Michele Kabay, MEd., ATC
Director of the Athletic Training Education Program
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science - Slippery Rock University
Master of Science - East Stroudsburg University
Email:mkabay@waynesburg.edu
Office: 724-852-3309
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| Michele came to Waynesburg University in the Fall of 2004. As the Director of the Athletic Training Education Program, she is involved in every aspect of our athletic training student’s experience. In addition to her duties as Assistant Professor, she assists with the sports medicine coverage of Waynesburg sports teams and is the faculty advisor for the Waynesburg University Athletic Trainer Student Association and the Waynesburg University Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She is also very active in coordinating and chaperoning mission trips for undergraduate students. A graduate of East Stroudsburg University (Masters of Education), Michele is currently a Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Candidate at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. |
Patrick Violette, MS, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science - Manchester College
Master of Science - University of Oregon
Email:pviolett@waynesburg.edu
Office: 724-852-3306
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| Patrick came to Waynesburg University in the fall of 2009. As the Head Athletic Trainer, he is responsible for supervising and coordinating the Athletic Training Services for the University varsity athletic programs. Patrick is the Athletic Trainer for football and coordinates physician services and rehabilitation services. He also teaches a variety of courses including Introduction to Athletic Training and Survey of Athletic Injuries. Patrick came to Waynesburg by way of Vanderbilt University, where he served as an athletic trainer and clinical coordinator at the school. |
Ken Alberta, MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science - California State University
Master of Science - Eastern Illinois University
Email:kalberta@waynesburg.edu
Office: 724-852-7712
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| Ken provides an abundant amount of experience to Waynesburg University, having served our student-athletes and undergraduate students since 1988. Ken received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology from California University of Pennsylvania, and went on to obtain his Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Eastern Illinois University. Currently, Ken works with our Women’s Soccer, Wrestling, and Women’s Lacrosse teams. He also teaches a variety of classes in our undergraduate curriculum, including Emergency Response in Athletic Training, Therapeutic Modalities, and Administration of Athletic Training. |
Kyle Southall, ATC
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Bachelor of Science – Ohio University
Email:ksouthal@waynesburg.edu
Office: 724-852-3304
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| Kyle joined the Waynesburg University Athletic Training Staff in the fall of 2010 as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer. Currently, he provides athletic training services to the Men’s Soccer, Men’s Basketball, and Baseball teams. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he is very active in the academic curriculum. He serves as a teaching assistant for ATP 205 Survey of Athletic Training Injuries and Techniques, and ATP 302 Practicum IV. |
Timothy David Yates, ATC
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Bachelor Of Science – Charleston University
Email: tyates@waynesburg.edu
Office: 724-852-3304
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| David joined the Waynesburg University Athletic Training Staff in the fall of 2011. During his tenure at Waynesburg, David will work with the football, lacrosse, track and field, men’s soccer, men’s basketball, and baseball teams during his Waynesburg University tenure. |
Katie Eberst, ATC
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Bachelor of Science – Ohio University
Email:keberst@waynesburg.edu
Office: 724-852-3304
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| Katie joined the Waynesburg University Athletic Training Staff in the fall of 2011 after obtaining her undergraduate degree from Ohio University. Katie’s sports responsibilities include volleyball, women’s basketball and softball. Additionally, she coordinates and provides care for our tennis and cross-country teams. |
Dr. E. Barry McDonough
Medical Director of Athletic Training
Team Physician
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| Dr. McDonough assumed the role of Medical Director of Athletic Training and Team Physician at Waynesburg University in the Fall of 2011. He is a graduate of the Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, and is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Currently, he is a member of the Department of Orthopaedics at West Virginia University. |
Dr. Benjamin Moorehead
Team Physician
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| Dr. Moorehead assumed the role of Team Physician for Waynesburg University in the Fall of 2011. He is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine, and served an Internal Medicine Residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. In addition, he also completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Kettering Sports Medicine Center in Kettering, OH. Currently, Dr. Moorehead is a member of the West Virginia University Department of Orthopedics. |
Dominique (Nicki) Mason
Administrative Assistant
Office: (724) 852-3304
| | Nicki is the Administrative Assistant for the Athletic Training Room. She works with Michele Kabay, Patrick Violette, and Ken Alberta in coordinating the academic and clinical needs of the Athletic Training Staff. |
