Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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 1975- 2000. 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.

• 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 1975- 2000. 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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 Co-Medical 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.

• 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 Co-Medical 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.

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.

• 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.

John H. Anderson

• John H. Anderson

• 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

B.S., Auburn University, 1963, M.S., Auburn University, 1967

• B.S., Auburn University, 1963, M.S., Auburn University, 1967

• Began as Head Athletic Trainer, Auburn High School, 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 Olympics- Atlanta, 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  

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

• 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, 2005-Present

• 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 

B.S. Mississippi College-1980, M.S. Northeast Louisiana University-1981

• 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

Teacher/Athletic Trainer, Baker High School, Baker, LA, 1967-1971

• 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

Director of Athletic Training, Tennessee Tech University, 1985-Present

• 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 

Student Athletic Trainer, Northern Illinois University, B.S., 1978, Graduate Assistant M.S. 1979

• 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

B.S. Lock Haven University, Ed.D. Columbia University

• 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

Student Athletic Trainer, B.S. University of Kentucky

• 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

B.S. University of Florida, 1974

• 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, Vice-President, 2 years

• ATAF Hall of Fame, 1999

• SEATA Secretary, 2001-2006

• SEATA Treasurer, 2006-Present

B.S. East Tennessee State University, 1970

• 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

Student Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State Univ., 1960-1964, B.S.

• Student Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State Univ., 1960-1964, B.S.

• Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Mississippi State Univ., 1965, M.Ed.

• 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

Steve Moore

• Steve Moore

• Dave Pursley

• Eugene Smith

• Keith Webster

• Roy Don Wilson

B.S., University of Vermont, 1962, M.S., Indiana University, 1964

• 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

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