Athletic Training

The Erskine College Athletic Training Department exists to provide the best available medical care to the student-athletes of Erskine College. In doing this, we will strive to exemplify and glorify Christ in all we do.

The Sports Medicine Team

Services are provided by Certified Athletic Trainers, General and Internal Medicine Physicians, Orthopedic Surgeons, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Dentists, Optometrists, Emergency Medical Technicians, and Athletic Training Students.

Athletic Training Staff

Rebecca Magee, M.Ed., ATC

Head Athletic Trainer

magee@erskine.edu

864.379.8890

Ryan Kroskie, M.S., ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
kroskie@erskine.edu
864.379.6614

Bobby Bonser, M.S., ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
bonser@erskine.edu
864.379.6614

Scott DeCiantis, M.S, ATC

AT Education Program Director
deciantis@erskine.edu
864.379.8899

Coverage: Cross Country, Tennis

Scott enters his second year at Erskine College. He earned a B.S. in Sports Medicine from Erskine and an M.S. in Kinesiology and Health Promotion with an emphasis in Biomechanics from The University of Kentucky. He also serves as the chair of the public relations committee for the South Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association. Scott is married to fellow Erskine alumnus, Tara, and resides in Belton, SC.

Medical Staff

Mark Leski, MD

General/Sports Medicine

Assoc. Director, Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
Self Regional Health Care

Greenwood, South Carolina

Todd Swathwood, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Blue Ridge Orthopedics
Anderson, South Carolina

Richard G. Taylor, Jr., MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

University Medical Group

Greenville, South Carolina

James L. Burch, DDS

Dentist

Greenwood, SC

Prospective Athletic Training Students

Erskine College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and houses an Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP). Athletic Training Students are provided with many opportunities for hands-on experiences through Erskine College Athletics. Students may also visit campus and spend a day along side our staff, covering Erskine College Athletic Events. For more information on the ATEP please click on the link above, or email us with specific questions or to set up a campus visit!

High School Athletic Training Summer Camp

The Erskine College Athletic Training staff hosts a summer camp for high school student athletic trainers who wish to further their knowledge and get an insight into athletic training education and the athletic training profession. Download 2009 Camp Information here! You must have Adobe Acrobat to view this file.

2009 Upstate Athletic Training Camp: June 12-14 email us for registration materials and more information!

Athletic Training Center Information

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday

12:30 PM-6:00 PM

*Treatments/taping for in-season practices

scheduled outside of these hours will begin one hour before the training session.

*Treatments must begin within 30-minutes of the end of training sessions.

Equipment

*Therapeutic Modalities: Whirlpools (2), Thermal

Modalities, Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound,

BioCryo Compression System, Low Level Laser

*Stationary Bikes

*NK Flexion/Extension Table

*Electromyography

*Extensive rehabilitation tools and equipment

*Traction Table

Visiting Team Information

Treatments and Taping
The Erskine Athletic Training Center will be available 2 hours before start time for all home contests. If your team will be requiring the use of our facility, please contact us in advance of your trip so adequate preparations may be made concerning treatment times. The following items are available for use by visiting teams traveling with an ATC:

*Hydrocollator

*Crushed Ice

*Electrical Stimulation

*Ultrasound

*Low Level Laser Therapy

*BioCryo Compression System

*Stationary Bike

*Slant board

*Other rehab equipment as requested.

Teams Traveling Without a Certified Athletic Trainer

If your team will be traveling without a Certified Athletic Trainer, we are happy to accommodate and treat any players needing services. We ask that you contact us at least 24 hours in advance regarding these treatments, as well as send a treatment letter and needed supplies with your specific team. Please limit treatments to heat, ice, and taping.

On-Field Setup

Emergency Medical Service crews, provided by Abbeville County Emergency Management, are located within minutes of all Erskine College Athletic Facilities.

The following Emergency Equipment will be available during competition:

*Emergency Oxygen

*AED

*Cervical Collars and Spineboards

*Vacuum Splints

*Crutches

All visiting teams are provided with the following items on their sideline:

*Water and Cups

*Injury Ice, Ice Bags, Ice Wrap

*Bio Hazard Container

*First Aid Kit

*Towels (basketball only)