Rutgers Sports Medicine Staff
The Rutgers University Sports Medicine Staff provides year-round care to the university's student-athletes, including injuries, illnesses, rehabilitation, and/or other personal issues affecting one's physical or mental status. In order to provide such comprehensive medical care, the Sports Medicine Department maintains a Chief Medical Officer and a team of physicians and sports medicine fellows who are available to see student-athletes on-site on a daily basis. The physician team is complemented by a Physician Extender and multiple Orthopedic Surgeons. The sports medicine team includes:
- Dr. Kinshasa Morton - Interim Chief Medical Officer
- Dr. Robert Monaco - Assistant Athletic Director/ Director of Sports Medicine
- Dr. Jason Womack - Assistant Team Physician
- Liz Knoeppel - Physician Extender
- Dr. Michael Coyle - Orthopedic Surgeon
- Dr. Charles Gatt - Orthopedic Surgeon
- Jamye Shelton, PsyD - Sports Psychologist
- Zachary Schepart, DO - Sports Medicine Fellow
- Chelsea Evans, DO - Sports Medicine Fellow
- Allison Kreimeier – Director of Performance Nutrition
MEDICAL STAFF PHONE/E-MAIL ADDRESS LIST
Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists
The Rutgers University Sports Medicine Staff is comprised of 17 full-time licensed certified athletic trainers who are committed to providing the highest quality of healthcare to more than 600 student-athletes. The Sports Medicine Staff also includes two full-time staff members who are licensed both in Athletic Training and Physical Therapy so as to provide convenient and comprehensive physical therapy to all student-athletes. The athletic trainers and physical therapists are involved in all aspects that affect the student-athletes' health, safety, and well-being. They are able to effectively accomplish this through their communication and cooperation with the Chief Medical Officer, team physicians, coaches, sports performance staff, nutrition staff, and other medical consultants.
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Brandon Armstrong – Director of Athletic Training Services for Football
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Chris D'Andrea- Interim Director of Athletic Training Services, Men’s Soccer, Men's Lacrosss
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Zach Adkins - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Football
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Tracy Brewer - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Gymnastics, Cheer/Dance
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Eric Bridenbaugh - Assistant Athletic Trainer
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Kyle Brostrand - Athletic Trainer, Coordinator of Concussion Management & Research
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Jan Bruins - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Football
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Richard Campbell - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Men's Basketball
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Stacy Carone - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Women's Basketball
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Micaiah Corley - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Swimming/Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Golf
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Ted Cowling - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Baseball
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Ryan Pelle - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Volleyball, Women's Rowing
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Cara Rapoport - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Field Hockey, Softball
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Erin Sierer - Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist
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Randi Small - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Women's Soccer, Women's Lacrosse
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Jennifer Steinberg - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Men's and Women's Track and Field
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John Taggart - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Wrestling
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Dan Tocci - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Football
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TBD - Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist – Football
ATHLETIC TRAINERS PHONE/E-MAIL ADDRESS LIST
Support Staff
- Angela Harto - Principal Administrative Assistant
- Melba Petteway - Athletic Insurance Coordinator
