Athletic Training
Dear New and Returning Cleary Student Athletes,
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year and athletic seasons. We are excited to be returning to play this fall as we enter the twelth year of Cleary University Athletics. As you prepare for your upcoming season, the athletic department continues to make changes and improvements.
Cleary has three full time athletic trainers for the upcoming season. Leanne Nichols (Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine), Kyle Knapp, and Barry Seymour (Assistant ATs) bring years of experience and professionalism to Cleary. In addition, Cleary has partnered with Dr. Joseph Friedli of Trinity Health to serve as team physician. We are all excited to add experienced medical professionals that are passionate about Cleary Athletics.
As we approach the start of the 2025-2026 season, MANDATORY paperwork and physicals must be completed by new and returning student-athletes prior to the first practice of their sport. All Cleary student-athletes are required to undergo an annual pre-participation physical exam prior to the start of their season. This exam includes a medical and orthopedic examination performed by a physician, evaluating the student-athlete’s baseline health for sports participation. Exams must be certified and signed off by Dr. Friedli. Physical dates will be set for the fall prior to the start of practices, and are available for viewing below. For student-athletes returning after the assigned physical date on campus, appointments can be made through the athletic training department to see the doctor in office. It is important to remember that the student-athlete must receive full clearance from the evaluating physician prior to participation in any workout, practice or game.
Book appointments for evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation with Leanne, Kyle, or Barry by going to: https://www.picktime.com/Clearyathletictraining
Any questions regarding physical exams or athletic training services can be directed to Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine, Leanne Nichols, at LNichols@Cleary.edu
Sports Mediciine Policies and Procedures
Returning Student-Athlete- How to Update your ATS Account
New Student-Athlete- How to Create your ATS Account
Mental Health Resources and Contact Numbers
Emergency Action Plans