2008 awards

Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of FameSoutheast Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame

Southeast Athletic Trainers’ AssociationSoutheast Athletic Trainers’ Association

2008 Tim Kerin Memorial2008 Tim Kerin MemorialAwards LuncheonAwards Luncheon

andand

SEATA Hall of Fame InductionSEATA Hall of Fame InductionSoutheast Athletic Trainers’ AssociationSoutheast Athletic Trainers’ Association


NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsNATA Athletic Trainer Service AwardNATA Athletic Trainer Service Award• Joe BeckettJoe Beckett• Jeff KoninJeff Konin• Carl MattacolaCarl Mattacola• Brad MontgomeryBrad Montgomery• Mike WilkinsonMike Wilkinson

NATA Most Distinguished Athletic TrainerNATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer• Tab BlackburnTab Blackburn



NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsNATA Honorary MembershipNATA Honorary Membership• J.W. Thomas Byrd, M.D.J.W. Thomas Byrd, M.D.• Mary Lloyd Ireland, M.D.Mary Lloyd Ireland, M.D.• James “Mick” Lynch, M.D.James “Mick” Lynch, M.D.• James A. Whiteside, M.D.James A. Whiteside, M.D.

NATA President’s Challenge AwardNATA President’s Challenge Award• Champ L. Baker, M.D.Champ L. Baker, M.D.

NATA Hall of FameNATA Hall of Fame• David Pursley David Pursley



NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award Recipients

NATA 50 Year AwardNATA 50 Year Award

• Jerry Rhea, AT Ret.Jerry Rhea, AT Ret.



NATA Award RecipientsNATA Award RecipientsNATA 25 Year Award NATA 25 Year Award • Jessica Avery, ATCJessica Avery, ATC• Timothy Barron, ATCTimothy Barron, ATC• Margaret Barton, MS, ATC, CSCSMargaret Barton, MS, ATC, CSCS• Joel W Beam, EdD, ATC, LATJoel W Beam, EdD, ATC, LAT• Scott J. Belham, MS, ATC, OPA-CScott J. Belham, MS, ATC, OPA-C• Jeffrey W. Bishop, EdS, ATCJeffrey W. Bishop, EdS, ATC• Janet R. Bock, MS, AT RetJanet R. Bock, MS, AT Ret• Loretta Brandon, ATC, PTLoretta Brandon, ATC, PT• William Brewer, MSS, ATCWilliam Brewer, MSS, ATC• Murray T. Burch, MA, ATCMurray T. Burch, MA, ATC• Thomas BurnsThomas Burns• Mark Vaughn Carleton, MS, ATC, CSCSMark Vaughn Carleton, MS, ATC, CSCS• David Cassidy, MEd, LAT, ATC, CSCSDavid Cassidy, MEd, LAT, ATC, CSCS• Maureen M. Corristan, ATC, CSCS, PESMaureen M. Corristan, ATC, CSCS, PES• Margaret Davidson, AT RetMargaret Davidson, AT Ret


• David S. Duchin, ATCDavid S. Duchin, ATC• Paul P. Higgs, ATC, LAT, CSCSPaul P. Higgs, ATC, LAT, CSCS• Russell J. Hoff, MS, ATCRussell J. Hoff, MS, ATC• Kent Knisley, ATC, PTKent Knisley, ATC, PT• Marina Kokx-Barber, AT RetMarina Kokx-Barber, AT Ret• Debra G. Koon, ATC, PTDebra G. Koon, ATC, PT• Mary C. Manning, ATCMary C. Manning, ATC• Jacob J. Marucci, MA, ATCJacob J. Marucci, MA, ATC• John McMullen, ATCJohn McMullen, ATC• Christine Orts-Marshall, ATCChristine Orts-Marshall, ATC• George C. Poulis, MA, ATC, LATGeorge C. Poulis, MA, ATC, LAT• Jeffrey M. Quinn, ATC, CSCS, LATJeffrey M. Quinn, ATC, CSCS, LAT• Kevin Rand, ATC, CSCSKevin Rand, ATC, CSCS• Lauren M. Sanders, ATCLauren M. Sanders, ATC• Arthur Nelson Ware, ATC, PT, OCSArthur Nelson Ware, ATC, PT, OCS


SEATA Scholarship RecipientsSEATA Scholarship Recipients

Undergraduate ScholarshipsUndergraduate Scholarships presented at presented at SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium - SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium - Feb. 8 in Atlanta, GAFeb. 8 in Atlanta, GA

• Alyse King, Alyse King, Eastern Kentucky University, Eastern Kentucky University, The The SEATA Memorial Undergraduate ScholarshipSEATA Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

• Carrie Rahn, Carrie Rahn, Valdosta State University, Valdosta State University, The The Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Undergraduate Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Undergraduate Scholarship AwardScholarship Award

• Daniel MacLea,Daniel MacLea, University of South Florida, University of South Florida, The The Jim Gallaspy Student Leadership ScholarshipJim Gallaspy Student Leadership Scholarship



SEATA Scholarship RecipientsSEATA Scholarship Recipients

Graduate ScholarshipsGraduate Scholarships• Carrie AndersonCarrie Anderson, University of Tennessee at , University of Tennessee at

Chattanooga, Chattanooga, SEATA Memorial Graduate SEATA Memorial Graduate Scholarship Scholarship

• Candy AndersonCandy Anderson,, University of Tennessee at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Graduate Scholarship AwardGraduate Scholarship Award

• Kimberly Dolak,Kimberly Dolak, University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky, Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation ScholarshipScholarship



SEATA Award RecipientsSEATA Award RecipientsExecutive Board Service AppreciationExecutive Board Service Appreciation• Nick PappasNick Pappas• Gerard WhiteGerard White



SEATA Award RecipientsSEATA Award RecipientsHigh School Athletic Trainer AwardHigh School Athletic Trainer Award• Sarah “Jenni” Williams, ATCSarah “Jenni” Williams, ATCBackbone AwardBackbone Award• Shaun Duhe, ATCShaun Duhe, ATCDistrict AwardDistrict Award• Marisa Brunett, MS, ATC, LATMarisa Brunett, MS, ATC, LATJack C. Hughston, M.D. Sportsmedicine Person of Jack C. Hughston, M.D. Sportsmedicine Person of

the Yearthe Year• Michael T. Casey, M.D.Michael T. Casey, M.D.Award of MeritAward of Merit• Al Green, ATC, EMTAl Green, ATC, EMT



SEATA Award RecipientsSEATA Award RecipientsSponsors AwardSponsors Award• Dr. J. Robert CadeDr. J. Robert CadeEducation and Administration AwardEducation and Administration Award• Gerard White, MEd, ATCGerard White, MEd, ATCClinical/Industrial/Corporate Athletic Trainer AwardClinical/Industrial/Corporate Athletic Trainer Award• Mary K. Kirkland, MS, ATC, LATMary K. Kirkland, MS, ATC, LATProfessional Athletic Trainer AwardProfessional Athletic Trainer Award• Mike Ryan, ATC, PT, PESMike Ryan, ATC, PT, PESCollege/University Athletic Trainer AwardCollege/University Athletic Trainer Award• David "Duke" Werner, ATCDavid "Duke" Werner, ATC



John H. AndersonJohn H. Anderson• B.S., Auburn University, 1963, M.S., Auburn University, 1967 B.S., Auburn University, 1963, M.S., Auburn University, 1967 • BBegan as Head Athletic Trainer, Auburn High School, 1966egan as Head Athletic Trainer, Auburn High School, 1966• Head Athletic Trainer, Troy University 1967-1979Head Athletic Trainer, Troy University 1967-1979• Head Athletic Trainer, LSU 1979-1989Head Athletic Trainer, LSU 1979-1989• Program Director, Athletic Training Education, Troy University Program Director, Athletic Training Education, Troy University

1989-Present1989-Present• NATA Member since 1966NATA Member since 1966• 1976 Olympics-Mexico, 1970 World Games, 1983-1985 Olympic 1976 Olympics-Mexico, 1970 World Games, 1983-1985 Olympic

Sports Festivals, 1987 Pan American Games, 1996 Olympics-Sports Festivals, 1987 Pan American Games, 1996 Olympics-Atlanta, World International Special OlympicsAtlanta, World International Special Olympics

• Head Athletic Trainer, Blue-Gray Football Classic, 1971-1979 Head Athletic Trainer, Blue-Gray Football Classic, 1971-1979 • Head Athletic Trainer, Alabama All-Star Football Classic, Head Athletic Trainer, Alabama All-Star Football Classic,

1990-present1990-present• ALATA Hall of Fame Committee Chair,1990-1998ALATA Hall of Fame Committee Chair,1990-1998• NATA Memorials Resolutions Comm. District IX Rep., 1999-PresentNATA Memorials Resolutions Comm. District IX Rep., 1999-Present• SEATA History & Archives Committee AL Rep., 2000-Present, Chair since 2004SEATA History & Archives Committee AL Rep., 2000-Present, Chair since 2004• Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame, 1999Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame, 1999• SEATA District Award, 2001SEATA District Award, 2001• SEATA Education/Administration Award, 2007SEATA Education/Administration Award, 2007• NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1997NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1997• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2006NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2006• Founded Iota Tau Alpha Athletic Training Honor Society, 2005 Founded Iota Tau Alpha Athletic Training Honor Society, 2005


R.T. FloydR.T. Floyd• 1974-Present, Head Athletic Trainer then Director of Athletic 1974-Present, Head Athletic Trainer then Director of Athletic

Training & Sports Medicine, Chair/Professor, Dept. of Physical Training & Sports Medicine, Chair/Professor, Dept. of Physical Education & Athletic Training, The University of West AlabamaEducation & Athletic Training, The University of West Alabama

• BS UWA-1980, MAT UWA-1982, EdD University of AL-1995BS UWA-1980, MAT UWA-1982, EdD University of AL-1995• Blue-Gray All-Star Football Classic Athletic Training, 1975-2001Blue-Gray All-Star Football Classic Athletic Training, 1975-2001• District IX Director, 2004-PresentDistrict IX Director, 2004-Present• NATA Foundation Board District IX Chair, 2003-2005 NATA Foundation Board District IX Chair, 2003-2005 • NATA Foundation Board Member Development Chair, 2005-NATA Foundation Board Member Development Chair, 2005-

PresentPresent• NATA Ed. Multimedia Comm. District IX Rep., 1988-2002NATA Ed. Multimedia Comm. District IX Rep., 1988-2002• SEATA Site Selection Committee Chair, 1986-2004SEATA Site Selection Committee Chair, 1986-2004• SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium, Competencies in SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium, Competencies in

Athletic Training Director, 1997-PresentAthletic Training Director, 1997-Present• SEATA Webmaster, 2004-PresentSEATA Webmaster, 2004-Present• SEATA NewsletterSEATA Newsletter & & SEATA eBlast NewsSEATA eBlast News editor, 2005-Present editor, 2005-Present• Author, Author, Manual of Structural KinesiologyManual of Structural Kinesiology• UWA Athletic Hall of Fame, 2001UWA Athletic Hall of Fame, 2001• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2003NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2003• NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1996NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1996• SEATA District Award, 1990, SEATA Award of Merit, 2001SEATA District Award, 1990, SEATA Award of Merit, 2001• Alabama Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame, 2004Alabama Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame, 2004• NATA Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator Award, 2007 NATA Sayers "Bud" Miller Distinguished Educator Award, 2007


Chris A. GillespieChris A. Gillespie• B.S. Mississippi College-1980, M.S. Northeast Louisiana B.S. Mississippi College-1980, M.S. Northeast Louisiana

University-1981University-1981• Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, 2000-2003Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, 2000-2003• Director of Athletic Training Education, Assistant ProfessorDirector of Athletic Training Education, Assistant Professor

of Exercise Science & Sports Medicine, 1985-Presentof Exercise Science & Sports Medicine, 1985-Present• SEATA President, 2003-2006SEATA President, 2003-2006• Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association President, Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Association President,

2001-20032001-2003• NATA College & University Athletic Trainers’ Committee NATA College & University Athletic Trainers’ Committee

District IX Chair, 1995-2002District IX Chair, 1995-2002• NATA Inter-Associational Task Force on Sickle Cell TraitNATA Inter-Associational Task Force on Sickle Cell Trait

in Athletes, 2006in Athletes, 2006• SEATA Honors & Awards Committee, 1993-1998SEATA Honors & Awards Committee, 1993-1998• SEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium Co-FounderSEATA Athletic Training Student Symposium Co-Founder• Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers, 1993-2003, Vice-Chairman, 1995-2003Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers, 1993-2003, Vice-Chairman, 1995-2003• SEATA District Award, 1997SEATA District Award, 1997• NATA Athletic Training Service AwardNATA Athletic Training Service Award• SEATA Education/Administration Award, 2001SEATA Education/Administration Award, 2001• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2006NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2006• Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame, 2002Alabama Athletic Trainers’ Hall of Fame, 2002


Bob GoodwinBob Goodwin• Teacher/Athletic Trainer, Baker High School, Baker, LA, 1967-1971Teacher/Athletic Trainer, Baker High School, Baker, LA, 1967-1971• Central High School Teacher/Athletic Trainer, 1971-1974Central High School Teacher/Athletic Trainer, 1971-1974• Athletic Trainer, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1974-2006Athletic Trainer, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1974-2006• Special Olympics World Games at LSU, 1983Special Olympics World Games at LSU, 1983• New Orleans Saints Training Camp, 1985New Orleans Saints Training Camp, 1985• Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, 1986-1997Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, 1986-1997• Co-Host 1992 Olympic Trails, New OrleansCo-Host 1992 Olympic Trails, New Orleans• Co-Host 1993 NCAA Track & Field Championships, New OrleansCo-Host 1993 NCAA Track & Field Championships, New Orleans• Host Athletic Trainer & Co-Chairman, Medical Committee, Host Athletic Trainer & Co-Chairman, Medical Committee,

Louisiana Special Olympic Games, 1976-1989Louisiana Special Olympic Games, 1976-1989• Louisiana Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, 1995-1998.Louisiana Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, 1995-1998.• Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association Director of Professional Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association Director of Professional

Education, Vice President, PresidentEducation, Vice President, President• Louisiana Sports Medicine Society Charter Member, Jim Finks Louisiana Sports Medicine Society Charter Member, Jim Finks

Award for Outstanding Contributions to Sports Medicine, 1999Award for Outstanding Contributions to Sports Medicine, 1999• LATA Hall of Fame Committee, 26 years, LATA Program Committee, 10 yearsLATA Hall of Fame Committee, 26 years, LATA Program Committee, 10 years• SEATA Site Selection Committee, SEATA College & University Athletic Trainers Committee, SEATA Site Selection Committee, SEATA College & University Athletic Trainers Committee,

SEATA History & Archives Committee, SEATA Hall of Fame CommitteeSEATA History & Archives Committee, SEATA Hall of Fame Committee• Louisiana Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame, 1992Louisiana Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame, 1992• Southeastern Louisiana University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2006Southeastern Louisiana University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2006• SEATA District Award, 1999SEATA District Award, 1999• SEATA College/University Athletic Trainer Award, 2005SEATA College/University Athletic Trainer Award, 2005


David T. GreenDavid T. Green• Director of Athletic Training, Tennessee Tech University, Director of Athletic Training, Tennessee Tech University,

1985-Present1985-Present• Student Athletic Trainer, Middle Tennessee State Univ., B.S. 1975Student Athletic Trainer, Middle Tennessee State Univ., B.S. 1975• Graduate Assist. Athletic Trainer, Eastern Kentucky University, Graduate Assist. Athletic Trainer, Eastern Kentucky University,

M.A. 1977M.A. 1977• Paul G. Blazer High School in Ashland, KY, 1977-1980Paul G. Blazer High School in Ashland, KY, 1977-1980• Eastern Kentucky University Assist. Athletic Trainer, 1980- 1985Eastern Kentucky University Assist. Athletic Trainer, 1980- 1985• Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society Vice-President, 1994-1998, Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society Vice-President, 1994-1998,

President, 1998-2002President, 1998-2002• NATA Board of Certification District IX Rep. 1981-1987NATA Board of Certification District IX Rep. 1981-1987• Ohio Valley Conference Athletic Trainers’ Association President, Ohio Valley Conference Athletic Trainers’ Association President,

1983, 1989, 19911983, 1989, 1991• SEATA Exhibits Chair, 1993-PresentSEATA Exhibits Chair, 1993-Present• SEATA Site Selection Committee, 1993-Present SEATA Site Selection Committee, 1993-Present • 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta,1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta,• NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium Co-Host, 2000NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium Co-Host, 2000• NATA Honors & Awards Committee Special Awards Subcommittee, 2005-PresentNATA Honors & Awards Committee Special Awards Subcommittee, 2005-Present• TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1996TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1996• NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1996NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1996• TATS Hall of Fame, 2003TATS Hall of Fame, 2003• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2003NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2003• TATS President’s Award of Merit, 2006 TATS President’s Award of Merit, 2006


Frank Grimaldi, Jr.Frank Grimaldi, Jr.• Student Athletic Trainer, Northern Illinois University, B.S., 1978, Student Athletic Trainer, Northern Illinois University, B.S., 1978,

Graduate Assistant M.S. 1979Graduate Assistant M.S. 1979• Athletic Trainer, United Township High School,1979-1983Athletic Trainer, United Township High School,1979-1983• Athletic Trainer, University of Maryland, 1983-1989Athletic Trainer, University of Maryland, 1983-1989• Athletic Trainer, University of Miami, 1989-1993Athletic Trainer, University of Miami, 1989-1993• Athletic Trainer, Miami Sunset Senior High School, 1993-2002Athletic Trainer, Miami Sunset Senior High School, 1993-2002• Masters in Medical Science, Nova Southeastern University, 2004 Masters in Medical Science, Nova Southeastern University, 2004 • Orthopedic Surgical Physician Assistant, Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic Orthopedic Surgical Physician Assistant, Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic • Lacrosse World Cup, Perth, Australia, 1990Lacrosse World Cup, Perth, Australia, 1990• 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA• Greek International Baseball Team “B” Pool International Baseball Greek International Baseball Team “B” Pool International Baseball

Championships in Hungry, 2002Championships in Hungry, 2002• Quad Cities Athletic Trainers Assoc. Board of Directors, 1982-1983Quad Cities Athletic Trainers Assoc. Board of Directors, 1982-1983• Athletic Trainers Association of Florida President, 1997 to 2001Athletic Trainers Association of Florida President, 1997 to 2001• SEATA President, 2000-2003SEATA President, 2000-2003• ATAF High School Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1994ATAF High School Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1994• NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1996NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award, 1996• ATAF Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1998ATAF Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1998• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2000NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2000• SEATA Award of Merit, 2003SEATA Award of Merit, 2003• ATAF Hall of Fame, 2004ATAF Hall of Fame, 2004


MaryBeth HorodyskiMaryBeth Horodyski• B.S. Lock Haven University, Ed.D. Columbia UniversityB.S. Lock Haven University, Ed.D. Columbia University• Athletic Trainer, Iowa State, M.S. 1982Athletic Trainer, Iowa State, M.S. 1982• Assistant Athletic Trainer & Head Athletic Trainer, US Military Academy, West Point, NY, Assistant Athletic Trainer & Head Athletic Trainer, US Military Academy, West Point, NY,

8 years,8 years,• Director Graduate Athletic Training Program, Director ofAthletic Training/Sports Medicine Director Graduate Athletic Training Program, Director ofAthletic Training/Sports Medicine

Outreach Program Univ. of FL,1992-1997Outreach Program Univ. of FL,1992-1997• Dept. of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Univ. of Florida, 1997-PresentDept. of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Univ. of Florida, 1997-Present• Director of Research Dept. of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Univ. of Florida, 2002-Director of Research Dept. of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Univ. of Florida, 2002-

PresentPresent• New York Athletic Trainers Association Regional RepresentativeNew York Athletic Trainers Association Regional Representative• Florida High School State Track Meet Medical Coordinator, 4 years, State Football Florida High School State Track Meet Medical Coordinator, 4 years, State Football

Championships, 3 yearsChampionships, 3 years• SEATA Executive Board, 11 years, SEATA President, 2006-PresentSEATA Executive Board, 11 years, SEATA President, 2006-Present• SEATA Research & Education Committee Co-Chair, 3 yearsSEATA Research & Education Committee Co-Chair, 3 years• SEATA Secretary/Treasurer, 5 years, SEATA Treasurer, 4 yearsSEATA Secretary/Treasurer, 5 years, SEATA Treasurer, 4 years• NATA Graduate Education Committee, 7 yearsNATA Graduate Education Committee, 7 years• NATA Secretary/Treasurer Committee, 9 yearsNATA Secretary/Treasurer Committee, 9 years• Journal of Athletic TrainingJournal of Athletic Training Editorial Board Editorial Board• NATA Foundation Florida State Representative, 6 years NATA Foundation Florida State Representative, 6 years • NATA Foundation Public Relations Chair, 2006-PresentNATA Foundation Public Relations Chair, 2006-Present• SEATA Award of Merit, 2006SEATA Award of Merit, 2006• SEATA District IX Award, 2002SEATA District IX Award, 2002• NATA Service Award, 2000NATA Service Award, 2000• ATAF College/Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year Award, 1997ATAF College/Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year Award, 1997• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004• ATAF Hall of Fame, 2004ATAF Hall of Fame, 2004


Chuck KimmelChuck Kimmel• Student Athletic Trainer, B.S. University of KentuckyStudent Athletic Trainer, B.S. University of Kentucky• Assistant Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State University M.S.Assistant Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State University M.S.• Head Athletic Trainer, Austin Peay State University, 1981-2006, Head Athletic Trainer, Austin Peay State University, 1981-2006,

Assistant Athletics Director, 1990-2006 Assistant Athletics Director, 1990-2006 • Injury Clinic Director & Instructor, Appalachian St. Univ., 2007-PresentInjury Clinic Director & Instructor, Appalachian St. Univ., 2007-Present• SEATA Exhibits Chairman, 1981-1992SEATA Exhibits Chairman, 1981-1992• Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society President, 1989-1993Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society President, 1989-1993• SEATA Secretary/Treasurer, 1992-1997, SEATA Secretary/Treasurer, 1992-1997, • SEATA President, 1997-2000SEATA President, 1997-2000• NATA District IX Director, 2000-2004, NATA District IX Director, 2000-2004, • NATA Secretary/Treasurer, 2001NATA Secretary/Treasurer, 2001• NATA Board liaison to College/University Athletic Trainers’, NATA Board liaison to College/University Athletic Trainers’,

College/University Student Athletic Trainers’ & Convention committeesCollege/University Student Athletic Trainers’ & Convention committees• NATA Co-Chair Convention Host Committee Convention, 2000NATA Co-Chair Convention Host Committee Convention, 2000• NATA President, 2004-PresentNATA President, 2004-Present• SEATA District Award, 1988 SEATA District Award, 1988 • TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1991 TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year, 1991 • NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1997NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1997• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2002NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 2002• TATS Hall of Fame, 2002, TATS President’s Award of Merit, 2005TATS Hall of Fame, 2002, TATS President’s Award of Merit, 2005• SEATA Award of Merit, 2005SEATA Award of Merit, 2005• Austin Peay State University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2006Austin Peay State University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2006


James H. “Jim” MackieJames H. “Jim” Mackie• B.S. B.S. University of Florida, 1974 University of Florida, 1974 • M.S. Eastern Kentucky University, 1975M.S. Eastern Kentucky University, 1975• Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Florida, 1975-1988Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Florida, 1975-1988• Braintree Hospital Outpatient & Sports Medicine and Brockton High Braintree Hospital Outpatient & Sports Medicine and Brockton High

School, 1988-1992School, 1988-1992• Riverside Hospital & Baptist\St. Vincent’s Health System, 1992-1999Riverside Hospital & Baptist\St. Vincent’s Health System, 1992-1999• HealthSouth Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, 2000- 2002HealthSouth Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, 2000- 2002• St. Vincent’s Rehab & Sports Medicine, 2002-PresentSt. Vincent’s Rehab & Sports Medicine, 2002-Present• 1996 Olympics in Atlanta1996 Olympics in Atlanta• GATE River Run, Jacksonville Marathon, PGA-MS 150 Bike Tour, GATE River Run, Jacksonville Marathon, PGA-MS 150 Bike Tour,

Hoop It UpHoop It Up• NATA Placement Committee, Public Relations CommitteeNATA Placement Committee, Public Relations Committee• SEATA Backbone Award, 1985SEATA Backbone Award, 1985• NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1997NATA Athletic Training Service Award, 1997• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004• SEATA District Award, 2006SEATA District Award, 2006• Athletic Trainers Association of Florida, President, 6 years, Vice-Athletic Trainers Association of Florida, President, 6 years, Vice-

President, 2 yearsPresident, 2 years• ATAF Hall of Fame, 1999ATAF Hall of Fame, 1999• SEATA Secretary, 2001-2006SEATA Secretary, 2001-2006• SEATA Treasurer, 2006-PresentSEATA Treasurer, 2006-Present


James L. “Jay” ShoopJames L. “Jay” Shoop• B.S. East Tennessee State University, 1970B.S. East Tennessee State University, 1970• Head Athletic Trainer, Furman University, 1970-76, M.S. 1976Head Athletic Trainer, Furman University, 1970-76, M.S. 1976• Assistant Athletic Trainer, Atlanta Falcons, 1976-1983Assistant Athletic Trainer, Atlanta Falcons, 1976-1983• Head Athletic Trainer, Detroit Lions, 2001-2002 Head Athletic Trainer, Detroit Lions, 2001-2002 • Director of Sports Medicine, Georgia Tech, 2002-Present Director of Sports Medicine, Georgia Tech, 2002-Present • Director of Sports Med., Head Athletic Trainer, Georgia Tech, 1987-1999Director of Sports Med., Head Athletic Trainer, Georgia Tech, 1987-1999• Head Athletic Trainer, NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1985-1987Head Athletic Trainer, NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1985-1987• Head Athletic Trainer, USFL Michigan Panthers, 1983-1984Head Athletic Trainer, USFL Michigan Panthers, 1983-1984• Chief Athletic Trainer, Olympic Village 1996 Centennial Olympic GamesChief Athletic Trainer, Olympic Village 1996 Centennial Olympic Games• Head Athletic Trainer, 1994 Goodwill GamesHead Athletic Trainer, 1994 Goodwill Games• SEATA Annual Clinical Symposium Program Chair, 1979-1981 SEATA Annual Clinical Symposium Program Chair, 1979-1981 • NATA History & Archives Committee District IX Rep. NATA History & Archives Committee District IX Rep. • SEATA History & Archives CommitteeSEATA History & Archives Committee• NATA Ethics Committee, 1995-1996NATA Ethics Committee, 1995-1996• NATA Reimbursement Committee, 1990-2000NATA Reimbursement Committee, 1990-2000• Atlantic Coast Conference Sports Medicine Society President Atlantic Coast Conference Sports Medicine Society President • Author, Author, History of the Southeast Athletic Trainers AssociationHistory of the Southeast Athletic Trainers Association , 1988, 1988• NATA Annual Meeting Co-Host, 2006NATA Annual Meeting Co-Host, 2006• SEATA Award of Merit, 1998 SEATA Award of Merit, 1998 • East Tennessee State University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2002East Tennessee State University Athletic Hall of Fame, 2002• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 2004• Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame, 2007Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame, 2007


Jerry Lynn RobertsonJerry Lynn Robertson• Student Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State Univ., 1960-1964, B.S.Student Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State Univ., 1960-1964, B.S.• Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Mississippi State Univ., 1965, M.Ed. Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Mississippi State Univ., 1965, M.Ed. • Head Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State University, 1965-2003Head Athletic Trainer, East Tennessee State University, 1965-2003• Director of Watauga Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Foundation, Director of Watauga Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Foundation,

Johnson City, TN, 2003-PresentJohnson City, TN, 2003-Present• SEATA President of SEATA, 1988-1991SEATA President of SEATA, 1988-1991• District IX Director, 1991-1994District IX Director, 1991-1994• NATA Liaison Public Relations, Secondary Schools, & ScholarshipsNATA Liaison Public Relations, Secondary Schools, & Scholarships• NATA National Membership Committee, 1965-1970NATA National Membership Committee, 1965-1970• NATA NewsNATA News editorial advisor editorial advisor• Tennessee Committee for State LicensureTennessee Committee for State Licensure• State High School Committee for Athletic TrainersState High School Committee for Athletic Trainers• ETSU Jerry Robertson Scholarship Award, 1981ETSU Jerry Robertson Scholarship Award, 1981• East Tennessee State University Pirate Club Hall of Fame, East Tennessee State University Pirate Club Hall of Fame, • East Tennessee State University Distinguished Faculty Award, 1995East Tennessee State University Distinguished Faculty Award, 1995• Jerry Robertson BucSports Athletic Medicine Center was named in his Jerry Robertson BucSports Athletic Medicine Center was named in his

honor, 2002honor, 2002• TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year Award, 1990TATS College Athletic Trainer of the Year Award, 1990• TATS Hall of Fame, 1995TATS Hall of Fame, 1995• Fellowship of Christian Athletes Julian Crocker Influence Award, 1994Fellowship of Christian Athletes Julian Crocker Influence Award, 1994• NATA 25 Year Award, 1990NATA 25 Year Award, 1990• SEATA Award of Merit, 1994SEATA Award of Merit, 1994• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 1997NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, 1997


2007 SEATA Hall of Fame2007 SEATA Hall of Fame• Mike ChambersMike Chambers• Tad GormleyTad Gormley• Thomas F. LutzThomas F. Lutz• Frank MannFrank Mann• Claude “Big Monk” Simons, Sr.Claude “Big Monk” Simons, Sr.• Frank WandleFrank Wandle• Mickey O’BrienMickey O’Brien• Charles E. “Smokey” HarperCharles E. “Smokey” Harper• W.J. “Dutch” LuchsingerW.J. “Dutch” Luchsinger• Wesley “Doc” KnightWesley “Doc” Knight• Sam LankfordSam Lankford• Martin BroussardMartin Broussard• Earl “Bubba” PorcheEarl “Bubba” Porche• Don FaulsDon Fauls• Jim GoosetreeJim Goosetree• Joe WordenJoe Worden• Henry “Buck” AndelHenry “Buck” Andel• Sandy SandlinSandy Sandlin

• Charlie MartinCharlie Martin• Thomas J. KerinThomas J. Kerin• Kenny HowardKenny Howard• Warren MorrisWarren Morris• Jerry RheaJerry Rhea• Eugene “Doc” HarveyEugene “Doc” Harvey• Larry “Doc” HarringtonLarry “Doc” Harrington• Lindsy McLeanLindsy McLean• Chris Patrick, Jr.Chris Patrick, Jr.• Dean KleinschmidtDean Kleinschmidt• Bobby BartonBobby Barton• Don LoweDon Lowe• Doug MayDoug May• Jim GallaspyJim Gallaspy• Jack RedgrenJack Redgren• Al GreenAl Green• Sue Stanley-GreenSue Stanley-Green• Bill McDonaldBill McDonald



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