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Sports Medicine at BBCThe Baptist Bible College Sports Medicine team is comprised of one full-time Certified Athletic Trainer, a team orthopaedic consultant, a team physician, and several other qualified allied healthcare professionals—qualified faculty, staff EMTs, and a school nurse—who all help provide medical coverage for over 200 athletes participating in a dozen intercollegiate sports. The goal of our sports medicine team is to maintain a high standard of care for our student—athletes and the safety and health of all who participate in intercollegiate athletics here at BBC. The Athletic Training staff also strives to glorify Christ by encouraging the goals of each student—athlete. We achieve this by supporting the spiritual growth and biblical training that they are receiving in class and in the campus community. For more information about the staff, athletic training, or services provided for visiting teams, please browse our links or call us at 570.585.9326. What We DoThe Athletic Training staff works under the auspices of the National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) and the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer's Society (PATS). The Athletic Training staff focuses primarily on the prevention, assessment, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries. The staff also helps prepare the athletes for practices and competitions throughout the year. We strive to create an all—encompassing care approach for each of our athletes and to provide a unique service essential to the quality healthcare of the athletic population at BBC. StaffRonnie Chastain, M.A., ATC
With those two years of experience under his belt, Ronnie took his first job as a staff Athletic Trainer with Kentucky Physical Therapy in Southeast Kentucky. Over a five—year period, he moved from part—time college staff for Union College and Head Athletic Trainer of North Laurel High School to Head Athletic Trainer at Union College, a position he held for two years. Ronnie left Kentucky to come on staff with Baptist Bible College & Seminary in July 2004. He is the Athletic Trainer for BBC, as well as, Resident Director for Christen Hall. Ronnie enjoys assisting in teaching the Care and Prevention class for the Health and Physical Education program as well as providing quality athletic training for BBC sports teams. Ronnie has been married to Christina Rojinthaves Chastain of Maryland since July 15, 2000. They have four children, Roman, Rachael, Reece, and Railey. Ronnie enjoys spending time in God's Word, fellowshipping with other believers, reading, fishing, hiking, and hanging out with his family.
Important LinksAssociations, Boards, and Links of Interest: NATA - National Athletic Trainer's Association EATA - District 2 — Eastern Athletic Trainer's Association PATS - Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer's Society NATABOC - National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification USOC Sports Medicine - United States Olympic Committee www.usolympicteam.com/sportsmed/ World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy American College of Sports Medicine The Physician and Sportsmedicine Online American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Athletic Training Sources - employment and camps
Visiting TeamsTO: Visiting Teams, Coaches, and Athletic Trainers FROM: Baptist Bible College Athletic Training Staff RE: Athletic Training Services at Baptist Bible College
The Baptist Bible College Sports Medicine staff would like to welcome you and your athletes to our facilities. The athletic training room is located between the men's and women's locker room entrances along the left side of the gym in the Phelps Student Center.
The following information may assist you during your visit. Athletic Department: Office Phone: 570.585.9322 Fax: 570.585.9336 Athletic Secretary Amy Heitner (570.585.9322) Sports Information Director Nate Cartledge (570.585.9323) Athletic Training Staff: Ronnie Chastain, M.A., ATC 570.585.9326
Local Hospitals: Moses Taylor Hospital 570.340.2100 700 Quincy Ave. Scranton, PA
Community Medical Center 570.969.8000 1800 Mulberry St. Scranton, PA
Mercy Hospital 570.348.7100 746 Jefferson Ave. Scranton, PA
The athletic trainer for BBC will be available and onsite before, during, and after all scheduled home events. In the event that two games are being played on campus at the same time, a staff person will be present who can contact the athletic trainer for on—field taping or in the event of an injury.
We provide several items on the field/court for your team's safety and convenience: • Ice water • Cups • Injury ice • Ice bags • Splints • Crutches • AED
Teams NOT traveling with an athletic trainer, please use the following guidelines:
Please notify the staff athletic trainer 24 hours in advance if there is a need to use our services other than basic taping, wrapping, etc. Visiting teams must bring their own kit with taping supplies, pads, wraps, bandages etc. We must have something in writing from an ATC or physician for modality use. The availability of modalities depends on how busy the athletic training room is that day.
Please note that BBC teams will not be traveling with an athletic trainer; however, all teams travel with a complete medical kit. |
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Ronnie was born in Tucker, GA, on February 14, 1975. He grew up in the Atlanta area and went to Valdosta State University for his undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine, majoring in Athletic Training. During his freshman year at VSU, Ronnie became a Christian through the encouragement and influence of guys in his dorm, as well as, the verse Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin are death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus.” With God's grace and hard study, he passed his NATA exam and was able to go on to Furman University in Greenville, SC, for a Master's degree in Health and Exercise Science.