Athletic Training Faculty
The faculty and staff at Purdue University are highly regarded for their excellence in teaching and clinical expertise. With more than 100 years of combined experience in the classroom, each of the core faculty in the program place high value on student-centered learning. Each have been recognized by their peers with national, regional, and state awards for teaching, discovery, and engagement. With their expertise in athletic training, you will be in good hands as you acquire the knowledge and skills needed for a rewarding career in athletic training.
Faculty
Scott Lawrance, DHSc, LAT, ATC, MSPT, CSCS
Clinical Professor, Director of Athletic Training Education, HK Undergraduate Director
lawrance@purdue.edu
Dr. Scott Lawrance joined the Purdue Athletic Training faculty in 2016 with the academic rank of Clinical Associate Professor. He was promoted to a rank of Clinical Professor, effective July 1, 2019. He serves as Director of Athletic Training Education and as Undergraduate Education Director for the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
Dr. Lawrance, a 2015 Indiana Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame inductee, has practiced as an athletic trainer in a variety of settings, including high school, college, and in the clinic with areas of specialty in knee and spine rehabilitation and sports performance. He has previously served as President of the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association and Indiana Athletic Trainers' Associations, Division IV Representative to the NATA State Association Advisory Committee, as athletic training liaison to the Indiana State Medical Association Commission on Sports Medicine, a Board of Certification Home Study Reviewer and Examiner, member of the CAATE Review Committee, and as Chair of the NATA State Association Advisory Committee. Currently, he serves as NATA District IV Director on the NATA National Board of Directors, as a CAATE Site Visitor, and as President of the Indiana Athletic Training Licensure Board.
In recognition of his work, Dr. Lawrance has received numerous awards, including the National Athletic Trainers' Association Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, Service Award, and Young Professionals' Committee National Distinction Award. He has been recognized with the Distinguished Service and Outstanding Educator Awards by Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association. In 2009 he was named Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Indiana Athletic Trainers' Association and in 2010 he received the Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Specialist of the Year from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He was recognized as the Distinguished Young Alumni from the University of Indianapolis in 2011. He has been recognized as Teacher of the Year by the University of Indianapolis, as the Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Teacher by the Purdue University Department of Health and Kinesiology, and has been selected for the Patsy Mellot Teaching Award and Jane S. Link Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award from Purdue's College of Health and Human Sciences. In 2017 he was awarded Outstanding Manuscript for Advancing Educational Practice by the Athletic Training Education Journal. In 2021, he was named a Senior Fellow in the Purdue Teaching for Tomorrow Fellowship program and was an IMPACT Fellow through the Purdue Center for Instructional Excellence. In the 2022-2023 academic year, he was selected and participated as a Insights Fellow through the Provost Office at Purdue.
A native of North Webster, IN., Dr. Lawrance received his Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and Athletic Training from Butler University, a Master's degree in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Safety from Middle Tennessee State University, and Master's in Physical Therapy and Doctor of Health Science degrees from the University of Indianapolis.
Jennifer Popp, Ed.D., LAT, ATC
Clinical Professor, Clinical Education Coordinator
popp12@purdue.edu
Dr. Jennifer Popp joined the Purdue Athletic Training faculty in 2017 with the academic rank of Clinical Assistant Professor. She was promoted to a rank of Clinical Associate Professor, effective August 10, 2020 and to the rank of Clinical Professor, effective August 17, 2023. She currently serves as the program’s Clinical Education Coordinator.
Dr. Popp has over 25 years of experience in the athletic training profession, including teaching and clinical practice. Dr. Popp's academic expertise lie in the areas of injury assessment, therapeutic interventions, and acute care, where she has both clinical and teaching experience. Additionally, Dr. Popp has conducted research in the area of emergency management in athletic training, with this research resulting in a number of publications and professional presentations. More recently, Dr. Popp has provided training in these skills, especially the evaluation and management of exertional heat illnesses, as hospital systems and athletic trainers implement new policies and procedures. Emergency preparation of athletic trainers is an area that Dr. Popp is particularly passionate about; as a result, she incorporates a variety of teaching techniques in the classroom to ensure that students are prepared in this area.
Dr. Popp has been involved in service at the national, district, and state levels throughout her professional career. She currently serves as President of the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association (GLATA) after previuosly serving as GLATA Secretary, as well as a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) District Secretaries and Treasurers Committee. Dr. Popp also serves as a site visitor for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), in addition to serving the university on various committees and work groups as needed. However, Dr. Popp’s most valuable form of service is to the students enrolled in the program, as she strives to mentor them in a multitude of ways, including professional presentations, professional service, and career planning. As a result of Dr. Popp’s professional and service contributions, she was awarded the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Outstanding Educator Award in 2015 and the Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association Athletic Trainer of the Year for the College/University setting in 2008. In 2021, Dr. Popp was inducted into the Indiana Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame.
A native of Harvard, IL., Dr. Popp received her Bachelor's degree in Physical Education/Athletic Training from Western Illinois University, a Master's degree in Human Performance from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, and a Doctorate in Education degree from Ball State University.
Alice Wilcoxson, Ph.D., LAT, ATC, PT
Clinical Associate Professor
awilcoxson@purdue.edu
Dr. Alice Wilcoxson rejoined the Purdue Athletic Training faculty and staff in August 2004 in a split appointment with intercollegiate athletics and the Department of Health and Kinesiology. Her primary responsibilities in athletics includes providing athletic training services in Mackey Arena and clinical instruction for students in the athletic training education program. Academically, she teaches several courses and oversees the clinical education component of the athletic training education program.
Dr. Wilcoxson served in a variety of roles within Purdue's Intercollegiate Athletics, the Student Health Center Physical Therapy Department, and the Recreational Sports Center Athletic Training Room from 1992 - 2000. She left Purdue from 2000- 2004, to serve as the Program Director for the Athletic Training Education Program at Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Wilcoxson is a recipient of the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association Outstanding Educator Award, and in 2021, she was inducted into the Indiana Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame. She currently serves as the District IV Representative to the National Athletic Trainers' Association Research and Education Foundation.
A native of Albany, KY., Alice earned her Bachelor's degree in Physical Education / Athletic Training at Eastern Kentucky University, her Master's of Science degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis, and her Ph.D. from Purdue.
Craig Voll, Ph.D., LAT, ATC, PT
Clinical Assistant Professor, Sports Medicine Concentration Coordinator
voll@purdue.edu
Dr. Craig Voll is rejoining the Purdue Athletic Training faculty where he will serve as the coordinator for the Health and Kinesiology Sports Medicine Concentration. Dr. Voll previously served as an assistant athletic trainer, physical therapist, and continuing lecturer at Purdue from 1999-2014. Prior to returning to Purdue Dr. Voll served as Manager of Sports Medicine for Franciscan Health in Lafayette where he led a team of 42 athletic trainers and 3 physicians providing comprehensive athletic health care services to 14,000+ athletes at 29 area high schools
Dr. Voll, a 2014 Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame inductee and 2018 Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Golden Pinnacle Award winner, has practiced athletic training in a variety of settings, including professional, collegiate, high school, and clinic. He has previously served as the National Athletic Trainers Association District IV Director, President of the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association and Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Associations, and as Division IV Representative on the NATA State Association Advisory Committee. Currently, he serves as Co-Chair of the NATA Athletic Training Compensation Taskforce and a member of the NATA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access taskforce.
In recognition of his work, Dr. Voll has received numerous awards, including the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, Service Award, and Excellence in Leadership Award. He has also received the Distinguished Service, President’s Excellence and Outstanding Educator Awards by the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association. In 2012 he received the Joe A. Harvey Distinguished Service Award from the Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association and in 2007 was named Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Indiana Athletic Trainers’ Association. He was recognized with the Alumnus Achievement Award from Eastern Michigan University in 2018 and was recognized as the Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Teacher by the Purdue University Department of Health and Kinesiology in 2014 and again in 2024. In 2024, Dr. Voll become the 12th Boilermaker to be inducted into the National Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame.
A native of Euclid, OH., Dr. Voll received his Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine from Eastern Michigan University, a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from The Ohio State University, a Master’s degree in Physical Education from Eastern Michigan University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Purdue University. In his spare time, Dr. Voll enjoys spending time with his family and friends, coaching baseball and softball and fishing. He and his wife (Corry) of 27 years are proud parents of two sons (Ryan and Casey) and a daughter (Hannah) and currently reside in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Larry Leverenz, Ph.D., LAT, ATC
Professor Emeritus of Health and Kinesiology
llevere@purdue.edu
Dr. Larry Leverenz joined the Purdue staff in 1991 and served as the Curriculum Director for 26 years, retiring from full-time teaching in 2017.
Dr. Leverenz currently is a Professor Emeritus and still actively contributes to the athletic training program. He has served professionally as a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association Education Council and as president of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the President of the World Federation of Athletic Training/Therapy (WFATT). Currently, Dr. Leverenz serves as vice president of the Indiana Athletic Training Licensure Board. A leader in the globalization of the athletic training profession, Dr. Leverenz was inducted into the Indiana Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in 2007 and the National Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in 2011.
Dr. Leverenz previously worked as assistant athletic trainer at the University of Iowa. Before that, he was the athletic training curriculum director/assistant athletic trainer at Western Illinois for seven years, athletic trainer at Macomb (Ill.) High School for five years and assistant athletic trainer at the U.S. Air Force Academy for three years. He served as athletic trainer for the Purdue Men's Basketball team from 1993-2006.
A native of Fithian, Ill., Dr. Leverenz received a B.S. in physical education and biology from Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, an M.S. in physical education from Western Illinois and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from the University of Iowa.
Emily Krodel, MD
Medical Director, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Team Physician
DrKrodel@purdue.edu
Dr. Emily Krodel joined the Purdue sports medicine staff as team physician and program medical director in 2019. She also serves as a Clinical Assistant Adjunct Professor in the Purdue University Department of Health and Kinesiology where she teaches in the athletic training curriculum.
Prior to coming to Purdue, Dr. Krodel served as Assistant Director for Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship program at Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group. She was also the Medical Director and Primary Care Head Team Physician at South Carolina State University Student Health Center.
Dr. Krodel has presented nationally at the AMSSM National Meeting and published invited book chapters on various orthopedic conditions. She has held positions on the medical staff of the University of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University, Special Olympics, NBA All Star week, University of South Carolina, and the University of Louisville.
Dr. Krodel, a native of Jasper, Ind., received a B.S. degree in Biology from the University of Evansville and her medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine.
Carly Day, MD
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Head Team Physician
DrDay@purdue.edu
Carly Day, MD, a member of Franciscan Physician Network, was appointed head team physician for Purdue Athletics in December of 2017. In that role, she oversees all aspects of medical care for more than 500 student-athletes.
Day oversees the provision of medical care to student-athletes on campus, including the referral of patients to healthcare facilities, specialists and diagnostic services, such as imaging and laboratory services. Additionally, she provides medical supervision for the Purdue athletic trainers and physical therapists. Day has an office and exam rooms at Mackey Arena and maintains a student-athlete clinic Monday through Friday.
A native of Cleveland, Day most previously served as the head primary care physician at Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio. She also held an academic appointment of Clinical Associate Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. She currently is a team physician for the United States U-20 women's national soccer team.
Day received an undergraduate degree in zoology (summa cum laude with honors) at Miami University in Ohio and earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia at Charlottesville, where she completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She later completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
During her professional and academic career, Day has received numerous honors and accolades. In 2017, she was listed among Top Doctors by "Cleveland Magazine." She is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and Cleveland Clinic Women's Professional Staff Association. She currently serves as 1st Vice President and member of the Board of Rirectors for the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM).
Justin Lockrem, MD
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Team Physician
jlockrem@purdue.edu
Justin Lockrem, MD, a member of Franciscan Physician Network, was appointed Football Team Physician in September 2023. He currently holds clinical appointments from the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Purdue University Department of Health & Kinesiology.
A native of Woodbury, Minnesota, Lockrem joined Purdue from Boston College, where he was the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine and responsible in part for the care of 700-plus student-athletes across 31 varsity sport programs. He additionally partook in primary care medical coverage for the New England Patriots.
Prior to his time in Boston, Lockrem held the academic appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedics at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. He was a Team Physician for the Mountaineers and was Core Faculty for the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program.
Lockrem received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan, completed a residency in internal medicine/pediatrics at the University of Minnesota, and completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Prior to his career in medicine, he was a collegiate football coach.
During his professional and academic career, Lockrem has published articles on the management of Concussion, Procedural Ultrasound & Sclerotherapy, Cryotherapy, Upper Extremity Injuries, and Cardiovascular Testing in the setting of COVID. His ongoing clinical interests include Diagnostic and Therapeutic Ultrasound, Medical Feedback, Medical Student and Resident Education, and Position Specific Concussion Protocols.
Ralph Reiff, M.Ed., LAT, ATC
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
rreiff@butler.edu
Ralph Reiff returned to Butler University in July, 2019 in the newly-expanded position of Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Health, Performance and Well-Being after previously serving Butler Athletics from 1981-1999 in the roles of head athletic trainer and director of sports medicine.
In his role at Butler, Reiff coordinates all health care activities for Butler’s teams and student-athletes. While serving as a member of Barry Collier’s senior leadership team, Reiff oversees Butler’s sports medicine department, strength and conditioning program, and the department’s well-being staff and partners physicians, dietitians and sports psychologists. He also directly serves as the athletic trainer for Butler’s men’s basketball program.
Reiff served on several BIG EAST and Butler working groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also overseeing Butler Athletics' protocols and procedures to limit spread of the virus.
Reiff led Indianapolis-based St.Vincent Sports Performance between his two stints at Butler. In this role, he oversaw more than 100 SVSP physicians, psychologists, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, physical therapists, dietitians, rehabilitation specialists and many others. SVSP services elite and professional-level athletes from USA Diving, USA Track & Field, football, basketball, baseball and motorsports and beyond.
Reiff was manager of Athlete Care for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta. This selection took Reiff to Atlanta for 18 months of planning, implementation and management of all medical and performance operations for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. At the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, he designed and managed the Athlete Recovery Center. Reiff has managed the medical aspects of more than 20 NCAA events, including three Men's Final Four Basketball Championships; the 1988 and 1996 U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials; 2002 FIBA World Basketball Championships; medical director for the 2004 FINA Swimming World Championships; and the 2006 USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships.
Honored as a Sagamore of the Wabash by then Indiana Governor Robert Orr for his contributions to the welfare of the citizens of Indiana, Reiff has also been inducted into the Indiana Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame and has also been recognized as a Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers' Association. Indiana Senator Richard Lugar recognized him with a special citation for his health efforts in the state of Indiana. Reiff was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in 2013 and was inducted into the University of Indianapolis Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Butler Athletics Hall of Fame in 2018.
Reiff is a 1980 graduate of the University of Indianapolis and received his master’s degree from Miami (Ohio) in 1981. He and his wife, Brenda, have two sons, Alex and Elliott, and a daughter, Betsy.
Denny Miller, MS, LAT, ATC, PT
Retired Continuing Lecturer, Director of Sports Medicine
damiller@purdue.edu
Denny began his career at Purdue University in 1973 as an assistant athletic trainer and became Head Athletic Trainer in 1977. Miller was named director of sports medicine for the Purdue athletic training program in July of 2000 after a 24-year stint as head athletic trainer. He was also director of the Physical Therapy Department of the Purdue Student Health Center.
Miller has worked with Boilermaker student-athletes and athletic training students for six decades. He is well known to the many students he has educated and professional colleagues all over the nation as a friend and mentor. The number of former Purdue student athletic trainers in collegiate professional sports speaks volumes of Miller's guidance and leadership.
Known across the nation as #7 after serving two terms as the 7th President of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) from 1992 to 1996, Miller was instrumental in the hiring of the NATA’s first full time executive director. He served as President of Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association (GLATA) and has served on many national committees and task force groups over the years.
Among his many accolades and awards, Denny was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in 2001, has been awarded the Golden Pinnacle by the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association, and has recieved the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award.
A native of Hawarden, Iowa, Miller earned his B.A. degree in physical education from Iowa State, a M.S. degree in physical education from Syracuse, and completed his postgraduate physical therapy curriculum at the University of Pennsylvania.