Athletic Training

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Athletic Training

The Athletic Training Staff at Commonwealth University–Lock Haven is a team of health professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare to the university's student-athletes. The department emphasizes the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and education related to sports injuries and medical conditions.

Under the direction of supervising team physician, Dr. Ronald Campbell and Head Athletic Trainer Rachel Thomas, the team provides comprehensive medical services to 21 varsity athletic teams (two Division I programs) encompassing approximately 500 student-athletes. The staff includes four licensed athletic trainers.

The department operates multiple athletic training facilities strategically located across campus, including the Thomas Fieldhouse and Himes Rehabilitation Center. These facilities are equipped to offer on-site injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services. Additionally, the university's Master of Science in Athletic Training program offers students hands-on clinical experiences, preparing them for careers as licensed athletic trainers.

Staff Members:
Rachel Thomas, MS, LAT, ATC - Head Athletic Trainer
Jennifer Semle, MS, LAT, ATC - Assistant Athletic Trainer
Demetri Probst, MS, LAT, ATC - Assistant Athletic Trainer

(Full Staff Directory)

Visiting Team Information (link)
Emergency Action Plan (PDF)
SOP Manual (PDF)
PSAC Athletic Training Operating Code

Athletic Training Forms and Info:
ATS Returning Students Information
ATS New Students Information
Sickle Cell Testing
Athletic Insurance
Secondary Insurance Waiver
Claim services

Mental Health

Fact Sheet and Guidelines:
Concussion Fact Sheet
Sickle Cell Fact Sheet
Concussion Management Protocol
Hot Weather
PSAC Heat Policy
Inclement Weather Policy

More Information:
PSAC Sports Medicine
PA Athletic Trainers Society
National Athletic Trainers Association
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
Eastern Athletic Trainers Association