Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association
2014 Tim Kerin Memorial
Awards Luncheon
and
SEATA Hall of Fame Induction
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association
Honors & Awards
2014 SEATA & NATA Recipients
SEATA Award Recipients by Award
NATA Award Recipients by Award
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
2008 SEATA Hall of Fame
2009 SEATA Hall of Fame
2010 SEATA Hall of Fame
2011 SEATA Hall of Fame
2012 SEATA Hall of Fame
2013 SEATA Hall of Fame
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA 2014
Award Recipients
NATA Hall of Fame
• Ken Wright
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA 2014
Award Recipients
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer
• Mitchell L. Cordova
Athletic Training Service Award
• Scott L. Bruce
• Kelley Henderson
NATA Honorary Member
• Dr. Ben Kibler
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
NATA 50 Year Award
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2013 Chris Patrick, Jr.
2013 Leo Hamel
2013 Roger Long
2013 Steve Moore
2012 Anthony Jonaitis, Jr., AT Ret.
2012 Chester Przylucki, AT Ret.
2011 Robert Lundy, ATC
2010 Lindsy McLean, AT Ret.
2008 Jerry Rhea, AT Ret.
2006 Earnest Harrington, AT Ret.
2005 Henry "Buck" Andel, AT Ret.
2005 Eugene Harvey, AT Ret.
2005 Kenny Howard, AT Ret.
2005 Richard Morsch, AT Ret.
2005 Carl Williams, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA 2014
Award Recipients
NATA 25 Year Award
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Robert Algee, ATC
Bradley Bluestone, ATC
Caroline Bolton, PT, ATC
Elvis Brandon, MESS, ATC, PTA
Ralph Ray Castle, ATC
Kent A. Chapman, ATC
Robert Collins, MD
Christopher Correnti, ATC
Mary Lloyd Ireland, M.D.
Cynthia Jaworski, ATC
Elizabeth A. Johnston, ATC
Teresa J. Lemley, ATC
• John McFarland, ATC, LAT,
CSCS
• Jeffrey G. Moore, MAT, ATC
• Rochelle L. Mullenix, MS, ATC
• Kenneth Pruna, MED, ATC
• Roy Romero, ATC
• Felix H. Savoie, III, MD
• Lisa Schutt, ATC
• Lee Slagle, ATC
• Jeffrey Stevenson, ATC
• Gregory Stewart, M.D.
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
SEATA 2014
Scholarship Recipients
SEATA Undergraduate Scholarships
• SEATA Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
– Conner Tidmus (University of South Florida)
• Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Undergraduate Scholarship Award
– Lisa Anthony (University of Georgia)
• Jim Gallaspy Student Leadership Scholarship)
– Bryan Tachibana (University of Miami)
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
SEATA 2014
Scholarship Recipients
SEATA Graduate Scholarships
• SEATA Memorial Graduate Scholarship
– Chelsea Frascoia (University of Florida)
SEATA Family Scholarships
– Ryan Madaleno (Eastern Kentucky University) (SEATA
Member – Jim Madaleno)
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
SEATA 2014
Award Recipients
Executive Board Service Appreciation
• Chris Snoddy
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
SEATA 2014
Award Recipients
Most Distinquished Athletic Trainer
• Rodney Brown, ATC
• Donna Wesley, ATC
• Michael Wilkinson, ATC
Chuck Kimmel Award of Merit
• Donna Wesley, ATC
Jack C. Hughston, M.D. Sportsmedicine Person of the Year
• Randy Schwartzberg, M.D.
District Award
• Chris Snoddy, ATC
Backbone Award
• Ben Stollberg, ATC
Southeast
Athletic
Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
High SchoolSoutheast
Athletic
Trainer
Award
SEATA 2014
Award Recipients
College/University Athletic Trainer Award
• Tim Hughley, ATC
Clinical/Industrial/Corporate Athletic Trainer Award
• Robert Sefcik, ATC
Professional Athletic Trainer Award
• Marty Lauzon, ATC
High School Athletic Trainer Award
• Pedro Moreno, ATC
Education and Administration Award
• Cathy Brown Crowell, PhD, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
SEATA Award Recipients
Chuck Kimmel Award of Merit
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2014 Donna Wesley, ATC
2013 Michael Wilkinson, ATC
2011 Ray Castle, PhD, ATC
2010 Ron Courson, ATC, PT, NREMT-I,
CSCS
2009 Bill McDonald, ATC
2008 Al Green, ATC, EMT
2007 Keith Webster, ATC
2006 MaryBeth Hordyski, EdD, ATC
2005 Chuck Kimmel, ATC
2004 David Green, ATC
2003 Frank Grimaldi, ATC
2002 Leroy Mullins, ATC
2001 R.T. Floyd, EdD, ATC
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2000 Steve Moore, ATC
1999 Sue Stanley-Green, ATC
1998 Jay Shoop, ATC
1997 Jim Gallaspy, ATC
1996 Eva Clifton, ATC
1995 Warren Morris, ATC
1994 Jerry Robertson, ATC
1993 Jack Redgren, ATC
1992 Dean Kleinschmidt, ATC
1991 Tim Kerin, ATC
1990 Doug May, ATC
1989 Chris Patrick, ATC
1988 Jerry Rhea, ATC
1987 Bobby Barton, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
SEATA Award Recipients
Jack C. Hughston, M.D. Sportsmedicine Person of the Year
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2014 Randy Schwartzberg, M.D.
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2013 Robert K. Collins, M.D.
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2012 Doug Rouse, M.D.
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2011 Felix “Buddy” Savoie, M.D.
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2010 William G. Clancy, Jr., M.D.
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2009 Gene Barrett, M.D.
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2008 Michael T. Casey, M.D.
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2007 Michael Brunet, M.D.
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2006 J.W. Thomas Byrd, M.D.
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2005 William Mulherin, M.D.
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2004 Letha Yurko “Etty” Griffin, M.D., Ph.D.•
2003 James Whiteside, M.D.
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2002 Ed Fields, M.D.
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2001 Mark Cullen, M.D.
2000 Bobby Gaston
1999 Skeeter Schuessler
1998 Glenn Terry, M.D.
1997 Mary Lloyd Ireland, M.D.
1996 Grace and George Watson
1995 Von Neida
1994 Moose Detty, ATC and family
1993 Robert Rubright, M.D.
1992 Rudy Ellis, M.D.
1991 Wayne Watson
1990 James R. Andrews, M.D.
1989 Jack Hughston, M.D.
1988 John Longest, M.D.
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
SEATA Award Recipients
District Award
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2014 Chris Snoddy, ATC, LAT
2013 Tom Bair, ATC
2010 Donna Wesley, MS, ATC
2009 Mike Wilkinson, ATC
2008 Marisa Brunett, MS, ATC, LAT
2007 Gary Wilkerson, EdD, ATC
2006 Jim Mackie, ATC
2005 Ray Castle, PhD, ATC
2004 Janet Passman, ATC
2003 John Anderson, ATC
2002 MaryBeth Horodyski, EdD, ATC
2001 J.C. Anderson, ATC
2000 Nick Pappas, ATC
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1999 Bob Goodwin, ATC
1998 Gary Harrelson, ATC
1997 Chris Gillespie, ATC
1996 Keith Webster, ATC
1995 Sherry Kimbro, ATC
1994 Jim Gallaspy, ATC
1993 Tom Simmons, ATC
1992 Ron Courson, ATC
1991 Sherry Sutton, ATC
1990 R.T. Floyd, ATC
1989 David Green, ATC
1988 Chuck Kimmel, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
SEATA Award Recipients
Backbone Award
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2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
Ben Stollberg, ATC
Vanessa Abrams, ATC
Lori Moss, ATC
Melissa Thompson, PhD, ATC
James Masters, ATC
Gary Beatty, ATC
Shaun Duhe, ATC
Andy Grubbs, ATC
Barbara Naquin, ATC
Steve Bryant, ATC
Laura Klink, ATC
Gene Patterson, ATC
John Morr, ATC
Kurt Behrhorst, ATC
Andy Barker, ATC
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1997
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1995
1994
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1992
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
Jeff Allen, ATC
Mike Dillon, ATC
Arnold Gamber, ATC
Joni Johnson, ATC
Randy McGuire, ATC
Ed Harris, ATC
Sherry Semenick, ATC
Rick Baker, ATC
Crandall Woodson, ATC
Kevin Mangum, ATC
Mike Rollo, ATC
Sue Stanley, ATC
Billy Brooks, ATC
Jim Mackie, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
SEATA Award Recipients
Sponsors Award
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2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
Crandall Woodson & Darron Brightwell, Bledsoe Brace
Mueller Sports Medicine
Bill & Christine Bertrand, CSM Canvas
Dr. Robert Cade
Sonny Allen, Adams USA
Neal Fink
Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center
John Miller & Tom Rokovitz
Gerry Detty
Ken Young
Don Courson
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
SEATA Award Recipients
Clinical/Industrial/Corporate Athletic Trainer Award
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2014
2013
2012
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
Robert Sefcik, ATC
Regg Swanson, ATC
Kevin Cefali, ATC
Michael Williamson, ATC, PT
Forrest Pecha, ATC
Mary K. Kirkland, MS, ATC, LAT
Tom Bair, ATC
Scott Cochran, ATC
Scott Byrd, ATC
Don Teahan, ATC
Chad Barker, ATC
Bruce Getz, ATC
Debbie Morris, ATC
Tom Steltenkamp, ATC
Drew Ferguson, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
SEATA Award Recipients
Professional Athletic Trainer Award
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2014
2013
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
Marty Lauzon, ATC
Donald Moseley, ATC
Jeff Porter, ATC
Mike Ryan, ATC, PT, PES
New Orleans Saints Athletic Training Staff
Craig Brewer, ATC
Wally Blase, ATC
John Burrell, ATC
Todd Toracelli, ATC
Brad Brown, ATC
Dave Pursley, ATC
Ron Medlin, ATC
Larry Starr, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
SEATA Award Recipients
College/University Athletic Trainer Award
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2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
Tim Hughley, ATC
Phil Shaw, ATC
Gerald Jordan, ATC
Jack Marucci, MA, ATC & LSU Athletic Training Staff
Cary Lynn Berthelot, MA, ATC
Jim Murphy, ATC, PT
David "Duke" Werner, ATC
University of Florida Athletic Training Staff
Brian Anderson, ATC
Bob Goodwin, ATC
Ed Evans, ATC
Rodney Brown, ATC
Ron Courson, ATC
Sherry Kimbro, ATC
Alan Lollar, ATC
Jerry May, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
SEATA Award Recipients
High School Athletic Trainer Award
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2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
Pedro Moreno, ATC
Scott Arceneaux, ATC
Kevin Mauldin, ATC
Chris King, ATC
William R. Cubbage, ATC
Jeff Bryant, ATC
Sarah Williams, ATC
Scott Byrd, ATC
Jake Jordan, ATC
Chris Snoddy, ATC
Brandon Sheppard, ATC
Paul Good, ATC
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1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
Greg Pendley, ATC
Stephanie Lennon, ATC
Rick Baker, ATC
Kelli Sabiston, ATC
Therese Sparn, ATC
Dean Geary, ATC
Lloyd Knott, ATC
Kevin Mathews, ATC
Janet Passman, ATC
David Bayes, ATC
Wayne Kendrick, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
SEATA Award Recipients
Education and Administration Award
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2013
2012
2011
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2009
2008
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2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
Cathy Brown Crowell, PhD, ATC
Marisa Colston, PhD, AT
Amanda Benson, PhD, ATC, LAT
Carl Mattacola, PhD, ATC, FNATA
& Tim Uhl, PhD, ATC, PT, FNATA
Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT
Ray Castle, PhD, ATC
Gerard White, MEd, ATC
John Anderson, ATC
Michael Ferrara, PhD, ATC
Brian Bogdanowicz, ATC
Deidre Leaver-Dunn, EdD, ATC
Alice Wilcoxson, ATC
Malissa Martin, ATC
Chris Gillespie, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Hall of Fame
1962 Mike Chambers
1962 Tad Gormley
1962 Thomas F. Lutz
1962 Frank Mann
1962 Claude Simons, Sr.
1962 Frank Wandle
1964 Mickey O’Brien
1966 Charles E. Harper
1967 Werner J. Luchsinger
1969 Wesley I. Knight
1970 Samuel R. Lankford
1976 M. Kenneth Howard
1978 Martin J. Broussard
1978 Earl J. Porche
1981 Donald James Fauls
1981 Warren G. Morris
1984 Jim Goosetree
1984 Joe Worden
1985 Jerry Rhea
1986 Henry L. Andel
1986 Eugene Harvey
1987 Earnest L. Harrington, Sr.
1987 L. Davis “Sandy” Sandlin
1988 J. Lindsy McLean
1989 Charles F. Martin
1989 J. C. Patrick, Jr.
1993 Thomas “Tim” Kerin
1994 Dean L. Kleinschmidt
1996 Robert M. “Bobby” Barton
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
NATA Hall of Fame
1999 James Douglas “Doug” May
2000 James B. Gallaspy, Jr.
2002 John “Jack” Redgren
2004 Albert “Al” Green
2004 Sue Stanley-Green
2004 William H. “Bill” McDonald
2008 Dave Pursley
2009 Mike Ferrara
2010 Frank Walters
2010 Keith Webster
2011 Chuck Kimmel
2011 Jerry Robertson
2011 Larry Starr
2011 Roy Don Wilson
2012 Chris Gillespie
2012 Nicolas A. Pappas
2012 Jay Shoop
2013 Ron Courson
2013 R.T. Floyd
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award
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2013
2013
2012
2012
2011
2011
2011
2011
2009
2009
2008
2007
2007
2007
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2005
2004
Mitchell L. Cordova, PhD, ATC, FNATA, FACSM
Jennifer Hootman, PhD, ATC, FNATA, FACSM
Carl Mattacola, PhD, ATC, FNATA
Tim Uhl, PhD, ATC, PT
Micki Cuppett
Chris Snoddy
Marisa Brunett, MS, ATC, LAT
Wayne Kendrick, MA, ATC
Doug Kleiner, PhD, ATC, FNATA
Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT, FACSM, FNATA
George Davies, DPT, ATC, SCS
Mary K. Kirkland, MS, ATC, CSCS
Turner A. "Tab" Blackburn, Jr., MEd, ATC, PT
Stephanie Lennon, MS, ATC, NBCT
Kathleen Stroia, ATC, PT
Gary Wilkerson, EdD, ATC
John Anderson, MEd, ATC
Chris Gillespie, MEd, ATC
Paul Newman, MS, ATC
Larry Starr, MEd, ATC, CSCS
Kenneth Wright, DA, ATC
Ronald Courson
MaryBeth Horodyski
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2004
2004
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2003
2003
2002
2002
2002
2001
2001
2000
2000
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1995
1995
1994
James Mackie
David Pursley
Jay Shoop
Keith Webster
Michael Ferrara
R. T. Floyd
David Green
Chuck Kimmel, Jr.
Robert M. Nevil
Carl L. Williams, Jr.
Albert Green
Sue Stanley-Green
Frank Grimaldi
William H. McDonald
Jack A. Redgren
Charles S. Yates
Gary Hazelrigg
Jerry Robertson
Joseph W. O’Toole
James B. Gallaspy
Donald D. Lowe
James Douglas May
C. Leroy Mullins, Jr.
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
Athletic Trainer Service Award
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2014
2011
2011
2010
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2008
2008
2008
2008
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
Scott L. Bruce, MS, ATC
Kelley Henderson, MEd, ATC
Jeff Bryant, MS, ATC, LAT
Donna Wesley, MS, ATC, LAT
Marisa Colston, PhD, ATC
Helen M. Binkley, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Joe Beckett, EdD, ATC
Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT
Carl Mattacola, PhD, ATC
Brad Montgomery, MAT, ATC
Mike Wilkinson, MS, ATC
Ray Castle, PhD, ATC
Nancy Cummings, EdD, ATC, CSCS
Micki Cuppett, EdD, ATC
Trish Bare Grounds, ABD, ATC, LAT
Christine Stopka, PhD, ATC
Mary Walker , MS, ATC
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2006 Earl “Bud” Cooper, EdD,
ATC, CSCS
2006 Joseph Erdeljac, MS, ATC
2006 Ed Harris, ATC
2006 Paul Higgs, ATC
2006 Sherry Kimbro, ATC
2006 Paul Newman, MS, ATC
2006 Chris Snoddy, ATC
2006 Gerard White, MEd, ATC
2006 Gary Wilkerson, EdD, ATC
2005 Thomas L. Bair
2005 Ronald Harper
2005 Janet L. Passman
2005 Kelli B. Sabiston
2005 John Zubal
2004 Christina Farley
2004 Donald Teahan
2003 Diane King
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
Athletic Trainer Service Award
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2003
2002
2002
2002
2002
2001
2001
2000
2000
2000
1999
1999
1999
1998
1998
1998
1997
Doug Kleiner
Marissa Brunett
Mary K. Kirkland
Stephanie A. Lennon
Therese E. Sparn
Chris A Gillespie
Wayne M. Kendrick
Barry W. Deuel
L. Timothy McLane
MaryBeth Horodyski
Mayfield B. Armstrong
Robert A. Ferguson
Robert M. Nevil
Edwin D. Cantler
Malissa Martin
William R. Whitehill
David L. Adams
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1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1996
1996
1996
1996
1996
1996
1996
John H. Anderson
David J. Giardina
Steve Glickman
Gwen Hoffman
Charles W. Kimmel, Jr.
James H. Mackie
Jerry May
Randal E. Oravetz
Thomas E. Simmons
R. T. Floyd
David T. Green
Frank Grimaldi
William McDonald
Nicholas A. Pappas
Jane Steinberg
Kenneth E. Wright
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
Tim Kerin Award
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2007
2002
2001
2000
1996
Ron Culp, ATC
Lindsy McLean, ATC, PT
Dean Kleinschmidt, ATC
Jerry Rhea, ATC
Chris Patrick, ATC
Leroy Mullins, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
Honorary Membership Award
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2009
2008
2008
2008
2008
2006
2005
2004
2002
1998
1991
Ben Kibler, M.D.
James Robert Cade, M.D.
Skeeter Schuessler
Randy Schwartzberg, M.D.
David Leffers, M.D.
Angus M. McBryde, Jr., M.D., FACS
Felix “Buddy” Savoie, III, M.D.
J.W. Thomas Byrd, M.D.
Mary Lloyd Ireland, M.D.
James “Mick” Lynch, M.D.
James A. Whiteside, M.D.
Scott Gillogly, M.D.
Darren Johnson, M.D.
Leslie Neistadt
Harlan Selesnick, M.D.
Rollin Mallernee
Peter A. Indelicato, M.D.
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1989 John Longest, M.D.
1989 William Charles Warner, M.D.
1988 Michael Brunet, M.D.
1988 A. Brant Lipscomb, M.D.
1986 Robert Lee Rubright, M.D.
1986 Gerald Thomas, O.D.
1986 James VanDeusen
1986 William Youmans, M.D.
1982 James Andrews, M.D.
1978 Marcus Stewart, M.D.
1973 Fred Allman, Jr., M.D.
1973 Lamont Henry, M.D.
1973 Marion Hubert, M.D.
1966 Jack Hughston, M.D.
1965 O.B. Murphy, M.D.
1956 Robert Brashear, M.D.
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
President’s Challenge Award
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1991
1985
1984
1979
William G. Clancy, Jr., M.D.
Champ Leroy Baker, Jr., M.D.
George Davies, DPT, ATC, CSC, SCS
Michael Brunet, M.D.
Letha Yurko "Etty" Griffin, M.D., PhD.
Mary Lloyd Ireland, M.D.
John Kenneth Saer, M.D.
James Andrews, M.D.
Robert Brashear, M.D.
Jack Hughston, M.D.
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
Gail Weldon Award
• 2012 MaryBeth Horodyski, EdD, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Distinguished Service Athletic Trainer Award
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William H. "Bill" McDonald, MS, ATC
Chris Patrick, MEd, ATC
Kenny Howard, AT Ret.
Robert Barton, DA, ATC
Jerry Rhea, ATC
Don Fauls, ATC
Warren Morris, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Excellence in Athletic Training Award
• 2004 Sue Stanley-Green, MS, ATC
• 2003 Ron Culp, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
NATA Fellows
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2008
Bill Holcomb, PhD, ATC, LAT
MaryBeth Horodyski, EdD, ATC
Bryan Riemann, PhD, ATC
Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT
Mike Ferrara, PhD, ATC
Jenny Hootman, PhD, ATC, FACSM
Doug Kleiner, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Carl Mattacola, PhD, ATC
Tim Uhl, PhD, ATC, PT
Gary Wilkerson, EdD, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
Journal of Athletic Training Award Recipients
2008 Kenneth L. Knight Award for Outstanding Research Manuscript Winner
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“Epidemiology of Collegiate Injuries for 15 Sports: Summary and Recommendations for Injury Prevention Initiatives” by
Jennifer Hootman, PhD, ATC, FACSM, Randall Dick, MS, FACSM, and Julie Agel, MS, ATC
2006 Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript Second Runner-Up
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“Cervical Spine Functional Anatomy and the Biomechanics of Injury Due to Compressive Loading,” by Erik E. Swartz, PhD,
ATC; R.T. Floyd, EdD, ATC; and Michael J. Cendoma, MS, ATC
2005 Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript Winner
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“Evidence-Based Medicine: What is it and How Does it Apply to Athletic Training?” by Russell Steves, MEd, ATC, PT; and
Jennifer Hootman, PhD, ATC, FACSM
2003 Kenneth L. Knight Award for Outstanding Research Manuscript Winner
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“Evidence for the Factorial and Construct Validity of a Self-Report Concussion Symptoms Scale,” by Scott G. Piland, MA,
ATC/L; Robert W. 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
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“Multiculturalism and Athletic Training Education: Implications for Educational and Professional Progress,” by Paul R.
Geisler, MS, ATC
2001 Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript Second Runner-Up
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“The Meniscus: Review of Basic Principles with Application to Surgery and Rehabilitation,” by Timothy J. Brindle, PhD, PT,
ATC; John Nyland, EdD, PT SCS, ATC, CSCS; and Darren L. Johnson, MD
1999 Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript First Runner-Up
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“Rehabilitation After ACL Reconstruction in the Female Athlete,” by Kevin E. Wilk, PT; Christopher Arrigo, MS, PT, ATC;
James R. Andrews, MD; and William G. Clancy Jr., MD
1996 Clint Thompson Award for Outstanding Non-research Manuscript Second Runner-Up
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“Navigating the Library Maze: Introductory Research and the Athletic Trainer” by William R. Whitehill, EdD, ATC; Pat Norton,
MLS; and Kenneth E. Wright, DA, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
NATA College & University Athletic Trainers' Committee Award Recipients
2008 Junior College - Over & Above Achievement
• Danny Anderson, MS, ATC of Mississippi Gulf Coast College
2006 Division I - Over & Above Achievement
• Mike Meyer, MS, ATC, Vanderbilt University
2005 Division I - Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer of the Year
• Steve Bryant, ATC
2005 Division II - College Certified Athletic Trainer of the Year
• Russ Hoff, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
NATA Continuing Education Committee Award Recipients
2008 Continuing Education Excellence Award
• Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, PT
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
NATA Educational Council Sayers "Bud" Miller
Distinguished Educator Award Recipients
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2001
2000
1992
R.T. Floyd, EdD, ATC, CSCS
Mike Ferrara, PhD, ATC
Kenneth E. Wright, EdD, ATC
James Gallaspy, Jr, MS, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
NATA Educational Multimedia Committee Award Recipients
2006 Category I: Educational DVD/Video
ATC Commercial Second Place
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Micki Cuppett, EdD, ATC, and Katie Walsh, EdD, ATC, for “General Medical Conditions in the Athlete”
2006 ATC Non-Commercial Second Place
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Jeffery Burnham, MD; Melissa Thompson, MEd, LAT, ATC; and Ray Castle, PhD, ATC, for “General
Medical Evaluation Techniques”
2006 ATC Non-Commercial Third Place
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Stephen Kramer, PT, ATC; Toby Doré, PhD, ATC; Ray Castle, PhD, ATC; and Melissa Thompson, MEd,
LAT, ATC, for “An Introduction to Isokinetics”
2005 Software: ATC Commercial Category
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"Basic Athletic Training 3D" by Scott Barker, MS, ATC, Kenneth Wright, DA, ATC, Vivian Wright, PhD, &
William Whitehill, EdD, ATC
2003
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Gary Harrelson, EdD, ATC, Deidre Leaver-Dunn, PhD, ATC, & Jason Bennett, ATC
2002
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"Spine Injury Management Video" by Douglas Kleiner, PhD, ATC, EMT, & Jon Almquist, ATC
2001 Commercial Software Category
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“Joint Mobilization: Techniques for Managing Restricted Range of Motion” by Gary Harrelson, EdD, ATC &
Deidre Leaver-Dunn, PhD, ATC
1998 Non-commercial Video Category
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“Principles of Rehabilitation” by Gary Harrelson, EdD, ATC
1995 Videotape Production Contest Category
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"Sports Medicine Evaluation Series: The Elbow" by Kenneth Wright, DA, ATC, Gary Harrelson, EdD, ATC,
R. T. Floyd, MAT, ATC, & Lou Fincher, MS, ATC
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
NATA Governmental Affairs Council
Dan Campbell Legislative Award Recipients
2010 Dan Campbell Legislative Award for Outstanding Governmental Affairs Efforts, Class I
• Mississippi Athletic Trainers’ Association
2007 Legislative Activity
• Joe Erdeljac, MS, ATC & Nick Pappas, ATC, LAT of Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
Bill Chisolm Ethnic Diversity Advisory Council
Professional Service Award Recipients
2004
• Arnold T. Bell, ATC
2001
• Carl L. Williams, Jr., MEd, ATC
1999
• Theodore F. Childs, RPT, ATC, PhD
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
NATA Public Relations Committee Award Recipients
2009 1st Place (Most Creative category)
• Joe Underwood, PhD, ATC, LAT for "J-Diddy"
2008 Honorable Mention (Grassroots category)
• Cumberlands Department of Athletic Training
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
NATA SSATC/Gatorade Recognition Award Recipients
2011
• Jessica Kirby, MEd, ATC
2010
• Paul E. Good, III, Hendersonville High School, Hendersonville, TN
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
NATA Bobby Gunn Student Leadership Award Recipients
2012
• Andrew Brubaker-Eastern Kentucky University
2011
• Alisha Tolbert, Troy University
2010
• John DeMutiis, University of South Florida
2009
• Raena Steffan, University of South Florida
2008
• Candy Anderson, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
2007
• Sharon Elliott, Florida Southern College
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Award Recipients
Deloss Brubaker Awards for Student Writing Recipients
2011 Original Research First Runner-Up
• Amanda Cutright, ATC and Drew Garner
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
NATA Foundation
Award Recipients
NATA Foundation Volunteer Service Award Recipients
2011 NATA Foundation Lifetime Contribution Award
• Michael Wilkinson, MS, ATC
2011 NATA Foundation Volunteer Service Award
• R.T. Floyd, EdD, ATC, CSCS
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
BOC Award Recipients
Dan Libera BOC Service Award Recipients
2007
• Marisa Brunett, MS, ATC
• Sue Stanley-Green, MS, ATC
2003
• Rob Ullery
• William Welsh
1997
• Diane King
1995
• Barton Buxton
Public Advocacy Award Recipients
2007
• Keith Webster, ATC, University of Kentucky
Southeast
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Association
Hall of Fame
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
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Mike Chambers
Tad Gormley
Thomas F. Lutz
Frank Mann
Claude “Big Monk” Simons, Sr.
Frank Wandle
Mickey O’Brien
Charles E. “Smokey” Harper
W.J. “Dutch” Luchsinger
Wesley “Doc” Knight
Sam Lankford
Martin Broussard
Earl “Bubba” Porche
Don Fauls
Jim Goosetree
Joe Worden
Henry “Buck” Andel
Sandy Sandlin
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Charlie Martin
Thomas J. Kerin
Kenny Howard
Warren Morris
Jerry Rhea
Eugene “Doc” Harvey
Larry “Doc” Harrington
Lindsy McLean
Chris Patrick, Jr.
Dean Kleinschmidt
Bobby Barton
Don Lowe
Doug May
Jim Gallaspy
Jack Redgren
Al Green
Sue Stanley-Green
Bill McDonald
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Mike Chambers
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Mike Chambers, a native of New Orleans,
Louisiana was one of the first great leaders in
Athletic Training History. He pushed for NATA
organization as early as 1938. He served as the
elected President of that meeting. The meeting
took place at the Drake Relays. This effort was
supported by Charles Cramer and the Cramer
Company. His first Head Athletic Trainer position
was at Georgia Tech from 1927 until 1935. During that period he
participated in the Olympics and the 1929 Rose
Bowl victory by Georgia Tech. He returned to
Louisiana to serve as Head Athletic Trainer at Louisiana State
University in 1935, a position he held until early 1943. He also
worked several all-star games in the south. One of his protégé’s
was Marty Broussard, who became the Head Athletic Trainer at
LSU. Mike Chambers was honored by the LSU student body,
when the first live tiger mascot was named “Mike the Tiger” in his
honor. He was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1962 and
the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame in 1994.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Tad Gormley
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Tad Gormley, a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts
trained for the 1904 and 1906 Boston Marathon. He was
brought to New Orleans in 1907 by the New Orleans
Athletic Club to develop a marathon team. He worked
throughout the city as a trainer and track coach and also
trained Olympic boxers. He served as athletic trainer at
Loyola of the South University in New Orleans. He
became the first athletic trainer in the state of Louisiana.
He treated and cared for all athletes in the crescent city.
Following mass on Sunday’s the “Gormley Games” took
place in city park. Tad served as coach, athletic trainer and
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 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 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 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 the place to which he dedicated his
life - City Park Stadium near Loyola University.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Thomas F. Lutz
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
As Head Athletic Trainer at Georgia Thomas
"Fitz" Lutz was instrumental in saving a
season for the star of the team and keeping
the Bulldogs rolling through "The Golden Era"
of great Georgia teams. He served at Georgia
from 1938 to 1942. He invented and patented
a special face mask for the Bulldogs' star,
Frankie Sinkwich, enabling him to play the
entire season with a fractured jaw. He was one of the first athletic
trainers to make custom molded mouthpieces, by applying a layer
of latex a day, then starting the process over again each week on
Monday after the players chewed them up during the games. Lutz
eventually became the Baltimore Colts head athletic trainer for
three seasons before going to the University of North Carolina in
1950. Lutz died four years later in Chapel Hill at the age of 44.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Frank Mann
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Frank (Skipper) Mann served for almost 25 years as
athletic trainer at the University of Kentucky. He
dedicated his life to fulfilling the need for qualified
athletic trainers in the work of college sports. He was
considered by historians to be one of the forefathers of
modern athletic training. He attended Chicago
University in 1903, completed a full course in the art of
handling the physical injuries and mental stresses of
athletes and began his student trainer position. In
1906, he accepted an athletic training position at the
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 trainer from
1910 to 1914 before moving to Kentucky where worked until his retirement
in 1950. During his almost 50 years of experience and 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 Helm's Hall of Fame for
athletic trainers. Mann died in 1957 at the age of 70.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Claude “Big Monk” Simons, Sr.
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Claude "Big Monk" Simons has gone down in history
as one of the great names in intercollegiate athletics.
Claude and his younger brother known as “Little Monk”
were a part of Tulane Athletics during the 1930’s and
the 1940’s. Both played football for the Green Wave.
Simons also served as head coach in basketball,
baseball, track and boxing while at Tulane. Simons
was president of the Southern Amateur Athletic Union
and had Tulane's Olympic-size pool named in his honor.
Claude was a part of the transition from coach to
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 Athletic
Trainer. Monks efforts lead to the formal position of an athletic trainer.
He fulfilled these duties for several years serving as 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 Dixon and Bubba Porche, both
NATA Hall of Fame Members. Claude was inducted into the NATA Hall
of Fame in 1962 and the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame in
1998.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Frank Wandle
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Frank Wandle was athletic
trainer at Army, Yale and
served two years at
Louisiana State University
before retiring. Dates are
not available but he was
inducted into the NATA
Hall of Fame in 1962.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Mickey O‘Brien
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Mickey O'Brien went to work for the University of
Tennessee in 1938 - just in time to help with three
successive unbeaten seasons and trips to bowl games.
He served as a jack-of-all-trades for the Vol program.
In addition to being Head Athletic Trainer for all sports
teams, he was in charge of the training table, oversaw
the equipment and laundry operations, and served as
chief recruiter in Chattanooga, North Carolina and
Florida. O'Brien was designated Trainer Emeritus in
1977 for the Volunteers' football team and served under five football
coaches at Tennessee, beginning with Gen. Bob Neyland. Experts in
sports medicine regarded O'Brien as one of the premier college athletic
trainers. He served as a mentor to various athletic trainers including
NATA Hall of Fame members Jim Goostree and Chris Patrick. He
helped form the Southeastern Conference Trainers Association and
served as its first president. He died October 24, 1986 in Knoxville.
Tennessee at age 79.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Charles E. “Smokey” Harper
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
After graduating from Mercer College in 1923,
Charles "Smokey" Harper became known as one
of the most prominent athletic trainers in the
Southeast Conference. From 1931 to 1936 he
trained at Vanderbilt before moving on to Florida
for a short time. Smokey also worked at UCLA for
“Red” Sanders for one year. In 1940 he returned
to Vanderbilt, met Paul "Bear" Bryant and followed
the coaching legend to Kentucky, Texas A&M and Alabama
before he eventually retired. During his career he served as a
mentor to "Rusty" Payne at Kentucky, and to Billy Pickard, Roy
Don Wilson and Jerry Rhea at Texas A&M. He was regarded by
his fellow athletic trainers and students as a nice and very
practical man. Coach Bryant commented that he could read
people better than anyone he ever had on his staff.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
W. J. “Dutch” Luchsinger
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Werner "Dutch" Luchsinger was associated with sports in the
southern section of the U.S. for 48 years. Dutch was a native of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin and studied at State Teachers College in
Milwaukee before attending Tulane University. He was a three
sport standout in football, baseball, and track at Tulane prior to
earning his degree in 1930. After graduation, Luchsinger, better
known as “Dutch”, served as Athletic Director at Fortier High
School in New Orleans from 1930 until 1941. From 1941 to 1943
he served as Physical Training Director at Keesler Field. In 1949
Dutch began his role as Mississippi State’s Head Athletic Trainer
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 Buccaneers an
American Basketball Association franchise. During his tenure in 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 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’ 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 inductees into the Mississippi Athletic
Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Wesley “Doc” Knight
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Doc Knight served the University of Mississippi for almost 28 years
before his retirement in 1975. A 1935 graduate of Springfield College
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
Bellevue Hospital. After completing his higher education, Doc Knight
served as a “trainer”, physical education instructor and assistant
track coach at several institutions before beginning his almost three
decade long career at ‘Ole Miss. Wes Knight was known for his fiery
competitive spirit as exhibited by his pregame speeches to the team
prior to Ole Miss Football Games. There was never any doubt about
his caring for the many Rebel athletes he treated and loved. Many
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 athletic
trainer, but a very successful track coach as well. Knight produced several 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 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 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 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, died in 1983.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Sam Lankford
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Samuel Lankford was associated with athletic
training, professional publications, and related
activities since 1930. Before coming to Virginia
Tech in 1963 as head athletic trainer, Lankford
spent 12 years at the University of Florida in the
same position. For several years Lankford was
the athletic training editor of the National Athletic
Journal. Among his professional contributions are
two books and numerous articles on athletic training and
conditioning. He also developed, manufactured, and sold an
adherent in the early 60's called Tough Gator. He represented
District IX on the NATA Board of Directors from 1955 to 1957. He
also served as District IX Secretary from 1955 to 1957 and from
1959 to 1963.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Martin J. Broussard
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Marty Broussard's athletic training career spanned six
decades at Louisiana State University. An exceptional
baseball and track athlete during his college days at LSU,
Broussard took time out to serve as a student athletic trainer
for the football team prior to earning his undergraduate
degree in 1945. He served as a U.S. Army medic during
World War II After playing professional baseball and serving
as Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Florida and
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
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 American
Games and for the U.S. Olympics in 1960. Broussard served on the board of
directors for the National Athletic Trainers Association, an 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 1982. Broussard was
immortalized in LSU sports in 1998 when the University named its new, state-ofthe-art multimillion dollar athletic training facility the Martin J. Broussard Center
for Athletic Training. Dr. Broussard died June 11, 2003 at the age of 84.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Earl J. “Bubba” Porche
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Tulane had one of the nation's finest athletic trainers in the
person of Earl "Bubba" Porche. In addition to his duties as
athletic trainer at the Blue-Gray game, Porche served as
athletic trainer for the U.S. Track Team that competed in three
meets in Europe in 1967 and was an athletic trainer at the
Pan-American Games in 1971. Porche came to Tulane from
the Navy in 1946 as Assistant Athletic Trainer. He was
subsequently named Head Athletic Trainer, a post he held
for 36 years. Bubba served as District IX Secretary from
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
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 1986
established the Bubba Porche Award to recognize outstanding High School and
Collegiate Athletic Training Students each year. Tulane further honored Bubba
by naming their primary medical treatment facility for all Tulane studentathletes The Earl "Bubba" Porche Athletic Training Room.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Don Fauls
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Don, an native of Ithaca, New York, left his position in 1954 as an
athletic trainer with the St. Louis Cardinals Association to become
the Head Athletic Trainer at Florida State University until his
retirement in 1986. Don Fauls was as much concerned about the
Seminole athletes off the field or court, as he was when they were
competing and practicing. Don treated the whole person as much
as he treated the injury itself. He was a class gentleman from
Ithaca College, however the nickname “Rooster” truly helped
explained his fiery competitiveness for the Seminoles. He worked
as an athletic trainer for the U.S. Pan American team and was a
member of the Olympic Training Selection Committee. He was
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
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 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 inscription: 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 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 emulate the same honesty, loyalty and integrity of this
outstanding individual. Don Fauls died on November 9, 1995 at 75 years old.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Jim Goostree
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Jim Goostree, a diversified college athlete, attended
Southwestern at Memphis (two years) and then the University of
Tennessee while earning his bachelor's and master's degrees in
the early 1950's. A golfer at Tennessee, he evolved into an
assistant athletic trainer under legendary athletic trainer Mickey
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
"Bear" Bryant. In his long career with the Crimson Tide,
Goostree served as Head Athletic Trainer for the both the BlueGray 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
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 program,
Tide Pride. He also supervised the expansion and renovation of Bryant-Denny
Stadium, the building of the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility, the renovation of
Coleman Coliseum and Paul Bryant Dormitory, and the construction of SewellThomas 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 1984 and was one of
the first two inductees into the Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association in 1995. Jim
Goostree passed away October 19, 1999.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Joe Worden
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
After graduating from Pfugerville High School in Texas, Joe
Worden attended the University of Texas in Austin where he
completed a B.S. in Physical Education and a Masters Degree in
Education. While there, he first became interested in the care
and prevention of athletic injuries and had the unique opportunity
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
action in Guam and the Marshall Islands during World War II. He
became Vanderbilt’s head athletic trainer in 1949 and handled all
sports until 1971 when he was assigned to specialize in football
and men’s basketball. He continued to assist club sports, and in
1977 began working with the newly created women’s
intercollegiate athletic program. He officially retired at
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 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 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 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 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 Tennessee
Sports Hall of Fame in February 2004.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Henry “Buck” Andel
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
A native Atlantan, Buck Andel played football for and
graduated from Boys High. He went on to graduate with a
bachelor's and master's degree from Georgia Tech where he
lettered in both baseball and football. Mr. Andel was a U.S.
Army veteran of World War II receiving a Silver Star, two
Bronze Stars, and three Purple Hearts for his service. From
1948 until 1969, he was the head athletic trainer of all sports
including track, basketball, baseball and wrestling at Georgia
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,
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 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 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 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 age 83.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
“Sandy” Sandlin
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Sandy, a native of Huntsville, Alabama, moved to Chattanooga at
14 and never left the valley he loved. Lee Jensen, the
Chattanooga Lookout’s athletic trainer, saw Sandy with his
gentle manner mending the wing of a fallen bird. Jensen said,
“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
with the Chattanooga Lookouts in the Southern League and in
1935 became the athletic trainer for the baseball team. Sandy
Sandlin was Head Athletic Trainer at the University of
Chattanooga from 1938 until 1975, during which time he also
spent 1943-45 as athletic trainer at Georgia Tech. An All-Star A
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. 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.” 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 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 establishment of the annual Sandy
Sandlin High School Athletic Trainer of the Year Award.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Charlie Martin
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Charlie Martin received his undergraduate and masters
degrees from the University of Oklahoma, after being
discharged from the Army. He was the Head Athletic Trainer
at Baltimore Junior College and then at Northeast Louisiana
University, where he worked for nearly 25 years. Charlie
received the 25-year award from the NATA and was elected
to the Louisiana Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in
1984. He was a founding father of the Louisiana Athletic
Trainers Association. Charlie is best known for his
pioneering research on the effects of heat and humidity in
athletes. His writings on the topic were published numerous times throughout
his career. Charlie was also an expert on the topic of drug testing. He traveled
extensively around the nation and throughout the world, including Taiwan, The
Netherlands and Belgium, lecturing on these topics, sharing the benefits of his
pioneering work. Charlie will be remembered as an outstanding ambassador
for the athletic training profession and his work will be missed. Charlie Martin,
54, died July 21, 1988.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Thomas “Tim” Kerin
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Thomas "Tim" Kerin graduated from Westinghouse Memorial High
School in Wilmerding, PA in 1965 and received his B.S. from
Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1969. After graduation, Tim
began as the Head Athletic Trainer and math instructor at Penn
Hills High School in Pittsburgh. In 1972 Tim was awarded an M.S.
in mathematics from Indiana University of PA and became Head
Athletic Trainer and an Associate Professor at the University of
Pittsburgh. He received an M.Ed. in Physiology of Exercise from
Pittsburgh in 1976. Tim became the Head Athletic Trainer at the
University of Tennessee in 1977 and helped the football team
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
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 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 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 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 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 annually is the Tim Kerin Award.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Kenny Howard
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Milford "Kenny" Howard, born in Crossville, Alabama went to Alabama
Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) to study Agriculture, but got
a job as student athletic trainer under legendary trainer and track coach
Wilbur Hutsell. Upon graduation in 1948, Howard was named Head
Athletic Trainer, a post held until 1976. From 1976 through 1980 he served
Auburn as its first Assistant Athletics Director for Olympic Sports. After
retiring from Auburn in 1980 he went to work as Director of Sports
Relations for the Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation, Inc., and
continued until his retirement in 1995. While serving as Auburn's Head
Athletic Trainer, Kenny became the confidant of Head Football Coach
Ralph Jordan. That friendship led to Dr. Jack Hughston becoming
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 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 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 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 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 have three sons and daughter. Jeanne
and Kenny continue to reside in Auburn.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Warren Morris
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Warren Morris learned athletic training from two of the
profession’s most notable athletic trainers - A.D. Dickinson of
Northern Iowa University and Alfred “Duke” Wyre at the
University of Maryland where he received his M.Ed . From that
solid background, Morris first 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
Trainer at the University of Georgia in 1965. He served as
District IX Vice–Director from 1967 to 1971 then as District
Director from 1971 to 1973. Morris has also been the NATA’s
representative on the NCAA Football Rules Committee and the
Secretary and Representative on the Joint Commission for Science and Sports. 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 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 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 2004 which
also honored him with an annual award in his name, the Warren Morris Sports
Medicine Person of the Year Award.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Jerry Rhea
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Jerry Rhea entered the athletic training profession in 1956 while a
student at Texas A&M working under NATA Hall of Fame member
Smokey Harper before graduating in 1958. Jerry worked eight years in
the Odessa (Texas) Schools, where he was Head Athletic Trainer before
serving the Los Angeles Rams as Assistant Athletic Trainer for 2 years.
Jerry was the Head Athletic Trainer for the Atlanta Falcons from 1969
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
this time he also served as President of the Atlanta Falcons Youth
Foundation. He was elected President of SEATA in 1982 and became
District IX Director in 1984. He was then elected president of the
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. 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 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. 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 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 Scholarship in his
name.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Eugene “Doc” Harvey
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Since his days as an athletic trainer for the old Brooklyn
Dodgers Baseball Organization, Eugene "Doc" Harvey has
continuously enhanced his skills as a dedicated rehabilitation
specialist. Before moving to Brooklyn, and later Los Angeles
when the Dodgers moved west, Doc served as an athletic
trainer in Pueblo, Colorado, and Montreal, Canada. He was
known as a hard worker who kept his players in excellent
condition. He served under legendary Coach Eddie Robinson
and was an integral part of numerous Southwestern Athletic
Conference Championships both during and since Coach
Robinson’s tenure. Doc supervised the Grambling State University athletic
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
Coordinator in Sports Medicine during football season. He owns and operates a
private therapy clinic working with a number of physicians and hospitals in
Grambling. Doc was inducted into the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association
Hall of Fame in 1982 and the NATA Hall of Fame in 1986. He received the NATA
50 Year Award in 2005.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Larry “Doc” Harrington, Sr.
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Earnest "Doc" Harrington was born in Hattiesburg, MS in
1931. After spending one year as an undergraduate at
Tulane he returned to his hometown and the University of
Southern Mississippi. He began his tenure as the Head
Athletic Trainer at Southern Miss in 1958 through his
retirement in 1994. During his tenure in Hattiesburg he also
served as the school’s tennis coach and equipment
manager. In addition to holding a doctorate in education,
Doc was a licensed Physical Therapist and a Colonel in the
U.S. Army Reserves. Doc also served for a number of years
beginning in 1960 as the Head Athletic Trainer for the
Senior Bowl. He was the first director and project coordinator for the
nationally approved Athletic Training Specialization program at the
University of Southern Mississippi and has had a number of articles
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. 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’ Association Hall
of Fame in 2003. Doc received the NATA 50 Year Award in 2006.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
J. Lindsy McLean
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Lindsy McLean began his career as a student at Vanderbilt
University under Joe Worden in 1956. By 1963, he had
earned the position of Head Athletic Trainer and Director
of Physical Therapy at the University of California, Santa
Barbara, and was named Head Athletic Trainer and
Instructor at San Jose State College in 1965. In 1968, he
was named Head Athletic Trainer at The University of
Michigan. In 1979, he became Head Athletic Trainer of the
San Francisco Forty Niners and served there until his
retirement in 2003. Lindsy has served as a USOC Olympic
Team Athletic Trainer in 1976 and was the Nutrament
Collegiate Athletic Trainer of the Year in 1976. He has served the NATA on
the Grants and Scholarship Committee, the 50th Anniversary Taskforce, and
the Honors and Awards Committee where he helped establish the Most
Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. Perhaps he will best be remembered
for his work with the Professional Advancement Committee where he served
at the first Chair of the Certification Committee and the Board of
Certification when, under his guidance, the NATA Certification program was
established and implemented. He returned to Tennessee to retire in 2005.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Chris Patrick, Jr.
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Chris Patrick began his athletic training career while pursuing his
undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee. After receiving
his master’s degree at Eastern Kentucky, Chris went on to serve as an
athletic trainer at several major universities, ultimately taking over the
position of Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Florida in 1970,
where he continues today as Assistant Athletic Director for Sports
Health. Chris has enjoyed several professional distinctions, including
becoming a consultant for Bike, Johnson & Johnson and Nike and
receiving the Nutrament College Trainer of the Year Award. Indicative
of his commitment to community involvement, Chris was elected
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
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. 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
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
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.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Dean L. Kleinschmidt
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
A native of Morgan, Minnesota and graduate of Indiana
University, Dean Kleinschmidt joined the New Orleans Saints as
an Assistant Athletic Trainer in 1969 under Warren Arial and
was promoted to Head Athletic Trainer in 1971 where he
remained until 2001. He also coordinated all sports medicine
efforts at the Senior Bowl All-Star Game in Mobile, Ala., since
1971. In 2001-02 he served as the administrative director at
East Jefferson General Hospital Wellness Center in Metairie,
La. before spending the 2002 and 2003 seasons as the
Washington Redskins' Head Athletic Trainer. Dean is now in
his third season as Indiana University’s Head Athletic Trainer
for football. He served three terms as President of the
Professional Athletic Trainers' Society after serving on their
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 "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 served
several years on the NATA Foundation Scholarship Committee. Dean 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 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 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 Trainer of the
Year in 2003.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Robert M. “Bobby” Barton
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Bobby Barton earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of
Kentucky in 1968, a master’s degree from Marshall University in 1970,
and a doctorate from Middle Tennessee State University in 1976. He
served as an athletic trainer at the University of Kentucky, the
University of Florida and Florida International University, prior to
going to Eastern Kentucky University as Head Athletic Trainer and
Program Director in 1976. He served as District IX Director and as
NATA Vice President prior to being NATA President from 1982 to
1986. He served on the NATA’s Placement Committee, Public
Relations Committee, the 50th Anniversary Celebration and
Convention Planning Committee as well as the NATA Research and
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
national organizations in numerous professional endeavors. He remained a practicing
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
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
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
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.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Don Lowe
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
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
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer in 1965, Assistant Athletic Trainer
1966-1969, and Head Athletic Trainer from 1969-1975. Mr. Lowe was
the Coordinator of Sports Medicine at Syracuse University from 19752000. He served the greater Syracuse community and the Central New
York region by creating the organizational structure and becoming the
Executive Director of Onondaga Sports Medicine Clinics in 1986. Mr.
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
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
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 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 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 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 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 in 1999.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
James Douglas "Doug" May
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
James Douglas "Doug" May began his career as a student
athletic trainer working with Wes Knight at the University of
Mississippi in 1967. He has served as a certified athletic trainer
at Florida State University, Tennessee Technological University,
Mississippi State University, Mississippi University of Women, the
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and, most recently, at
the McCallie School of Chattanooga, TN. May has served as
Vice-President of the NATA and as District IX Director. In
addition, he is a former District IX President and Secretary/
Treasurer. May is a charter member of the Mississippi Athletic
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
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 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 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 the NATA and was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 1999.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
James “Jim” B. Gallaspy, Jr.
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
James B. (Jim) Gallaspy, Jr., a native of Jackson, MS was born on
September 8, 1948. Jim began his athletic training career serving as
a student athletic trainer at Peeples Junior High School and Provine
High School. He went to The University of Southern Mississippi in
1966 to work under the NATA Hall of Fame member Larry "Doc"
Harrington. After graduation from Southern Miss, Jim received
employment at McArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida as a
teacher/athletic trainer where he worked for three years and then in
1973 he enrolled at Indiana State University. After graduating, Jim
worked at Moline Senior High School as a teacher/athletic trainer and
in 1974 he returned to The University of Southern Mississippi where
he worked for 26 years and was awarded Associate Professor,
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 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
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
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
Trainers' Hall of Fame in 2004. He is married to the former Sue Barnett and they have two
children Kim and Jay.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
John "Jack" Redgren
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Jack Redgren was born in the small town of Winnebago,
Minnesota in 1942. He graduated from the University of
Montana in 1964 and served in the United States Army
from 1965-1967. After leaving the armed services, Jack
graduated from the Mayo Clinic School of Physical
Therapy in 1969. His first job as an athletic trainer was
working under fellow hall of famer Lindsy McLean at the
University of Michigan for two years. From there, Jack
moved south to Vanderbilt University where he served for
10 years. Since 1981, Jack has worked in the private
sector treating varsity, professional and recreational
athletes. A pioneer in the field of athletic training
education, Jack served the NATA Professional Education Committee for 17
years and enjoyed every minute of it. Jack received the Joe Worden
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. 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 Middle
Tennessee Chapter of the National and College Football Foundation. He
continues to work part-time with Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Albert "Al" Green
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Al Green has been serving the Athletic Training profession on
the national, district and state levels since attending his first
NATA convention in 1970 as a freshman college student. Al
received his BS degree from the University of Michigan and his
MEd from the University of Arizona. Highlights of Mr. Green’s
service includes: Chairperson for the NATA Public Relations
Committee, member of the Board of Certification and
Convention Registration Committee, Chair District IX Public
Relations Committee, President and Vice President of the
Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society. Al started his career as
an Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Michigan then
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 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 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 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 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.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Sue Stanley-Green
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Sue Stanley–Green received her BS from The Ohio State University
and her MS from Purdue University. She served as Director of
Intramural Recreational Services at East Carolina University. While
at ECU, she met NATA Executive Secretary Mary Edgerly when the
national office was in Greenville, NC. It was through this
introduction to the NATA that Sue started her extensive service to
the NATA and the athletic training profession. Her athletic training
career included being the Associate Head Athletic Trainer at the
University of Kentucky and the first women to work SEC Football,
Athletic Trainer-Physician Extender for Kentucky Sports Medicine
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
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 Certification,
President of District IX, Vice President of the Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society, and CoMedical Director of the Bluegrass State Games. She traveled internationally with USA
Basketball Teams. Ms. Stanley – Green’s awards include the 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 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.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
William H. “Bill” McDonald
2007 SEATA Hall of Fame
Born in Carbon Hill, Alabama, Bill attended the University of
Alabama and served as a student athletic trainer and
manager for the Crimson Tide. At Alabama, he completed
his BS in 1967 and his MS in 1968. He was a high school
athletic trainer/coach in the Dekalb and Cobb County
School Systems in Georgia from 1968 to 1972. He began a
15 year tenure at Georgia Tech in 1972 serving as the
Director of Sports Medicine and Assistant Athletic Director.
In 1987 he returned home to the University of Alabama
where he continues today as the Director of Sports
Medicine, Football Travel Coordinator, and On Campus Clinical Coordinator for
the athletic training education program. Bill was an athletic trainer for the 1996
Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He received the Athletic Trainer 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 inducted into the Alabama
Athletic Trainers’ Association in 2005. Bill continues to serve the profession in
many capacities including service on the NATA College and University Athletic
Trainers’ Committee, the NATA Strategic Implementation Team and on the
Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers.
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
2008 SEATA Hall of Fame
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R.T. Floyd
Chris A. Gillespie
Bob Goodwin
David T. Green
Frank Grimaldi, Jr.
MaryBeth Horodyski
Chuck Kimmel
James H. “Jim” Mackie
Jerry Lynn Robertson
James L. “Jay” Shoop
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
John H. Anderson
2008 SEATA Hall of Fame
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B.S., Auburn University, 1963, M.S., Auburn University, 1967
Began as Head Athletic Trainer, Auburn High School, 1966
Head Athletic Trainer, Troy University 1967-1979
Head Athletic Trainer, LSU 1979-1989
Program Director, Athletic Training Education, Troy University
1989-Present
NATA Member since 1966
1976 Olympics-Mexico, 1970 World Games, 1983-1985 Olympic
Sports Festivals, 1987 Pan American Games, 1996 OlympicsAtlanta, World International Special Olympics
Head Athletic Trainer, Blue-Gray Football Classic, 1971-1979
Head Athletic Trainer, Alabama All-Star Football Classic,
1990-present
ALATA Hall of Fame Committee Chair,1990-1998
NATA Memorials Resolutions Comm. District IX Rep., 1999-Present
SEATA History & Archives Committee AL Rep., 2000-Present, Chair since 2004
Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame, 1999
SEATA District Award, 2001
SEATA Education/Administration Award, 2007
NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1997
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2006
Founded Iota Tau Alpha Athletic Training Honor Society, 2005
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
R.T. Floyd
2008 SEATA Hall of Fame
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1974-Present, Head Athletic Trainer then Director of Athletic
Training & Sports Medicine, Chair/Professor, Dept. of Physical
Education & Athletic Training, The University of West Alabama
BS UWA-1980, MAT UWA-1982, EdD University of AL-1995
Blue-Gray All-Star Football Classic Athletic Training, 1975-2001
District IX Director, 2004-Present
NATA Foundation Board District IX Chair, 2003-2005
NATA Foundation Board Member Development Chair, 2005Present
NATA Ed. Multimedia Comm. District IX Rep., 1988-2002
SEATA Site Selection Committee Chair, 1986-2004
SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium, Competencies in
Athletic Training Director, 1997-Present
SEATA Webmaster, 2004-Present
SEATA Newsletter & SEATA eBlast News editor, 2005-Present
Author, Manual of Structural Kinesiology
UWA Athletic Hall of Fame, 2001
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2003
NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1996
SEATA District Award, 1990, SEATA Award of Merit, 2001
Alabama Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame, 2004
NATA Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator Award, 2007
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Chris A. Gillespie
2008 SEATA Hall of Fame
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B.S. Mississippi College-1980, M.S. Northeast Louisiana
University-1981
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, 2000-2003
Director of Athletic Training Education, Assistant Professor
of Exercise Science & Sports Medicine, 1985-Present
SEATA President, 2003-2006
Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association President,
2001-2003
NATA College & University Athletic Trainers’ Committee
District IX Chair, 1995-2002
NATA Inter-Associational Task Force on Sickle Cell Trait
in Athletes, 2006
SEATA Honors & Awards Committee, 1993-1998
SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium Co-Founder
Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers, 1993-2003, Vice-Chairman, 1995-2003
SEATA District Award, 1997
NATA Athletic Training Service Award
SEATA Education/Administration Award, 2001
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2006
Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame, 2002
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Bob Goodwin
2008 SEATA Hall of Fame
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Teacher/Athletic Trainer, Baker High School, Baker, LA, 1967-1971
Central High School Teacher/Athletic Trainer, 1971-1974
Athletic Trainer, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1974-2006
Special Olympics World Games at LSU, 1983
New Orleans Saints Training Camp, 1985
Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, 1986-1997
Co-Host 1992 Olympic Trails, New Orleans
Co-Host 1993 NCAA Track & Field Championships, New Orleans
Host Athletic Trainer & Co-Chairman, Medical Committee,
Louisiana Special Olympic Games, 1976-1989
Louisiana Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, 1995-1998.
Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association Director of Professional
Education, Vice President, President
Louisiana Sports Medicine Society Charter Member, Jim Finks
Award for Outstanding Contributions to Sports Medicine, 1999
LATA Hall of Fame Committee, 26 years, LATA Program Committee, 10 years
SEATA Site Selection Committee, SEATA College & University Athletic Trainers Committee,
SEATA History & Archives Committee, SEATA Hall of Fame Committee
Louisiana Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame, 1992
Southeastern Louisiana University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2006
SEATA District Award, 1999
SEATA College/University Athletic Trainer Award, 2005
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
David T. Green
2008 SEATA Hall of Fame
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Director of Athletic Training, Tennessee Tech University,
1985-Present
Student Athletic Trainer, Middle Tennessee State Univ., B.S. 1975
Graduate Assist. Athletic Trainer, Eastern Kentucky University,
M.A. 1977
Paul G. Blazer High School in Ashland, KY, 1977-1980
Eastern Kentucky University Assist. Athletic Trainer, 1980- 1985
Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society Vice-President, 1994-1998,
President, 1998-2002
NATA Board of Certification District IX Rep. 1981-1987
Ohio Valley Conference Athletic Trainers’ Association President,
1983, 1989, 1991
SEATA Exhibits Chair, 1993-Present
SEATA Site Selection Committee, 1993-Present
1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta,
NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium Co-Host, 2000
NATA Honors & Awards Committee Special Awards Subcommittee, 2005-Present
TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1996
NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1996
TATS Hall of Fame, 2003
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2003
TATS President’s Award of Merit, 2006
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Frank Grimaldi, Jr.
2008 SEATA Hall of Fame
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Student Athletic Trainer, Northern Illinois University, B.S., 1978,
Graduate Assistant M.S. 1979
Athletic Trainer, United Township High School,1979-1983
Athletic Trainer, University of Maryland, 1983-1989
Athletic Trainer, University of Miami, 1989-1993
Athletic Trainer, Miami Sunset Senior High School, 1993-2002
Masters in Medical Science, Nova Southeastern University, 2004
Orthopedic Surgical Physician Assistant, Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic
Lacrosse World Cup, Perth, Australia, 1990
1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA
Greek International Baseball Team “B” Pool International Baseball
Championships in Hungry, 2002
Quad Cities Athletic Trainers Assoc. Board of Directors, 1982-1983
Athletic Trainers Association of Florida President, 1997 to 2001
SEATA President, 2000-2003
ATAF High School Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1994
NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1996
ATAF Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1998
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2000
SEATA Award of Merit, 2003
ATAF Hall of Fame, 2004
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
MaryBeth Horodyski
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2008 SEATA Hall of Fame
B.S. Lock Haven University, Ed.D. Columbia University
Athletic Trainer, Iowa State, M.S. 1982
Assistant Athletic Trainer & Head Athletic Trainer, US Military Academy, West
Point, NY, 8 years,
Director Graduate Athletic Training Program, Director ofAthletic Training/Sports
Medicine Outreach Program Univ. of FL,1992-1997
Dept. of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Univ. of Florida, 1997-Present
Director of Research Dept. of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Univ. of Florida,
2002-Present
New York Athletic Trainers Association Regional Representative
Florida High School State Track Meet Medical Coordinator, 4 years, State Football
Championships, 3 years
SEATA Executive Board, 11 years, SEATA President, 2006-Present
SEATA Research & Education Committee Co-Chair, 3 years
SEATA Secretary/Treasurer, 5 years, SEATA Treasurer, 4 years
NATA Graduate Education Committee, 7 years
NATA Secretary/Treasurer Committee, 9 years
Journal of Athletic Training Editorial Board
NATA Foundation Florida State Representative, 6 years
NATA Foundation Public Relations Chair, 2006-Present
SEATA Award of Merit, 2006
SEATA District IX Award, 2002
NATA Service Award, 2000
ATAF College/Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year Award, 1997
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004
ATAF Hall of Fame, 2004
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Chuck Kimmel
2008 SEATA Hall of Fame
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Student Athletic Trainer, B.S. University of Kentucky
Assistant Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State University M.S.
Head Athletic Trainer, Austin Peay State University, 1981-2006,
Assistant Athletics Director, 1990-2006
Injury Clinic Director & Instructor, Appalachian St. Univ., 2007-Present
SEATA Exhibits Chairman, 1981-1992
Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society President, 1989-1993
SEATA Secretary/Treasurer, 1992-1997,
SEATA President, 1997-2000
NATA District IX Director, 2000-2004,
NATA Secretary/Treasurer, 2001
NATA Board liaison to College/University Athletic Trainers’,
College/University Student Athletic Trainers’ & Convention committees
NATA Co-Chair Convention Host Committee Convention, 2000
NATA President, 2004-Present
SEATA District Award,
TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1991
NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1997
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2002
TATS Hall of Fame, 2002, TATS President’s Award of Merit, 2005
SEATA Award of Merit, 2005
Austin Peay State University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2006
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
James H. “Jim” Mackie
2008 SEATA Hall of Fame
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B.S. University of Florida, 1974
M.S. Eastern Kentucky University, 1975
Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Florida, 1975-1988
Braintree Hospital Outpatient & Sports Medicine and Brockton High
School, 1988-1992
Riverside Hospital & Baptist\St. Vincent’s Health System, 1992-1999
HealthSouth Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, 2000- 2002
St. Vincent’s Rehab & Sports Medicine, 2002-Present
1996 Olympics in Atlanta
GATE River Run, Jacksonville Marathon, PGA-MS 150 Bike Tour,
Hoop It Up
NATA Placement Committee, Public Relations Committee
SEATA Backbone Award, 1985
NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1997
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004
SEATA District Award, 2006
Athletic Trainers Association of Florida, President, 6 years, VicePresident, 2 years
ATAF Hall of Fame, 1999
SEATA Secretary, 2001-2006
SEATA Treasurer, 2006-Present
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
James L. “Jay” Shoop
2008 SEATA Hall of Fame
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B.S. East Tennessee State University, 1970
Head Athletic Trainer, Furman University, 1970-76, M.S. 1976
Assistant Athletic Trainer, Atlanta Falcons, 1976-1983
Head Athletic Trainer, Detroit Lions, 2001-2002
Director of Sports Medicine, Georgia Tech, 2002-Present
Director of Sports Med., Head Athletic Trainer, Georgia Tech, 1987-1999
Head Athletic Trainer, NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1985-1987
Head Athletic Trainer, USFL Michigan Panthers, 1983-1984
Chief Athletic Trainer, Olympic Village 1996 Centennial Olympic Games
Head Athletic Trainer, 1994 Goodwill Games
SEATA Annual Clinical Symposium Program Chair, 1979-1981
NATA History & Archives Committee District IX Rep.
SEATA History & Archives Committee
NATA Ethics Committee, 1995-1996
NATA Reimbursement Committee, 1990-2000
Atlantic Coast Conference Sports Medicine Society President
Author, History of the Southeast Athletic Trainers Association, 1988
NATA Annual Meeting Co-Host, 2006
SEATA Award of Merit, 1998
East Tennessee State University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2002
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004
Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame, 2007
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Jerry Lynn Robertson
2008 SEATA Hall of Fame
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Student Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State Univ., 1960-1964, B.S.
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Mississippi State Univ., 1965, M.Ed.
Head Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State University, 1965-2003
Director of Watauga Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Foundation,
Johnson City, TN, 2003-Present
SEATA President of SEATA, 1988-1991
District IX Director, 1991-1994
NATA Liaison Public Relations, Secondary Schools, & Scholarships
NATA National Membership Committee, 1965-1970
NATA News editorial advisor
Tennessee Committee for State Licensure
State High School Committee for Athletic Trainers
ETSU Jerry Robertson Scholarship Award, 1981
East Tennessee State University Pirate Club Hall of Fame,
East Tennessee State University Distinguished Faculty Award, 1995
Jerry Robertson BucSports Athletic Medicine Center was named in his
honor, 2002
TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year Award, 1990
TATS Hall of Fame, 1995
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Julian Crocker Influence Award, 1994
NATA 25 Year Award, 1990
SEATA Award of Merit, 1994
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 1997
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
2009 SEATA Hall of Fame
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Steve Moore
Dave Pursley
Eugene Smith
Keith Webster
Roy Don Wilson
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Steve Moore
2009 SEATA Hall of Fame
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B.S., University of Vermont, 1962, M.S., Indiana University, 1964
Athletic Trainer, Miami Marlins minor league Baseball Team, 1964
Began as Assistant Athletics Trainer, Indiana University, 1964
First fill-time Athletics Trainer, Tennessee Tech, 1968-1985
Outreach Athletic Trainer, Cookeville Sportsmedicine &
Therapy Center & Columbia Sports Medicine in Nashville,
1985-1998
Part-time EMT for the Putnam County EMS, 1979-1994
Organized the Upper Cumberland Stroke Support Group
SEATA Secretary/Treasurer, 1968 to 1980
SEATA Service Award
NATA 25 Year Award, 1989
Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame, 2000
Tennessee Tech Athletic Hall of Fame, 2003
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Dave Pursley
2009 SEATA Hall of Fame
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Began as a high school Student Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainer at Evansville and Clemson colleges
10 years in the minor leagues
42 years (1961-2002) Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves
5 World Series appearances
1 World Series Championship
4 All Star games (1972, 1983, 1991, and 2000)
All Star Tour in Japan
Atlanta Summer Olympics, 1996
Charter member PBATS
A founding father, GATA
Pivotal role in Georgia licensing requirements & law
Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers
Turner Field Athletic Training Room renamed "Pursley's Place”, August 2002
Inaugural inductee, GATA Hall of Fame, 2004
NATA 25 Year Award, 1995
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2004
NATA Hall of Fame, 2008
PBATS Presidents Award, 2008
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Eugene Smith
2009 SEATA Hall of Fame
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Sterling College, B.S., 1949, M.S. University of Indiana, 1954
Assistant Coach, Bazine, Kansas High School, 1949-1953
Assistant Coach, Great Bend, Kansas High School, 1954
Athletic Trainer, Palo Duro High School, Amarillo, TX, 1955-60
Head Athletic Trainer, Professor of Physical Education,
Memphis State University, 1960-1979
SEATA Vice-Director, 1971-1973
District IX Director, 1973-1976
Chaired NATA Convention in St. Louis
Athletic Trainer, American All-Stars, toured China, 1974
Major force for Tennessee athletic training legislation, late 1970's
Memphis State University Athletic Hall of Fame, 1979
Doc Smith Scholarship Fund for Student Athletic Trainers established
TATS Hall of Fame, 1995
TATS Eugene Smith/Mickey O’Brien College Athletic Trainer of the Year named in
his honor
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Keith Webster
2009 SEATA Hall of Fame
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B.S., University of Kentucky, 1978, M.A. Morehead State University, 1985
First Head Athletic Trainer, Centre College, 1978-1980
Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Florida, 1980-1982
Head Athletic Trainer, Morehead State University, 1982-1992
Director of Sports Relations, Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation, 1992-1997
Head Athletic Trainer, University of Kentucky, 1997 to present
KATS & GATA Vice President & President
Chair KATS & GATA Numerous Committees
SEATA Annual Student Symposium Program Director, 1995, 1997
Collegiate Sports Medicine Foundation Advisory Board, 2005-2008
NATA GAC, District IX Representative, 1987-1997, Chair, 1997-2006
Charter Member, NATA LIME Team
Charter Member, NATA Reimbursement Advisory Group, 1994-2000
NATA Educational Multimedia Committee, 1994-1997
BOC Test Site Administrator, 1994-1997
SEATA Research and Education Committee, 1993-2001
SEATA Convention Site Selection Committee, 1988-1992
District IX NATAPAC Committee Chair, 2007-present
NATA Political Action Committee (PAC) Board of Directors
NATA 25 Year Award, 2000, NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004
SEATA District Award, 1996, SEATA Award of Merit, 2007
BOC Inaugural Public Advocacy Award, 2007
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Roy Don Wilson
2009 SEATA Hall of Fame
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B.S., Texas A & M University, 1964
Head Athletic Trainer, Ector High School, Odessa, TX, 1964-66
Assistant Athletic Trainer, Florida State University, 1966-68
Head Athletic Trainer, The Citadel, 1968-70
Head Athletic Trainer, University of Kentucky, 1970-78
Head Athletic Trainer, University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1978-82
Director, Sport Medicine Clinic, Lexington, KY, 1982-83
Head Athletic Trainer, Houston Gamblers (USFL), 1984-85
Director, Houston Clinic for Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1985-88
Director/Partner, Sports Rehab Clinic of Houston, 1988-92
SEATA Annual Meeting Program Co-Chair, 1975-76, Chair, 1979-81
SEATA Executive Committee, KY Representative, 1975,
LA Representative, 1977
SEATA Vice-Director, 1977-1979, President, 1979-1982
District IX Director, 1982-1984
Legislative Committee Chair, KATS & LATA
First Vice-President SWATA, President, 1988-1989
First Chair, NATA Clinical Athletic Trainers Committee, 1987
Interim President, Greater Houston Athletic Trainers’ Society, 1988
SWATA Hall of Fame, 1996, SWATA established Roy Don Wilson Memorial Scholarship
LATA Hall of Fame, 1999
KATS Hall of Fame, 2006
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
2010 SEATA Hall of Fame
• Lori Groover
• Gary Wilkerson
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Lori Groover
2010 SEATA Hall of Fame
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B.S., Valdosta State (College) University
Athletic Trainer, Candler Sports Medicine and Memorial
Sports Medicine, South Effingham High School in Savannah,
Woodward Academy, Physician Extender Fellow at University
Orthopaedics, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Health
Sciences at Nicholls State University
GATA High School Committee Chair
GATA Vice President, 2003 – 2005
GATA President, 2005 - 2007
SEATA Secretary, 2006 – 2009
SEATA Elections Committee Chair
SEATA Website & Newsletter (Communications) Committee
GATA Representative to SEATA Public Relations Committee
Sports Medicine Advisory Committee ,Georgia High School Association
Volunteer Team Leader, 2006 NATA Annual Meeting in Atlanta
Nicholls State University Student Leadership & Professionalism Award
named in her honor, 2009
GATA Scholarship Program named in her memory, 2010
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Gary Wilkerson
2010 SEATA Hall of Fame
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B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1978, M.S., University of Arizona, 1979, EdD, University of
Kentucky, 1989
Athletic Trainer, Amphitheater High School (Tucson, AZ), Centre College (Danville, KY), Trover
Clinic (Madisonville, KY), BioKinetics Therapy & Training (Paducah, KY) and Professor ,
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, since 2000
NATA Post-Professional Education Committee, 6 years
NATA Fellows Selection Council member
Journal of Athletic Training Editorial Board 10 years,
Editor-in-Chief of Athletic Therapy Today, 8 years
SEATA Research & Education Committee member 10 years, 6 as chair
SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium Faculty, 10 years
Chair, SEATA Athletic Training Educators’ Conferences Poster Abstract
Subcommittee, past 2 years
TATS Rep,, SEATA Clinical & Emerging Practices Committee, 8 years
Numerous presentations, national & international professional
conferences
Published in Journal of Athletic Training, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle
International, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, The Physician and
Sportsmedicine, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, and Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports
Physical Therapy
SEATA District Award (2007), NATA Athletic Training Service Award (2006), NATA Most
Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (2007), NATA Fellow (2008)
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
2011 SEATA Hall of Fame
• Marisa Brunett
• Ron Courson
• Ken Wright
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Marisa Brunett
2011 SEATA Hall of Fame
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B.S., West Virginia University, M.S., Florida State University
Chair, SEATA Public Relations Committee, District IX Representative to
NATA Public Relations Committee
Chair, SEATA Annual Symposium Oversight Committee &
Symposium Site Selection Committee
NATA Convention Program Committee Project Team
NATA Governance Task Force
BOC Examiner & Test Site Administrator
ATAF President & Vice-President
Gatorade High School Athletic Trainer Advisory Board
SEATA Vice-President 2005-2010
Florida Department of Health’s Council of Athletic Training, 1996-2000
Local Medical Coordinator & East Team Head Athletic Trainer, 2011 Annual
East West Shrine Game, Orlando, FL
Orange County Public Schools Athletic Trainer Advisory Committee
2008 SEATA District Award, 2007 BOC “Dan Liberia Service Award”, 2002
NATA “Athletic Trainer Service Award
ATAF Hall of Fame, 2008, ATAF Athletic Trainer of the Year Award 2002 &
1997 , ATAF Presidential Backbone Award 1998, ATAF “Clinical/Industrial
Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1992
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Ron Courson
2011 SEATA Hall of Fame
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B.S., Samford University, M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,
P.T., Medical College of Georgia
Athletic trainer/physical therapist, Samford University, Director of
Rehabilitation, University of Alabama, 1991-1995, Director of
Sports Medicine, University of Georgia since 1995
Olympic Games - Seoul, South Korea; 1990 Goodwill Games - Seattle; 1987
World University Games - Zagreb, Yugoslavia, 1987 Pan
American Games – Indianapolis; 1992 Olympic Games -Barcelona, Spain
Co-author, NATA Position Statements on Emergency Preparation,
Exertional Heat Illness, Management of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
and Management of Head and Cervical spine injuries
Chief Athletic Trainer 1996 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials & Track and
Field - Atlanta Committee -1996 Olympic Games (ACOG)
NCAA Competitive Safeguards & Medical Aspects of Sports Committee.
Past president, Southeastern Conference Sports Medicine Committee Chair,
NATA College and University Athletic Trainers' Committee
NATA Liaison, American Football Coaches Association
Past President, Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association
Past Chair, Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Ken Wright
2011 SEATA Hall of Fame
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B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1974, M.S., Syracuse University, 1976, DA, Middle
Tennessee State University, 1984
Head Athletic Trainer, Morehead State University (1978-1981) University of North
Carolina at Charlotte (1981-1988) , Program Director in Athletic Training and Professor
of Sports Management, University of Alabama, since 1988
NATA Educational Multimedia Committee member & chair
SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium Faculty
Initiated SEATA Athletic Training Student Competencies Workshop
JRC-AT Site Visitor, Education Council
Sports Medicine Evaluation Series of videos
Sports Medicine Taping videos
Editorial Boards - Journal of Athletic Training, Physical Therapy in
Sports & Sports Medicine Update
Basic Athletic Training, 5th ed. & Preventive Techniques: Taping/
Wrapping Techniques and Protective Devices, 3rd ed, Sports Injuries
Numerous presentations, national & international professional conferences
2002 & 2010 Olympic & Paralympics Winter games, Salt Lake City & Vancouver
Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator of the Year Award (2000), NATA Athletic
Training Service Award (1996), NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (2006)
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
2012 SEATA Hall of Fame
• Mike Ferrara
• Tim McLane
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Mike Ferrara
2012 SEATA Hall of Fame
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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 Georgia, Program Director of Athletic Training, University of Georgia since 1988
Published extensively on sport-related concussion & exertional heat illness
Director of Medical Services 1992 Barcelona Paralympic Games & U.S. Disabled Sports
Team, World Athletics Championships (1994)
Atlanta Paralympic Games Director of Medical Operations (1995-96)
Athletic Trainer, 1990 World Games, 1987 Pan American Games,
1985 Olympic Festival, 1983 World University Games & 1982
National Sports Festival
Numerous presentations, national & international professional
conferences including Japan, China, and Europe
President, World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy
Board of Certification member
NATA Hall of Fame (2009), NATA Fellow (2008), NATA Most
Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (2003), NATA Educational
Council Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator Award (2001)
National Academy of Kinesiology Fellow (2003)
2010 Fulbright Scholar to Ireland
SEATA Education Administration Award (2006)
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Tim McLane
2012 SEATA Hall of Fame
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Attended Case Western Reserve University, graduated from University of Florida
Manager of Athletic Training, Georgia Health Sciences University Sports Medicine Center
in Augusta, GA
Helped establish Student Injury Care Center at University of Florida for intramural
athletes
Began Sports Medicine Program, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Jacksonville
Helped form & pass Athletic Training legislation in Florida
SEATA Governmental Affairs Committee
NATA Governmental Affairs Committee
Chair, NATA Reimbursement Advisory Group
First Chair, Board of Athletic Trainers in Florida
1996 Olympics ACOG
USA Gymnastics Medical Staff since 1996
World University Games, Thailand
ATAF Hall of Fame (2004), NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award
(2000), ATAF Recognition for Legislative efforts & success (1996), ATAF Athletic Trainer
of the Year (1995), ATAF Clinical/Industrial Athletic Trainer of the
Year (1993)
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
2013 SEATA Hall of Fame
• Crandall Woodson
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Crandall Woodson
2013 SEATA Hall of Fame
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1st student athletic trainer at Sturgis High School in 1973
BS, Mississippi State University
MS, Murray State University
Emergency Medical Technician
Head Athletic Trainer, B/C All Star Basketball Camps in GA, IN & MD
Assistant Athletic Trainer, Georgia Tech, 1985-2000
Distributor for Breg
Distributor for Bledsoe
1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta
SEATA Honors & Awards Committee, 1987-2013,
Chair since 1992
NATA Hall of Fame Subcommittee
NATA Specialty Awards Subcommittee
SEATA Backbone Award, 1992
Athletic Trainer for the movie “Remember the Titans”
Distributor of the Year Honors
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
2014 SEATA Hall of Fame
• Ray Castle
• Leroy Mullins
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Ray Castle
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2014 SEATA Hall of Fame
Native of St. Joseph, LA, BS in Kinesiology, LSU
Master’s and Doctorate, University of Southern Mississippi
AT Program Director & Associate Professor of Professional Practice, School of Kinesiology LSU since 2002
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer since 1991, LSBME credentialed athletic trainer (LAT) since 1994, American
Red Cross Instructor since 2005
Clinical practice background at Baton Rouge Physical Therapy; Lake Charles Memorial Sports Medicine,
Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Louisiana-Lafayette,
1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, USOC Sports Medicine Staff - 2003 Pan American Game and 2004 US
Women's Bobsled
Commissioner, Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
LATA Vice President
Co-Chair SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium
SEATA Corporate Partnership Committee
SEATA Athletic Training Educators Conference Committee
Chair, NATA Educational Multimedia Committee
NATA Education Council Executive Committee
NATA Research & Education Foundation Board
SEATA Chuck Kimmel Award of Merit (2011)
SEATA Education/Administration Award (2009)
NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award (2007)
SEATA District Award (2005)
LATA Charlie Martin Ten-Year Service Award (2003)
NATA 25 Year Award (2013)
ATAF College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year Award (2001)
Capital Area Chapter of the American Heart Association
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Leroy Mullins
2014 SEATA Hall of Fame
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Native of Natchez, MS., began his career at Southwest Community College
BS, Eastern Kentucky (1962-1965)
MS, Mississippi State, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer (1965), Assistant Athletic Trainer
(1966-1967), Head Athletic Trainer (1968-1972)
Served 50 plus years in Athletic Training Field at Southwest (MS) Community College, Eastern
Kentucky University, Mississippi State University, The University of Tennessee and Ole Miss
Associate Head Athletic Trainer, University of Tennessee (1973-1974)
The University of Mississippi (1975 -2004)
Instructor, University of Mississippi Health Science Department & University Medical Center in
Jackson, MS
NATA Professional Education Committee
Retired from Ole Miss Athletic Department in 2004 after 29 years
as Athletic Trainer, Director of Insurance and Wellness, and
Director of Sports Medicine
Eastern Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni (1993)
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (1994)
Contribution to Amateur Football Award (2001) from the Ole Miss
Chapter of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame
SEATA Award of Merit (2001)
Mississippi Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame (2004)
Southwest Community College Athletic Hall of Fame (2007)
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association
2014 Tim Kerin Memorial
Awards Luncheon
and
SEATA Hall of Fame Induction
Special Thanks to Skeeter Schuessler
Southeast
Athletic Athletic
Trainers’Trainers’
Association
Hall of Fame
Southeast
Association