St. Lawrence University Athletics

The St. Lawrence University Sports Medicine Department provides a holistic approach to student-athlete welfare. Our main base of operations is the Littlejohn Athletic Training Room.
The staff of six full-time Certified Athletic Trainers focuses on five key pillars:

• Injury & Illness Prevention
• Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis
• Immediate & Emergency Care
• Treatment & Rehabilitation
• Organizational Health & Well-Being

Staff Sport Coverage
 

Name	Title	Sports
Brian Atkins	Assoc. AD / Head Athletic Trainer	FB, XC, Rowing, Esports, Squash, Skiing, T&F
Nikki Williams	Assoc. Head Athletic Trainer	M. Soccer, M. Basketball, M. Lacrosse
Abigail Hampson	Athletic Trainer	W. Soccer, W. Basketball, Softball, Tennis
Emily Miller	Athletic Trainer	Volleyball, M. Hockey, Golf
Scott Howard	Athletic Trainer	W. Hockey, W. Lacrosse, Riding
Becca Rohrer	Athletic Trainer	Field Hockey, Swim & Dive, Baseball

Booking Appointments with Athletic Trainers

For student-athletes to book time with a full-time St. Lawrence University athletic trainer, please use THIS LINK and follow the enclosed instructions.



Pre-Participation Medical Forms
ATS Login Webpage

First-Year & Transfer Athletes

1. Initial Login: User ID: new, Password: new, Database: stlawu
2. Profile Setup: Update your User ID to your SLU ID# and create a personal password.
3. Required Forms: Complete all profile tabs and the following forms under the "Forms" dropdown:
   • Pre-Participation Form
   • Concussion Policy & Baseline Evaluation
   • Insurance Acknowledgment & Assumption of Risk
   • Sickle Cell Trait Testing Form
4. Health Center: You must also complete the General University Health Forms.

Returning Student-Athletes
You will receive a login email by June 1^st. Update your profile and complete:

• Returning Athlete Pre-Participation Form
• Concussion Policy & Baseline Evaluation
• Insurance Acknowledgment

Insurance Requirements

• Primary Coverage: The NCAA requires all athletes to provide proof of insurance with a minimum of $90,000 coverage for athletic-related injuries.
• University Recommendation: We highly recommend the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) to ensure local provider acceptance and comprehensive athletic coverage.
• Secondary Policy: SLU provides a secondary "excess" policy for medical bills resulting from injuries sustained during official practices or games.
• Catastrophic Coverage: The NCAA provides a policy with up to $20 million in lifetime benefits for qualifying catastrophic injuries.

Important Resources & Links

• First-Year/Transfer Student-Athlete ATS Sports Medicine Forms Video Instructions
• Returning Student-Athlete ATS Sports Medicine Forms Video Instructions
• First-Year Student Pre-Participation Letter (PDF)
• Returning Student Pre-Participation Letter (PDF)
• Form II (PDF)
• ADHD/ADD Documentation (PDF)
• NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Resource Page
• NCAA Student-Athlete Concussion Fact Sheet (PDF)
• St. Lawrence University Sports Medicine Concussion Safety Protocol
• St. Lawrence University Athletics Emergency Action Plan Webpage

Hospitals, Urgent Care
 

Facility Name	Address
Canton–Potsdam Hospital	50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676
Canton Urgent Care	80 E Main St, Canton, NY 13617
Potsdam Urgent Care	49 Lawrence Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676
Rochester Regional Orthopedics	6119 US-11, Canton, NY 13617
Rochester Regional Podiatry	80 E Main St, Canton, NY 13617