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The Athletic Training Staff at Pacific Lutheran University provides
medical coverage including injury prevention, immediate care of
injuries, injury recognition, evaluation and assessment, injury
rehabilitation and reconditioning, and education and counseling.
All student-athletes regardless of sport affiliation, race, or gender,
have equal access to the athletic training room and the services
provided therein.
The Pacific Lutheran University’s commitment to its student-athletes
can be seen in the continuing enhancement and growth of its athletic
training and strength and conditioning services. With the number
one goal being prevention, PLU athletic services provides not only
strength and conditioning, and preventive athletic training measures,
but coordinates with sports intuitionalist and sports psychologist
for the overall well-being of Lute student-athletes.
We feel that prevention is our first job, but injuries do occur
in athletics and when they do our goal is to make sure our student-athletes
receive the best in immediate and follow-up care. When the athlete
returns to competition, our goal is to have the them in better condition
than before the injury with a reduced chance of re-injury.
Important Phone Numbers:
Athletic Training Room 253-535-7366
Fax 253-535-7584
Athletic Training Staff:
Gary Nicholson, MS, ATC W--253-535-7366
Head Athletic Trainer H--253-537-2344
C--253-905-0773
nicholgw@plu.edu
Jen Thomas, MA, ATC W--253-535-7366
Asst. Athletic Trainer & AD H—253-537-1019
C—253-651-2908
thomasjl@plu.edu
Ambulance (on campus) ext. 7911
Ambulance on site at Sparks Stadium
Other telephone numbers you may find helpful:
Team Physicians
Dr. Mark Mariani O—253-459-6969
C—253-606-2900
Dr. Steve Teeny O—253-582-7257
Spanaway General Medical Clinic 253-537-3724
Student Health Services 253-535-7337
St. Claire’s Hospital 253-588-1711
Tacoma General Hospital 253-531-1000
Head and neck injuries
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