C.A.T.S. Sports Medicine
ABOUT
Housed in the Kasser Medical Treatment Center is the Alex and Elisabeth Kasser Aqua Rehab Center which contains a 5,800 gallon underwater treadmill and swimming pool, along with two 480 gallon whirlpools and three extremity whirlpools.
Our team of medical professionals are lead by Emily Johnson MS, L/ATC Associate Athletic Director, Athletic Training, and Dr. Mark Sakr, DO, CAQ-SM, FAAFP as Head Team physician. The athletic medicine staff is comprised of team physicians, orthopedic surgeons, dietitians, physical therapists, psychologists, and certified athletic trainers. In addition, the entire staff works with a team of specialists in the community to provide comprehensive medical care for athletically related injuries and illnesses. Our medical team is well connected with Banner Hospital and all their services and specialists.
Our team of physicians are located in the Kasser Medical Treatment Center and is available five days a week for athlete consultation. The University of Arizona also has a team of orthopedic surgeons who visit the athletic training room each week to examine student athletes for complex cases and care. Doctors are also available for athletically related emergencies. Our physicians are sports medicine trained and have access to campus health labs and imaging. Our physicians can conduct MSK ultrasound in house.
C.A.T.S. SPORTS MEDICINE & STRENGTH STAFF
Emily Johnson
MS, L/ATC
ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS DIRECTOR, ATHLETIC TRAINING (BEACH VOLLEYBALL)
520-621-0820
Bryan Franciosi
DPT, ATC
ATHLETIC TRAINER/PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Coordinator, Football Rehab
520-621-0336
Lukas Passalacqua
MSAT, ATC, L/AT
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER (TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY)
520-621-0820
Taylor Webb
MSAT, ATC, L/AT
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER (TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY)
520-621-0820
James Ready
ATC
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CLINICAL DIVISION, BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE, ADMINISTRATION
520-621-0820
Todd Daniels
MS, ATC, LMT, CSCS, CCVT, ITAT
SENIOR ATHLETIC ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE (SWIM & DIVE)
520-621-0820
Ben Crawford
MS, ATC, LMT, CSCS, CCVT, ITAT
ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE (M TENNIS)
520-621-0820
Samantha Gordan
MEd, ATC, L/AT
ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE (SWIM & DIVE)
520-621-0820
Angela Napolitano
MS, ATC, L/AT
ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE (W TENNIS)
520-621-0820
Elizabeth Garcia
MS, ATC, CPT
ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE: ASSISTANT HEAD FOOTBALL ATHLETIC TRAINER (FOOTBALL)
520-621-0336
VALUES
Safety and Well-being
At all times, this is our number one priority
Protection
We will use Evidence-Based theory in all medical care, follow State Practice Acts and know our Policies and Procedures
Team Players
We will do everything we can to help the team win
Financially responsible
We will take care of our equipment, be innovative in our approach on repairs and acquisitions of new equipment and true to budget
Have fun!
We will create a healthy environment for learning and healing
MISSION
The mission of C.A.T.S. Medical Services is to provide excellent care to the student athletes at the University of Arizona. The certified athletic trainers and physicians work with coaches and the rest of the C.A.T.S. services as an integral part of an athlete's total success.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM 
SPORTS MEDICINE: @az_sportsmed
SPORTS NUTRITION: @fuelup_beardown
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING: @uaironcats
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 520-621-0820
Hours: 7am-6pm during the school year.
It is also open for practices and events.
Check with your athletic trainer for specific times outside of regular hours.
Please observe all posted rules for using the Athletic Treatment Center.
FACILITIES
Kasser Sports Medicine Center at McKale is the main athletic training facility is located in McKale Memorial Center #N108 which is conveniently located next to the Bill Estes Strength & Conditioning Center on the ground level. This facility is mainly used for our Olympic sport student-athletes.
The Kasser Sports Medicine Center at Lowell-Stevens Football Facility addresses the needs for the football student-athletes. Both facilities are equipped for rehabilitation, aqua therapy, as well as pre and post practice needs.
Satellite facilities can be found in Richard Jefferson Gymnasium (M/W Basketball, Women’s Volleyball), Mary Roby Training Center (Women’s Gymnastics) Hi Corbett Stadium (Baseball), and Lapan Center (Softball), Drachman Stadium (Track and Field),
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