Augsburg University student-athletes have access to a complete athletic training facility staffed by an experienced group of professional athletic trainers and student assistants. The Sports Medicine Center is located in the lower level of Si Melby Hall.
Augsburg University Sports Medicine
Certified athletic trainers are highly qualified healthcare professionals trained in preventing, evaluating, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries. Augsburg University athletic trainers collaborate with physicians, physical therapists and chiropractors throughout the injury process to ensure athletes a safe and efficient return to athletics and normal activities.
Augsburg University athletic trainers are certified by the athletic training
Board of Certification and are licensed by the
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. They  provide comprehensive medical services to all intercollegiate athletic teams on campus and at most away contests. The Sports Medicine Center is located in the lower level of Si Melby Hall. Please see below for scheduling an appointment and walk-in availability.
Twin Cities Orthopedics is a major corporate sponsor to Augsburg Athletics and the Sports Medicine Department. Other collaborations include:
Boynton Health Services,
The People’s Center and
Northwestern Health Sciences University.Â
2025-26 Augsburg Sports Medicine staff:
Front row (from left): Student Assistants Mubashir Iman, Emiris Lussier, Noemi Richardson, Paityn Pagenkopf, Rashid Ibrahim.
Second row (from left): Student Assistants Hannah Wigern, Keenan Dingmann, Megan Gwinn, Benjamin Vang, Katie Whelan.
Middle row (from left): Assistant Athletic Trainer Kenzie Kraus, Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Healthcare Administrator Missy Strauch, Assistant Athletic Trainer Luke Stromback, Assistant Athletic Trainer Abby Ingalls.
Standing (from left): Student Assistants Ruben Rodriguez Basilio, Maria Knutson, Assistant Athletic Trainer Jess Brestel, Associate Athletic Trainer Marissa Lindback, Student Assistants Ashley Herold, Benard Simmons.
Augsburg University Sports Medicine - Certified Athletic Trainers
Augsburg University Sports Medicine - Medical TeamÂ
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Boynton Health Services
Director of
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Dr. Brian Bjerke
Twin Cities Orthopedics
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Hours of Operation
Treatments and Rehabilitation hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Walk-in injury evaluations are available but appointments made with an Athletic Trainer is preferred. Athletic Trainers are available at all home events and until scheduled practices are completed for the day. Weekends are scheduled according to athletic events.
To see a specific medical specialist, student athletes must make an appointment with their team athletic trainer.Â
Monday: Physical Therapy 8:00am-10:00am and Orthopedic Physician 4:30pm-6:30pm
Tuesday:Â Chiropractor 2:00pm-4:00pm and Primary Care Physician 5:00pm-6:30pm
Wednesday: Physical Therapy 1:30-4:30
Thursday:Â Chiropractor 7:30am-9:30am and Physical Therapy 7:30am-9:30am
Student-Athlete Medical Forms
The Augsburg University Sports Medicine Department uses Athletic Trainers Systems (ATS®) to manage each student athlete's pre-participation forms and medical records. All individuals that are planning to participate in or try out for a sport are required to have their forms completed before they are allowed to try out or practice/participate. Â
ALL Medical Forms are due for ALL Sports on August 1st of the participating school year!
Click on the appropriate link below for one of two instruction documents, one for First-Year/Transfer Athletes and one for Returning Athletes, whichever one that applies to you. The First Year/Transfer Athletes instructions will talk you through the steps of creating an account and completing your forms.
• FIRST YEAR/TRANSFER ATHLETE INSTRUCTIONS
• RETURNING ATHLETE INSTRUCTIONS
• SICKLE CELL TESTING INFORMATION
How do I know if I have finished all my paperwork?Â
ATS® ACCESS
Click on the link below to access the Athletic Trainers Systems (ATS®) portal to register your information.
augsburg2.atsusers.com
PHYSICALS
All first-year and transfer athletes, and all athletes trying out for a team for the first time, are required to have a physical. The physical most be completed within six months of submitting pre-participation paperwork to Augsburg University. Physicals from the following providers meet institutional requirements: Physicians (MD or DO), Physician's Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner.
ATHLETIC PHYSICAL FORMS TO BRING TO YOUR MEDICAL PROVIDER:
• PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION FORM
• NCAA MEDICAL EXCEPTION FORM FOR BANNED SUBSTANCES (ADD/ADHD, ABUTEROL OR STIMULANT MEDICATIONS)
MENTAL HEALTH
Online Screening Tool:Â www.helpyourselfhelpothers.orgÂ
Augsburg Center for Wellness and Counseling:Â www.augsburg.edu/cwc
HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR AUGSBURG STUDENTS
www.augsburg.edu/cwc/student-health-care/health-care-low-cost/
Guide for Visiting Teams -- Athletic Training
Athletic Training Services for your Event
In accordance with NCAA and MIAC guidelines, a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) will be at all Augsburg University home events. Our sports medicine staff will be available at least one hour prior to athletic events. Augsburg student sports medicine assistants (SMAs), may be at events functioning as First Aiders. These students will be assisting ATCs and any visiting teams without medical staff.
Ice, water (cups only available upon request), first aid supplies, and emergency equipment including an AED will be near the team bench at each event. Visiting athletic trainers will have a taping table near locker room or bench and are welcome to use the sports medicine center for any treatments and taping. If your athletes require any electrical modalities we require a note from their team athletic trainer with specific parameters listed. Â
If your team is traveling without a certified athletic trainer, please send emergency contact information and all the needed taping supplies with the coach. Please contact the athletic trainer assigned to the host team with instructions for your team needs at least 48 hours prior to the event.
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Emergency Action Plans:
Practice/Game Emergency Action Plan
Maps
Hospitals and Clinics Used:
Emergency - Level 1 Trauma Center: Hennepin County Medical Center, 730 S 8th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415, phone 612-873-3132
Emergency: M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, 500 SE Harvard St., Minneapolis, MN 55454, phone 612-273-2700
Orthopedic Urgent Care: Twin Cities Orthopedics
