MISSION STATEMENT

The Athletic Trainers at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) are responsible for the delivery of health care to all student-athletes participating in sponsored UMD athletic events. The UMD Athletic Training Staff will provide reasonable medical coverage for all student-athletes who compete in intercollegiate athletics. Each member of the athletic training staff will do his/her equal share to provide this service.

The Athletic Training Staff will operate within the guidelines outlined in the UMD Athletic Training Department Policies and Procedures Manual, the NCAA SPORTS MEDICINE HANDBOOK, and the NCAA MANUAL.

Services provided include prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illness sustained as a direct result of participating in practices and or games. The program also provides educational opportunities for students interested in learning about and obtaining experience in a sports medicine environment.

"An athletic trainer is a qualified allied health care professional educated and experienced in the management of health care problems associated with sports participation. In cooperation with physicians and other allied health care personnel, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the athletic health care team in secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional sports programs, sports medicine clinics and other athletic health care settings. The athletic trainer functions in cooperation with medical personnel, athletic administrators, coaches, and parents in the development and coordination of efficient and responsive athletic health care delivery systems."

ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION

The athletic trainer's professional preparation is directed toward the development of specified competencies in the following domains: prevention, recognition and evaluation, management/treatment and disposition, rehabilitation, organization and administration, and education and counseling. Through a combination of formal classroom instruction and clinical experience, the athletic trainer is prepared to apply a wide variety of specific health care skills and knowledge within each of the domains.

UMD Athletic Training Education Program website

STAFF

2007-08

	Mike Wendinger, ATC, CSCS Director of Sports Medicine Services Sport Assignments: Football and Tennis Education: B.S. University of Minnesota Duluth M.S. Western Michigan University Phone: 218-726-8637 mwending@d.umn.edu
	Susan (Suz) Britton Hoppe, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer Sport Assignments: Cross Country & Men's Hockey Education: B.S. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire M. Ed. Valdosta State University Phone- 726-8015 sbritton@d.umn.edu
	Kelly Stobba , ATC, CSCS Assistant Athletic Trainer Sport Assignments: Football,Women's Basketball & Baseball Education: B.S. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse M.S. University of Florida Phone: 218-726-6624 kstobba@d.umn.edu
	Amy Miller, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer Sport Assignments: Cross Country & Women's Hockey Education: B.S. Minnesota State-Mankato M.S. Springfield College Phone: 218-726-8487 ajmiller@d.umn.edu
	Danielle Pulkrabek, ATC, CSCS Assistant Athletic Trainer Sport Assignments:Volleyball and Men's Basketball Education: B.S. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities M.S. Georgia State University Phone: 218-726-8133 dpulkrab@d.umn.edu
	Chelsea Sparrow, ATC Graduate Intern Athletic Trainer Sport Assignments: Soccer and Softball Education: B.S. Lake Superior State University Phone: 218-726-8487 sparr028@d.umn.edu
	Team Physicians
	Dr. Stephen Harrington ABMS Certification: ABMS Family Practice/Sports Medicine Fellowship: Sports Medicine Specialty: Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
	Dr. Ann Sudoh ABMS Certification: ABMS Family Practice/Sports Medicine Specialty: Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
	Dr. Jeffery Klassen ABMS Certification: ABMS Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship: Shoulder & Elbow Residency: Orthopedic Surgery Specialty: Orthopedics/Elbow & Shoulder

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FACILITIES

The UMD Athletic Training Center

The UMD Athletic Training Center is an 1,800 square foot facility including:

• Taping area spacious enough to comfortably have 6 student-athletes taped at one time.	• Treatment area including evaluation tables, a massage table and the lastest modalities.
• Rehabilitation area stocked with medicine and Swiss balls, weights, BAPS boards and many other types of rehabilitation equipment.	• Hydrotherapy area containing 3 in-ground whirlpools, 2 hydrocollators, and an ice machine .

The Athletic Training Center is located in Room 170 of the
Sports and Health Complex.

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DECC Athletic Training Room

The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) houses seperate athletic
training rooms for both men's and women's hockey teams.

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FORMS

Prior to practicing or competing in any NCAA allowable event/practice for the University of Minnesota Duluth all athletes need to go through a medical eligibility process. Available below are links to downloadable versions of the Parent Information/Insurance form, the Assumption of Risk/Consent for Treatment form, Medical History form for returning athletes and a Physical form for all new UMD athletes.

Parent Information/Insurance Form (all athletes)	Assumption of Risk/Consent for Treatment Form (all athletes)
Medical History Form (Returning athletes only)	Physical Form ( new UMD athletes only)

•••••Click on link above to download printable PDF form.•••••
Adobe Acrobat available for download here.

As an athlete of an NCAA accredited institution, you may be selected for randomized drug tests. It is imperative to both your athletic eligibility, as well as your health, that you not ingest any of the substances found on the NCAA Banned Substances list.

Banned Substance list

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VISITING TEAMS

Important Phone Numbers:

UMD Athletic Training Room: 218-726-8717
UMD Student Health Center: 218-726-8155
St. Mary’s Hospital ER: 218-786-4357
St. Mary's Urgent Care: 218-786-2500
SMDC Orthopedics: 218-786-3232

Items provided to visiting teams by the University of Minnesota Duluth:

In The Visiting Locker Room:
-10-gallon water cooler with cups
-Ice
-Biohazard
-Hydrocollator
-Towels
-Emergency telephone numbers
On The Visiting Bench:
-10-gallon water cooler with cups
-Ice
-Biohazard
-Towels

Comments:

• Team physician will be at all home Football and Hockey games

• EMS will be on-site for all home Football and Hockey games

• Certified Athletic Trainers & Athletic Training Students will be available for assistance at all games. If a Certified Athletic Trainer is not traveling with your team, please call in advance.

• Therapeutic modalities will be available upon request in the University’s Athletic Training Room.

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LINKS

Professional Organizations National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer College Athletic Trainers’ Society Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association Minnesota Athletic Trainers' Association

Educational Resources Journal of Athletic Training Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise Gatorade Sports Science Institute American Sports Medicine Institute Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics UW-Eau Claire’s Athletic Injury Digital Video Library Loyola University’s Master Muscle List

Miscellaneous Resources
UWA’s Form Repository

Orthopedic Patient Education

Athletic Training Duluth Catalog 2003-2005

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