Athletic Training, Advisory Board on
Purpose
The Advisory Board on Athletic Training shall assist the Board of Medicine in formulating its requirements for the certification of athletic trainers and in such other matters relating to the practice of athletic training as the Board may require; recommend the criteria for the standards of professional conduct for certificate holders.
Term
Four years; no more than two full successive terms
Composition
The Advisory Board shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor for four-year terms. The first appointments shall provide for staggered terms with two members being appointed for a two-year term, two members being appointed for a three-year term and one member being appointed for a four-year term. Three members shall be at the time of appointment athletic trainers who are currently licensed by the Board and who have practiced in Virginia for not less than three years, including one athletic trainer employed at a secondary school, one employed at an institution of higher education, and one employed in the public or private sector; one member shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth; and one member shall be a citizen appointed by the Governor from the Commonwealth at large.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Chris Casola
Higher Education Athletic Trainer Membership expires on 6/30/2026William S. Powers
Secondary Education Athletic Trainer Membership expires on 6/30/2026Larry D. Wright
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027David Francis Pawlowski
Non-Academic Athletic Trainer Membership expires on 6/30/2027