ATHLETIC TRAINING
Mission Statement
The Athletic Training team at North Carolina Central University has a primary goal to provide the best medical care possible to its student-athletes. The staff, and its medical team, assumes the primary responsibility of health and injury care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries. Our commitment is to provide this quality health care while educating the student-athlete in good health practices and injury maintenance. Also, maintaining continuous education, staying aware of new treatment options, and a constant commitment to improving our Athletic Training program assists us in offering a high standard of care to our student-athletes.
Forms and Documents
NCCU Athletic Training requires all new student-athletes, returning student-athletes and walk-ons to complete medical forms and return them to the Athletic Training office before participating in any team-related activity. Clicking on the appropriate link below will direct you to all the forms required. All the forms are in PDF format. Print and complete each form then send the completed form to the following address:
NCCU Department of Athletics
ATTN: Head Athletic Trainer
PO BOX 19705
Durham NC 27707
Facilities
- McDougald-McLendon Athletic Training Room
The McDougald-McLendon Athletic Training room serves Volleyball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Tennis, and Baseball teams. The Athletic Training room is equipped with whirlpools, modalities, treatment and taping tables, along with a rehab area.
- L.T. Walker Complex Athletic Training and Rehab Room
The L.T. Walker Complex Athletic Training room serves mainly Football and Men's and Women's Track and Field. The Athletic Training room has a wet area with 3 whirlpools, 4 treatments tables, 4 taping tables, and modalities. In addition to the Athletic Training room there is a rehabilitation room equipped with various rehab equipment for student-athletes.
Athletic Training Staff
- Sean Thomas, MS, ATC, LAT - Head Athletic Trainer (Football, Bowling, Golf)
- Drew Duckett, MS, ATC - Assistant Athletic Trainer (Football, Men's Basketball, Tennis)
- Julie McNabb, MEd, ATC, LAT - Assistant Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track)
- Monica Panayi, ATC, LAT - Athletic Training Intern (Volleyball, Softball)
Team Physicians
- Allison Toth, MD Team Orthopedic Physician
Training:
* M.D., Duke University School of Medicine, North Carolina, 1994
Residency:
* General Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, North Carolina, 1994-1996
* Orthopaedic Research, Duke University Medical Center, North Carolina, 1995-1996
* Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, North Carolina, 1996-2000
Fellowship:
* Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, 2000-2001
Clinical Interests:
Orthopaedic cell and molecular biology, articular cartilage healing and repair, meniscus healing and repair, women's sports injuries and prevention, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, shoulder stabilization, rotator cuff repair.
- Harry Stafford, MD Team Physician
Training:
* M.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2002
Residency:
* Family Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, North Carolina, 2005
Fellowship:
* Primary Care Sports Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, North Carolina, 2006
Clinical Interests:
Non-operative orthopedic care, diabetes and athletics, general family medicine, primary care sports medicine.
- Blake Boggess, DO Team Physician
Blake R. Boggess, DO, CAQSM
Training:
* D.O., Midwestern University, Illinois, 2000
Residency:
* Family Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, North Carolina, 2003
Fellowship:
* C.A.Q.S.M., Primary Care Sports Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, North Carolina, 2004
Clinical Interests:
Sports medicine, care of athletes of all ages, non-operative orthopedics, family medicine.
- Jason Gauvin, PT Team Physical Therapist
Jason Gauvin, PT, MS, LAT, ATC, SCS, CSCS
Jason Gauvin, PT, MS, LAT, ATC, SCS, CSCS is the owner and President of Athletic Advantage, Inc. Sports Physical Therapy & Performance Development Center. He was a former senior level II sports physical therapist at Duke University Sports Medicine Physical Therapy in Durham, N.C. Gauvin currently is responsible for day-to-day operations of Athletic Advantage, Inc. specifically daily patient care, including community, high school, collegiate and professional athletes. Gauvin specializes in the treatment of orthopedic and sports injuries to the knee, shoulder and ankle, including the prevention of athletic injuries. Gauvin is active in lecturing nationally on topics related to orthopedic and sports physical therapy and has published a case study, numerous articles, and contributed to several textbooks in the area of sports physical therapy. Gauvin received his Master's of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Springfield College. He completed a sports physical therapy fellowship at Duke University Sports Medicine Physical Therapy in 2000. He is certified as a Sports Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists and has his certification as both an athletic trainer and certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is the former Director of Rehabilitation for the department of Athletics at Stanford University. Gauvin recently completed a two consecutive terms as the chairman of the knee special interest group of the Sports Physical Therapy Section of the APTA.
Links of Interest
www.nata.org
www.ncathletictrainer.org
www.maata.org
www.drugfreesport.com
www.AAsportsPT.com
