Pacific Lutheran University













The Athletic Training Staff at Pacific Lutheran University provides medical coverage including injury prevention, immediate care of injuries, injury recognition, evaluation and assessment, injury rehabilitation and reconditioning, and education and counseling. All student-athletes regardless of sport affiliation, race, or gender, have equal access to the athletic training room and the services provided therein. 

The Pacific Lutheran University's commitment to its student-athletes can be seen in the continuing enhancement and growth of its athletic training and strength and conditioning services. With the number one goal being prevention, PLU athletic services provides not only strength and conditioning, and preventive athletic training measures, but coordinates with sports intuitionalist and sports psychologist for the overall well-being of Lute student-athletes.

We feel that prevention is our first job, but injuries do occur in athletics and when they do our goal is to make sure our student-athletes receive the best in immediate and follow-up care. When the athlete returns to competition, our goal is to have the them in better condition than before the injury with a reduced chance of re-injury.

Guidelines

Medical Forms
New Athlete Information
Returning Athlete Information

Club Sports Information

Insurance
PLU Insurance Information

Visiting ATC Information

Important Phone Numbers:
Athletic Training Room 253-535-7366
Fax 253-535-7584

Athletic Training Staff:

Gary Nicholson, MS, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
253-535-7366 (work)
253-905-0773 (cell)
nicholgw@plu.edu

Alice Loebsack, MA, ATC, CSCS
Assistant Athletic Trainer
253-535-7358 (work)
(253) 363-0005 (cell)
loebsaar@plu.edu

Gen Ludwig, MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
253-535-7358 (work)
702-371-3178 (cell)
ludwigge@plu.edu

Ambulance (on campus) ext. 7911
Ambulance on site at Sparks Stadium

Other telephone numbers you may find helpful:

Team Physicians
Dr. Mark Mariani

253-459-7000 (office)

Dr. Steve Teeny
253-582-7257 (office)

Spanaway General Medical Clinic
253-537-3724

Student Health Services
253-535-7337

St. Clare's Hospital
253-588-1711

Tacoma General Hospital
253-531-1000
Head and neck injuries