Volleyball and Basketball Visiting Team Athletic Training Policy

The athletic training room for basketball and volleyball is located in Porter Gymnasium and is across the hall from the athletic coach’s office hall. Athletic Trainer will be available 2 hours before competition and 30 minutes after competition. Visiting teams that need taping, moist heat packs, ice or any other superficial modalities must arrive at least 1 and half hours before competition, and must bring own supplies for taping. Any deep modalities such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound is the responsibility of the visiting team and must be done prior to arrival unless visiting team athletic trainer is traveling as well. Away athletic trainer must call home athletic trainer at (478) 757-3964 at least 24 hours in advance from competition if any treatments/taping will be needed. 5 gallon water cooler will be provided, and for all contests including USA South Conference games and tournaments visiting team must provide their own cups and/or water bottles.

Soccer, Softball, and Tennis Visiting Team Athletic Training Policy

The athletic training room for soccer, softball, and tennis is located in Matthews Athletic Center next to the women’s locker room. Athletic Trainer will be available 2 hours before competition and 30 minutes after competition. Visiting teams that need taping, moist heat packs, ice or any other superficial modalities must arrive at least 1 and half hours before competition, and must bring own supplies for taping. Any deep modalities such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound is the responsibility of the visiting team and must be done prior to arrival unless visiting team athletic trainer is traveling as well. Away athletic trainer must call home athletic trainer at (478) 757-3964 at least 24 hours in advance from competition if any treatments/taping will be needed. 5 gallon water cooler will be provided, and for all contests including USA South Conference games and tournaments visiting team must provide their own cups and/or water bottles.

Any questions please call Pranay Shah, Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer at 478-757-3964.