Cumberland University Athletic Training
Our Mission
The mission of the Cumberland University Athletic Training Staff is to provide comprehensive, high-quality health care to all student-athletes. Our approach is holistic, focusing on the well-being of the whole person—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through expert evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation, we are committed to helping our student-athletes compete safely and at the highest level of performance.
What Is an Athletic Trainer?
Athletic Trainers (ATs) are licensed, certified health care professionals who work collaboratively with physicians to deliver preventative care, emergency response, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation for injuries and medical conditions related to physical activity.
Athletic Trainers are recognized as allied health care providers by the:
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
They are certified nationally through the Board of Certification (BOC) and licensed in Tennessee under the appropriate state regulatory board.
Key Position Statements (NATA)
Our Athletic Training Staff adheres to the latest evidence-based guidelines provided by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), including:
- Exertional Heat Illnesses
- Management of Sport-Related Concussions
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Preventing Sudden Death
- Recognition and Management of Disordered Eating
Athletic Training Staff
Dr. Katie Arnold, DHEd, LAT, ATC
Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Training/Senior Woman Leader
karnold@cumberland.edu
(615) 547-1334
Dr. Whitney Graves, DAT, LAT, ATC
Athletic Training Education Program Director
wgraves@cumberland.edu
(615) 547-1328
Dr. Heidi Peters
Coordinator of Clinical Education
hpeters@cumberland.edu
Tyler Bennett, MAE, LAT, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
Sports Coverage: Head Football, M/W Bowling, M/W Golf
tbennett@cumberland.edu
(615) 547-1232
Alex Page, MS, LAT, ATC
Associate Head Athletic Trainer
Sports Coverage: Baseball, Esports
apage@cumberland.edu
(615) 547-1335
Christian Kiesel, MS, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Sports Coverage: Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis
ckiesel@cumberland.edu
(615) 453-6327
Abbi Field, MS, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Sports Coverage: Women's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis
afield@cumberland.edu
(615) 453-6363
Alyssa Hawkins, BS, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Sports Coverage: M/W Volleyball, M/W Track & Field, M/W Cross Country
ahawkins@cumberland.edu
(615) 547-1306
Brice Elkins, MS, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Sports Coverage: Football, Cheerleading/Dance, Softball
abelkins@cumberland.edu
(615) 453-1284
Lexi Deguzman, MS, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Sports Coverage: Football, Wrestling, Band
adeguzman@cumberland.edu
(615) 547-1306
Team Physicians
Shawn Mountain, DO
Hughston Clinic Orthopedics
100 Physician’s Way Suite 110
Lebanon, TN 37090
Dr. Cristy Stumb, DNP, APRN
General Medicine Provider
