Athletic Training
The Athletic Training staff at Nova Southeastern University has five full-time professionals who are responsible for the direct care of the student-athletes. Certified Athletic Trainers provide prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for athletes. The staff is headed by Larry Starr-Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, Jason Palmateer -Head Athletic Trainer, and Assistant Athletic Trainers- Zevon Stubblefield, Dustin Gatens, and Amy Reckard.
The NSU Athletic Training facility, located in the 300,000 square-foot University Center, provides outstanding care for the Sharks 250 student-athletes and features the following cutting-edge amenities:
- 2,500 square-foot athletic training suite, located adjacent to the main arena volleyball/basketball court
- Suite is totally equipped with state-of-the-art electrical modalities for treatment and rehabilitation
- Three offices for certified athletic training staff and a fully equipped physician’s examination room
- A hydro-therapy area that includes a state-of-the-art HydroWorx 2000 aquatic rehabilitation pool; the only one in the tri-county South Florida region
The athletic teams at NSU include nine women’s sports (cross country, soccer, volleyball, rowing, golf, softball, tennis and track) and six men’s sports (cross country, baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and track). Nova Southeastern competes in the NCAA Division II, and are members of the Sunshine State Conference.
Staff Directory
Department Fax: (954) 262-3926
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Starr | Assistant Director | (954) 262-8260 |  |
| Jason Palmateer | Head Athletic Trainer | (954) 262-8231 | |
| Zevon Stubblefield | Assistant Athletic Trainer | (954) 262-8224 | |
| Dustin Gatens | Assistant Athletic Trainer | (954) 262-8246 | |
| Amy Reckard | Assistant Athletic Trainer | (954) 262-8256 | |
Printable Forms
- Parent Letter
- Insurance Information
- Insurance Process
- NSU Insurance Process Consent Form
- Insurance Release and Assumption of Risk
- Medical History Questionnaire
- Initial Orthopedic History Questionnaire
Academic Program
Nova Southeastern University’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences offers a compelling undergraduate curriculum in athletic training.
For further information, please contact:
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Elizabeth Swann | Program Director | (954) 262-8334 | |
| Dr. Patricia McGinn | Assistant Professor | (954) 262-8166 | |
| Steven Patterson | Visiting Professor | (954) 262-8330 | |
