Sports Medicine - History
MSU Sports Medicine History
ÂAll-Time MSU Head Athletic Trainers
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| Mary McLendon 2010-present |
Paul Mock 1993-2010 |
Straton Karatassos 1981-1993 |
Mark Stephens 1977-1980 |
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| Doug May 1972-1976 |
Leroy Mullins 1968-1972 |
Chris Patrick 1965-1968 |
Dutch Luchsinger 1949-1965 |
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| Harold Wendler 1947-1948 |
Wayne Konrad 1946-47 (no photo available) |
Phil Dickens 1943-1946 |
Harold Wendler 1935-1943 |
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Bulldogs In College and Professional Athletic Training
These are just a few individuals who have gone on to successful and notable careers as a Certified Athletic Trainer. If you feel someone should be added to the list, please e-mail mkm13@msstate.edu.Kim Anderson – Belmont University – Head Athletic Trainer
Kim Bachus – University of Wisconsin – Athletic Trainer
Caitlyn (Kirkpatrick) Blanton – Arizona State University – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Kenny Boyd – Baylor University – Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Health and Wellness
Zarah Calvin – University of Indianapolis – Associate Athletic Trainer/Head Football
Ryan Collins – University of Louisville – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Matt Crahan – Belmont University – Associate Athletic Trainer
Ryan Dotson – University of Minnesota – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Patrick Driscoll – Georgia Tech – Assistant Athletic Trainer
TY Fisher – Centre College – Associate Athletic Trainer
Austin Fitzpatrick – University of Wisconsin Milwaukee – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Allison Florentino – University of Kansas – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Brandon Fresina – University of Louisiana Monroe – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Matt Gorby – The University of Alabama – Athletic Trainer
Eric Griffin – East Carolina University – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Danielle Heidt – University of Wisconsin –Athletic Trainer
Abbey Hess – University of Miami – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Dan Jacobi – Texas A&M University – Senior Associate Athletics Director, Sports Medicine
DJ Miller – University of Miami – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Jaimie Mills – Furman University – Staff Athletic Trainer
Antonio Munoz – University of Central Florida – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Jessi Neitzel – Penn State – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Shannon Osborne – Houston Texans – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Scott Ostrander – Army – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Jake Pfeil – Atlanta Falcons – Director of Sports Medicine
Mike Poirier – Tampa Bay Lightning – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Pat Richards – Clemson University – Director of Football Athletic Training
Katie Rovtar – Clemson University – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Kevin Siesel – North Carolina State University – Associate Head Football Athletic Trainer
Bobby Slater – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Head Athletic Trainer
Ben Stollberg – New Orleans Saints – Director of Sports Medicine
Jill Wagers – Appalachian State University – Athletic Trainer
Josh Walker – University of Kentucky – Assistant Athletic Trainer
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Other Notable Former Bulldogs
Chuck Cariker - Mayor - Tunica (MS)
Tim Colbert - Chair of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation - Delta State University
Haley Fisackerly - President and CEO - Entergy Mississippi
Jackie Fonte - Former Coordinator of Athletic Training - University of Florida
Alan Lollar – Murray State University – Forner Head Athletic Trainer
Phil Page - Director of Clinical Education and Research - Thera-Band Academy
Chris Patrick - Former Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Health - University of Florida
Kelly Potteiger – North Park University – Associate Professor
Adrianne Swinney - Deputy Athletic Director - UNC Wilmington
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Honors and Awards for Current and Former Bulldogs
NATA Hall of Fame
2011 - Jerry Robertson
1999 - Doug May
1989 - Chris Patrick
1967 - Dutch Luchsinger
SEATA Hall of Fame
2013 - Crandall Woodson
2008 - Jerry Robertson
2007 - Dutch Luchsinger
2007 - Chris Patrick
2007 - Doug May
SEATA Chuck Kimmel Award of Merit
2002 - Leroy Mullins
1994 - Jerry Robertson
1990 - Doug May
1989 - Chris Patrick
SEATA Jack C. Hughston, MD Sportsmedicine Person of the Year
2013 - Robert Collins, MD
1988 - John Longest, MD
SEATA Backbone Award
2019 - Melissa Chastang
2014 - Ben Stollberg
1992 - Crandall Woodson
SEATA College/University Athletic Trainer Award
2000 - Alan Lollar
SEATA/District IX Directors
1991-1994 - Jerry Robertson
1986-1991 - Doug May
1967-1971 - Chris Patrick
1951-1953 - Dutch Luchsinger
MATA Hall of Fame
2011 - Doug May
2007 - Straton Karatassos
2004 - Leroy Mullins
2003 - Dutch Luchsinger
2003 - William Warner
SEC Team Physician of the Year
2009 - Russell Linton, MD
2004 - Robert Collins, MD