Angela Dahl
Ankeny
Summary
Experienced leader with 20 years hands-on experience in athletic training for NCAA Football.
Known for a collaborative approach and equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
04.2017 - Current
- Oversee healthcare and coverage of 18 NCAA Division I sports with 400 athletes
- Lead a Sports Medicine staff of 7 individuals
- Athletics Healthcare Administrator
- Monitor budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
- Established a network of local team physicians as preferred providers of Drake Athletics, foster and maintain outstanding relationships with the providers and their office staff
- Coordinate insurance coverage and billing, review programs annually
- Order all disposable supplies, athletic gear, medications, durable medical and rehabilitation equipment
- Arrange Sports Medicine coverage and staff scheduling
- Responsible for hiring and recruitment of new staff who are talented and fit our desired culture
- Develop and implement all emergency action plans, policies and procedures related to the health and safety of student-athletes
- Play a key role in the planning of new Sports Medicine facilities
- Communicate effectively with parents on student-athlete progress while addressing any concerns or issues during the season.
- Foster and build relationships leading to donations of funds and services benefitting athletics and sports medicine programs
- Led athletics efforts through the covid-19 pandemic by ensuring testing, contact tracing and mitigation protocols were created and followed
- Preceptor for various accredited athletic training programs since 2008 including Iowa State University, South Dakota State University and Drake University
- Host Sports Medicine Team for the 2019 & 2023 Men’s Division I NCAA Basketball 1st & 2nd Rounds in Des Moines, IA
- Communicated effectively with parents on student-athlete progress while addressing any concerns or issues that arose during the season.
Head Football Athletic Trainer
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
04.2009 - 04.2024
- Responsible for the day-to-day healthcare of Division IAA Football program
- Create daily updates and injury reports for football staff and strength and conditioning staff
- Streamlined DME usage and billing by establishing Don Joy office care program
- Organized vaccination clinics and preventative medications for football’s 2011 trip to Tanzania, Africa
- Prepared and traveled to China in May 2018 with football
- Monitored daily health issues, practices, covered football game and an 8-hour Great Wall hike
- Prepared and Traveled to Panama with football where they played a football game against Panamanian All-Stars
- Create end-of-the-season reports and analyze injury trends
- Develop preventative programs for injuries such as glenoid labral tears and ACL’s
- Assisted in the planning and execution of pre-season physicals for all participating student-athletes.
- Developed strong rapport with athletes to foster trust and improve adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Devised rehabilitation and exercise plans to aid healing, build strength, and prevent further injury.
- Coordinated care with team doctors, athletes, families, and coaches.
- Liaised between athletes, coaches and doctors to coordinate appointments and support wellness.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to optimize training regimens for improved team outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive athletic department culture by fostering open communication, mutual respect, and collaboration among staff members.
- Developed return-to-play criteria following injuries that were both sport-specific and evidence-based, ensuring safe reintegration into competition without unnecessary risk.
- Facilitated timely referrals to specialists when necessary for advanced evaluation or treatment recommendations.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while adhering to budget constraints.
- Implemented concussion protocols for prompt identification, assessment, and management of head injuries in accordance with national guidelines.
- Streamlined communication between medical professionals, athletes, and coaches, ensuring proper treatment and care.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of sports medicine.
- Provided guidance to student athletic trainers as they developed their skills through observation and hands-on experiences.
Adjunct Instructor for School of Education
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Created and developed Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury Course
- Lecture daily and lead lab activities
- Responsible for daily lab activities
- Foster the desire of students to learn about sport-related injuries and treatment techniques
Education
Master of Public Administration - Resource Development Emphasis in Health Care
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
Des Moines, IA01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Fitness – Science with Athletic Training Emphasis
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
St. Paul, MN01.1998
Skills
- Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
- Dry Needling
- Graston Technique
- Kinesiotaping
- Custom Splint Creation
- Blazepod
- Durable Medical Equipment fitting
- ImPACT
- SIMS EMS
- SportsWare EMS
- Microsoft Word, Powerpoint & Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Google drive, docs and sheets
- Antigen and PCR testing
Certifications And Memberships
- NATA Board of Certification
- Iowa Licensed Athletic Trainer
- American Red Cross Professional Rescuer and AED
- NATA, District 5 & IATS Member
- QPR Instructor
- Adult & Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Certified Pool Operator
- Safe Space Ally Training for the Healthcare Professional
Committees
- Athletics Department Mental Healthcare Team
- Member of Missouri Valley Conference Sports Medicine Committee
- Member of Athletics Department Covid-19 Working group 2020-22
- University Behavioral Intervention Team 2018-20
- Sexual Assault and Violence Task Force 2010
- Athletic Department Diversity Committee 2005-2008
Speaking Engagements
- Football player with repeat compound fracture of the forearm, Physiotherapy Conference, 2010
- Football player with traumatic abdomen injury and Football player with acute spinal trauma, Physiotherapy Conference, 2013
- Football player with traumatic abdomen injury and complications, College Athletic Trainers Society conference, 2013
Awards
- Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Level II Preceptor of the Year 2020-2021
- IATS 2025 Collegiate Athletic Trainer of the Year
Publications
- Fanagel, P.P., Drake, T.C., Dahl-Miller, A.R., Senchina, D.S., Height variations in football shoes (cleats) for running backs & receivers may not alter ankle spatting effects in football field drills, JURSE_vol401:2156-5309, 2013
- Reuter, G.D., Dahl, A.R., Senchina, D.S., Ankle Spatting compared to Bracing or Taping during Maximal-Effort Sport Drills, IJES:4:1, 2011
Published Papers
- Fanagel, P.P., Drake, T.C., Dahl-Miller, A.R., Senchina, D.S., Height variations in football shoes (cleats) for running backs & receivers may not alter ankle spatting effects in football field drills, JURSE_vol401:2156-5309, 2013
- Reuter, G.D., Dahl, A.R., Senchina, D.S., Ankle Spatting compared to Bracing or Taping during Maximal-Effort Sport Drills, IJES:4:1, 2011
Certification
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification September 1999
- Iowa Licensed Athletic Trainer
August 2004
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
04.2017 - Current
Head Football Athletic Trainer
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
04.2009 - 04.2024
Adjunct Instructor for School of Education
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
01.2006 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Fitness – Science with Athletic Training Emphasis
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
Master of Public Administration - Resource Development Emphasis in Health Care
DRAKE UNIVERSITY