Learning by Doing in the SLU ATEP

Classroom experiences are linked with experiential learning in many courses in the SLU ATEP.  In MAT 616 "Enhancing Athletic Performance", instructor Lori Khazen ATC, CSCS integrates her lectures with skill instruction.

The emphasis in MAT 616  this week for the students in lecture was to discuss the fitness component of power and its link to the sports of volleyball & basketball.  For both, they discussed the logistics/rules of the sports, technical skill and fitness necessities, and breakdowns of each position, including the special physical requirements and mechanics for each.  The students then went into the Chaifetz Arena Pavilion with SLU coaches to actually practice the skills they learned in the classroom.

 

SLU Men's Basketball Coach Alex Jensen and instructor Lori Khazen work with the class on their shooting technique.

 

Student Eric Sass takes a big swing at the volleyball net, from a feed by SLU Coach Andy Halaz.

Jonathan Burch, SLU Assistant Athletic Director/Athletic Trainer conducted demonstrations on the use of the Swim-Ex at Chaifetz Arena with students in MAT 550 "Rehabilitation in Athletic Training".  In these demonstrations, the students not only "got their feet wet"....they actually participated in aquatic exercise in the Swim-Ex.

Jonathan Burch explains the use of the Swim-Ex control to students Ann Schmerbauch and Emily Monahan.

SLU athletic training student Emily Monahan performs aquatic exercise guided by SLU athletic trainer Jonathan Burch.

NCAA Midwest Regional Day Two

The Edward Jones Dome was filled with a sea of purple on Friday, March 26th.  There were two great games!

The University of Tennessee edged Ohio State in game one and Michigan State defeated tournament cinderella Northern Iowa in game two.

It was a great experience for our medical team including physicians, athletic training faculty and students.

SLU Medical Team at the Regional semi-final (from left): Eric Sass, Dr. Will Mitchell, Heather King, Dr. Scott Kaar, Ilene Chambers, Dr. Paul Nativi, Jason Bennett, Tony Breitbach (not pictured Kitty Newsham)

SLU ATEP and SLUCare Physicians Team Up to Cover the Missouri Valley Conference Basketball Tournaments

The faculty and students of the SLU Athletic Training Education Program, for the straight third year, covered the Missouri Valley Conference Basketball Tournaments March 4-7 at the Scottrade Center and March 11-14 at the Family Arena in St. Charles.  This year we were joined by a team of SLUCare physicians, coordinated by Dr. Scott Kaar and Dr. Will Mitchell.

SLU ATEP faculty member Jason Bennett PT, ATC courtside at the MVC Men's Basketball Tournament at the Scottrade Center.

AT Students Samatha Peltzer, Kellie Black and JJ Hannigan.

Dr. Scott Kaar getting a photo with a snarling Wichita State Shocker at the MVC Women's Tournament in at the Family Arena.

SLATS celebrates AT month at SLU Men's Basketball game

Saint Louis University Athletic Training Society (SLATS) members attended the SLU Men's Basketball game vs #16 Temple on March 3rd. SLU lost a close game, but all had fun.  AT student Emily Monahan was also recognized as a senior member of the Saintsations spirit squad.

SLU's Men's Basketball Gives Dayton the "Blues" on a Fun Saturday in St. Louis

Saturday, February 13th was a fun day on our campus!  Since it was Mardi Gras, many SLU students took shuttles to Soulard to enjoy one of the midwest's largest parades and celebrations at 11:00 am.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT MARDI GRAS IN ST. LOUIS

The exciting day continued at Chaifetz Arena where the Billiken Men's Basketball team hosted the Dayton Flyers at 3:00 pm.  It was "Billiken Blue-Out" day and the first 6000 attendees received blue t-shirts.  The students section was loud and proud as they Billikens prevailed in double overtime!

CLICK HERE TO READ THE GAME STORY AND SEE THE GAME PHOTO GALLERY
CLICK HERE TO SEE A CELL PHONE VIDEO OF THE STUDENT SECTION DURING THE PLAYER INTROS

First Ever Bat Delay During NBA Game

Perhaps the first ever delay of game for a bat (the animal, not the baseball equipment) occurred on, ironically, Halloween night as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 113-94. In fact, the Spurs' Manu Ginobili showed his quick hands off, by capturing the bat.

The bat first appeared in the first quarter at San Antonio's AT&T Center. The bat left shortly after play was stopped, but returned. Ginobili performed a seemingly amazing trick, as he swatted the bat out of the air with a bare hand. He then carried the creature off the court as the crowd cheered.

Ginobili said, "When you can't dunk anymore, you have to find a way to make it into the news. So that's what I did. I grabbed a bat. I didn't think it was a big deal."

It's unclear what happened to the bat after it exited the court. Watch the video below:

The Madness Begins!

The SLU Athletic Training Education Program kicked off National Athletic Training Month by serving as the Athletic Training Staff for the Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball tournament at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Congrats to Athletic Trainer Don Bishop and University of Northern Iowa Panthers for winning the tournament and getting a bid for the NCAA Championship. As a part of Athletic Training Month, the Missouri Valley Conference made announcements recognizing the conference athletic trainers.

Ilene Chambers and Kellie Black served as the lead students for the event.

Dr. Paul Nativi and his team were poised and ready for any dental injuries that may occur.

Big Weekend for the Billikens

Its been a fun weekend on campus!

Friday night, the Men's Soccer team hosted Drake in the NCAA Tournament, winning in the 2nd overtime 1-0. Congrats to the team and SLU men's soccer athletic trainer Angie Wills as they head to Indiana Tuesday night.

Click here to read about it.

Saturday afternoon, the Men's Basketball team knocked off Boston College at a rocking, nearly sold out, Chaifetz Arena. Athletic trainer Jonathan Burch was kept busy, especially when Kevin Lisch took a shot to the nose and came back to lead the team to victory!

Click here to read the story

Kevin Lisch gets bloodied.....

But not beaten!

Last, but not least, SLU hosted the A-10 volleyball championship. The 21st ranked Billikens swept its way to victory over Xavier and Dayton! Best of luck to them and athletic trainer Theresa Hummel as they move on to the NCAA tournament.

Click here to read the story

GO BILLIKENS!

It's Madness! It's Madness!

Many of us had the privilege to cover "Arch Madness" the Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament this week at Scottrade Center in St. Louis. The SLU Athletic Training Education Program coordinated the Athletic Training coverage. We also were joined by Casey Kohr, Andy Accacian and Jeremy Jordan from Clarke College. Dr. Mark Halstead of Washington University served as the Tournament Physician and Dr. Paul Nativi of Saint Louis University served as the Tournament Dentist.

We all stayed busy, but Dr. Nativi was especially busy...he made 2 trips to SLU's Center for Advanced Dental Education with Dr. Brian Habas to treat injured athletes from the tournament. You can read about the athletes injuries in their hometown papers:

http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2008/03/08/usports/doc47d35f10d2023041608793.txt
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200&u_sid=10278770

This tournament was a great opportunity for our staff and students. Not only did they get a chance to participate in a large well run community event, but they also had the chance to sit on the bench with 10 outstanding athletic trainers. These athletic trainers all welcomed our students and shared numerous professional insights with us.

Staff photo taken after the finals on Sunday (from left to right):
Tony Breitbach , Jeremy Jordan, Kellie Black, Mark Reinking, Ilene Chambers, Dr. Paul Nativi, Andy Accacian, Casey Kohr, Dr. Mark Halstead

Congratulations to the Drake Bulldogs and Athletic Trainer Scott Kerr for winning the title!

To view tournament details go to:
http://www.mvc-sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=7600&KEY=&ATCLID=1401476

We look forward to covering the MVC Women's Tournament next week and continuing this relationship with the Valley in the years to come!