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Athletic Training Faculty

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Full-Time Faculty

Dawn M. Hankins, PhD, ATC, LAT - Program Director for Athletic Training Education and Associate Professor of Athletic Training.

Dr. Hankins received her bachelor of science degree from Coe College in Iowa, her master’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and her Ph.D. from Saint Louis University. Dr. Hankins is responsible for the supervision and coordination of the academic program as well as teaching major courses within the program. Dr. Hankins provides clinical coverage for the volleyball program.

Katy Gayford, MS, ATC, LAT – Clinical Coordinator for Athletic Training Education and Instructor of Athletic Training.

Katy earned her bachelor of science degree from Western Illinois University and her master’s degree from Indiana State University. Katy is responsible for the coordination of the clinical education of the academic program as well as teaching major courses within the program. Paula provides clinical coverage for the men’s and women’s soccer program.

 

Associate Faculty

Lance Ringhausen, ATC, LAT – Head Athletic Trainer and Clinical Instructor for Athletic Training Education.

Lance received his bachelor of science degree from Cedarville University in Ohio. Lance is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the athletic training rooms as well as teaching football clinical. Lance provides clinical coverage for football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball.

Kristin Hustedde, MS, ATC, LAT, CSCS – Assistant Athletic Trainer and Clinical Instructor in Athletic Training Education.

Kristin received her bachelor of science degree from McKendree and her master’s degree from Ohio University. Kristin is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She is responsible for assisting Lance with the day-to-day operations of the athletic training rooms as well as teaching major courses within the program. Kristin provides clinical coverage for ice hockey and softball.

William E. Dill, MS, ATC, LAT, CSCS – Assistant Athletic Trainer and Clinical Instructor in Athletic Training Education.

Bill received his bachelor of science degree from McKendree and his master’s degree from Ohio University. Bill is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is responsible for assisting Lance with the day-to-day operations of the athletic training rooms as well as teaching major courses within the program. Bill provides clinical coverage for wrestling and baseball.

Lawrence Stein, MD – Team Physician and Clinical Instructor in Athletic Training Education.

Dr. Stein is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a fellowship in sports medicine. Dr. Stein is based at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL and primarily handles all orthopedic injuries and consultation on rehabilitation that occur with the student-athletes. Dr. Stein also provides educational instruction within the major courses of the program.

Jay Noffsinger, MD – Team Physician and Clinical Instructor in Athletic Training Education.

Dr. Noffsinger teaches at the St. Louis University Medical School and is certified in sports medicine. Dr. Noffsinger acts as Medical Director for the academic program, teaches the general medical pathology courses and provides weekly visitation hours in the McKendree athletic training room.