CURRICULUM VITAE

KATIE WALSH FLANAGAN

EDUCATION

Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon

Bachelor of Science, Physical Education
Emphasis in Sports Medicine

Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois

Master of Science, Physical Education
Emphasis in Sports Medicine

University of Southern California, Los Angeles

Doctorate of Education
Dissertation: Is Tort Litigation Related to Educational Setting?

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Training/Professor, East Carolina

University, Greenville, North Carolina: 1995 - current. Director of undergraduate
CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program in the College of Health and Human
Performance. Teach undergraduate classes in the Athletic Training Program. Conduct
research. Serve on Department, College and University committees. Supervise clinical
experiences. Advise students in the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training in the
Department of Health Education & Promotion. Member of Graduate faculty. Awarded
Tenure and Associate Professor status in 2003; Promoted to full Professor 2013

Lecturer/Assistant Professor, California State University, Fresno: 1990-1992.

Taught undergraduate classes. Advised undergraduate students in the NATA approved
Athletic Training Option. Served on School and Department committees. Supervised
student athletic trainers. Taught activity courses.

Head Athletic Trainer, Chicago Power Men's Professional Soccer Team and
Illinois Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Centers, Chicago Illinois: 1987-1990. Provided
medical care to team at both home and away games. Instructor for the medical aspect
of State licenser of Soccer Referees. Rehabilitation specialist. Speaker in coaches
workshops. Guest lecturer on athletic injuries and nutrition to area colleges and high
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Work Experience
(Continued)

Lecturer/Athletic Trainer, Western Illinois University, Macomb Illinois: 1983-

1985. Taught undergraduate classes. Advised undergraduate students in the Athletic
Training Option. Supervised Student Athletic Trainers. Traveled with athletic teams
as medical staff.

Athletic Trainer/Lecturer, Illinois State University, Normal Illinois: 1980-1983.

Supervised student athletic trainers. Taught graduate and undergraduate seminars
and classes. Served on Department committees. Traveled with athletic teams as
medical staff.

PRESENTATIONS
International

Gatorade Sports Science Institute Conference. The Science and Practice of

American Football: July 2002 “The Risks of Two-a-day Practices” with Bryan Smith,
PhD, MD. Park City Utah

W orld Federation of Athletic Training: June 2001. “Treatment and Complications

Associated with Anterior and Lateral Thigh Contusions” in Los Angles, California.

International Lightning Detection Conference: November, 1998. “Liability Out

of the Clear Blue Sky?” in Tucson, Arizona.

International Scientific M eeting on Electrom agnetics in M edicine:

November, 1997. “Medical Implications of Lightning” in Chicago, Illinois.

Deutscher Futball Trainers’ Association [Germ an Soccer Coaches]: October,

1997. “The Education of the Certified Athletic Trainer in the United States” in Munich,
Germany.

International Lightning Conference: November, 1996. “Making a Case for

Lightning Safety Policy in Intercollegiate Athletics” with B. Bennett in Tucson, Arizona.

PRESENTATIONS
National

Big Sky Athletic Training and Sports M edicine Conference: February 2014.
“Preventing Environmental Catastrophe in Large-Scale Events.” Big Sky, Montana

N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association W ebinar: August 2013. “Lightning

Safety in Recreation and Athletics.”

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PRESEN TATION S
N ational (Continued)

N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Sym posium : June 2013.

“Environmental Considerations in Large-Venue Events.” in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Big Sky Athletic Training and Sports M edicine Conference: February 2012.
“Halftime: Preventing Catastrophe on the Court.” Big Sky, Montana

N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Sym posium : June 2011.

“Recommendations Under Consideration for Lightning Safety in Athletics.” in New
Orleans, Louisiana.

N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Sym posium : June 2010.

“Prevention of Catastrophic Death and Injury in Cheerleading.” in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania

N ATA Educators’ Conference: February 2009 “Best Practices in Accreditation”

Washington DC.

The Distinguished Lecture Series in Sports M edicine. January 2009. Hope

College. “Emergency Preparedness in Athletics.” Holland, Michigan

N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Sym posium : June 2008.

“CAATE Site Visitor Training” Atlanta, Georgia

N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Sym posium : June 2003.

“Idopathic and Vague Low Back Pain in a Collegiate Swimmer.” in Saint Louis,
Missouri.

N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Sym posium : June 2003.

“Occupationally Acquired Infections.” in Saint Louis, Missouri.

N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Sym posium : June 2003.

“Round Table Discussion: Professions in Athletic Training.” in Saint Louis, Missouri.

N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Sym posium : July, 2000.

“Recommendations Under Consideration for Lightning Safety for Athletics and
Recreation” in Nashville, Tennessee.

N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Sym posium : June, 1999.

“Development of an Emergency Action Plan” in Kansas City, Missouri.

Educator’s Conference of the N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association:

January, 1999. “Are Tenure-track Program Directors Being Set up to Fail?” in Dallas,
Texas.

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PRESEN TATION S
N ational (Continued)

Am erican Alliance of H ealth, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

N ational Convention: April, 1999. “Are you Prepared for Lightning?” to the
American Association for Leisure and Recreation in Boston, Massachusetts.

N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Sym posium : June, 1997. “A

Survey of Lightning Policy in Selected Division I Colleges” in Salt Lake City, Utah.

N ational Association of Physical Education in H igher Education Annual

Conference: January, 1997. “Where is Athletic Training Education Going - and
Should We Jump on the Bandwagon?” with L. Dewald in Savannah, Georgia.

N ational Athletic Trainers Association Prom otional Video: 1990. Chosen to

be the female representative of the profession on a promotional video.

Soccer Plus Goalkeeper Schools: 1988-1995. Athletic Trainer for co-ed camp.
Weekly lecturers to high school athletes on prevention of injuries. National travel with
this camp as medical staff during the summer months.

PRESENTATIONS
Region/State

N orth Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association: March, 2013. “Key Note

Address: Where is your Passion?” Concord, North Carolina.

Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association: July 2012 “Preventing Sudden Death

in Athletics.” Dallas, Texas

Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association: July 2012 “Barriers to

Implementation of Prevention of Sudden Death in High Schools and Colleges.” Round
Table Discussion. Dallas, Texas

M id Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association: May, 2012. “Prevention of

Lightning Injury to Athletic Participants and Spectators.” Greenville, South Carolina

N orth Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association: March, 2012. “Environmental

Considerations in Event Planning” Wilmington, North Carolina.

Sports M edicine Sym posium : November, 2011. “Injuries to Cyclists” Greenville,

North Carolina.

M id Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association: May, 2011. “Risk Management in

Acrobatic Sports.” In Reston, Virginia

Sports M edicine Sym posium : August, 2011. “Recognizing and Treating Injuries
due to Heat” Greenville, North Carolina.

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PRESEN TATION S
Region/State (Continued)

Far W est Athletic Trainers’ Association: July, 2010. “Prevention Strategies in

Cheerleading.” In Honolulu, Hawaii.

Sports M edicine Sym posium : April 2010. “Being Proactive in Lightning Safety”
Greenville, North Carolina.

Sports M edicine Sym posium : August 2009. “Catastrophic Injuries in

Cheerleading” Greenville, North Carolina.

The Ohio State U niversity Grand Rounds: February, 2009 “The Most Dangerous
Sport” Columbus, Ohio

N orth Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association: March, 2005. “Athletic Training

Education, past, Present and Future.” Charlotte, North Carolina

Tenth Annual Triangle Sports M edicine Sym posium : December 2004.

“Weather and Climate in Emergency Management Planning.” Raleigh, North Carolina

Sports M edicine Sym posium : August, 2004. “Inter-Association Consensus on

Exertional Heat Illness.” Greenville, North Carolina

N orth Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association: March, 2003. “Emergency

Action Plans: Are You Prepared?” in Raleigh, North Carolina.

N ATA District 4 Annual M eeting: March, 2001. “The NATA Lightning Position
Stand for Recreation and Athletics” in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Sports M edicine Conference: February, 2001. “Evaluation of the Knee” at the

Annual East Carolina University Conference.

Fam ily M edicine Special Olym pic Volunteers - East Carolina U niversity:
April 1999. “Environmental Issues for Medical Personnel at a Summer Mass
Participation Event” to the Sports Medicine Specialists, and Residents of Brody School
of Medicine, Greenville, NC.

Sports M edicine Conference: April, 1999. “Pathologies of the Lower Leg” at the
Annual East Carolina University Conference.

N orth Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association: March, 1999. “Tort Law and the
Athletic Trainer” in Raleigh, NC

Am erican College of Sports M edicine H ealth Fitness Instructor’s

W orkshop: December 1998. Presented “Athletic Injuries.”

M id-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual M eeting: May, 1998.

“What Athletic Trainers Need to Know About Lightning.”

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PRESEN TATION S
Region/State (Continued)

Fam ily M edicine Residents - East Carolina U niversity: August, 1997.

“Environmental Dangers in Autumn - A Concern for Athletics” to the Sports Medicine
Specialists.

Fam ily M edicine Residents - East Carolina U niversity: August, 1997.

“Environmental Dangers in Autumn - A Concern for Athletics” to the Sports Medicine
Specialists.

N orth Carolina Athletic Director’s Association: April, 1997. “Liability in High

School Athletics” at the annual state meeting.

Sports M edicine Conference: April, 1997. “Knee Anatomy - Level III (Advanced)”
at the Annual East Carolina University Conference.

N orth Carolina Alliance for H ealth, Physical Education, Recreation and

Dance: November, 1996. “The Existence of Lightning Safety Policy in Athletics” in
Greensboro, NC.

Sports M edicine Conference: April, 1996. “Ankle Anatomy - Level III (Advanced)”
at the Annual East Carolina University Conference.

East Carolina U niversity School of M edicine: February, 1997. “Injuries to the

Upper Extremity” to internal medicine residents.

East Carolina U niversity School of M edicine: April, 1996. “Rehabilitation of the

Ankle” to pediatric medical residents.

N orth Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association: March, 1996. “When Thunder

Rolls...Lightning in Athletics” to the state meeting.; Greenville, NC.

East Carolina U niversity School of M edicine: February, 1996. “Evaluation of

the Ankle” to pediatric medical residents.

N orth Carolina Alliance for H ealth, Physical Education, Recreation and

Dance: November, 1995. Presented research topic to state meeting: “Tort Litigation
in Education.” in Greensboro, NC.

East Carolina U niversity M edical School: October, 1995. “Pediatric and

Adolescent Fractures” to pediatric medical residents.

Illinois State License for Soccer Referees: 1987-1990. Educated candidates for
State license. Taught prevention, recognition and care of athletic injuries.

N utrition and the Adolescent: 1987-1990. Semiannual lectures to area High

School students. Illinois Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Centers, Chicago.

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PRESEN TATION S
Region/State (Continued)

Athletic Injuries - The Basics: 1987-1990. Semiannual lectures to area college

coaching staff. Illinois Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Centers, Chicago.

"Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrom e": 1990. Topic in seminar addressed to area
medical Doctors and physical therapists, Illinois Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic
Centers, Chicago.

"Patellofem oral Pain": 1990. Topic in seminar addressed to area medical Doctors
and physical therapists, Illinois Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Centers, Chicago.

"U ltrasound, M yths and Realities": 1989. Topic in seminar addressed to area
medical Doctors and physical therapists. Illinois Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic
Centers, Chicago.

PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journals

Walsh, K.M., Cooper, M.A, Holle, R., Rakof, V, Roeder, W.P., Ryan, M. (2013)
National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Position Statement on Lightning
Safety for Athletics and Recreation. The Journal of Athletic Training
48(2):258-270

Walsh, K.M. (2012). Lightning and Severe Thunderstorms in Event

Management. Current Sports Medicine Reports. May-June 2012 11(3):
131-134.

Casa, D., Guskiewicz, K., Anderson, S., Courson, R., Heck, J., …Walsh, K.M.,
(2012). National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement:
Preventing Sudden Death in Sport. Journal of Athletic Training.
47(1):96-118.

Dewald, L, & Walsh, K. (2010). Are Tenure-Track Program Directors being set
up to Fail? Athletic Training Education Journal, 4 (4) 144-149.

Inter-Association Task Force on Exertional Heat Illness. (2008). NATA Position,

Consensus, Official and Support Statements. 170-177.

Walsh, K. (2006). First Impressions Count: Making the Most of Your resume
and Interview. Athletic Therapy Today. 11(6):12-17.

W alsh, K. & Raedeke, S. (2004). Infection and Disease Transmission in the Athletic
Training Setting. Athletic Therapy Today. 9(3):11-16.

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PU BLICATION S
Refereed Journals (Continued)

W alsh, K. Kugler, K, & Bennett, J. (2003). Taking the “Exam” out of Evaluation.
Athletic Therapy Today. 8(6):21-26

Inter-Association Task Force on Exertional Heat Illnesses Consensus Statement (2003).

National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Available at: http://www.nata.org/consensus-
statements.

Roeder, W.P., Cooper, M.A., Holle, R,….W alsh, K [Authors listed alphabetically]
(2002). Updated Recommendations for Lightning Safety – 2002. Adopted by the
American Meteorological Society. Located on:
http://www.ametsoc.org/policy/lightningpolicy_2002.html; and
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/ams_lightning_rec.htm

W alsh, K. (2001). Thinking Proactively: The Emergency Action Plan. Athletic Therapy
Today, 6(5):57-62.

W alsh, K. (2001). Rehabilitation of Post-Surgical Hand and Fingers Injuries in the

Athlete. Athletic Therapy Today. 6(2):13-18.

W alsh, K. Bennett, B., Cooper, M., Holle, R., Kithil, R., & Lopez, R. (2000). National
Athletic Trainers’ Association’s Position on Lightning Safety for Athletics and
Recreation. The Journal of Athletic Training. 35(4):471-477.

Ransone, J., Kersey, R., & W alsh, K. (2000). The Efficacy of the Rapid Form Cervical
Vacuum Immobilizer in Cervical Spine Immobilization of the Equipped Football
Player. The Journal of Athletic Training, 35;(1): 65-69.

McChesney, J. C., W alsh, K. M ., & Longacre, C. (2000). Career Plateaued. Employee

Service Management, 43 (1), p. 16-20.

W alsh, K. M ., & McChesney, J. C. (1998). Reducing liability in the event of lightning

- strategies for the employee service manager. Employee Service Management,
41 (4), p.17-21.

W alsh, K. M ., Hanley, M. J., Graner, S. J., Beam, D., & Bazluki, J. (1997). A survey
of lightning policy in selected division I colleges. Journal of Athletic Training, 32
(3). 206-210.

W alsh, K. (1996). Tort litigation in educational settings. Journal of Interdisciplinary

Research in Physical Education, 1 (2). 17-38.

BOOK

Flanagan, K. W alsh. (2013) Medical Terminology with Case Studies in Sports

Medicine. Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt Publications.

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EDITED BOOKS

Cuppett, M. & W alsh, K.M . (Eds.). (2012) General Medical Conditions in the Athlete.
(2nd ed.). St Louis, MO: Elsevier Publications.

(2012 Published in Spanish for the International market)

Cuppett, M. & W alsh, K.M . (Eds.). (2005) General Medical Conditions in the Athlete.
St Louis, MO: Elsevier Publications.

(2007) Published in Spanish for the International market

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

Flanagan, KW . (2016 – in press). Athletic Training. Royal, P (Ed). In Allied Health

Professions. FA Davis Publications

Flanagan, KW . (2016 – in press). Lightning Safety. Case D & Stearns R. (Eds). In

Emergency Management for Sport and Physical Activity, Ed 2 Jones & Bartlett
Publications.

Flanagan, K W . (2014). Lightning. Casa, D. (Eds.). In Emergency Management for

Sport and Physical Activity. Jones & Bartlett Publications.

W alsh, K.M ., & Cooper, MA. (2012). Lightning. Casa, D. (Eds.). In Preventing
Sudden Death in Sport and Physical Activity. (pp. 157-168) Jones & Bartlett
Publications.

W alsh, K.M . (2012) Introduction to Medical Conditions In M. Cuppett & KM Walsh

(Eds.), General Medical Conditions in the Athlete. (2nd ed.). (pp. 1-15). St Louis,
MO: Elsevier Publications.

Cuppett, M & W alsh, K.M . (2012). The Medical Examination. In M. Cuppett & KM
Walsh (Eds.), General Medical Conditions in the Athlete. (2nd ed.). (pp. 17-33) St
Louis, MO: Elsevier Publications.

W alsh, K.M ., & Valovich-McLeod, T. (2012). The Neurological System. In M. Cuppett

& KM Walsh (Eds.), General Medical Conditions in the Athlete. (2nd ed.). (pp.
227-262) St Louis, MO: Elsevier Publications.

W alsh, K.M . (2012). Infectious Diseases. In M. Cuppett & KM Walsh (Eds.), General
Medical Conditions in the Athlete (2nd ed.) (pp. 337-361) St Louis, MO: Elsevier
Publications.

W alsh, K.M . (2005). Introduction to Medical Conditions. In M. Cuppett & KM Walsh

(Eds.), General Medical Conditions in the Athlete (pp. 1-12). St Louis, MO:
Elsevier Publications.

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Chapters in Books
(Continued)

Cuppett, M. & W alsh, K.M (2005). Medical Evaluation Equipment and Techniques. In
M. Cuppett & KM Walsh (Eds.), General Medical Conditions in the Athlete (pp.
13-31). St Louis, MO: Elsevier Publications.

W alsh, K.M . (2005). Infectious Diseases. In M. Cuppett & KM Walsh (Eds.), General
Medical Conditions in the Athlete. (pp. 293-314). St Louis, MO: Elsevier
Publications.

W alsh, K.M ., & Lee, S. (2005). Cervical Spine Injuries. In C. Starkey (Ed.). Athletic
Training and Sports Medicine (4th ed.) (pp. 517-550). Rosemont, IL: American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Murray, R., & W alsh, K. (2000). Environmental Injuries. In RC Schenck (Ed.), in

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine (3rd ed.) (pp. 631-652). Rosemont, IL:
American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Published Proceedings

W alsh, K. (2003). “Occupationally Acquired Infections” Proceedings from the National

Athletic Trainers’ Association’s 53rd Annual meeting and Clinical Symposia. P
84-85. Human Kinetics.

W alsh, K. Bennett, B., Cooper, M., Holle, R., Kithil, R., & Lopez, R. (2000).
“Recommendations Under Consideration for Lightning Safety for Athletics and
Recreation” Proceedings from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s 51st
Annual meeting and Clinical Symposia. P 268-270. Human Kinetics.

W alsh, K. (1999) “Emergency Action Plans” Proceedings from the National Athletic
Trainers’ Association’s 50th Annual meeting and Clinical Symposia. P 331-4.
Human Kinetics.

W alsh, K & Dewald, L. (1999) “Tenure-track Program Directors - Are We Set up to

Fail?” Proceedings from the Educator’s Conference of the National Athletic
Trainers’ Association.

Published Abstracts

W alsh, K. (2003). “Idiopathic and Vague Low Back Pain in a Collegiate Swimmer”
Journal of Athletic Training 38(2). S57.

W alsh, K. (1999) “Are you Prepared for Lightning?” Proceedings from the American
Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National
Convention Boston, Massachusetts.

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Published Abstracts
(Continued)

W alsh, K. (1998) “What Athletic Trainers Need to Know About Lightning.”

Proceedings from the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual
Meeting, in Williamsburg, Virginia

W alsh, K. (1998) “Liability Out of the Clear Blue Sky?” Proceedings from the
International Lightning Detection Conference, in Tucson , Arizona

W alsh, K. (1997). “Medical Implications of Lightning” Proceedings from International

Scientific Meeting on Electromagnetics in Medicine: in Chicago, Illinois.

W alsh, K. M ., Hanley, M. J., Graner, S. J., Beam, D., & Bazluki, J. (1997) A survey
of lightning policy in selected division I colleges. Supplement to Journal of
Athletic Training 32, (2), p. S-7

W alsh, K. M ., Hanley, M. J., Graner, S. J., Beam, D. M., and Bazluki, J. M. (1997)
The existence of lightning safety policy in athletics. The North Carolina Journal
33, (2), p. 31.

W alsh, K. W. (1996) Is tort litigation related to educational setting? The North

Carolina Journal 32, (2), p 22.

Software

Interactive DVD to accompany the textbook “Medical Concerns in the Athlete” Elsevier
Publications, 2005

E-Sims interactive program for preparation of the National Athletic Trainers’

Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) exam. FA Davis publisher (2004)

CD ROM interactive Project for the text “Principles of Athletic Training” 10th Edition
(2000) by Arnheim & Prentice. Designed interactive questions for Chapter 12:
“On-the-Field Acute Care and Emergency Procedures.” March 2000.

Other Printed Material

• Lightning Safety Palm card (2000) NATA News, November.

• Lightning Safety “Pass it on” Flyer (2001) NATA News, April. P 35-6.

• 911 Emergency Operator’s Lightning Card (1999).

• Cole, S.L., Bennett, B. L., & Walsh, K. M. (1997). Colonial Athletic Association
Lightning Safety Guideline.

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Other Printed M aterial

(Continued)

• “Recommendations for Appropriate Body Composition for the ECU

Cheerleaders” For East Carolina University Athletics Department. 2000

• “Safety Recommendations for ECU Cheerleaders” For East Carolina University

Athletics Department. 2000

• Emergency Action Plan for Lightning (Athletes and Spectator Safety) for East
Carolina University Athletics Department. 1999

Non-Refereed Publications

W alsh, K. (1997) When thunder rolls . . . lightning on the football fields. American
Football Quarterly Fall.

GRANTS

N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association Research And Education

Foundation. 1999. “Post-exertion Hematuria Among Division I NCAA Athletes” K.
Walsh (PI) and J. Garry. Not Funded.

School of H ealth and H um an Perform ance Seed M oney Grant, East Carolina
University, 1997. Awarded $400.00 to study Job and Leisure Satisfaction among
Athletic Trainers. K. Walsh (PI) and J. McChesney.

East Carolina U niversity M icrocom puter Grant, 1997 & 1998. Awarded
Powerbook laptop in 1998

CONSULTATIONS
Educational Consultations

N orth Carolina Central U niversity, Durham, NC

Program Consultation for Accreditation. May, 2014

N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association, Secondary School Com m ittee: Case

Study Project for use for all 350 Accredited Athletic Training Programs.
2011 – 2012.

U niversity of W isconsin – M adison: Provided consultation to Provost and

University of Wisconsin System regarding a degree in Athletic training.
2012

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Educational Consultations
(Continued)

Cary Academ y, Cary North Carolina. Reviewed the Academy’s Emergency Action
Plan. 2012

U niversity of South Florida: Determined academic home of the Athletic Training

Program (College of Medicine). 2007

M cGraw-H ill Publications: Developed Board-similar test banks for three textbooks.
2005; 2007

FA Davis Publishers: Developed learning modules (questions and feedback) for

marketable software project. 2006, 2009

Board of Certification: National Exam development. Created questions (each one

referred via three independent sources) for national exam. 2002 - 2007

U niversity of Toledo: Provided direction and consultation for re-accreditation of

CAAHEP accredited program. Fall, 2001.

U niversity of N orth Carolina – Chapel H ill: Provided direction and consultation

for re-accreditation of CAAHEP accredited program. Spring, 2001.

Greensboro College, N orth Carolina: Provided direction and consultation for

potential future CAAHEP accredited program. Spring, 1999.

East Tennessee State U niversity Athletic Training Program : 1999 Edited

program’s Clinical Education Manual.

Fort Bragg Green Beret M edics. Established beginning of a three-part course in

athletic injuries for medics traveling to foreign countries when on military
covert operations. 1999.

Departm ent of Exercise and Sport Science, East Carolina U niversity.

Provided technical assistance on treatment of common injuries for a text
required for EXSS 1000. 1999.

Gardner-W ebb U niversity, N orth Carolina. Provided direction and consultation

for potential future CAAHEP accredited program. Spring, 1998.

Dr. Carl W infield, M D, N aval H ospital. Assisted this physician with the on the
field treatment of injuries for a national presentation on Sports Medicine.
January 1997.

Lincoln U niversity, M issouri. Provided direction and consultation for potential

future CAAHEP accredited program, May, 1997.

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Educational Consultations
(Continued)

U niversity of N orth Carolina at W ilm ington. Provided direction and

consultation for potential future CAAHEP accredited program, August,
1997.

Lightning Consultations

N ational Collegiate Athletics Association (N CAA), 2001, 2014

N ational Federations of H igh Schools Associations, 2013 ; 2015

N orth Carolina State U niversity Athletics Departm ent. 2012

911 Em ergency Operators: provided assistance in regards to technical information,

direction, and medical advice to callers in a lightning emergency.

911 Em ergency Operators: Provided expert assistance in development of 911

“Lightning Cards” an operator can read to assist a caller in need if
information. 1999.

M ichigan Departm ent of H ealth: provided technical assistance with development

of a state-wide lighting safety position. June, 1998.

Discovery Channel: Toronto, Canada. Provided technical and first aid assistance
regarding lighting trauma and occurrence. October, 1998.

U niversity of South Carolina, Athletics Departm ent. Assisted with

development of Lightning Safety Protocol for the University of South
Carolina Athletics Department. August 1998.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina

UNIVERSITY-WIDE SERVICE

Adm issions and Retention Com m ittee

Member 2012 –
Vice Chair 2014 – 2015
Chair 2015 -

Student Conduct Board

Member 2013 -

Academ ic Integrity Board

Member 2014 -

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East Carolina U niversity, Greenville, N orth Carolina

U N IVERSITY-W IDE SERVICE
(Continued)

Title IX Violation Board

Member 2015 -

U niversity Enrollm ent M anagem ent Com m ittee

2002 – 2003

U niversity Budget Com m ittee, 2001 – 2004

Vice Chair (2002 - 2004)
Secretary (2001 – 2002)

U niversity Adm issions and Recruitm ent Com m ittee

Member 1998 – 2001
Secretary 2000 – 2001.

Re-accreditation – Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education

(CAATE) for Athletic Training Education Program (2006, 2014)

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 2001.

Wrote Self-Studies, hosted site-reviewers, and earned re-accreditation.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT SERVICE
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina

Tenure & Prom otion Com m ittees: Department of Health Education

& Promotion,
Chair, 2010 –2013

Strategic Planning Com m ittee: School of Health and Human

Performance, 1997 - 1998.

Curriculum Com m ittee: School of Health and Human Performance,

1996 - 1997

Search Com m ittee M em ber: Chair of Department of Health

Education, 1996 - 1997.

Library Com m ittee: Department of Health Education, 1995 - 1998.

California State University, Fresno (1990 – 1992) - Service

Athletic Training Com m ittee, Chair: Department of Physical

Education and Human Performance. 1990-1992.

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California State U niversity, Fresno (1990 – 1992) – Service

(Continued)

Curriculum Com m ittee: Department of Physical Education and

Human Performance. 1991-1992.

Curriculum Com m ittee: School of Health and Social Work. 1991-1992.

Student Athlete Assistance Program : Athletic Department 1990-

1992. Assist student athletes with substance abuse problems.

Search Com m ittee: For an athletic trainer for the Athletic Department,
1991.

Western Illinois University (1983 – 1985) – Service

Athletic Training Committee: Department of Physical Education.

Marketing and Promotions Committee: Athletic Department.

Illinois State University (1980 – 1983) – Service

Promotions Committee: Athletic Department, 1980-1983.

Hiring Committee: For Athletic Director of the Athletic Department,

1982.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
International

Volunteer Athletic Trainer, Centennial Olym pic Gam es, Atlanta, July - August,
1996. Worked as an Athletic Trainer, and provided medical assistance to
the athletes of the Basketball and Athletics [track] venues.

Volunteer Athletic Trainer: Olym pic Training Center, Colorado Springs Colorado,
August, 1995. Coverage included Ice Hockey, Ice skating, cycling, and
judo.

Athletic Trainer: U nited States Soccer Federation . Provide medical care for
National soccer teams:
• Boy’s U-16 Team, Guadalajara Mexico, August, 1999;
• Boy’s U-16 Team, San Diego, Summer 1998;
• Women’s Team, Germany, Fall 1997;
• Boy’s U-16 Team, San Diego, Summer 1997;
• Boy’s U-16 Team, Amsterdam, Holland, Spring 1995;
• Boy’s U-16 Team, New Jersey, Fall 1994;
• Girl’s U-16 Team, Cocoa Beach, Florida, Spring 1994.

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Professional Service: International

(Continued)

Volunteer Athletic Trainer: Pan Am erican Gam es, Indianapolis Indiana.

Responsible for the men's volleyball competition. 1987.

Athletic Trainer: M en's soccer teams representing the United States. Germany and
Austria Tour. 1987.

Athletic Trainer: W om en's softball team representing the United States. Curacao,
Netherlands Antilles Tour. 1983.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
National

M em ber, National Athletic Trainers’ Association Honors and Awards Committee.

2013 –

M em ber, National Athletic Trainers’ Association Professional Education Committee.

2012 – 2015

Interview: Safety in the Presence of Lightning. The Weather Channel, Las

Vegas, NV 2013

M em ber, National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Symposium. Special Topics

reviewer. 2008 - current

M em ber, Focus Group on Nomenclature of Athletic Training. Saint Louis, 2012

Reviewer, Human Movement Book. Books of Discovery. 2011 - current

Guest Speaker, Doctor Radio Sirius XM Radio. “Emergency Medicine” June 23, 2011

M em ber, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education [formally JRC-

AT - Joint Review Committee on Athletic Training] (2002 – 2009)

Vice President, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. 2007 –

2009.

M em ber, Nomenclature Task Force (NATA) 2003-2004.

M em ber, Inter-association task force on Exertional Heat Illness (NATA) 2003

Chairperson, Joint Review Committee on Athletic Training subcommittee on Writing

Instructions for the Self-Study (2001)

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PROFESSION AL SERVICE
N ational (Continued)

M oderator, National Athletic Trainers’’ Association Annual Meeting & Symposia,

Free Communications, Saint Louis, Missouri 2012
New Orleans, Louisiana, 2011
Los Angeles, California. 2001
Kansas City, Kansas, 2000
Baltimore, Maryland, 1998

Associate Editor, Athletic Therapy Today (2002 – 2010)

M anuscript Reviewer:
Athletic Therapy Today (1998 - current)
Journal of Athletic Training (1996 - current)

Case Study Colum n Editor, Athletic Therapy Today (1998 - 2002)

M em ber: Educational Council: Sub-Committee Competencies, National Athletic

Trainers’ Association (1997 - 1999)

Reviewer: Journal of Athletic Training (1996 - current)

Editorial Board: Journal of Sport Research (1996 – 1998)

Research Associate Editor: Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Physical
Education (1997 - 1998)

Task Force M em ber: Invited to review and validate test questions for the National
Athletic Trainers’ Association National Board of Certification Examination, Raleigh,
North Carolina; June 30 - July 2, 1996.

H ealth Connections - Sports M edicine A Nationally televised call-in health

television show. Guest panelist, Raleigh, North Carolina; May 30, 1996.

Joint Review Com m ittee on Athletic Training Program , Chair 1997-2005.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Regional/State

Chair, Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Constitution and By-Laws Review.

2012

Chair, Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Constitution and By-Laws Review.

2008

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PROFESSION AL SERVIC E
Regional/State (Continued)

M id-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Symposium. Poster and Research

Abstract reviewer. 2008 - current

N orth Carolina Athletics Association Task Force: Concussion Awareness for

High Schools. 2008 – 2010. This task force led to a state-wide concussion Bill in 2011

H it The H ill. National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Visit congressmen, Senators

and Governor regarding bills that apply to athletic trainers. February, 2009 - current

M em ber, Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Constitution and By-Laws

Review. 2008

M id-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Program Committee Chairman,

1999 – 2006. Chair of committee that plans the educational forum at the annual
meeting for the 5-state (NC, SC, MD, VA, WV, DC) athletic training association.

N orth Carolina Athletic Trainer’s Association

Vice President 2002 - 2005
District One Representative 1998 - 2002

H ealth Career Fair, Eastern Area Health Education Center, Represented the
Athletic Training profession and East Carolina University to area middle school
students. April 1998.

H ealth Break, Carolina Today Television Show, WCNT, Greenville NC. Discussed
“Are you ready for Lightning?” on June 11, 1997.

TeleH ealth, Computer-assisted interactive Health Career panel discussion with high
schools in the state of North Carolina. December 18, 1997.

TeleH ealth, Computer-assisted interactive Health Career panel discussion with high
schools in the state of North Carolina. May 28, 1997.

H ealth Break, Carolina Today Television Show, WCNT, Greenville NC. Discussed
“Ankle Sprains” on December 11, 1996.

N orth Carolina Athletic Trainer’s Association By-laws Committee, 1995.

M ichigan Departm ent of H ealth. Assisted with the development of a state

lightning safety position. June 1998.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Educators Conference (Sponsored by the Research & Education Foundation of the

National Athletic Trainers’ Association). January 1997 – current.

Grant W riting W orkshop (Sponsored by East Carolina University). “Getting

Grants: Skill or Magic?” 1999.

Am erican Alliance of H ealth, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

N ational Convention: April, 1999. Boston, Massachusetts.

N ational Association of Physical Education in H igher Education Annual

Conference: January 1997. Savannah, Georgia.

Journal of Athletic Training M anuscript Reviewer’s W orkshop. June,1997 -

2006

N ational Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Sym p osium and M eeting.

Attended annually since 1981.

M id Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association District 3 Annual Meeting.

Attended annually since 1998.

Enhancing Basic Statistical Skills for Research and Instruction: Faculty

Developm ent W orkshop. May, 1997.

Enhancing Interm ediate Statistical Skills for Research and Instruction:

Faculty Developm ent W orkshop. May, 1997.

East Carolina U niversity Annual Sports M edicine Conference - 1996, 1997,

1999.

Digital Future - 2 Course for implementation of multimedia in the classroom. Spring,

1997.

Faculty Peer Review Training Session September, 1996.

Scholarly W riting W orkshop Spring, 1996.

N orth Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual M eeting – Attended

annually since 1996.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

N ational Athletic Trainers' Association

Member since 1978 (number 790143);
Board of Certification (BOC) Number 10-159

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PROFESSION AL M EM BERSH IPS

(Continued)

Am erican College of Sports M edicine

Member since 1989

N orth Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association

Member since 1995; Licensed member since 1998 (#277)

M id-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association

Member since 1995

Am erican Alliance for H ealth, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

1995 – 2005

N orth Carolina Alliance for H ealth, Physical Education, Recreation and

Dance. 1995 – 2005

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

East Carolina U niversity, Greenville N orth Carolina: (1995 - current)

• Clinical Integration I (ATEP 3300)

• Clinical Experience in an Equipment-Intensive Sport (ATEP 3400)
• Medical Readiness for Sport (ATEP 3500)
• Field Experience II (ATEP 4300)
• Independent Study (HLTH 6503)
• Field Experience I (ATEP 3200)
• Clinical Experience in Medicine (ATEP 3271)
• Orientation to Athletic Training (ATEP 1800)
• Orthopedic Evaluation: Trunk & Upper Extremity (ATEP 3810)
• Orthopedic Evaluation of the Lower Extremity (ATEP 3820)
• Medical Nomenclature in Human Performance (ATEP 2800)
• Sports Medicine Practicum I (HLTH 3240)
• Sports Medicine Practicum II (HLTH 3241)
• Organization & Administration in Sports Medicine (ATEP 4320)

California State U niversity, Fresno: (1990-1992)

• Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (PE 106A)

• Advanced Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (PE 106B)
• Therapeutic Exercise and Modalities (PE 106C)
• Fundamental Principles of Exercise (PE 105)
• Organization and Administration of Athletic Training (PE 106F)
• Elementary Conditioning and Aerobics (PE AC 24)

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Teaching Experience
(Continued)

W estern Illinois U niversity, M acom b Illinois: (1983-1985)

• Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (PE 100)

• Upper Extremity Injuries (PE 210)

• Advanced Athletic Training (PE 310)

• Athletic Training Seminar (PE 400)

Illinois State University, Norm al Illinois: (1980-1983)

• Advanced Seminar in Athletic Training (PE 485)

• Introduction to Athletic Injuries (PE 384)

ACADEMIC ADVISING

East Carolina U niversity, Greenville, N C 1998 - current: Advisor for

students officially enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
in the Department of Health Education & Promotion.

East Carolina U niversity, Greenville, NC 1996 - 1998: Advisor for athletic

training students and candidate student athletic trainers in the
Department of Health Education (until they declare a major).

California State U niversity, Fresno 1990-1992: Advised Fifteen students in

athletic training in the Department of Physical Education and Human
Performance.

W estern Illinois U niversity, 1983-1985: Advised ten students in the athletic

training emphasis in the Physical Education Department.

Illinois State University, 1981-1983: Advised five students in the Sports

Medicine option in the Physical Education Department.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training: East Carolina University, Greenville,

NC 1999. Drafted and presented the information necessary to move the Athletic
Training program from an option to a major in the Department of Health Education
and Promotion. Students graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
beginning in May, 2000.

Athletic Training Option in the Departm ent of H ealth Education: East

Carolina University, Greenville, NC 1996. Designed, developed, presented to

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curriculum committees and implemented a new option in the Department of Health

Education, School of Health and Human Performance.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

All of the following courses were created and defended to the respective curriculum
committees at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. They are all currently
required courses in the Athletic Training degree in the Department of Health
Education & Promotion

Established in 2014
• Clinical Integration I (ATEP 3300)
• Clinical Integration II (ATEP 4860)
• Emergency Management in Health Care (ATEP 3860)

Established in 2011:
• Clinical Experience in Medical Readiness for Sport (ATEP 3500)
• Clinical Skills in Health Assessment (ATEP 3272)
• Principles of Athletic Training Lab (ATEP 2811)

Established in 2010:

• Orthopedic Evaluation of the Trunk and Upper Extremity Lab (ATEP 3811)
• Orthopedic Evolutions of the Lower Extremity Lab (ATEP 3821)
• Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine Lab (ATP 3281)
• Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine Lab (ATP 3251)

Established in 2000:

• Clinical Experience in an Equipment Intensive Sport (ATEP 3400)

• Clinical Experience in Medicine (ATEP 3271)
• Pathology and General Medicine in Sports (ATEP 3270)
• Concepts in Pharmacology (ATEP 3350)
• Basic Rehabilitation Techniques (ATEP 3201)
• Field Experience in Athletic Training II (HLTH 4300)
• Field Experience in Athletic Training I (HLTH 3200)
• Orientation in Athletic Training (HLTH 1800) 1998

Established in 1997

• Standard Nomenclature in Athletic Training (HLTH 2800)

• Principles of Athletic Training (HLTH 2810, ATEP 2811)
• Orthopedic Evaluation of the Trunk and Upper Extremity (ATEP 3810)
• Orthopedic Evolutions of the Lower Extremity (ATEP 3820)
• Sports Medicine Practicum I (HLTH 3860)
• Sports Medicine Practicum II (HLTH 4860)

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CU RRICU LU M DEVELOPM EN T
(Continued)
Established in 1995

• Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine (HLTH 3280/3281)

• Sports Medicine Modalities (HLTH 3250/3251)

California State U niversity, Fresno

• Organization and Administration of Athletic Training (PE 106F)

• Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training (PE 106E)
• Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training (PE 106C)
• Advanced Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (PE 106B)

W estern Illinois U niversity

• Upper Extremity Injuries (PE 210)

CERTIFICATIONS

Board of Certification Athletic Trainer (10-156)

N orth Carolina Licensed Athletic Trainer (277)

Am erican Red Cross Instructor

Professional Rescuer CPR
Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

Illinois Registered Athletic Trainer - 1986 - 1990

LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE

Athletic Trainer, East Carolina U niversity. 1995 - current

Pitt County Schools H ealth Science Academ y Senior Reception and Information
Session. Greenville, North Carolina 2010 - current

Athletic Trainer, Pitt County Public Schools. Greenville, North Carolina 2011 -
current

M edical Volunteer, Velo Cycling Club Cotton Club Century, Greenville, NC 2009 –
current

M edical Volunteer, Special Olympics. Greenville, NC 2004, 2005

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Local Com m unity Service

(Continued)

Key N ote Speaker, D.H. Conley High School Winter Athletic Banquet, Greenville,
NC. March 2005

Speaker, Veterans of Foreign Wars. “What You Need to Know Abut Lightning” June,
2001.

Speaker, Greenville Kiwanis Golden Key Club. “The Need for Certified Athletic
Trainers in our Schools” January, 2000.

Judge, ECU Homecoming skits. October 1999.

Volunteer, Michael Jordan Celebrity Golf Classic (benefit for the Ronald McDonald
Houses of North Carolina). June 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000.

Volunteer, Mardi Gras - East Carolina University; 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999.

Athletic Trainer for Harold Young Youth Soccer Tournament. Clovis - Fresno
California, 1993 - 1994.

Athletic Trainer for World Skating Championships, Fresno California, 1992.

Student-Athlete Case M anager for those with substance abuse/eating disorder

problems, Fresno California, 1990-1992.

Departm ent of Physical Education Representative for recruitment of

prospective students, Fresno City College, California, 1992.

Departm ent Spokesperson for College Fair for minority women, Fresno City
College, California, 1992.

Volunteer Athletic Trainer, Fresno Relays, Fresno California. 1991-1992.

Volunteer Athletic Trainer, Youth Soccer Organization, Chicago Illinois. 1983-

1990.

Director of Sports M edicine: Illinois State Special Olympics, Normal Illinois, 1980-
1985.

HONORS AND AWARDS

H all of Fam e
2012 North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association

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H ON ORS AN D AW ARDS
(Continued)

M ost Distinguished Athletic Trainer

2010 National Athletic Trainers’ Association

College of H ealth and H um an Perform ance Service Award

2008 East Carolina University

N orth Carolina College/U niversity Athletic Trainer of the Year

2006 North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association.

N ational Service Award

2006. National Athletic Trainers’ Association

Davey Award – International Academ y of the Visual Arts

for General Medical Conditions – DVD-ROM– International award from
3500 entries. 2006

Ten year m em ber award

2005. North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association

Twenty-five year m em ber award

2004. National Athletic Trainers’ Association

N orth Carolina College/U niversity Athletic Trainer of the Year

2000. Awarded by the North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association.

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