Sports Medicine
Vision
The Point University Sports Medicine Department seeks to provide all university-sponsored athletic teams with comprehensive, high-quality athletic training resources. We aim to treat athletes with a holistic view, focusing on all levels including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of an injury. The Sports Medicine Department is continuously working towards staying up to date in evidence base studies and practicing within new, updated, and modern care. The focus of the department is on strengthening the relationships with our community, physicians, and collegiate competitors. Point University’s Sports Medicine Department aspires to be the leader in athletic training within the NAIA division.
Mission
The Point University’s Sports Medicine Department’s primary mission is to provide quality athletic training services to all the university-sponsored athletic teams. These services include prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of injuries and/or illnesses. We are also committed to providing athletes with the tools that they need to grow spiritually, athletically, academically, and professionally.
The purpose of our department is to:
- Promote excellence in a Christian environment
- Reduce the risk of injury
- Assure that efficient and safe emergency procedures are in place
- Allow easy access to sports medicine services
- Provide immediate first response to athletic-related medical emergencies
- Encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors
- Enable our student-athletes to return to participation quickly and safely
- Educate athletes and coaches on proper techniques in strengthening and flexibility
We are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our student-athletes. In addition, we stand behind the values and beliefs of Point University, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Code of Professional Practice, and the regulations set forth by the State of Georgia.
Staff
Andrew Welch MS, ATC, LAT– Head Athletic Trainer
Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Women's Golf, and Men's Golf
Tadie Phillips- Assistant Athletic Trainer
Football, Women's Flag Football, Cheer
Hours of Operation
The following hours are subject to change. Any changes will be posted on the Athletic Training Room door and all necessary coaches/administrators will be notified.
Monday-Friday: Clinic Hours: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; Pre-Practice/In-Season Coverage: 1:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Weekends: Event coverage as needed
Facilities
There are two athletic training facilities at Point University. The Field House is located in Valley, AL, and hosts Football, Cheerleading, and practice for Men’s and Lacrosse. The West Point Park Gym hosts Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Men’s and Women’s Golf, and games for Men’s Lacrosse.
Field House
140 Ram Stadium Drive
Valley, AL 36854
West Point Park Gym
1201 Hwy 29
West Point, GA 31833
Point University Student-Athletes Pre-Participation Physicals
All students receive an email regarding pre-participation physical packets to be completed electronically before participation in Point Athletics. This email will be sent from a Sports Medicine staff member through eTrieve.
Physicals are scheduled by the Sports Medicine Department at the beginning of the Fall preseason and again when Winter and Spring sports move in for the academic year. Welltar Medical Providers complete the physicals free of charge. Incoming athletes do not need to have a physical done on their own. Suppose an athlete cannot attend either of these physicals. In that case, they will be required to schedule their physical with a provider approved by the Sports Medicine Staff and receive an orthopedic screening before playing. Outside physicals will not be accepted.
Insurance Coverage
All athletes are required to have their own primary insurance to participate in Point Athletics. If you are an incoming or returning athlete without active insurance below are a few options for short-term insurance plans that other athletes have used while participating at Point University. Beginning Fall 2024, after injury there will be a required $500 deductible that must be paid before Secondary Insurance Coverage begins. This can be either paid by Primary Insurance or Self-Pay.
Domestic
https://www.uhone.com/Quote/QuoteCensus/?BrokerID=AA4764674
International
https://quote.hccmis.com/studentsecure/?referid=9800624
Sports Insurance for International Students (internationalstudentinsurance.com)
Please note that Point University has a zero-tolerance policy for inactive/no insurance athletic participants.
Point University has a secondary insurance policy for all athletes needing further medical attention due to an injury while participating in athletics at Point. This insurance does not cover pre-existing injuries, injuries caused by outside activity not required by athletic coaches, accidents, falls, etc.
Visiting Team
Important Links
Returning Student-Athlete Packet
Sickle Cell Testing
Sickle cell trait (SCT) is not a disease, but an inherited red blood cell condition by one or both parents. While people with SCT do not usually have symptoms of sickle cell disease (SCD), student-athletes of all levels can be affected. Due to the deformed c-shape of red blood cells, there is less uptake and holding of oxygen which can cause issues in the athletic population. Those with sickle cell trait are carriers of the gene and may experience a ‘sickling’ episode. These individuals could be asymptomatic or be affected during physical activity.
Point University’s Sports Medicine Department requires all incoming student-athletes to provide the results of a sickle cell solubility test. This will help the Sports Medicine Department provide appropriate care for all individuals participating in athletics.
Sickle Cell Trait Testing Results Form
Advanced Medical Care
Team Physician: Jeremy Reifsnyder, DO; Charles Roberson, MD; Shannon Philipps, DO
Orthopedics: Wellstar Health Systems
Physical Therapy: Wellstar Health Systems