VASSAR COLLEGE SPORTS MEDICINE
(Updated August 12, 2025)
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:
Suzi Higgins, Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine |
845-437-7843 |
suhiggins@vassar.edu
Emma Meore, Associate Head Athletic Trainer |
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
2025-26 Sports Medicine Sport Assignments
|
FALL SPORTS |
WINTER SPORTS |
SPRING SPORTS |
| Suzi Higgins (she/her), Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Medicine |
M/W Rugby |
Women's Basketball |
Women's Golf
Men's Tennis |
Emma Meore (she/her),
Associate Head Athletic Trainer |
Women's Soccer |
M/W Track and Field |
Women's Lacrosse
M/W Track and Field |
Josh Brace (he/him),
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Men's Soccer |
M/W Swimming and Diving |
Baseball |
Matt Egan (he/him),
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Women's Volleyball
M/W Rowing |
Men's Basketball
M/W Squash |
Men's Volleyball
Women's Tennis |
| Emma Davis (she/her), Assistant Athletic Trainer |
M/W Cross Country
Field Hockey |
M/W Fencing |
Men's Lacrosse |
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.
Athletic Training System (ATS) -
vassar2.atsusers.com
Scheduling an Appointment on ATS
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 |
7/10/25 |
7/24/25 |
REQUIRED FORMS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES ARE:
| NEW Student-Athletes |
Returning Student-Athletes |
Form Name or Item |
| X |
X |
Update Insurance in Athletics Database and ATS |
| 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
