Sports Medicine

ELMS COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS MEDICINE

Sports Medicine Mission Statement

The Department for Sports Medicine & Performance at Elms College operates with the goal of creating and maintaining a healthy environment where student-athletes can thrive spiritually, ethically, and intellectually within the college community. The scope of the athletic training staff within the Department includes healthcare service for injury and illness evaluation, recognition and prevention, rehabilitation, and patient education to ensure a safe and healthy environment for intercollegiate sport participation. The certified athletic training staff will establish a healthy and safe environment to enable recovery to full athletic participation and to empower student athletes for continued success and athletic development as a member of the college community and in their future endeavers. 

Staff

Morgan Church, Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer (413) 265-2318 | churchm@elms.edu 

Nick Critz, Assistant Athletic Trainer (413) 265-2417 | critzn@elms.edu

JJ Pignataro, Assistant Athletic Trainer (413) 265-2417 | pignataroj@elms.edu 

Team Physician Services Affiliate: Trinity Health of New England Orthopedics

Team Physician: Dr. Tara Futrell, MD

Mental Health Counselor: Nicole Sacco, Psy.D.

Sports Medicine Fax Number: 1-413-343-5033

Nearest Hospital

Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01199
413.794.0000

Mercy Medical Center
271 Carew St
Springfield, MA 01104
413.798.0000