Wayne Barger Head Athletic Trainer Office: (970) 247-7576 Cell: (970) 749-3463 Home: (970) 259-8491 Email: barger_w@fortlewis.edu

Andy Vanous Assistant Athletic Trainer  Office: (970) 247-7490 Cell: (970) 749-9197 E-mail: vanous_a@fortlewis.edu

Megan Pales Assistant Athletic Trainer/Clinical Coordinator Office: (970) 382-6949 E-mail: pales_m@fortlewis.edu

Fort Lewis College
Department of Athletics
1000 Rim Dr.
Durango, CO 81301
Phone: (970) 247-7571
Fax: (970) 247-7568

2008 Skyhawk Athletic Training Camp - Click here for more Information!

Athletic Training Students

Athletic Training Education Hompage - www.fortlewis.edu/academics/school_education/exersci/athtrain/athtrain/athtrain.html

Pre-Participation & Physical Forms

1. ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES - Substance Abuse Form
2. Freshmen/Transfer Student-Athletes
   • NOT playing football
   • playing football
3. Returning Student-Athletes
   • NOT playing football
   • playing football

Medical Facilities/Team Physicians Phone

Durango Orthopedics Associates
Dr. Rich Lawton
Office: 970-247-5362
1 Mercado St. #202 
Durango, CO 81301

Animas Orthopedic Associates
Dr. Field Blevins
Office: 970-259-3020
575 Rivergate Lane #105 
Durango, CO 81301

Durango Family Medical
Dr. Joe Murphy
Office: 970-385-9850
1 Mercado St.
Durango, CO 81301

Mercy Medical Center
Office: 970-246-4311
1 Mercado St.
Durango, CO 81301

Fort Lewis College Campus Health Center
Office: 970-247-7355
Miller Student Center

Miscellaneous Information

Home Coverage:
Home events will be covered by an BOC Certified Athletic Trainer and assisted by athletic training students. Ambulance coverage will be available at football games, as well as an orthopedic physician. A physician will be present or on call at soccer games.

Athletic Training Room:
The athletic training room is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. It is also open 1 ½ to 2 hours prior to events and after events as needed. Contact the athletic training room at 970-247-7576 if special arrangements are necessary.

Emergencies:
Physicians and an ambulance are on site for football games. For all other events, these services are on call and available.

Visiting Teams Are Provided With:
Water Coolers
Ice Chests
Ice/Bags
Cups
Biohazard Container
Game Towels (Shower towels will NOT be provided)

Visiting Teams Will Have Access To:
Electrical Stimulation
Ultrasound
Whirlpools
Hot Packs

NOTE: If a team is traveling without a Certified Athletic Trainer, please send specific instructions for modality usage.