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Vision Statement
James Madison University’s Integrated Health and Sports Performance team aims to “set the standard” of high quality student-athlete centered care via a thoughtful, comprehensive and integrated approach to student-athlete wellbeing.
Mission Statement
The mission of the integrated health and sports performance unit at JMU is to positively influence and contribute to student-athletes’ well-being, in-game performance and pursuit of championships. The sports medicine, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition and sport and clinical psychology offices within the unit will focus on the integration, collaboration and coordination of services with an emphasis on excellence in communication. This holistic, multidisciplinary and innovative team of professionals is committed to assisting student-athletes to realize their full potential, minimize risk of injury, achieve competitive excellence and have an exemplary student-athlete experience at JMU.
Guiding Principles
- Collaboration
We are committed to a holistic, cohesive, multidisciplinary approach to student-athlete care through integration and open communication from specialized professionals addressing all aspects of athlete wellbeing. - Proactive Innovation
We are dedicated to continuous growth, skill development and lifelong learning. We cultivate a culture of curiosity and knowledge sharing to ensure that we set the standard with the most up to date evidence based practices and procedures. - Student-athlete centered
We recognize and respect the unique needs of each student athlete and prioritize advocating on their behalf. - Excellence
We aim improve performance and health by providing student-athletes with the highest quality services that align with the codes of conduct outlined by each respective specialty’s credentialing board. - Alignment
We believe in the value of each individual team members’ experiences and knowledge as they contribute to the whole. We respect and embrace collaboration for our unified purpose. Together, we achieve greatness.
The Associate Athletic Director for Integrated Health and Sports Performance supervises and coordinates the services dedicated to student-athlete health, well-being, and performance development. These services include sports medicine, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition and sport/clinical psychology.
