Missouri State

At Missouri State University, we are committed to providing all student-athletes access to the highest quality sports medicine available in the Springfield area.

Missouri State athletes benefit from experienced full-time staff members, graduate assistant athletic trainers, and internship athletic trainers.The staff also includes field leading physicians as well as consulting specialists in areas such as sports nutrition and psychology. Additionally, students from Missouri State's undergraduate, fully-accredited athletic training education program assist the athletic trainers in attending to the athletes' daily medical needs.

Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation serves the student-athletes sports medicine needs utilizing five athletic training rooms, housed in Forsythe Athletic Center, Hammons Student Center, GSB Arena, Hammons Field, and Killian Sports Complex.

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AMR Staff

Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation
901 South National
Springfield, Missouri 65897
(417) 836-5461 Office
(417) 836-6101 Fax

Full-Time Staff	Position/Sport(s)	Email
Jim Penkalski, MA, ATC	Director - Baseball	jimpenkalski@missouristate.edu
Shannon Derricks, MSEd, ATC	Assistant Director - Volleyball, Swimming & Diving	shannonderricks@missouristate.edu
Shawn Freeman, Psyd	Director of Psychological Services	shawnfreeman@missouristate.edu
Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS	Rehabilitation Coordinator - Prevention/Performance Specialist	mhauschildt@missouristate.edu
Suzie Atkinson, MS, ATC	Tennis, Men's Golf and Women's Golf, Spirit Squads	susanatkinson@missouristate.edu
Andrew Cheney, MS, ATC	Football	acheney@missouristate.edu
Mark Ortiz, MS, ATC-R, CSCS, CES	Men's Soccer, Track & Field/Cross Country	mto68e@missouristate.edu
Thomas Simac, ATC	Men's Basketball, Acrobatics & Tumbling	thomassimac@missouristate.edu
Chad Linck, ATC	Women's Soccer, Track & Field/Cross Country	chadlinck@missouristate.edu
Megan Won, MS, ATC	Women's Basketball, STUNT	meganwon@missouristate.edu
Kara Gnade, MS, ATC	Softball, Beach Volleyball	kag39e@missouristate.edu
Michelle Rawls	Administrative Assistant	mrawls@missouristate.edu
AMR Intern Assistants	Position/Sport(s)	Email
Sierra Decker, MS, ATC	Beach Volleyball, Football	sjd455e@missouristate.edu
Emily Knight, MS, ATC	Track & Field, Cross Country	emk9e@missouristate.edu
Macy Kobza, MS, ATC	Acrobatics & Tumbling, STUNT	macykobza@missouristate.edu
Elizabeth McWilliams, MS, ATC	Swimming & Diving	emcwilliams@missouristate.edu
Arianna Myers, MS, ATC	Football	Arianna758@live.missouristate.edu
Graduate Assistants	Position/Sport(s)	Email
Cambree Villarreal	Psychological Services	cambree023@live.missouristate.edu
Adam Weaver, ATC	Football	aw9373s@missouristate.edu
AMR Medical Specials	Position
Royce Moore, MD	Head Team Physician
Landon Hough, MD	Team Physician
Dan O'Loughlin, MD	Team Physician
Victor Wilson, MD	Team Orthopedist
Richard Seagrave III, MD	Team Orthopedist
Rodney Witt, DC	Chiropractor
Natalie Allen, RD	Dietitian
Huddle Up Care	Online mental health support for student-athletes

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Student-Athlete Information

FOR INCOMING STUDENT-ATHLETES

Welcome to Missouri State University! We are excited for your arrival on campus. Parents, please refer to the following PDF's financial coverage considerations for medical services and medical clearance for participation in MSU Athletics for more specific information regarding health care coverage for Missouri State athletes.

Before you can participate as a MSU student-athlete, you must pass a pre-participation physical examination (PPE) administered by an MSU team physician. Before that PPE can be scheduled, the following three forms must be received prior to your arrival:
•  Athletic Information and Health Questionnaire
•  Insurance Questionnaire along with a front and back copy of your current health insurance card.
•  Mercy Hospital - Springfield Patient Registration form

Results of Sickle Cell Testing
In accordance with the requirement of the NCAA, all student-athletes are required to show results of sickle cell testing. If you are unable to locate such results, MSU will provide that test, but will be unable to clear your PPE until those results are achieved. No student-athlete will be cleared for participation until such results are received and on record with AMR.

During your PPE, you will be required to complete the following items:

• Forms to review and sign:
  • Authorization for Disclosure of Patient Health Information (HIPAA)
  • MSU Treatment Authorization Agreement
  • Mercy Consent and Agreement Form
  • Injury/Illness Reporting Agreement
• Tasks to complete:
  • Concussion Prescreening
  • Mental Health Well-Being Screen

If applicable, the following information needs to be provided at or prior to your PPE:

• Copies of any pertinent medical records (i.e., any surgeries or major injuries in past 5 years). Failure to disclose or provide records for these situations may delay or disqualify you from participation as a MSU student-athlete.
• Documentation on any medication being taken that is deemed banned by the NCAA but prescribed by a physician for a legitimate medical condition and therefor in need of a NCAA medical exemption. Such medication would include, but not limited to anabolic agents, hormone therapy, ADD/ADHD medications, etc. Failure to provide this documentation may jeopardize your eligibility per NCAA policies. Please refer to the following resources:
  • NCAA Medical Exception Documentation Reporting Form
  • 2024-25 NCAA Banned Substances

FOR RETURNING STUDENT-ATHLETES

Welcome back! Please update Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation of any changes in your personal health insurance by providing us with an updated front and back copy of your insurance card.

Also, please help us streamline your returning physical by filling out the Athletic Physical Recertification Form. You should do this when you are notified by your athletic trainer about your physical. Simply type out the form, print it and either deliver it to your athletic trainer ahead of time or bring it with you to your physical.

FOR EXITING STUDENT-ATHLETES

Please print off, complete and return the following form to Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation in the Forsythe Athletic Training Room or fax to (417)836-6101.
•  Exit Medical Assessment Acknowledgement

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

•  Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation Services Policies
 

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Information for Visiting Athletic Trainers

On behalf of the athletic training staff at Missouri State University, we would like to welcome you and your team to Springfield, Missouri! The athletic training room will be available before, during, and after competition. If your team has any special needs, please let us know in advance so we can provide for you accordingly.

For your convenience, the following items will be available during all competitions: water, ice and ice bags, cups, biohazard materials, and emergency equipment. Any other modality you may need can be available upon request. A certified athletic trainer will be on site during all competitions and one of our team physicians and/or orthopedic physicians will be on call.

If your team will be traveling without a certified athletic trainer, a letter of treatment authorization signed by a certified athletic trainer must accompany the student-athletic trainer prior to any treatment being administered.

Below are important numbers that may be useful during you stay here in Springfield:

PHARMACY

Walgreens – 1 mile from MSU campus  1155 E. St. Louis St  (417) 864-5302  Hours: 7am-10pm; Sundays 8am-9pm  Pharmacy: M-F 9am-8pm; Sat 9am-6pm; Sun - closed	Walgreens – Open 24-Hours  2951 S. Campbell Ave  (417) 890-7924
CVS – 1 mile from MSU campus  1153 E. Elm Street  (417) 831-0380  Hours: M-F 8am-10pm; Sat/Sun 8am-11pm  Pharmacy: M-F 9am-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm	CVS – Open 24-Hours  2715 E. Battlefield Rd  (417)888-0298

URGENT CARE

Mercy – Go Health – 1.5 miles from MSU  303 W. Sunshine St.  (417) 986-0452  Hours: M-F 8am-8pm; Sat/Sun 9am-5pm	Mercy – Go Health – 3 miles from MSU  900 E. Battlefield Rd, STE 124  (417) 986-1289  Hours: M-F 8am-8pm; Sat/Sun 9am-5pm
Family Medical Walk-in Clinic – 4.2 miles from MSU  4049 S. Campbell Ave  (417) 890-5550  Hours: M-Sat 7am – 11pm; Sun 10am-10pm	Cox Urgent Care Plus – Open 24-Hours  1000 E. Primrose St., STE 170  (417) 269-9812

EMERGENCY ROOM

Mercy Hospital – 1 mile from MSU  1235 E. Cherokee St.  (417) 820-2000

Cox Hospital – 3.5 miles from MSU  3801 S. National Ave  (417) 269-6000

 Again, we are looking forward to your visit. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us using the information listed above. Have a safe trip, and welcome to Missouri State University!

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Intern Employment Opportunities

OVERVIEW

Missouri State University's Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation Department (AMR) proudly offers internship positions for certified athletic trainers designed to enhance your clinical skills and gain valuable experience in athletic rehabilitation, injury prevention, performance enhancement as well as administrative areas.

Currently, AMR employs six such positions with the following sport responsibilities (subject to change):

•  Football
•  Women's Track & Field and Cross Country
•  Acrobatics & Tumbling
•  STUNT
•  Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving
•  Beach Volleyball/Football

Staff members in these positions work under the protocol of the MSU Head Team Physician, under the supervision of the Director of AMR, and although overseen by a full-time staff member, benefit from the level of autonomy necessary to ensure the quality experience you would want to have to progress to the next level of your career.

Acceptable candidates may be either post-baccalaureate or post-masters. These positions can either be internships, or graduate assistantships depending on your desire to attend graduate school.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Acceptable candidates must:

•  Be certified by the NATA BOC by the start date
•  Licensed by the State of Missouri Board of Healing Arts by the start date
•  Meet the terms of employment as set by the MSU Department of Human Resources
•  Exhibit good communicative and administrative skills
•  Exhibit the ability and desire to work with a diverse population
•  Exhibit the ability and desire to both enhance and share current knowledge with interaction with current staff members.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

For internships, MSU pays a salary of $20 per hour for up to 1559 hours per 12-month period. Graduate Assistants are offered a tuition waiver and stipend. Additional monies are available working MSU athletic summer camps.

MSU will also cover the expenses for NATA dues, state and district dues, State of Missouri licensure fees and yearly dues, optional professional liability insurance, and financial assistance with CEU opportunities including NATA convention travel.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please send, via mail or e-mail, a cover letter, resume and three letters of recommendation to:

Jim Penkalski ATC
Director, Athletic Medical and Rehabilitation
Missouri State University
901 S. National Ave
Springfield, MO 65897
jimpenkalski@missouristate.edu

Please check the NATA website (www.nata.org/career-center/job-seekers) for positions currently available. MSU will also accept application intended as inquiries for future positions, and will maintain these inquire on file.