The University of North Georgia was awarded the PBC Athletic Training Staff of the Year at the PBC’s athletic training symposium on Thursday in Augusta. Head athletic trainer Matt Daniel along with Katelyn Huggins, Frances Gilbert and Julie Savage were on hand to accept the award. The award is voted on by the Peach Belt Conference head athletic trainers.
The UNG athletic training department offers a comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation program using state-of-the-art equipment and procedures. Additionally, the program provides a quality academic and clinical education program for individuals pursuing a career in the athletic training profession.
UNG is coming off a very successful 2015-16 season. In addition to providing medical coverage for its 12 intercollegiate athletic programs, the UNG athletic training staff served as hosts for the NCAA softball regional and super-regionals along with several big on-campus events including a live Make-A-Wish reveal.
The UNG athletic training staff consists of head athletic trainer Matt Daniel along with assistant Frances Gilbert and graduate assistants Julie Savage and Allyson Prior. The staff also oversees approximately 30 athletic training students and works with Dr. John Vachtsevanos of Specialty Clinics of Georgia Orthopedics, PC.
This is the first athletic training staff of the year award for North Georgia.