Athletic Training

The Intercollegiate Athletics Program at Franciscan University offers Students-Athletes the opportunity to compete in intercollegiate sports at a high level while focusing on the integration of sports and spirituality. Franciscan's affiliation with the NCAA and the PAC give Student-Athletes the possibility for a very high level of competition against institutions from around the country.

Athletic Training Clearance Requirements:

New Students-Athletes (Freshman/Transfers):

Physical Form
Sickle Cell Trait Testing 2 options for completion:
- Found on bloodwork from birth records
- Have a doctor order the necessary blood work
Make ATS Profile using the Following link – ATS Athlete Portal
Follow NEW STUDENT-ATHLETE VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE
- Login for new profile username and password is: new
- Once logged in create your own username and password
- Add all insurance information including cards (CamScanner APP)
- Add Emergency contact information for 2 people (watch the video for issues)
- Complete 1 of each form listed under the forms tab dropdown
Email Athletic Trainers pictures of the front and back of current Insurance Card our emails are listed below (CamScanner APP)
Anyone who is taking banned substance needs to have the NCAA Medical Exemption Form completed by his/her doctor. The doctor must provide all of the items in the checklist prior to any participation in a collegiate sport.
Everyone who had procedures of any kind completed since participating fully in his/her last season at Franciscan University and all incoming freshman or transfers who have not competed in a sport since the procedure must bring or email a clearance note from the doctor who completed the surgery specifically clearing them to participate in the sport they want to play.
If you have any questions with paperwork or clearance requirements after watching the video please email the Athletic Training Staff

Returning Student-Athletes:

Physical Form
DO NOT MAKE A NEW ATS PROFILE
Update ATS Profile using the Following link – ATS Athlete Portal
- USERNAME: use the one you created previously
- NEW PASSWORD: Gofus2025!! (you will then be prompted to change it on your first login then make sure you save your new password)
Follow RETURNING STUDENT-ATHLETE VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE
- Review and update your personal information make any necessary changes
- Review and update your 2 emergency contact details
- Review and update your insurance information
- Create ALL new forms (these can not be edited from previous years)
Email your appropriate teams Athletic Trainer pictures of the front and back of current Insurance Card our emails are listed below (CamScanner APP)
Anyone who is taking banned substance needs to have the NCAA Medical Exemption Form completed by his/her doctor. The doctor must provide all of the items in the checklist prior to any participation in a collegiate sport.
Everyone who had procedures of any kind completed since participating fully in his/her last season at Franciscan University and all incoming freshman or transfers who have not competed in a sport since the procedure must bring or email a clearance note from the doctor who completed the surgery specifically clearing them to participate in the sport they want to play.
If you have any questions with paperwork or clearance requirements after watching the video please email the Athletic Training Staff

Due Dates for Each Sport (2025-26 Academic Year):

**PAPERWORK CAN NOT BE FILLED OUT UNTIL AFTER JUNE 1ST**

Season	Due Date
Fall - Traditional (M/W SOC, RUG, VBALL, XC, M/W TEN, GOLF)	July 1, 2025
SWIM and Fall Non-Traditional (SB, M/W LAX, MTEN)	August 1, 2025
Winter (M/W BBALL)	August 1, 2025
Spring Traditional (SB, M/W LAX, M/W TF, RUG)	August 1, 2025
Spring Non-Traditional (M/W SOC, VBALL)	July 1, 2025

Contact Information

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Finnegan Fieldhouse - Athletic Training
Department of Athletics
1235 University Boulevard
Steubenville, OH 43952

Office Fax: (740) 283-6437

Sarah Albaugh - Athletic Trainer
Phone: (740) 283-6933
Email: salbaugh@franciscan.edu

Anita Hartzel - Athletic Trainer
Phone: (740) 284-5397
Email: ahartzel@franciscan.edu