Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association

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

Began as a high school Student Athletic Trainer

• 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 

Sterling College, B.S., 1949, M.S. University of Indiana, 1954

• 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

B.S., University of Kentucky, 1978, M.A. Morehead State University, 1985

• 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

B.S., Texas A & M University, 1964

• 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

Lori Groover

• Lori Groover

• Gary Wilkerson

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B.S., Valdosta State (College) University

• 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

B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1978, M.S., University of Arizona, 1979, EdD, University of Kentucky, 1989

• 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)

Marisa Brunett

• Marisa Brunett

• Ron Courson

• Ken Wright

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B.S., West Virginia University, M.S., Florida State University

• B.S., West Virginia University, M.S., Florida State University

• Chair, SEATA Public Relations Committee, District IX Representative to 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

B.S., Samford University, M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, P.T., Medical College of Georgia

• 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

B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1974, M.S., Syracuse University, 1976, DA, Middle Tennessee State University, 1984

• 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)

Mike Ferrara

• Mike Ferrara

• Tim McLane

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Ph.D., Penn State University, M.S., Michigan State University, B.S., Ithaca College.

• Ph.D., Penn State University, M.S., Michigan State University, B.S., Ithaca College.

• Associate Dean of Research & Professor in Kinesiology, College of Education, University of 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)

Attended Case Western Reserve University, graduated from University of Florida

• 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)

Crandall Woodson 

• Crandall Woodson 

1st student athletic trainer at Sturgis High School in 1973

• 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

Ray Castle

• Ray Castle

• Leroy Mullins

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Native of St. Joseph, LA, BS in Kinesiology, LSU

• 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

Native of Natchez, MS., began his career at Southwest Community College

• 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)

Stephanie Lennon

• Stephanie Lennon

Bachelors Degree, University of Florida

• Bachelors Degree, University of Florida

• Master’s Degree, Troy University

• Head Athletic Trainer & Health/Physical Education Teacher, Oak Ridge High School, Orlando, FL

• BOC Host Athletic Trainer, Test Materials Coordinator and Test Site Administrator, Certification Exam Writing Committee, Examiner Qualification Facilitator

• Adjunct instructor, Athletic Training Program, University of Central Florida

• District IX Representative, NATA Secondary School Committee

• District IX Representative, NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award Committee.

• Member, NATA Inter-Association Task Force for Pre-Season Heat Acclimatization Guidelines for Secondary School Athletics

• SEATA Executive Board Member, 2006-2012

• SEATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award Committee

• Florida Board of Athletic Training (2000-2006), Co-Chair (2004-2006)

• ATAF President, 2006-2012

• Florida Concussion Task Force

• NATA 25 Year Award

• NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award

• SEATA High School Athletic Trainer Award (2001)

• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award

• ATAF High School Athletic Trainer of the Year Award

• ATAF Athletic Trainer Award

• ATAF Hall of Fame

• University of Florida College of Health & Human Performance Hall of Fame