Dr. Sally Nogle Named 2023 Recipient of Jack Weakley CATS Service Award
5/25/2023 12:09:00 PM | General
EAST LANSING, Mich. – The College Athletic Trainers' Society (CATS) has named Michigan State Director of Sports Medicine Dr. Sally Nogle as the recipient of the 2023 Jack Weakley CATS Service Award.
The Jack Weakley CATS Service Award is awarded to the individual who has made significant contributions to the profession of college athletic training and shown support for the college athletic trainer, "helping those who help others."
Nogle received the award last week (May 19) in front of her peers at the 2023 College Athletic Trainers Society (CATS) Spring Symposium in Las Vegas.
"It is truly an honor to receive this award because of the name Jake Weakley," said Nogle upon receiving the award. "I've known Jack for many years. He's always smiling, he's always asking what he can do for us. He was always willing to help an athletic trainer. He championed our profession for many, many years, so that makes this award to me very special.
"As you know, no honors or awards happen by one person, they happen to the people that you come across in your life as your colleagues, and people who have supported you through that time," continued Nogle, who then named her mentors and her many friends and co-workers in the field that helped her and inspired her to teach, serve and give back to the athletic training profession. "It's very rewarding to be involved. I think you truly get more out of doing that than what I give. I feel like I'm the beneficiary out of all of this. I feel like I'm the fortunate one, and I appreciate that. Thank you."
Nogle started her career and education at San Diego State, where she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees. She was mentored by the late Robert Moore, Ph.D., AT, PT, a leader in proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) technique.
After SDSU, Nogle joined the staff at Michigan State in October 1983 and later earned her PhD from the Department of Kinesiology at MSU, focusing her research on helping students master NATA educational competencies.
"Sally has spent her career building on the foundation of athletic training and received her doctorate specifically to enhance the academic importance of the profession," said Dr. Jeffrey Kovan, Director of Sports Medicine and Performance at Michigan State. "She has used this skill set to mentor younger athletic training faculty and contributing to the scientific literature on behalf of athletic training, to raise its academic reputation among the many health care professions."
Today, Nogle shares her talents educating students and athletic training professionals as she currently teaches four graduate courses at Michigan State. She has also involved herself in 24 publications, received two research grants, and has given over 40 presentations across the country.
Nogle became the first female athletic trainer for football in the Big Ten Conference starting in 1983. Her professionalism and skills have gained the respect of many male coaches and peers which has paved the way for women in athletic training. In 2013, she became the first female head athletic trainer and head football athletic trainer at Michigan State University.
"Knowledgeable, innovative, thorough and on task, Sally was much more," said Mark Dantonio, the winningest coach in Spartan football history, who worked with Nogle as a head coach from 2007-19 and an assistant from 1995-2000. "She was a confidant, one who showed kindness as well as toughness to others throughout our entire team and staff. She will forever remain a fixture in the MSU football program and athletic department due to the countless relationships she has created. She has my utmost respect and gratitude for her many years of service. She represents, without question, the very best in her profession."
After working directly with the football program for 37 years, Nogle was appointed the Director of Sports Medicine in 2021, where she oversees all of the athletic trainers and safety protocols for Michigan State Athletics.
Nogle has been honored previously for her work, earning the Tim Kerin Award at the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) annual convention in St. Louis, Missouri, in June 2015. The award recognizes one individual each year for outstanding service by an athletic trainer.
In June 2012, Nogle was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Hall of Fame. She was recognized in 2004 by receiving the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. She has also received the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 1999, the NATA Service Award in 1998, and the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society Hall of Fame Award. In 2006, she was named a recipient of the Jack Breslin Outstanding Staff Award for Michigan State University. In April 2008, Nogle was honored with the San Diego State University Robert J. Moore Distinguished Alumnus Award.
She was also honored in March of 2012 with the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA) Outstanding Educator Award. The award recognizes those members who have significantly contributed to the education of the GLATA members through academic presentations, published manuscripts or editorials, and educational program development.
"Sally not only brings her incredible knowledge and wisdom to her profession, but she also brings high energy and commitment to everything she does," said Ronnie Barnes, Senior Vice President/Medical Services/Head Athletic Trainer with the New York Football Giants. "Sally's hard work, loyalty, and diligence has been the hallmark that she has shared with her colleagues and students."
The support from her family has also been crucial to her success. Her family includes her husband Carlton, son, Bryce, and daughter, Tracy, who was a four-year letterwinner (2010-13) on the Spartan women's basketball team.
The Jack Weakley CATS Service Award is awarded to the individual who has made significant contributions to the profession of college athletic training and shown support for the college athletic trainer, "helping those who help others."
Nogle received the award last week (May 19) in front of her peers at the 2023 College Athletic Trainers Society (CATS) Spring Symposium in Las Vegas.
"It is truly an honor to receive this award because of the name Jake Weakley," said Nogle upon receiving the award. "I've known Jack for many years. He's always smiling, he's always asking what he can do for us. He was always willing to help an athletic trainer. He championed our profession for many, many years, so that makes this award to me very special.
"As you know, no honors or awards happen by one person, they happen to the people that you come across in your life as your colleagues, and people who have supported you through that time," continued Nogle, who then named her mentors and her many friends and co-workers in the field that helped her and inspired her to teach, serve and give back to the athletic training profession. "It's very rewarding to be involved. I think you truly get more out of doing that than what I give. I feel like I'm the beneficiary out of all of this. I feel like I'm the fortunate one, and I appreciate that. Thank you."
Nogle started her career and education at San Diego State, where she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees. She was mentored by the late Robert Moore, Ph.D., AT, PT, a leader in proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) technique.
After SDSU, Nogle joined the staff at Michigan State in October 1983 and later earned her PhD from the Department of Kinesiology at MSU, focusing her research on helping students master NATA educational competencies.
"Sally has spent her career building on the foundation of athletic training and received her doctorate specifically to enhance the academic importance of the profession," said Dr. Jeffrey Kovan, Director of Sports Medicine and Performance at Michigan State. "She has used this skill set to mentor younger athletic training faculty and contributing to the scientific literature on behalf of athletic training, to raise its academic reputation among the many health care professions."
Today, Nogle shares her talents educating students and athletic training professionals as she currently teaches four graduate courses at Michigan State. She has also involved herself in 24 publications, received two research grants, and has given over 40 presentations across the country.
Nogle became the first female athletic trainer for football in the Big Ten Conference starting in 1983. Her professionalism and skills have gained the respect of many male coaches and peers which has paved the way for women in athletic training. In 2013, she became the first female head athletic trainer and head football athletic trainer at Michigan State University.
"Knowledgeable, innovative, thorough and on task, Sally was much more," said Mark Dantonio, the winningest coach in Spartan football history, who worked with Nogle as a head coach from 2007-19 and an assistant from 1995-2000. "She was a confidant, one who showed kindness as well as toughness to others throughout our entire team and staff. She will forever remain a fixture in the MSU football program and athletic department due to the countless relationships she has created. She has my utmost respect and gratitude for her many years of service. She represents, without question, the very best in her profession."
After working directly with the football program for 37 years, Nogle was appointed the Director of Sports Medicine in 2021, where she oversees all of the athletic trainers and safety protocols for Michigan State Athletics.
Nogle has been honored previously for her work, earning the Tim Kerin Award at the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) annual convention in St. Louis, Missouri, in June 2015. The award recognizes one individual each year for outstanding service by an athletic trainer.
In June 2012, Nogle was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Hall of Fame. She was recognized in 2004 by receiving the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. She has also received the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 1999, the NATA Service Award in 1998, and the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society Hall of Fame Award. In 2006, she was named a recipient of the Jack Breslin Outstanding Staff Award for Michigan State University. In April 2008, Nogle was honored with the San Diego State University Robert J. Moore Distinguished Alumnus Award.
She was also honored in March of 2012 with the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA) Outstanding Educator Award. The award recognizes those members who have significantly contributed to the education of the GLATA members through academic presentations, published manuscripts or editorials, and educational program development.
"Sally not only brings her incredible knowledge and wisdom to her profession, but she also brings high energy and commitment to everything she does," said Ronnie Barnes, Senior Vice President/Medical Services/Head Athletic Trainer with the New York Football Giants. "Sally's hard work, loyalty, and diligence has been the hallmark that she has shared with her colleagues and students."
The support from her family has also been crucial to her success. Her family includes her husband Carlton, son, Bryce, and daughter, Tracy, who was a four-year letterwinner (2010-13) on the Spartan women's basketball team.
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