BSU ATEP Summer 2011 Newsletter - Ball State University

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From the Director’s Desk Tom Weidner, PhD, ATC, FNATA

Another change for our ATEP is that Dr. Lisa Jutte has resigned her position and accepted a faculty position at Xavier University in Cincinnati. Lisa was a positive influence in our ATEP. Her scientific and clinical knowledge will particularly be missed. Dorice Hankemeier, Phd, ATC, has been hired to replace Lisa. Dorice just completed her doctorate in Human Movement Sciences with a cognate in curriculum and instruction at Old Dominion University. She is also generally interested in clinical education research, with a particular emphasis in athletic training evidence-based practice.

Professor and Chair, School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science Life is full of changes, some welcome, others less so. Although it’s nice when things are comfortable, new opportunities can be energizing and refreshing in ways not entirely understood until we begin them. I hope that you are enjoying a nice balance between the constant and the new. With this mind, I have now been elected as the Chair of the School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science for a 5-year term. It is a large and complex School (over a dozen majors/graduate programs, 50 personnel), and I have my hands full! I am learning that the experiences and skills garnered through my role as Program Director/faculty member over the past 25 years are being applied in both similar and new ways. I am pleased to be able to support the goals of the ATEP in a new fashion (e.g., 2 new doctoral assistantship positions, fullysupplied lab, travel reimbursement for site visits). I believe that there are other contributions I can make in the future which can positively influence true growth in the maturity of the overall program.

Our faculty group continues to complete scholarly and service activities. Dr. Stacy Walker has had a particularly strong year with 5 Publications in a variety of refereed journals (e.g., Journal of Athletic Training, Athletic Training Education Journal) on topics ranging from standardized patients to evidence-based practice. Stacy has also made 6 regional and national presentations also on the topics of standardized patients and evidence-based practice. She has also continued her national service on the Task Force on Continuing Professional Education and was appointed to the Editorial Board for the Journal of Athletic Training and the Athletic Training Education Journal. It is certainly because of activities such as these that our ATEP continues its national reputation. With this in mind, I am pleased to share that Dr. Walker has received tenure and has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor. Congratulations to Stacy!

New faculty member, Jennifer Popp, EdD, ATC, will officially assume the Program Director position on August 19. She brings 17 years of clinical experience, classroom teaching experience, and 5 years of Program Director experience. She is extremely personable and will immediately and effectively be a strong administrator of the program. She looks forward to establishing a line of research in clinical education and make important service contributions to the profession in the future.

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I am also delighted to report that the BSU faculty group have received honors for their scholarly publications in the Athletic Training Education Journal. Dr. Lisa Jutte and Dr. Stacy Walker received the 2010 Outstanding Perspectives Manuscript Award for their article titled "Incorporating Foundational Evidence-Based Practice Concepts and Skills Across an Athletic Training Education Program."


Dr. Stacy Walker and Dr. Tom Weidner received the 2010 Outstanding Research Manuscript Runner-Up Award for their article titled "Standardized Patients Provide Realistic and Worthwhile Experiences for Athletic Training Students." The award certificates will be presented at the NATA Annual Meeting ECE session scheduled for Wednesday at 8:15 am in the MCC rooms 343 / 344 / 345.

Thanks for all you do as alumni and ambassadors of our ATEP. You are more valued than you may ever realize! Dr. Weidner

Chester Coon Recognized With Outstanding BSU Clinical Instructor Tom Weidner, PhD, ATC, FNATA Professor and Chair, School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science It is my pleasure to announce that Chester Coon, MS, ATC, has received the 2011 BSU Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award. This award is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to clinical instruction within our educational program. It recognizes the dedication, knowledge, and professionalism that this person brings to the advancement of educational standards within the Ball State University Athletic Training Education Program. Chester is a 2001 alumnus of our program. He completed a M.S. in Sport Administration from University of Louisville in 2003. Chester has been an ACI in our program since 2005, first as Delta High School and now at Central Indiana Orthopedics. Congrats to Chester!

Chester Coon Outstanding Clinical Instructor

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From the Hazen Nest Neal Hazen, MBA, PT, ATC

nominee will be notified and asked to procure the documentation necessary for the candidate to be included for consideration in the voting. Voting is done by current members of the Ring. Again, any alumnus may nominate a potential inductee; documentation will be gathered, including the nomination form, professional vitae or resume, and three letters of support; and current members in the Ring of Honor vote. Criteria are as follows:

A Healthy Sports Medicine Greeting to all. Please join me in congratulating the 2011 inductees into the Cardinal Sports Medicine Society Ring of Honor: Troy Hershman, Brian Jones, and Mark Lahr. The annual Ring of Honor and Alumni Reception will be held on Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 from 6-10 pm in New Orleans, Louisiana at Pat O’Brien’s in the Briars Suite:

Alumni: • 15 years of athletic training experience • Significant contributions to the Ball State athletic training program • Goodwill ambassador for the Ball State athletic training program • Contributions at the state, district, or national level Friends: • 15 years associated with the Ball State athletic training program • Significant contributions to the Ball State athletic training program • Goodwill ambassador for the Ball State athletic training program

Located on Bourbon Street above: Pat O's Courtyard Restaurant 624 Bourbon Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Phones: 1-800-597-4823 504-525-4823 www.patobriens.com

Examples of contribution opportunities: • Employment opportunities • Intern opportunities • Speak at summer camps • Promote BSU Athletic Training Program • Financial • Send students to the BSU Athletic Training Program

The Cardinal Sports Medicine Society Ring of Honor Advisory Council met in July, 2009 and further developed the criteria and procedures for nominations and the selection process for future class inductions into the Ring of Honor. It is important for each alumnus to take an active role in nominating deserving alumni and friend of the program candidates so that they may be considered for induction into the Ring. Look for the call for nominations from Sara McGriff in December of each year. Once nominated, the

Hope to see you in New Orleans! Yours in Cardinal Sports Medicine,

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Ball State Hosts 8th annual High School Student Athletic Training Workshop

2010 High School Student Athletic Training Workshop Group Photo

Troy Hershman, MS, ATC We are also looking for speakers and lab assistants to help with the workshop. Please contact Troy for this as well.

Ball State University will be hosting the 8th annual High School Student Athletic Training Workshop July 13-16, 2011. The workshop will feature both basic and advanced track sessions and labs to cover a wide range of experiences for the high school student athletic trainer. If you have students that would have an interest in attending please contact Troy Hershman at 765 285- 5843 or [email protected] for more information.

Click here for a PDF brochure.

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Athletic Training Club Chris Curless, ATC, LAT (Club Advisor) Stacy Walker, PhD, ATC, LAT (Club Advisor) The Athletic Training Club enjoyed an exciting Spring semester! Our January meeting included graduate assistants Brianna Moyer and Michelle Trumbull who presented the use of SOAP notes in the athletic training room. Students were presented with case studies to use as examples as they created their own progress notes and evaluations.

members of the profession, and prepare for the Board of Certification Exam. Lastly, the Athletic Training Club hosted the 1st Annual BSU Athletic Training Club Certification Mock Exam. This session, open to all students, was a chance to gauge their skills across all athletic training domains. The results provided valuable feedback on areas of strength and weakness. Congrats to all of the students who recently passed the Board of Certification Exam and good luck to those taking it this month!

Our February meeting featured Dr. Jeremy Hunt, (Central Indiana Orthopedics, BSU Team Physician). He discussed the assessment of stress fractures including the causes, evaluation, treatment methods, and keys to prevention. All of the Athletic Training Club members thoroughly enjoyed these educational opportunities provided by Brianna, Michelle, and Dr. Hunt!.

Students taking the Mock BOC Exam Dr. Hunt presenting on stress fractures.

2011-2012 Athletic Training Club Officers Elected

In March, the Athletic Training Club assisted three students with the cost of attending the 2011 GLATA Winter Symposium in Minneapolis, MN. This was the first professional athletic training conference for both Briana Louth and Molly Melton. Lucas Dargo represented the students of Indiana through his roll as a Student Senator. He also took a lead roll with the GLATA Quiz Bowl and annual blood drive. For all students, his was an excellent opportunity to learn more about athletic training, socialize with

President: Lucas Dargo Vice President: Angie Ziolkowski Secretary: Racquel Cabrera Treasurer: Austin Johnson Communications: Shelby Welsh Sergeant at Arms: Gina Varchetto 6


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BSU Athletic Training News So Long, Farewell, Alvederzane, Good Bye . . . Lisa S. Jutte, PhD, AT As some of you may already know, I will be leaving Ball State University for Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, in August. I want all of you to know that I truly appreciate all of the students, alumni, and friends of the BSU AT program that I met during my tenure here. For all of my former BSU students, thank you for all you have taught me, you have shaped me as an educator and as a person. Although, I will not be on campus next fall, I’m only an e-mail, or phone call away (although I don’t have my own XU phone number yet). My new contact information is: Lisa S. Jutte, PhD, AT Xavier University 3800 Victory Pkwy Cincinnati, OH 45207-6311 Email: [email protected] Skype Username: lsjutte Phone (Xavier Operator): 513 745-3000

BSU Athletic Training Student Awarded GLATA Scholarship

Congratulations to Michelle Lamb (Ball State University graduate student)! She received the GLATA Living Memorial Graduate Scholarship which will be awarded at the Pinky Newell Scholarship & Leadership Breakfast on June 22 at the NATA Annual Meeting and Symposium in New Orleans.

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Farr is near the top of the umpiring world - St. Catharine [athletic] trainer, Bardstown resident to call Little League World Series Kentucky Standard, The (Bardstown, KY) -‐ Saturday, June 4, 2011 TOM BYSTREK

“I have umpired at every level from 9-year-olds to 18-year-olds,” Farr said. “You get rated everywhere you call a game and that is how you move up to calling the bigger tournaments. I have had opportunities to call pro ball in the Frontier League but have had to turn them down.” For exactly half of his life Farr has donned the blue uniform as he called 9-10 year old softball when he was only 12. He landed his first Little League district tournament at age 16 in Charlestown, Ind. At that young age he received the Little League Volunteer of the Year Award.

St. Catharine College At 24 years of age, Justin Farr is young to be a college athletic trainer. But Farr, in his first year in that post at St. Catharine College, finds himself in even older company in his secondary occupation, that of an accomplished umpire.

After receiving his BS degree in athletic training from Ball State University , Farr served as trainer at Preble Shawnee High School in southwest Ohio. While there he was also the [athletic] trainer for the Richmond (Indiana) River Rats, a team in the Prospect League. In addition he worked as an orthopedic assistant at Reid Hospital in Richmond.

Accomplished could very well describe Farr’s umpiring credentials as the native of Clarksville, Ind., has already called balls and strikes in some prestigious venues. The most recent call came from the Little League World Series, where he will umpire softball in Portland, Ore., in August.

Throughout his training career, however, Farr has found time to maintain his passion for umpiring. And leagues and organizations, including Little League, have found him to be one of the best as the World Series website indicated when it read: “Selection as an umpire at any of Little League’s eight World Series means that person has reached the highest level of proficiency and by virtue of their selection is considered among the best in the world.”

“I am 30 years younger than any other umpire who will be out there,” said Farr, who will be part of the 12-man crew to work the week-long tournament. “I am fortunate to get to work the World Series as some umpires will never get that chance their whole life.” Farr’s umpiring resume indicates a lot of chances that many will never have. He has worked the Prospect League, which is a wooden bat summer league for Division I collegiate players. He has called 10 Little League state championships and will umpire at least four more this summer. His softball experience includes the Central Region championship two years ago in Joplin, Mo. This summer, Farr will call the United Southern Girls’ Fastpitch World Series and will also travel to Cooperstown, N.Y., to work at the Cooperstown Dream Park.

“It’s pretty cool,” Farr said about his selection. “And the tournament will be on ESPN and I have never done a televised game. This is the ultimate for my Little League career.” Tom Bystrek is the sports information director at St. Catharine College.

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2011 BSU Athletic Training Award Winners

Lucas Dargo Richard L. Hoover Cardinal Athletic Training Student Award Award based on an application process which includes a written essay, academic achievement, and clinical skills which best exemplify the Ball State University Athletic Training Education Program.

Jonathan Wicks Rex L. Sharp Professional Dedication Award Epitomizes the student that continually displays and implements those efforts necessary to be a professional in the field of athletic training. The award is given for dedication, knowledge, leadership, and commitment toward a career as a certified athletic trainer.

Josue Pizana James C. Dickerson Outstanding Senior Award Outstanding graduating senior who epitomizes the strong potential to represent Ball State University and the field of athletic training with pride and excellence throughout his/her career. This student will continue to be an ambassador of Ball State University and the profession of athletic training.

Nathan Hoffmeier Most Valuable Athletic Training Student Award Award given by fellow ATSs to the person who has provided outstanding leadership in the BSU Athletic Training Education Program and has handled the daily riggers of an ATS with poise, integrity, and professionalism.

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2011 BSU Athletic Training Award Winners Continued

Courtney McCord & Leah Ginn Rookie Athletic Training Student Award Award given to the person who has best exemplified the role of a Ball State ATS during their first year in the athletic training education program. This person demonstrates the potential to become an exceptional athletic training professional.

Lindsey Gregg Professional Promise Award Award given to the ATS who has shown the most progress towards professionalism during his/her time in the program including issues such as skills, academics, dedication, and professionalism.

Lucas Dargo Sayers Bud Miller Inspirational Award Awarded to the ATS who goes above and beyond what is asked of him and who volunteers him to causes inside and outside of the athletic training profession. It is given to the ATS who displays enthusiasm, charisma, and instills the love of the profession of athletic training in his/herself and those around him/her.

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2011 BSU Athletic Training Award Winners Continued

Lucas Dargo Gary Noble Memorial Athletic Training Club Service Award Awardees are encouraged to embrace volunteerism and service leadership in order to more fully appreciate and develop social responsibility. In this spirit, It is bestowed upon a student who exhibits exemplary volunteerism for the community and professional service.

Michelle Kirchgassner Matthew B. Roush, M.D. Memorial Scholarship This award recognizes a person who will be dedicated to life long learning and becoming an exceptional educator. The student should epitomize those cornerstone qualities exhibited by Dr. Roush. These include kindness, compassion, and selflessness. This memorial scholarship helps us all to remember the man who had a big smile and an even bigger handshake.

Jennifer Walters Andy Weidner Memorial Award Awarded to the student who exemplifies the two traits Andy is best remembered for: humor and work ethic. This person demonstrates academic excellence, discipline, integrity, and selfdirection while maintaining a healthy perspective about laughter, family, and friends.

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2011 Graduating Seniors Left to right: (back row) George Wakim, Josue Pizana, Nathan Hoffmeier (front row) Tiffany Rutschilling, Molly Melton, Briana Louth, Amanda Marshall, Jessi Benedict, Laney Pritchard, Emilee Wolka

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