Vassar College Athletics

VASSAR COLLEGE SPORTS MEDICINE
(Updated August 11, 2026)

MISSION STATEMENT:
The primary objective of the Sports Medicine staff at Vassar College is to provide the highest quality protection of the health and welfare of our student-athlete population. This is accomplished first through risk management and prevention of athletic injury, and second through the recognition, evaluation, first aid, emergency care, management, and rehabilitation of injuries. In addition, the Sports Medicine staff strives to ensure that our student-athletes will be provided with the proper direction and counseling in all areas of physical and mental well being.

All full-time staff members are certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc., the Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association, and the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association. Athletic Training is an allied health profession recognized by the American Medical Association since 1990. Athletic trainers prevent, evaluate, manage, rehabilitate and treat injuries/illnesses that occur during participation in athletics.

The Sports Medicine staff works closely with the team physician, the Baldwin Health Center staff, surrounding medical facilities, the Vassar College Athletic Department and the athletes to carry out these tasks.

ATHLETIC TRAINER CONTACTS:
Emma Meore, Director of Sports Medicine | 845-437-7735 | emeore@vassar.edu
Matt Egan, Assistant Athletic Trainer | 845-437-7824 | megan@vassar.edu
Josh Brace, Assistant Athletic Trainer | 845-437-7712 | jbrace@vassar.edu
Emma Davis, Assistant Athletic Trainer | 845-437-7713 | edavis@vassar.edu

2026-27 Sports Medicine Sport Assignments

	FALL SPORTS	WINTER SPORTS	SPRING SPORTS
Emma Meore (she/her), Director of Sports Medicine	Primary Women's Soccer Primary M/W Rugby	Primary Women's Basketball Secondary Men's Basketball	Women's Lacrosse  Men's Tennis
Josh Brace (he/him), Assistant Athletic Trainer	Primary Men's Soccer Secondary Women's Soccer	M/W Swimming and Diving Secondary M/W Track and Field	Baseball Primary M/W Track and Field
Matt Egan (he/him), Assistant Athletic Trainer	Women's Volleyball Secondary M/W Rugby	Primary Men's Basketball Secondary Women's Basketball M/W Squash Men's Volleyball	Women's Tennis M/W Rowing Golf
Emma Davis (she/her), Assistant Athletic Trainer	M/W Cross Country Field Hockey	M/W Fencing Primary M/W Track and Field	Men's Lacrosse Secondary M/W Track and Field

VENUE SPECIFIC EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS (PDF) - CLICK HERE

STUDENT-ATHLETE CLEARANCE PROCESS:
Prior to participation in intercollegiate athletics at Vassar College you must be cleared medically by our sports medicine staff. This process is facilitated by completion of web-based online forms listed below and a Pre- Participation Physical Exam. In addition to completion of all the required forms (listed below), your medical records will be reviewed and you may require an additional medical evaluation before final clearance is granted.

Pre-Arrival Medical Requirement Information (PDF)
First-Time Student Athlete Eligibility Instructions (PDF)
Returning Student Athlete Eligibility Instructions (PDF)
Sickle Cell Testing at Quest Diagnostics (PDF)
Vassar College Student Insurance FAQ/ Resources
Uploading a Copy of Your VC Insurance/ United Healthcare Card (PDF)
United Healthcare Student Resources Insurance Accident Claim Form

Paperwork Deadlines

TEAMS	PAPERWORK LAUNCH DATE	PAPERWORK DUE DATE
ALL	July 16, 2026	July 30th, 2026

REQUIRED FORMS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES ARE:

NEW Student-Athletes	Returning Student-Athletes	Form Name or Item
X		First Time Student Athlete Medical History
	X	Returning Student Athlete Medical History
X	X	ADHD Information Form *see additional info below
X	X	Disclosure Protected Health Info
X	X	Injury Acknowledgement/Assumption of Risk
X		Medical Authorization and Consent to Treat
X		Sickle Cell Result *see additional info below
X	X	Secondary Insurance Statement of Understanding
X	X	SWAY Concussion Baseline

Sickle Cell Trait Reporting & Testing
Sickle Cell Trait Educational Video
Banned Substances Medical Exception Reporting Form (PDF)
VCSM Concussion Protocol
Mental Health Resources for Student Athletes

Excess Sports Accident Insurance Policy FAQ
Secondary Sports Insurance Claim Filing Procedures
NCAA Post-Eligibility Insurance Filing Instructions
NCAA Post-Eligibility Insurance Program
NCAA Post Eligibility Insurance Voluntary Withdrawal Form

Also, please watch the following videos to familiarize yourself with NCAA policies, information and procedures concerning head trauma, heat illness and the sickle cell trait.

NCAA Drug Policies (PDF)
NCAA Banned Drug List
Drug Free Sport - AXIS Website: https://axis.drugfreesport.com/
Password: ncaa3
NCAA Head Injury Informational Video
NCAA Heat Illness Informational Video

FACILITIES:
Athletic Training Room Hours
Walker ATR x7463 Hours: 9:00 am- 6:00pm (Fall/Spring), 9:30am - 9 pm (Winter)
*Closed 12:00pm-1:15 pm on Wednesdays for staff meetings

Weinberg ATR x7968 Hours: 2:30 - 8:00pm *or last practice (Fall and Spring)

Kenyon ATR x7546 Hours (*approximate based on practice schedule): 4 - 7pm (Fall- MVB)

Please Note that weekend hours in all Facilities is for and around event coverage only