Athletic Training

The mission of the Athletic Training Clinical Services is to safeguard the health and safety of the athlete by incorporating evidence-based standard of care into daily practice utilizing a team approach to healthcare with physicians and other healthcare professionals and ongoing communication and education of athletes, coaches, and administrators.

Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and healthcare professionals to successfully deliver quality services to patients/athletes.
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with coaches, athletes, and administrators to successfully safeguard the health and well-being of the patient/athlete.
Incorporate evidence-based standards of care.
Incorporate strategies to prevent or limit injuries and illnesses.
Demonstrate effective and efficient utilization of resources.
Demonstrate continuity of care through medical documentation.
Demonstrate effective evidence-based rehabilitation.

Staff and Team Physicians

Head Athletic Trainer & Coordinator of Clinical Services
Keith Thomson, MEd, ATC
keiththomson@ucwv.edu
304-357-4983 (work)
304-357-4991 (fax)

Assistant Athletic Trainer & Coordinator of Clinical Education
Janet Rorrer, MS, ATC
janetrorrer@ucwv.edu
304-357-4902 (work)
304-357-4991 (fax)

Assistant Athletic Trainer
Curtis Zeilenaga, MA, ATC
curtiszeilenga@ucwv.edu
304-357-4395 (work)
304-357-4991 (fax)

Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sabrina Pletz, MS, ATC
sabrinapletz@ucwv.edu
304-357-4814 (work)
304-357-4991 (fax)

Assistant Athletic Trainer
Kelli Gora, ATC
kelligora@ucwv.edu
304-357-4911 (work)
304-357-4991 (fax)

Assistant Athletic Trainer
Craig Hansel, ATC
304-357-4830 (work)
304-357-4991 (fax)

Chair, Department of Athletic Training
Ericka Zimmerman, EdD, ATC
erickazimmerman@ucwv.edu
304-357-4828 (work)
304-357-4965 (fax)

Charleston Internal Medicine                                     Surgical Associates
Dr. Tom Bowden, DO                                                    Dr. Edward Tiley, III, MD
Dr. Sandy Brannin, DO
Kelli Hansel, PA-C
Ryan Anderson, PA-C

Orthopedic Healthcare Associates
Dr. John Crompton, MD - Orthopedics

Bone & Joint
Dr. Paul Legg, MD - Orthopedics

Mountain Pride Orthopedics
Dr. Bruce Haupt, MD - Orthopedics
Matt Parsons, PA-C

Directions

From the North: Travel 1-77 South or 1-79 South into Charleston. Follow the signs to 1-64 West. Take Oakwood Road Exit 58A and follow the signs to Route 61 South (MacCorkle Ave.). Travel approximately 1.5 miles. The campus is on the left.

From the South: Travel 1-77 North (West Virginia Turnpike). Go through downtown Charleston (ignore the UC sign at MacCorkle Ave.), to 1-64 West. Take Oakwood Road Exit 58A and follow the signs toward Route 61 South-Marmet. Once on Route 61 South (MacCorkle Ave.), travel approximately 1.5 miles. The campus is on the left.

From the East: Travel 1-64 West or 1-79 South. From 1-64, go through downtown Charleston (ignore the UC sign at MacCorkle Ave.), continuing West. Once on Route 61 South (MacCorkle Ave.), travel approximately 1.5 miles. The campus is on the left.

From the West: Travel 1-64 East to Charleston. Take the Oakwood Road Exit 58A and follow the signs to Route 61 South-Marmet. Once on Route 61 South (MacCorkle Ave.), travel approximately 1.5 miles. The campus is on the left.

Athletic Training

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