
Athletic training is practice by athletic trainers, health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. (SIT - NATA 12/07)
Athletic Trainer not "Trainer"
Old Dominion University Athletic Training Mission Statement
The Old Dominion University Athletic Training Staff, in conjunction with the Athletics Department and the University, strives to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art, quality healthcare services for the well-being of the student-athletes. Each member of the Old Dominion University Athletic Training Staff will do his or her part to provide professional leadership, counseling and education necessary to prevent, manage, rehabilitate and return the student-athlete to athletic activity as quickly, but as safely as possible. The Old Dominion University Athletic Training staff will work with university and community healthcare providers to establish a partnership with the student athletes and the coaches.
The Old Dominion University Athletic Training Staff, in conjunction with the Athletics Department and the University, strives to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art, quality healthcare services for the well-being of the student-athletes. Each member of the Old Dominion University Athletic Training Staff will do his or her part to provide professional leadership, counseling and education necessary to prevent, manage, rehabilitate and return the student-athlete to athletic activity as quickly, but as safely as possible. The Old Dominion University Athletic Training staff will work with university and community healthcare providers to establish a partnership with the student athletes and the coaches.
Meet the Staff
Left to Right
Back Row: Synthia Goode, Scott Johnson, Tony Turchetta, Marty Bradley, Jason Mitchell, Jeff Paszkewicz, Nate Miker, Erin Ludwig
Front Row: Cameron Powden, Michelle Jacobs, Alyssa Fisher, Kara Gorgos, Aimee Thornton, Yashona Robinson
| Marty Bradley | Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Training/Sports Medicine | Football | (757) 683-3840 | mbradley@odu.edu |
| Scott Johnson | Associate Athletic Trainer | Supervisor Main Athletic Training Room | (757) 683-3383 | sjjohnso@odu.edu |
| Jason Mitchell | Assistant Athletic Trainer | Men's Basketball | (757) 683-6462 | jmitchel@odu.edu |
| Ashley Brawford | Assistant Athletic Trainer | Women's Basketball | (757) 683-6811 | abrawfor@odu.edu |
| Nathan Miker | Assistant Athletic Trainer | Footbal | (757) 683-3677 | nmiker@odu.edu |
| Erin Ludwig | Assistant Athletic Trainer | Men's & Women's Tennis Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving | (757) 683-3397 | efield@odu.edu |
| Alyssa Fisher | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | Lacrosse | (757) 683-3397 | LyssFish@gmail.com |
| Kara Gorgos | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | Baseball | (757) 683-3397 | Kgorg001@odu.edu |
| Michelle Jacobs | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | Women's Soccer | (757) 683-3397 | Michellejacobs0@gmail.com |
| Jeff Paszkewicz | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | Men's Soccer | (757) 683-3397 | Jpasz001@odu.edu |
| Cameron Powden | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | Football Baseball | (757) 683-3397 | Cpowd001@odu.edu |
| Yashona Robinson | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | Football Crew | (757) 683-3397 | YR661007@gmail.com |
| Aimee Thornton | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | Field Hockey | (757) 683-3397 | thorntonal@gmail.com |
| Tony Turchetta | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | Wrestling | (757) 683-3397 | Aturc001@odu.edu |
| Robert Dunker, MD | Team Physician - General Practice | |||
| Arnaud Kapur, MD | Team Physician - General Practice | |||
| John Schaffer, MD | Team Orthopaedic Surgeon | |||
| Pat Baker, DDS | Team Dentist | |||
Facilities
Main Athletic Training Room
Location: Athletic Administration Bldg. Rm. #1113
Sports: Baseball, Field Hockey, M&W Golf, LAX, Rowing, M&W Soccer, M&W Sailing, M&W Swim/Dive, M&W Tennis, Wrestling
Location: Athletic Administration Bldg. Rm. #1113
Sports: Baseball, Field Hockey, M&W Golf, LAX, Rowing, M&W Soccer, M&W Sailing, M&W Swim/Dive, M&W Tennis, Wrestling
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Foreman Stadium Athletic Training Room
Location: Foreman Stadium - Southwest corner
Sports: Football - Game day Operations
Location: Foreman Stadium - Southwest corner
Sports: Football - Game day Operations
Powhatan Athletic Training Room
Location: Powhatan Sports Complex - South Wing
Sports: Football
Location: Powhatan Sports Complex - South Wing
Sports: Football
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Powhatan Athletic Training Treatment/Taping Center
Location: Powhatan Sports Complex - West Wing
Sports: Field Hockey, LAX
Location: Powhatan Sports Complex - West Wing
Sports: Field Hockey, LAX
Ted Constant Center Athletic Training Room
Location: Ted Constant Center - 45th Street side
Sports: M&W Basketball
Location: Ted Constant Center - 45th Street side
Sports: M&W Basketball
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Visiting Team Info
- 2011-2012 Athletic Training Services Brochure
- 2011-2012 Athletic Training Services Brochure - Basketball
- 2011-2012 Athletic Training Services Brochure - Football
- Campus Map
- NCAA Health and Safety Programs
- First-year student-athlete medical history form

- Returning student-athlete medical history form

- Try-out/Walk-on Annual Physical Exam Form

- Student-Athlete Emergency Contact & Insurance Information form

- Football Student-Athlete Emergency Contact & Insurance Information form

- Insurance Overview Information Letter

- ODU Post-Professional Athletic Training Education Program
- National Athletic Trainers' Association
- Mid Atlantic Athletic Trainers' Association
- National Collegiate Athletic Association
- The National Center for Drug Free Sport














