Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Staff

Jeanne O'Brien, MS, ATC, LAT - Head Athletic Trainer

The Head Athletic Trainer oversees the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Services of 22 intercollegiate sports. Also is a clinical supervisor for the colleges Movement Arts, Health Promotions and Leisure Studies Department ~ Athletic Training Concentration.

Jeanne was named Head Athletic Trainer at Bridgewater State College in August of 2005. She has 24 years experience as an NATA-BOC Certified Athletic Trainer which includes extensive experience in intercollegiate athletics, as well as, Athletic Training Education. She is a two time graduate of Springfield College (MA) where she received her Bachelors degree in Health/Fitness and Athletic Training in 1986 and a Master's Degree in Sports Injury Prevention and Management in 1992.

Her professional experience includes Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor at East Carolina University (NC), Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Professor at Springfield College (MA), Outreach Athletic Trainer for Plymouth (MA) South High School, as well as, Coordinator of Medical Coverage for various athletic events such as the Massachusetts Senior Games, Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-off Classic, NCAA Division III Basketball championships, Massachusetts High School Football Championships, NCAA Division I Men's Volleyball Championship and for the International Field Hockey Association. She has provided Sports Medicine services to the US Wheelchair Men's Basketball team, the participants in the 2000 Boston Marathon and various youth sport events.

Jeanne has taught in-services and seminars regarding risk management in athletics, medical concerns for the geriatric athlete, management of head & neck injuries in athletics, on field management of protective equipment in the critically injured athlete, concussion management in athletics, medical clearance for the intercollegiate athlete, youth sport coaches education and stress management techniques. Courses taught in four different Athletic Training Education Programs include Sports First Aid, Intro to Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, Advanced Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, Athletic Training Organization and Administration, Therapeutic Modalities, Intro to Athletic Training Skills, Foundations of Sports Injuries and Upper Extremity Foundations.

Melissa Ryan, ATC, LAT - Assistant Athletic Trainer

(O)508-531-2319 melissa.ryan@bridgew.edu

The Assistant Athletic Trainer assist with the care of the 22 intercollegiate sports. Melissa is housed in the Tinsley Center and is responsible for a variety of teams that operate out of the facility. She also Coordinates the Athletic injury Rehabilitation.

Melissa is in her second year with the Bridgewater State College Sports Medicine Team. In 1999 Melissa graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Athletic Training from Springfield College. In the BSC Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Department Melissa is utilizing her skills and experience as a physical rehabilitation clinician by serving as the coordinator of Athletic Injury Rehabilitation.

She has served as an Athletic Trainer at Mansfield High School through Morton Hospital Rebound Sports Medicine and at Foxborough High School through Caritas Norwood Hospital. In 2003 she became the Coordinator of First Five Rehabilitative Strength and Conditioning Program for spinal cord injured patients.

Melissa's additional experience includes medical coverage for the Boston Marathon in 2003 and 2004, an Athletic Trainer for the 2006 Shriner's South Football game, the 2006 Pro-Am Pre-Draft Ice Hockey Tournament, the 2006 Jr. Chowder Cup Ice Hockey Tournament, the 2005 MIAA high school Superbowl, the 2005 MIAA south sectional Wrestling tournament and the MSFHA summer league from 2003 to 2005. In 2001 Melissa was a long term substitute Psychology teacher for Mansfield High School and in 2002 she taught Health. She currently provides medical coverage for the Walpole Express jr. the Foxboro Stars Ice Hockey leagues.

Chris Noyes, ATC, LAT, CSCS - Assistant Athletic Trainer

(O) 508-531-2549 Christopher.noyes@bridgew.edu

Chris Noyes joined the Bridgewater State College Athletic Training staff in the fall of 2009. Chris was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 2002. At that time, he working as a certified personal trainer and attending Dean Junior College for athletic training classes. Chris later transferred to Bridgewater State where he completed his bachelor's degree in Athletic Training with a minor in Exercise Science. He then became a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Chris began working for Caritas Norwood Hospital as an Athletic Trainer. He was contracted out to King Philip High School in Wrentham Mass and worked there for 2 years. Chris performed athletic training and strength and conditioning during the school year. During the summer, he worked at Norwood High School as part of their strength and conditioning program.

Chris currently manages the Reconditioning Program (Recon) at BSC. Recon is geared towards bringing previously injured athletes up to playing status via strength and conditioning. Recon also provides pre -season strength and conditioning programs for all of BSC's sport teams.

Ally Treen, ATC, LAT - Graduate Assistant