The University of Dayton is very proud to have your son or daughter as a member of one of our athletic teams. In preparation for their upcoming season the Sports Medicine Staff would like to provide you with the following information and forms in PDF format.
New Student-Athletes, please click on this LINK to view instructions on how to onboard through our Sportsware Injury Management & Sports Medicine Software System. It is mandatory that every student-athlete provide a copy of the front and back of their insurance card.
Returning Student-Athletes, please click on this LINK to view instructions on how to update your Sportsware account.
2026-27 University of Dayton Physical Examination Form
The University of Dayton Sports Medicine department is dedicated to providing our student athletes with the highest level of medical care. In order to ensure this, every athlete is required to have a physical examination from our team physicians prior to participation in their intercollegiate sport. The final decision regarding physical qualification, reasons for disqualifications, and return to play after injury is the responsibility of our team physicians.
In the unfortunate event that an athletic injury occurs, you are responsible for first filing any claim with your insurance carrier. The University of Dayton Athletics Division carries a "secondary" insurance policy for athletic injuries. After your insurance has provided all available benefits, any remaining balances, required explanation of benefits, and appropriate documentation should be submitted to the Sports Medicine Department for processing in a timely fashion. This site contains a link that outlines our departments polices and procedures.
NCAA policy prohibits payment of medical expenses for injuries and illnesses that are not the result of intercollegiate competition or practice. We strongly recommend that all student-athletes have insurance coverage for non-athletic injuries or illnesses.
All referrals to physicians or specialists will be made through the Sports Medicine Staff only. The Athletics Division will not be responsible for any medical bills resulting from failure to follow this policy.
Most employers' group insurance policies allow dependent coverage to be continued to age 23 if the dependent is a full-time student. Also, many HMO's and Preferred Provider Networks provide coverage while your son or daughter is away at school. Please check with your insurance carrier regarding their policy.
Medical Staff
Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Medicine/Healthcare Administrator:Â Nate Seymour, MA, AT, CSCSÂ (Administration and Cheerleading)
Director of Sports Medicine: Mike Mulcahey, MA, AT, EMT, CISM (Men's Basketball)
Athletic Trainer: Andrew Bacon, MS, AT, (Women's Basketball, Cross-Country)
Athletic Trainer: T B DÂ (Men's Soccer and Softball)
Athletic Trainer: Shelby Davis, DAT, AT (Men's Basketball, Tennis, and Golf)
Athletic Trainer: Jordan Hanscom, MS, AT (Volleyball and Track)
Athletic Trainer: Ron Smith, DAT, AT, CES (Football)
Athletic Trainer: Rachel Gillespie, MS, AT (Football and Baseball)Â Â
Athletic Trainer: Shelbi Bauer, MAT, AT (Women's Soccer and Rowing)
Physical Therapist: Ryan Loar, DPT
Team Physicians
Head Team Physician: Jeffrey James, D.O.
Team Physician: Alex Parker, D.O.
Orthopedic Consultant: Michael Herbenick, M.D.
Orthopedic Consultant: Eric Fester, M.D.
Orthopedic Consultant: Matthew Dorweiler, M.D.
Team Physician Emeritus: Art Bok, D.O., Louis "Joe" Rubino, M.D., Dusty Rhodes, D.O., Sean Convery, M.D.
