Penn State Brandywine Sports Medicine
Athletic Commons Room 120
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, Pa. 19063
Athletic Training & Services
Penn State Brandywine athletic training provides services and support for each intercollegiate athletic team. The athletic trainer, with the support of the athletic department, provides comprehensive, high-quality medical services to each student-athlete. On-site medical services include, but are not limited to, prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries and illness, rehabilitation services, nutritional counseling, psychological counseling and drug education/counseling. The sports medicine staff is comprised of one full-time certified athletic trainer, one Doctor of Physical Therapy, and one team physician.
The certified athletic trainer [ATC] is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. In cooperation with physicians and other allied health personnel, the ATC functions as an integral member of the athletic healthcare team in secondary schools, colleges, universities, sports medicine clinics, professional sports programs, industrial settings and other healthcare environments.
Athletic Trainer: Mike Watkins, MS, LAT, ATC
Email: maw5320@psu.edu
Athletic Commons Room 120
Physical Therapist: Dr. Manny Torres, PT, DPT, ACE-CPT
Email: emmtorres@novacare.com
Phone: 717-288-5446
Athletic Commons Room 120
On-campus hours: Every Monday & Friday during fall and spring semesters from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Team Doctor: Dr. Brian Vernau (CHOP)
Campus Nurse: Faith Cella
Email: fac5157@psu.edu
Athletic Commons Office 119
Additional Resources
Riddle Hospital
(484) 227-9400
1068 W Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063
Campus Security: 610-892-1496
Pre-Participation Examinations
Before you will be allowed to participate in any team activities [e.g., practices, competitions, conditioning and/or weight training], you must be medically cleared and have the appropriate medical and insurance information paperwork on file in the sports medicine office. Penn State Brandywine Department of Athletics requires all student-athletes wishing to compete on an intercollegiate sports team to obtain physical examination clearance from an appropriately qualified medical physician prior to reporting for their respective season. Proof of insurance is also required for all prospective student-athletes prior to participation in any team activity. If you have been diagnosed with and/or are being treated for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you are now required to fill out an ADHD medical exception form as well. The Physical Examination must be completed and signed after June 1. Physical Examinations expire 1 year after the date completed, so they must stay valid for the entirety of the upcoming school year.
Student-Athlete Forms
2025-26 Medical Clearance Paperwork
Pre-Participation - Reading Material
Pennsylvania Sickle-Cell Screening Form
New Jersey Sickle-Cell Screening Form
Sickle-Cell Trait Policy
NCAA Resources
Banned Substances
NCAA Health & Safety
Mission Statement
The Penn State Brandywine Sports Medicine Department strives to provide every student-athlete with the most comprehensive, high-quality individual sports medicine health care available in a professional, efficient, compassionate and service-oriented manner. The Sports Medicine Department will provide the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, while also striving to educate student-athletes on prevention techniques. The Sports Medicine Department will use the best evidence available as well as NCAA best practices to provide the highest quality of healthcare given the resources and technology available at Penn State Brandywine.
NovaCare Partnership
NovaCare Rehabilitation offers on campus physical therapy to any Penn State Brandywine student. Manny Torres will be providing physical therapy services in the athletic training room in the Commons/Athletic Building. Penn State Brandywine’s sports medicine staff will work closely with local NovaCare clinics to provide physical therapy services during academic holidays and summer recess.
Athletic Training Room Hours
The athletic training room is located on the first floor of the Commons/Athletic Building near the fitness center. This facility is open during all three athletic seasons for injury evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation. Hours of operation vary during the three seasons. For practice coverage, the athletic training room will open at least one hour before the start of practice. For event coverage, the athletic training room will open at least two hours prior to the start of scheduled games/matches.
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