At Alabama, he completed his BS in 1967 and his MS in 1968. He was a high school his BS in 1967 and his MS in 1968. He was a high school athletic trainer/coach in the Dekalb and Cobb County athletic trainer/coach in the Dekalb and Cobb County School Systems in Georgia from 1968 to 1972. He began a School Systems in Georgia from 1968 to 1972. He began a 15 year tenure at Georgia Tech in 1972 serving as the 15 year tenure at Georgia Tech in 1972 serving as the Director of Sports Medicine and Assistant Athletic Director. Director of Sports Medicine and Assistant Athletic Director. In 1987 he returned home to the University of Alabama In 1987 he returned home to the University of Alabama where he continues today as the Director of Sports where he continues today as the Director of Sports Medicine, Football Travel Coordinator, and On Campus Clinical Coordinator Medicine, Football Travel Coordinator, and On Campus Clinical Coordinator for the athletic training education program. Bill was an athletic trainer for for the athletic training education program. Bill was an athletic trainer for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He received the Athletic Trainer the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He received the Athletic Trainer Service Award in 1996 and the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in Service Award in 1996 and the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 2000 from the NATA. He has been a member of NATA since 1967 and was 2000 from the NATA. He has been a member of NATA since 1967 and was inducted into the Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association in 2005. Bill inducted into the Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association in 2005. Bill continues to serve the profession in many capacities including service on the continues to serve the profession in many capacities including service on the NATA College and University Athletic Trainers’ Committee, the NATA NATA College and University Athletic Trainers’ Committee, the NATA Strategic Implementation Team and on the Alabama Board of Athletic Strategic Implementation Team and on the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers.Trainers.





2008 SEATA Hall of Fame2008 SEATA Hall of Fame• John H. AndersonJohn H. Anderson• R.T. FloydR.T. Floyd• Chris A. GillespieChris A. Gillespie• Bob GoodwinBob Goodwin• David T. GreenDavid T. Green• Frank Grimaldi, Jr.Frank Grimaldi, Jr.• MaryBeth HorodyskiMaryBeth Horodyski• Chuck KimmelChuck Kimmel• James H. “Jim” MackieJames H. “Jim” Mackie• Jerry Lynn RobertsonJerry Lynn Robertson• James L. “Jay” ShoopJames L. “Jay” Shoop




John H. AndersonJohn H. Anderson• B.S., Auburn University, 1963, M.S., Auburn University, 1967 B.S., Auburn University, 1963, M.S., Auburn University, 1967 • Began as Head Athletic Trainer, Auburn High School, 1966Began as Head Athletic Trainer, Auburn High School, 1966• Head Athletic Trainer, Troy University 1967-1979Head Athletic Trainer, Troy University 1967-1979• Head Athletic Trainer, LSU 1979-1989Head Athletic Trainer, LSU 1979-1989• Program Director, Athletic Training Education, Troy University Program Director, Athletic Training Education, Troy University

1989-Present1989-Present• NATA Member since 1966NATA Member since 1966• 1976 Olympics-Mexico, 1970 World Games, 1983-1985 Olympic 1976 Olympics-Mexico, 1970 World Games, 1983-1985 Olympic

Sports Festivals, 1987 Pan American Games, 1996 Olympics-Sports Festivals, 1987 Pan American Games, 1996 Olympics-Atlanta, World International Special OlympicsAtlanta, World International Special Olympics

• Head Athletic Trainer, Blue-Gray Football Classic, 1971-1979 Head Athletic Trainer, Blue-Gray Football Classic, 1971-1979 • Head Athletic Trainer, Alabama All-Star Football Classic, Head Athletic Trainer, Alabama All-Star Football Classic,

1990-present1990-present• ALATA Hall of Fame Committee Chair,1990-1998ALATA Hall of Fame Committee Chair,1990-1998• NATA Memorials Resolutions Comm. District IX Rep., 1999-PresentNATA Memorials Resolutions Comm. District IX Rep., 1999-Present• SEATA History & Archives Committee AL Rep., 2000-Present, Chair since 2004SEATA History & Archives Committee AL Rep., 2000-Present, Chair since 2004• Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame, 1999Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame, 1999• SEATA District Award, 2001SEATA District Award, 2001• SEATA Education/Administration Award, 2007SEATA Education/Administration Award, 2007• NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1997NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1997• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2006NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2006• Founded Iota Tau Alpha Athletic Training Honor Society, 2005 Founded Iota Tau Alpha Athletic Training Honor Society, 2005





R.T. FloydR.T. Floyd• 1974-Present, Head Athletic Trainer then Director of Athletic 1974-Present, Head Athletic Trainer then Director of Athletic

Training & Sports Medicine, Chair/Professor, Dept. of Physical Training & Sports Medicine, Chair/Professor, Dept. of Physical Education & Athletic Training, The University of West AlabamaEducation & Athletic Training, The University of West Alabama

• BS UWA-1980, MAT UWA-1982, EdD University of AL-1995BS UWA-1980, MAT UWA-1982, EdD University of AL-1995• Blue-Gray All-Star Football Classic Athletic Training, 1975-2001Blue-Gray All-Star Football Classic Athletic Training, 1975-2001• District IX Director, 2004-PresentDistrict IX Director, 2004-Present• NATA Foundation Board District IX Chair, 2003-2005 NATA Foundation Board District IX Chair, 2003-2005 • NATA Foundation Board Member Development Chair, 2005-NATA Foundation Board Member Development Chair, 2005-

PresentPresent• NATA Ed. Multimedia Comm. District IX Rep., 1988-2002NATA Ed. Multimedia Comm. District IX Rep., 1988-2002• SEATA Site Selection Committee Chair, 1986-2004SEATA Site Selection Committee Chair, 1986-2004• SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium, Competencies in SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium, Competencies in

Athletic Training Director, 1997-PresentAthletic Training Director, 1997-Present• SEATA Webmaster, 2004-PresentSEATA Webmaster, 2004-Present• SEATA NewsletterSEATA Newsletter & & SEATA eBlast NewsSEATA eBlast News editor, 2005-Present editor, 2005-Present• Author, Author, Manual of Structural KinesiologyManual of Structural Kinesiology• UWA Athletic Hall of Fame, 2001UWA Athletic Hall of Fame, 2001• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2003NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2003• NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1996NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1996• SEATA District Award, 1990, SEATA Award of Merit, 2001SEATA District Award, 1990, SEATA Award of Merit, 2001• Alabama Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame, 2004Alabama Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame, 2004• NATA Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator Award, 2007 NATA Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator Award, 2007





Chris A. GillespieChris A. Gillespie• B.S. Mississippi College-1980, M.S. Northeast Louisiana B.S. Mississippi College-1980, M.S. Northeast Louisiana

University-1981University-1981• Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, 2000-2003Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, 2000-2003• Director of Athletic Training Education, Assistant ProfessorDirector of Athletic Training Education, Assistant Professor

of Exercise Science & Sports Medicine, 1985-Presentof Exercise Science & Sports Medicine, 1985-Present• SEATA President, 2003-2006SEATA President, 2003-2006• Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association President, Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association President,

2001-20032001-2003• NATA College & University Athletic Trainers’ Committee NATA College & University Athletic Trainers’ Committee

District IX Chair, 1995-2002District IX Chair, 1995-2002• NATA Inter-Associational Task Force on Sickle Cell TraitNATA Inter-Associational Task Force on Sickle Cell Trait

in Athletes, 2006in Athletes, 2006• SEATA Honors & Awards Committee, 1993-1998SEATA Honors & Awards Committee, 1993-1998• SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium Co-FounderSEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium Co-Founder• Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers, 1993-2003, Vice-Chairman, 1995-2003Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers, 1993-2003, Vice-Chairman, 1995-2003• SEATA District Award, 1997SEATA District Award, 1997• NATA Athletic Training Service AwardNATA Athletic Training Service Award• SEATA Education/Administration Award, 2001SEATA Education/Administration Award, 2001• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2006NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2006• Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame, 2002Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame, 2002





Bob GoodwinBob Goodwin• Teacher/Athletic Trainer, Baker High School, Baker, LA, 1967-1971Teacher/Athletic Trainer, Baker High School, Baker, LA, 1967-1971• Central High School Teacher/Athletic Trainer, 1971-1974Central High School Teacher/Athletic Trainer, 1971-1974• Athletic Trainer, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1974-2006Athletic Trainer, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1974-2006• Special Olympics World Games at LSU, 1983Special Olympics World Games at LSU, 1983• New Orleans Saints Training Camp, 1985New Orleans Saints Training Camp, 1985• Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, 1986-1997Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, 1986-1997• Co-Host 1992 Olympic Trails, New OrleansCo-Host 1992 Olympic Trails, New Orleans• Co-Host 1993 NCAA Track & Field Championships, New OrleansCo-Host 1993 NCAA Track & Field Championships, New Orleans• Host Athletic Trainer & Co-Chairman, Medical Committee, Host Athletic Trainer & Co-Chairman, Medical Committee,

Louisiana Special Olympic Games, 1976-1989Louisiana Special Olympic Games, 1976-1989• Louisiana Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, 1995-1998.Louisiana Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, 1995-1998.• Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association Director of Professional Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association Director of Professional

Education, Vice President, PresidentEducation, Vice President, President• Louisiana Sports Medicine Society Charter Member, Jim Finks Louisiana Sports Medicine Society Charter Member, Jim Finks

Award for Outstanding Contributions to Sports Medicine, 1999Award for Outstanding Contributions to Sports Medicine, 1999• LATA Hall of Fame Committee, 26 years, LATA Program Committee, 10 yearsLATA Hall of Fame Committee, 26 years, LATA Program Committee, 10 years• SEATA Site Selection Committee, SEATA College & University Athletic Trainers Committee, SEATA Site Selection Committee, SEATA College & University Athletic Trainers Committee,

SEATA History & Archives Committee, SEATA Hall of Fame CommitteeSEATA History & Archives Committee, SEATA Hall of Fame Committee• Louisiana Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame, 1992Louisiana Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame, 1992• Southeastern Louisiana University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2006Southeastern Louisiana University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2006• SEATA District Award, 1999SEATA District Award, 1999• SEATA College/University Athletic Trainer Award, 2005SEATA College/University Athletic Trainer Award, 2005





David T. GreenDavid T. Green• Director of Athletic Training, Tennessee Tech University, Director of Athletic Training, Tennessee Tech University,

1985-Present1985-Present• Student Athletic Trainer, Middle Tennessee State Univ., B.S. 1975Student Athletic Trainer, Middle Tennessee State Univ., B.S. 1975• Graduate Assist. Athletic Trainer, Eastern Kentucky University, Graduate Assist. Athletic Trainer, Eastern Kentucky University,

M.A. 1977M.A. 1977• Paul G. Blazer High School in Ashland, KY, 1977-1980Paul G. Blazer High School in Ashland, KY, 1977-1980• Eastern Kentucky University Assist. Athletic Trainer, 1980- 1985Eastern Kentucky University Assist. Athletic Trainer, 1980- 1985• Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society Vice-President, 1994-1998, Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society Vice-President, 1994-1998,

President, 1998-2002President, 1998-2002• NATA Board of Certification District IX Rep. 1981-1987NATA Board of Certification District IX Rep. 1981-1987• Ohio Valley Conference Athletic Trainers’ Association President, Ohio Valley Conference Athletic Trainers’ Association President,

1983, 1989, 19911983, 1989, 1991• SEATA Exhibits Chair, 1993-PresentSEATA Exhibits Chair, 1993-Present• SEATA Site Selection Committee, 1993-Present SEATA Site Selection Committee, 1993-Present • 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta,1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta,• NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium Co-Host, 2000NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium Co-Host, 2000• NATA Honors & Awards Committee Special Awards Subcommittee, 2005-PresentNATA Honors & Awards Committee Special Awards Subcommittee, 2005-Present• TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1996TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1996• NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1996NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1996• TATS Hall of Fame, 2003TATS Hall of Fame, 2003• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2003NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2003• TATS President’s Award of Merit, 2006 TATS President’s Award of Merit, 2006





Frank Grimaldi, Jr.Frank Grimaldi, Jr.• Student Athletic Trainer, Northern Illinois University, B.S., 1978, Student Athletic Trainer, Northern Illinois University, B.S., 1978,

Graduate Assistant M.S. 1979Graduate Assistant M.S. 1979• Athletic Trainer, United Township High School,1979-1983Athletic Trainer, United Township High School,1979-1983• Athletic Trainer, University of Maryland, 1983-1989Athletic Trainer, University of Maryland, 1983-1989• Athletic Trainer, University of Miami, 1989-1993Athletic Trainer, University of Miami, 1989-1993• Athletic Trainer, Miami Sunset Senior High School, 1993-2002Athletic Trainer, Miami Sunset Senior High School, 1993-2002• Masters in Medical Science, Nova Southeastern University, 2004 Masters in Medical Science, Nova Southeastern University, 2004 • Orthopedic Surgical Physician Assistant, Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic Orthopedic Surgical Physician Assistant, Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic • Lacrosse World Cup, Perth, Australia, 1990Lacrosse World Cup, Perth, Australia, 1990• 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA• Greek International Baseball Team “B” Pool International Baseball Greek International Baseball Team “B” Pool International Baseball

Championships in Hungry, 2002Championships in Hungry, 2002• Quad Cities Athletic Trainers Assoc. Board of Directors, 1982-1983Quad Cities Athletic Trainers Assoc. Board of Directors, 1982-1983• Athletic Trainers Association of Florida President, 1997 to 2001Athletic Trainers Association of Florida President, 1997 to 2001• SEATA President, 2000-2003SEATA President, 2000-2003• ATAF High School Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1994ATAF High School Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1994• NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1996NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1996• ATAF Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1998ATAF Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1998• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2000NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2000• SEATA Award of Merit, 2003SEATA Award of Merit, 2003• ATAF Hall of Fame, 2004ATAF Hall of Fame, 2004





MaryBeth HorodyskiMaryBeth Horodyski• B.S. Lock Haven University, Ed.D. Columbia UniversityB.S. Lock Haven University, Ed.D. Columbia University• Athletic Trainer, Iowa State, M.S. 1982Athletic Trainer, Iowa State, M.S. 1982• Assistant Athletic Trainer & Head Athletic Trainer, US Military Academy, West Point, NY, 8 Assistant Athletic Trainer & Head Athletic Trainer, US Military Academy, West Point, NY, 8

years,years,• Director Graduate Athletic Training Program, Director ofAthletic Training/Sports Medicine Director Graduate Athletic Training Program, Director ofAthletic Training/Sports Medicine

Outreach Program Univ. of FL,1992-1997Outreach Program Univ. of FL,1992-1997• Dept. of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Univ. of Florida, 1997-PresentDept. of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Univ. of Florida, 1997-Present• Director of Research Dept. of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Univ. of Florida, 2002-Director of Research Dept. of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Univ. of Florida, 2002-

PresentPresent• New York Athletic Trainers Association Regional RepresentativeNew York Athletic Trainers Association Regional Representative• Florida High School State Track Meet Medical Coordinator, 4 years, State Football Florida High School State Track Meet Medical Coordinator, 4 years, State Football

Championships, 3 yearsChampionships, 3 years• SEATA Executive Board, 11 years, SEATA President, 2006-PresentSEATA Executive Board, 11 years, SEATA President, 2006-Present• SEATA Research & Education Committee Co-Chair, 3 yearsSEATA Research & Education Committee Co-Chair, 3 years• SEATA Secretary/Treasurer, 5 years, SEATA Treasurer, 4 yearsSEATA Secretary/Treasurer, 5 years, SEATA Treasurer, 4 years• NATA Graduate Education Committee, 7 yearsNATA Graduate Education Committee, 7 years• NATA Secretary/Treasurer Committee, 9 yearsNATA Secretary/Treasurer Committee, 9 years• Journal of Athletic TrainingJournal of Athletic Training Editorial Board Editorial Board• NATA Foundation Florida State Representative, 6 years NATA Foundation Florida State Representative, 6 years • NATA Foundation Public Relations Chair, 2006-PresentNATA Foundation Public Relations Chair, 2006-Present• SEATA Award of Merit, 2006SEATA Award of Merit, 2006• SEATA District IX Award, 2002SEATA District IX Award, 2002• NATA Service Award, 2000NATA Service Award, 2000• ATAF College/Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year Award, 1997ATAF College/Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year Award, 1997• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004• ATAF Hall of Fame, 2004ATAF Hall of Fame, 2004





Chuck KimmelChuck Kimmel• Student Athletic Trainer, B.S. University of KentuckyStudent Athletic Trainer, B.S. University of Kentucky• Assistant Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State University M.S.Assistant Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State University M.S.• Head Athletic Trainer, Austin Peay State University, 1981-2006, Assistant Head Athletic Trainer, Austin Peay State University, 1981-2006, Assistant

Athletics Director, 1990-2006 Athletics Director, 1990-2006 • Injury Clinic Director & Instructor, Appalachian St. Univ., 2007-PresentInjury Clinic Director & Instructor, Appalachian St. Univ., 2007-Present• SEATA Exhibits Chairman, 1981-1992SEATA Exhibits Chairman, 1981-1992• Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society President, 1989-1993Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society President, 1989-1993• SEATA Secretary/Treasurer, 1992-1997, SEATA Secretary/Treasurer, 1992-1997, • SEATA President, 1997-2000SEATA President, 1997-2000• NATA District IX Director, 2000-2004, NATA District IX Director, 2000-2004, • NATA Secretary/Treasurer, 2001NATA Secretary/Treasurer, 2001• NATA Board liaison to College/University Athletic Trainers’, NATA Board liaison to College/University Athletic Trainers’,

College/University Student Athletic Trainers’ & Convention committeesCollege/University Student Athletic Trainers’ & Convention committees• NATA Co-Chair Convention Host Committee Convention, 2000NATA Co-Chair Convention Host Committee Convention, 2000• NATA President, 2004-PresentNATA President, 2004-Present• SEATA District Award, SEATA District Award, • TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1991 TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1991 • NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1997NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1997• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2002NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2002• TATS Hall of Fame, 2002, TATS President’s Award of Merit, 2005TATS Hall of Fame, 2002, TATS President’s Award of Merit, 2005• SEATA Award of Merit, 2005SEATA Award of Merit, 2005• Austin Peay State University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2006Austin Peay State University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2006





James H. “Jim” MackieJames H. “Jim” Mackie

• B.S. University of Florida, 1974 B.S. University of Florida, 1974 • M.S. Eastern Kentucky University, 1975M.S. Eastern Kentucky University, 1975• Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Florida, 1975-1988Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Florida, 1975-1988• Braintree Hospital Outpatient & Sports Medicine and Brockton High Braintree Hospital Outpatient & Sports Medicine and Brockton High

School, 1988-1992School, 1988-1992• Riverside Hospital & Baptist\St. Vincent’s Health System, 1992-1999Riverside Hospital & Baptist\St. Vincent’s Health System, 1992-1999• HealthSouth Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, 2000- 2002HealthSouth Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, 2000- 2002• St. Vincent’s Rehab & Sports Medicine, 2002-PresentSt. Vincent’s Rehab & Sports Medicine, 2002-Present• 1996 Olympics in Atlanta1996 Olympics in Atlanta• GATE River Run, Jacksonville Marathon, PGA-MS 150 Bike Tour, GATE River Run, Jacksonville Marathon, PGA-MS 150 Bike Tour,

Hoop It UpHoop It Up• NATA Placement Committee, Public Relations CommitteeNATA Placement Committee, Public Relations Committee• SEATA Backbone Award, 1985SEATA Backbone Award, 1985• NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1997NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1997• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004• SEATA District Award, 2006SEATA District Award, 2006• Athletic Trainers Association of Florida, President, 6 years, Vice-Athletic Trainers Association of Florida, President, 6 years, Vice-

President, 2 yearsPresident, 2 years• ATAF Hall of Fame, 1999ATAF Hall of Fame, 1999• SEATA Secretary, 2001-2006SEATA Secretary, 2001-2006• SEATA Treasurer, 2006-PresentSEATA Treasurer, 2006-Present





James L. “Jay” ShoopJames L. “Jay” Shoop• B.S. East Tennessee State University, 1970B.S. East Tennessee State University, 1970• Head Athletic Trainer, Furman University, 1970-76, M.S. 1976Head Athletic Trainer, Furman University, 1970-76, M.S. 1976• Assistant Athletic Trainer, Atlanta Falcons, 1976-1983Assistant Athletic Trainer, Atlanta Falcons, 1976-1983• Head Athletic Trainer, Detroit Lions, 2001-2002 Head Athletic Trainer, Detroit Lions, 2001-2002 • Director of Sports Medicine, Georgia Tech, 2002-Present Director of Sports Medicine, Georgia Tech, 2002-Present • Director of Sports Med., Head Athletic Trainer, Georgia Tech, 1987-1999Director of Sports Med., Head Athletic Trainer, Georgia Tech, 1987-1999• Head Athletic Trainer, NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1985-1987Head Athletic Trainer, NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1985-1987• Head Athletic Trainer, USFL Michigan Panthers, 1983-1984Head Athletic Trainer, USFL Michigan Panthers, 1983-1984• Chief Athletic Trainer, Olympic Village 1996 Centennial Olympic GamesChief Athletic Trainer, Olympic Village 1996 Centennial Olympic Games• Head Athletic Trainer, 1994 Goodwill GamesHead Athletic Trainer, 1994 Goodwill Games• SEATA Annual Clinical Symposium Program Chair, 1979-1981 SEATA Annual Clinical Symposium Program Chair, 1979-1981 • NATA History & Archives Committee District IX Rep. NATA History & Archives Committee District IX Rep. • SEATA History & Archives CommitteeSEATA History & Archives Committee• NATA Ethics Committee, 1995-1996NATA Ethics Committee, 1995-1996• NATA Reimbursement Committee, 1990-2000NATA Reimbursement Committee, 1990-2000• Atlantic Coast Conference Sports Medicine Society President Atlantic Coast Conference Sports Medicine Society President • Author, Author, History of the Southeast Athletic Trainers AssociationHistory of the Southeast Athletic Trainers Association , 1988, 1988• NATA Annual Meeting Co-Host, 2006NATA Annual Meeting Co-Host, 2006• SEATA Award of Merit, 1998 SEATA Award of Merit, 1998 • East Tennessee State University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2002East Tennessee State University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2002• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004• Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame, 2007Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame, 2007





Jerry Lynn RobertsonJerry Lynn Robertson• Student Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State Univ., 1960-1964, B.S.Student Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State Univ., 1960-1964, B.S.• Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Mississippi State Univ., 1965, M.Ed. Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Mississippi State Univ., 1965, M.Ed. • Head Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State University, 1965-2003Head Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State University, 1965-2003• Director of Watauga Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Foundation, Director of Watauga Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Foundation,

Johnson City, TN, 2003-PresentJohnson City, TN, 2003-Present• SEATA President of SEATA, 1988-1991SEATA President of SEATA, 1988-1991• District IX Director, 1991-1994District IX Director, 1991-1994• NATA Liaison Public Relations, Secondary Schools, & ScholarshipsNATA Liaison Public Relations, Secondary Schools, & Scholarships• NATA National Membership Committee, 1965-1970NATA National Membership Committee, 1965-1970• NATA NewsNATA News editorial advisor editorial advisor• Tennessee Committee for State LicensureTennessee Committee for State Licensure• State High School Committee for Athletic TrainersState High School Committee for Athletic Trainers• ETSU Jerry Robertson Scholarship Award, 1981ETSU Jerry Robertson Scholarship Award, 1981• East Tennessee State University Pirate Club Hall of Fame, East Tennessee State University Pirate Club Hall of Fame, • East Tennessee State University Distinguished Faculty Award, 1995East Tennessee State University Distinguished Faculty Award, 1995• Jerry Robertson BucSports Athletic Medicine Center was named in his Jerry Robertson BucSports Athletic Medicine Center was named in his

honor, 2002honor, 2002• TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year Award, 1990TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year Award, 1990• TATS Hall of Fame, 1995TATS Hall of Fame, 1995• Fellowship of Christian Athletes Julian Crocker Influence Award, 1994Fellowship of Christian Athletes Julian Crocker Influence Award, 1994• NATA 25 Year Award, 1990NATA 25 Year Award, 1990• SEATA Award of Merit, 1994SEATA Award of Merit, 1994• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 1997NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 1997






• Steve MooreSteve Moore• Dave PursleyDave Pursley• Eugene SmithEugene Smith• Keith WebsterKeith Webster• Roy Don WilsonRoy Don Wilson




Steve MooreSteve Moore• B.S., University of Vermont, 1962, M.S., Indiana University, 1964B.S., University of Vermont, 1962, M.S., Indiana University, 1964

• Athletic Trainer, Miami Marlins minor league Baseball Team, 1964Athletic Trainer, Miami Marlins minor league Baseball Team, 1964

• Began as Assistant Athletics Trainer, Indiana University, 1964Began as Assistant Athletics Trainer, Indiana University, 1964

• First fill-time Athletics Trainer, Tennessee Tech, 1968-1985First fill-time Athletics Trainer, Tennessee Tech, 1968-1985

• Outreach Athletic Trainer, Cookeville Sportsmedicine & Outreach Athletic Trainer, Cookeville Sportsmedicine & Therapy Center & Columbia Sports Medicine in Nashville, Therapy Center & Columbia Sports Medicine in Nashville, 1985-19981985-1998

• Part-time EMT for the Putnam County EMS, 1979-1994 Part-time EMT for the Putnam County EMS, 1979-1994

• Organized the Upper Cumberland Stroke Support Group Organized the Upper Cumberland Stroke Support Group

• SEATA Secretary/Treasurer, 1968 to 1980 SEATA Secretary/Treasurer, 1968 to 1980

• SEATA Service AwardSEATA Service Award

• NATA 25 Year Award, 1989 NATA 25 Year Award, 1989

• Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame, 2000Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame, 2000

• Tennessee Tech Athletic Hall of Fame, 2003Tennessee Tech Athletic Hall of Fame, 2003





Dave PursleyDave Pursley• Began as a high school Student Athletic TrainerBegan as a high school Student Athletic Trainer• Athletic Trainer at Evansville and Clemson collegesAthletic Trainer at Evansville and Clemson colleges• 10 years in the minor leagues10 years in the minor leagues• 42 years (1961-2002) Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves42 years (1961-2002) Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves• 5 World Series appearances5 World Series appearances• 1 World Series Championship1 World Series Championship• 4 All Star games (1972, 1983, 1991, and 2000) 4 All Star games (1972, 1983, 1991, and 2000) • All Star Tour in JapanAll Star Tour in Japan• Atlanta Summer Olympics, 1996Atlanta Summer Olympics, 1996• Charter member PBATSCharter member PBATS• A founding father, GATAA founding father, GATA• Pivotal role in Georgia licensing requirements & lawPivotal role in Georgia licensing requirements & law• Georgia Board of Athletic TrainersGeorgia Board of Athletic Trainers• Turner Field Athletic Training Room renamed "Pursley's Place”, August 2002Turner Field Athletic Training Room renamed "Pursley's Place”, August 2002• Inaugural inductee, GATA Hall of Fame, 2004Inaugural inductee, GATA Hall of Fame, 2004• NATA 25 Year Award, 1995NATA 25 Year Award, 1995• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2004NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2004• NATA Hall of Fame, 2008NATA Hall of Fame, 2008• PBATS Presidents Award, 2008 PBATS Presidents Award, 2008





Eugene SmithEugene Smith• Sterling College, B.S., 1949, M.S. University of Indiana, 1954Sterling College, B.S., 1949, M.S. University of Indiana, 1954• Assistant Coach, Bazine, Kansas High School, 1949-1953Assistant Coach, Bazine, Kansas High School, 1949-1953• Assistant Coach, Great Bend, Kansas High School, 1954Assistant Coach, Great Bend, Kansas High School, 1954• Athletic Trainer, Palo Duro High School, Amarillo, TX, 1955-60Athletic Trainer, Palo Duro High School, Amarillo, TX, 1955-60• Head Athletic Trainer, Professor of Physical Education, Head Athletic Trainer, Professor of Physical Education,

Memphis State University, 1960-1979Memphis State University, 1960-1979• SEATA Vice-Director, 1971-1973SEATA Vice-Director, 1971-1973• District IX Director, 1973-1976District IX Director, 1973-1976• Chaired NATA Convention in St. LouisChaired NATA Convention in St. Louis• Athletic Trainer, American All-Stars, toured China, 1974Athletic Trainer, American All-Stars, toured China, 1974• Major force for Tennessee athletic training legislation, late 1970'sMajor force for Tennessee athletic training legislation, late 1970's• Memphis State University Athletic Hall of Fame, 1979Memphis State University Athletic Hall of Fame, 1979• Doc Smith Scholarship Fund for Student Athletic Trainers establishedDoc Smith Scholarship Fund for Student Athletic Trainers established• TATS Hall of Fame, 1995TATS Hall of Fame, 1995• TATS Eugene Smith/Mickey O’Brien College Athletic Trainer of the Year named in his TATS Eugene Smith/Mickey O’Brien College Athletic Trainer of the Year named in his

honorhonor





Keith WebsterKeith Webster• B.S., University of Kentucky, 1978, M.A. Morehead State University, 1985B.S., University of Kentucky, 1978, M.A. Morehead State University, 1985• First Head Athletic Trainer, Centre College, 1978-1980First Head Athletic Trainer, Centre College, 1978-1980• Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Florida, 1980-1982Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Florida, 1980-1982• Head Athletic Trainer, Morehead State University, 1982-1992Head Athletic Trainer, Morehead State University, 1982-1992• Director of Sports Relations, Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation, 1992-1997Director of Sports Relations, Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation, 1992-1997• Head Athletic Trainer, University of Kentucky, 1997 to presentHead Athletic Trainer, University of Kentucky, 1997 to present• KATS & GATA Vice President & PresidentKATS & GATA Vice President & President• Chair KATS & GATA Numerous CommitteesChair KATS & GATA Numerous Committees• SEATA Annual Student Symposium Program Director, 1995, 1997SEATA Annual Student Symposium Program Director, 1995, 1997• Collegiate Sports Medicine Foundation Advisory Board, 2005-2008Collegiate Sports Medicine Foundation Advisory Board, 2005-2008• NATA GAC, District IX Representative, 1987-1997, Chair, 1997-2006NATA GAC, District IX Representative, 1987-1997, Chair, 1997-2006• Charter Member, NATA LIME TeamCharter Member, NATA LIME Team• Charter Member, NATA Reimbursement Advisory Group, 1994-2000Charter Member, NATA Reimbursement Advisory Group, 1994-2000• NATA Educational Multimedia Committee, 1994-1997NATA Educational Multimedia Committee, 1994-1997• BOC Test Site Administrator, 1994-1997BOC Test Site Administrator, 1994-1997• SEATA Research and Education Committee, 1993-2001SEATA Research and Education Committee, 1993-2001• SEATA Convention Site Selection Committee, 1988-1992SEATA Convention Site Selection Committee, 1988-1992• District IX NATAPAC Committee Chair, 2007-presentDistrict IX NATAPAC Committee Chair, 2007-present• NATA Political Action Committee (PAC) Board of DirectorsNATA Political Action Committee (PAC) Board of Directors• NATA 25 Year Award, 2000, NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004NATA 25 Year Award, 2000, NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004• SEATA District Award, 1996, SEATA Award of Merit, 2007SEATA District Award, 1996, SEATA Award of Merit, 2007• BOC Inaugural Public Advocacy Award, 2007BOC Inaugural Public Advocacy Award, 2007





Roy Don WilsonRoy Don Wilson• B.S., Texas A & M University, 1964B.S., Texas A & M University, 1964• Head Athletic Trainer, Ector High School, Odessa, TX, 1964-66Head Athletic Trainer, Ector High School, Odessa, TX, 1964-66• Assistant Athletic Trainer, Florida State University, 1966-68Assistant Athletic Trainer, Florida State University, 1966-68• Head Athletic Trainer, The Citadel, 1968-70Head Athletic Trainer, The Citadel, 1968-70• Head Athletic Trainer, University of Kentucky, 1970-78Head Athletic Trainer, University of Kentucky, 1970-78• Head Athletic Trainer, University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1978-82Head Athletic Trainer, University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1978-82• Director, Sport Medicine Clinic, Lexington, KY, 1982-83Director, Sport Medicine Clinic, Lexington, KY, 1982-83• Head Athletic Trainer, Houston Gamblers (USFL), 1984-85Head Athletic Trainer, Houston Gamblers (USFL), 1984-85• Director, Houston Clinic for Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1985-88Director, Houston Clinic for Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1985-88• Director/Partner, Sports Rehab Clinic of Houston, 1988-92Director/Partner, Sports Rehab Clinic of Houston, 1988-92• SEATA Annual Meeting Program Co-Chair, 1975-76, Chair, 1979-81SEATA Annual Meeting Program Co-Chair, 1975-76, Chair, 1979-81• SEATA Executive Committee, KY Representative, 1975, SEATA Executive Committee, KY Representative, 1975,

LA Representative, 1977LA Representative, 1977• SEATA Vice-Director, 1977-1979, President, 1979-1982SEATA Vice-Director, 1977-1979, President, 1979-1982• District IX Director, 1982-1984District IX Director, 1982-1984• Legislative Committee Chair, KATS & LATALegislative Committee Chair, KATS & LATA• First Vice-President SWATA, President, 1988-1989First Vice-President SWATA, President, 1988-1989• First Chair, NATA Clinical Athletic Trainers Committee, 1987First Chair, NATA Clinical Athletic Trainers Committee, 1987• Interim President, Greater Houston Athletic Trainers’ Society, 1988Interim President, Greater Houston Athletic Trainers’ Society, 1988• SWATA Hall of Fame, 1996, SWATA established Roy Don Wilson Memorial ScholarshipSWATA Hall of Fame, 1996, SWATA established Roy Don Wilson Memorial Scholarship• LATA Hall of Fame, 1999LATA Hall of Fame, 1999• KATS Hall of Fame, 2006KATS Hall of Fame, 2006






• Lori GrooverLori Groover

• Gary WilkersonGary Wilkerson




Lori GrooverLori Groover• B.S., Valdosta State (College) UniversityB.S., Valdosta State (College) University

• Athletic Trainer, Candler Sports Medicine and Memorial Athletic Trainer, Candler Sports Medicine and Memorial Sports Medicine, South Effingham High School in Savannah, Sports Medicine, South Effingham High School in Savannah, Woodward Academy, Physician Extender Fellow at University Woodward Academy, Physician Extender Fellow at University Orthopaedics, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Health Orthopaedics, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Health Sciences at Nicholls State UniversitySciences at Nicholls State University

• GATA High School Committee ChairGATA High School Committee Chair

• GATA Vice President, 2003 – 2005GATA Vice President, 2003 – 2005

• GATA President, 2005 - 2007GATA President, 2005 - 2007

• SEATA Secretary, 2006 – 2009SEATA Secretary, 2006 – 2009

• SEATA Elections Committee ChairSEATA Elections Committee Chair

• SEATA Website & Newsletter (Communications) CommitteeSEATA Website & Newsletter (Communications) Committee

• GATA Representative to SEATA Public Relations CommitteeGATA Representative to SEATA Public Relations Committee

• Sports Medicine Advisory Committee ,Georgia High School AssociationSports Medicine Advisory Committee ,Georgia High School Association

• Volunteer Team Leader, 2006 NATA Annual Meeting in AtlantaVolunteer Team Leader, 2006 NATA Annual Meeting in Atlanta

• Nicholls State University Student Leadership & Professionalism Award Nicholls State University Student Leadership & Professionalism Award named in her honor, 2009named in her honor, 2009

• GATA Scholarship Program named in her memory, 2010GATA Scholarship Program named in her memory, 2010





Gary WilkersonGary Wilkerson• B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1978, M.S., University of Arizona, 1979, EdD, University of B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1978, M.S., University of Arizona, 1979, EdD, University of

Kentucky, 1989Kentucky, 1989• Athletic Trainer, Amphitheater High School (Tucson, AZ), Centre College (Danville, KY), Trover Clinic Athletic Trainer, Amphitheater High School (Tucson, AZ), Centre College (Danville, KY), Trover Clinic

(Madisonville, KY), BioKinetics Therapy & Training (Paducah, KY) and Professor , University of (Madisonville, KY), BioKinetics Therapy & Training (Paducah, KY) and Professor , University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, since 2000Tennessee at Chattanooga, since 2000

• NATA Post-Professional Education Committee, 6 yearsNATA Post-Professional Education Committee, 6 years• NATA Fellows Selection Council memberNATA Fellows Selection Council member• Journal of Athletic Training Journal of Athletic Training Editorial Board 10 years,Editorial Board 10 years,• Editor-in-Chief of Editor-in-Chief of Athletic Therapy Today, Athletic Therapy Today, 8 years8 years• SEATA Research & Education Committee member 10 years, 6 as chairSEATA Research & Education Committee member 10 years, 6 as chair• SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium Faculty, 10 yearsSEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium Faculty, 10 years• Chair, SEATA Athletic Training Educators’ Conferences Poster Abstract Chair, SEATA Athletic Training Educators’ Conferences Poster Abstract

Subcommittee, past 2 yearsSubcommittee, past 2 years• TATS Rep,, SEATA Clinical & Emerging Practices Committee, 8 yearsTATS Rep,, SEATA Clinical & Emerging Practices Committee, 8 years• Numerous presentations, national & international professional Numerous presentations, national & international professional

conferencesconferences• Published in Published in Journal of Athletic TrainingJournal of Athletic Training, , American Journal of Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle American Journal of Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle

International, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, The Physician and International, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, The Physician and Sportsmedicine, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, and Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Sportsmedicine, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, and Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical TherapyTherapy

• SEATA District Award (2007), NATA Athletic Training Service Award (2006), NATA Most Distinguished SEATA District Award (2007), NATA Athletic Training Service Award (2006), NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (2007), NATA Fellow (2008)Athletic Trainer Award (2007), NATA Fellow (2008)






• Marisa BrunettMarisa Brunett

• Ron CoursonRon Courson

• Ken WrightKen Wright




Marisa BrunettMarisa Brunett• B.S., West Virginia University, M.S., Florida State University B.S., West Virginia University, M.S., Florida State University • Chair, SEATA Public Relations Committee, District IX Representative to Chair, SEATA Public Relations Committee, District IX Representative to

NATA Public Relations Committee NATA Public Relations Committee • Chair, SEATA Annual Symposium Oversight Committee &Chair, SEATA Annual Symposium Oversight Committee &

Symposium Site Selection CommitteeSymposium Site Selection Committee• NATA Convention Program Committee Project TeamNATA Convention Program Committee Project Team• NATA Governance Task ForceNATA Governance Task Force• BOC Examiner & Test Site AdministratorBOC Examiner & Test Site Administrator• ATAF President & Vice-PresidentATAF President & Vice-President• Gatorade High School Athletic Trainer Advisory BoardGatorade High School Athletic Trainer Advisory Board• SEATA Vice-President 2005-2010SEATA Vice-President 2005-2010• Florida Department of Health’s Council of Athletic Training, 1996-2000Florida Department of Health’s Council of Athletic Training, 1996-2000• Local Medical Coordinator & East Team Head Athletic Trainer, 2011 Annual Local Medical Coordinator & East Team Head Athletic Trainer, 2011 Annual

East West Shrine Game, Orlando, FLEast West Shrine Game, Orlando, FL• Orange County Public Schools Athletic Trainer Advisory CommitteeOrange County Public Schools Athletic Trainer Advisory Committee• 2008 SEATA District Award, 2007 BOC “Dan Liberia Service Award”, 2002 2008 SEATA District Award, 2007 BOC “Dan Liberia Service Award”, 2002

NATA “Athletic Trainer Service AwardNATA “Athletic Trainer Service Award• ATAF Hall of Fame, 2008, ATAF Athletic Trainer of the Year Award ATAF Hall of Fame, 2008, ATAF Athletic Trainer of the Year Award 2002 & 2002 &

1997 1997 , ATAF Presidential Backbone Award 1998, ATAF “Clinical/Industrial , ATAF Presidential Backbone Award 1998, ATAF “Clinical/Industrial Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1992 Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1992





Ron CoursonRon Courson• B.S., Samford University, M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, B.S., Samford University, M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,

P.T., Medical College of GeorgiaP.T., Medical College of Georgia

• Athletic trainer/physical therapist, Samford University, Director of Athletic trainer/physical therapist, Samford University, Director of Rehabilitation, University of Alabama, 1991-1995, Director ofRehabilitation, University of Alabama, 1991-1995, Director ofSports Medicine, University of Georgia since 1995Sports Medicine, University of Georgia since 1995

• Olympic Games - Seoul, South Korea; 1990 Goodwill Games - Seattle; 1987 Olympic Games - Seoul, South Korea; 1990 Goodwill Games - Seattle; 1987 World University Games - Zagreb, Yugoslavia, 1987 Pan World University Games - Zagreb, Yugoslavia, 1987 Pan American Games – Indianapolis; 1992 Olympic Games -Barcelona, SpainAmerican Games – Indianapolis; 1992 Olympic Games -Barcelona, Spain

• Co-author, NATA Position Statements on Emergency Preparation, Exertional Co-author, NATA Position Statements on Emergency Preparation, Exertional Heat Illness, Management of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Heat Illness, Management of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Management of Head and Cervical spine injuriesand Management of Head and Cervical spine injuries

• Chief Athletic Trainer 1996 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials & Track and Chief Athletic Trainer 1996 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials & Track and Field - Atlanta Committee -1996 Olympic Games (ACOG)Field - Atlanta Committee -1996 Olympic Games (ACOG)

• NCAA Competitive Safeguards & Medical Aspects of Sports Committee. NCAA Competitive Safeguards & Medical Aspects of Sports Committee. Past president, Southeastern Conference Sports Medicine Committee Chair, Past president, Southeastern Conference Sports Medicine Committee Chair, NATA College and University Athletic Trainers' Committee NATA College and University Athletic Trainers' Committee

• NATA Liaison, American Football Coaches AssociationNATA Liaison, American Football Coaches Association

• Past President, Alabama Athletic Trainers’ AssociationPast President, Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association

• Past Chair, Alabama Board of Athletic TrainersPast Chair, Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers





Ken WrightKen Wright• B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1974, M.S., Syracuse University, 1976, DA, Middle B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1974, M.S., Syracuse University, 1976, DA, Middle

Tennessee State University, 1984Tennessee State University, 1984• Head Athletic Trainer, Morehead State University (1978-1981) University of North Head Athletic Trainer, Morehead State University (1978-1981) University of North

Carolina at Charlotte (1981-1988) , Program Director in Athletic Training and Professor Carolina at Charlotte (1981-1988) , Program Director in Athletic Training and Professor of Sports Management, University of Alabama, since 1988of Sports Management, University of Alabama, since 1988

• NATA Educational Multimedia Committee member & chairNATA Educational Multimedia Committee member & chair• SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium FacultySEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium Faculty• Initiated SEATA Athletic Training Student Competencies WorkshopInitiated SEATA Athletic Training Student Competencies Workshop• JRC-AT Site Visitor, Education CouncilJRC-AT Site Visitor, Education Council• Sports Medicine Evaluation Series Sports Medicine Evaluation Series of videos of videos • Sports Medicine Taping Sports Medicine Taping videos videos • Editorial Boards - Editorial Boards - Journal of Athletic Training, Physical Therapy in Journal of Athletic Training, Physical Therapy in

Sports Sports & & Sports Medicine Update Sports Medicine Update • Basic Athletic Training,Basic Athletic Training, 5th ed. & 5th ed. & Preventive Techniques: Taping/Preventive Techniques: Taping/

Wrapping Techniques and Protective Devices, Wrapping Techniques and Protective Devices, 33rdrd ed, ed, Sports Injuries Sports Injuries • Numerous presentations, national & international professional conferencesNumerous presentations, national & international professional conferences• 2002 & 2010 Olympic & Paralympics Winter games, Salt Lake City & Vancouver2002 & 2010 Olympic & Paralympics Winter games, Salt Lake City & Vancouver• Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator of the Year Award (2000), NATA Athletic Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator of the Year Award (2000), NATA Athletic

Training Service Award (1996), NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (2006)Training Service Award (1996), NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (2006)






• Mike FerraraMike Ferrara

• Tim McLaneTim McLane




Mike FerraraMike Ferrara• Ph.D., Penn State University, M.S., Michigan State University, B.S., Ithaca College.Ph.D., Penn State University, M.S., Michigan State University, B.S., Ithaca College.• Associate Dean of Research & Professor in Kinesiology, College of Education, University of Associate Dean of Research & Professor in Kinesiology, College of Education, University of

Georgia, Program Director of Athletic Training, University of Georgia since 1988Georgia, Program Director of Athletic Training, University of Georgia since 1988• Published extensively on sport-related concussion & exertional heat illnessPublished extensively on sport-related concussion & exertional heat illness• Director of Medical Services 1992 Barcelona Paralympic Games & U.S. Disabled Sports Director of Medical Services 1992 Barcelona Paralympic Games & U.S. Disabled Sports

Team, World Athletics Championships (1994) Team, World Athletics Championships (1994) • Atlanta Paralympic Games Director of Medical Operations (1995-96) Atlanta Paralympic Games Director of Medical Operations (1995-96) • Athletic Trainer, 1990 World Games, 1987 Pan American Games, Athletic Trainer, 1990 World Games, 1987 Pan American Games,

1985 Olympic Festival, 1983 World University Games & 1982 1985 Olympic Festival, 1983 World University Games & 1982 National Sports FestivalNational Sports Festival

• Numerous presentations, national & international professional Numerous presentations, national & international professional conferences including Japan, China, and Europeconferences including Japan, China, and Europe

• President, World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy President, World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy • Board of Certification memberBoard of Certification member• NATA Hall of Fame (2009), NATA Fellow (2008), NATA Most NATA Hall of Fame (2009), NATA Fellow (2008), NATA Most

Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (2003), NATA Educational Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (2003), NATA Educational Council Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator Award (2001)Council Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator Award (2001)

• National Academy of Kinesiology Fellow (2003)National Academy of Kinesiology Fellow (2003)• 2010 Fulbright Scholar to Ireland2010 Fulbright Scholar to Ireland• SEATA Education Administration Award (2006)SEATA Education Administration Award (2006)





Tim McLaneTim McLane• Attended Case Western Reserve University, graduated from University of FloridaAttended Case Western Reserve University, graduated from University of Florida• Manager of Athletic Training, Georgia Health Sciences University Sports Medicine Center Manager of Athletic Training, Georgia Health Sciences University Sports Medicine Center

in Augusta, GAin Augusta, GA• Helped establish Student Injury Care Center at University of Florida for intramural Helped establish Student Injury Care Center at University of Florida for intramural

athletesathletes• Began Sports Medicine Program, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, JacksonvilleBegan Sports Medicine Program, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Jacksonville• Helped form & pass Athletic Training legislation in FloridaHelped form & pass Athletic Training legislation in Florida• SEATA Governmental Affairs CommitteeSEATA Governmental Affairs Committee• NATA Governmental Affairs CommitteeNATA Governmental Affairs Committee• Chair, NATA Reimbursement Advisory GroupChair, NATA Reimbursement Advisory Group• First Chair, Board of Athletic Trainers in FloridaFirst Chair, Board of Athletic Trainers in Florida• 1996 Olympics ACOG1996 Olympics ACOG• USA Gymnastics Medical Staff since 1996 USA Gymnastics Medical Staff since 1996 • World University Games, ThailandWorld University Games, Thailand• ATAF Hall of Fame (2004), NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award ATAF Hall of Fame (2004), NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award

(2000), ATAF Recognition for Legislative efforts & success (1996), ATAF Athletic Trainer (2000), ATAF Recognition for Legislative efforts & success (1996), ATAF Athletic Trainer of the Year (1995), ATAF Clinical/Industrial Athletic Trainer of the of the Year (1995), ATAF Clinical/Industrial Athletic Trainer of the Year (1993)Year (1993)






• Crandall WoodsonCrandall Woodson




Crandall WoodsonCrandall Woodson• 1st student athletic trainer at Sturgis High School in 19731st student athletic trainer at Sturgis High School in 1973• BS, Mississippi State UniversityBS, Mississippi State University• MS, Murray State UniversityMS, Murray State University• Emergency Medical TechnicianEmergency Medical Technician• Head Athletic Trainer, B/C All Star Basketball Camps in GA, IN & MDHead Athletic Trainer, B/C All Star Basketball Camps in GA, IN & MD• Assistant Athletic Trainer, Georgia Tech, 1985-2000Assistant Athletic Trainer, Georgia Tech, 1985-2000• Distributor for Breg Distributor for Breg • Distributor for Bledsoe Distributor for Bledsoe • 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta• SEATA Honors & Awards Committee, 1987-2013, SEATA Honors & Awards Committee, 1987-2013,

Chair since 1992Chair since 1992• NATA Hall of Fame SubcommitteeNATA Hall of Fame Subcommittee• NATA Specialty Awards SubcommitteeNATA Specialty Awards Subcommittee• SEATA Backbone Award, 1992SEATA Backbone Award, 1992• Athletic Trainer for the movie “Remember the Titans” Athletic Trainer for the movie “Remember the Titans” • Distributor of the Year HonorsDistributor of the Year Honors






2013 Tim Kerin Memorial2013 Tim Kerin MemorialAwards ReceptionAwards Reception

andand

SEATA Hall of Fame InductionSEATA Hall of Fame Induction

Special Thanks to Skeeter SchuesslerSpecial Thanks to Skeeter Schuessler




Documents

Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association 2013 Tim Kerin Memorial Awards Reception and SEATA Hall