EMU Athletic Training

Eastern Mennonite University Athletic Training provides EMU Athletics with sports injury prevention, injury care and post-injury restoration. Nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainers (ATCs) provide medical coverage for athletes who are on teams sponsored by EMU. The medical staff consists of Head Athletic Trainer Mike Downey, MS ATC and Assistant Athletic Trainer Carleen Overacker, ATC. They are aided by athletic training students from nearby James Madison University as well as EMU work-study students. EMU ATCs are present at all home contests and often provide care for both home and visiting athletes. Referral support is also provided on campus through the EMU Wellness Suite for nursing, physician and counseling services. Orthopedic physician referral can also be provided by the EMU Athletic Training staff.

The Athletic Training Room is located in room 140 of the University Commons. It is conveniently located near the team locker rooms, adjacent to the 3 indoor sports courts and is just inside the Commons team entrance area. The Athletic Training Room has facilities for hydrotherapy treatment; electrical, ultrasound and other modality treatment; an athlete taping/wrapping area and a rehabilitation/exercise area with treadmill, elliptical machine, stationary cycle and other rehabilitation equipment.

All EMU athletes are required to complete the Athletic Training Medical Eligibility Forms packet prior to any organized team participation. See "Medical Forms" link to print copies of these forms.

You may contact the EMU Athletic Training Room by phone at 540-432-4336, fax 540-432-4443 or e-mail at mike.downey@emu.edu