Athletic Training
ATC STAFF
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John Davis, M.S., A.T.C.
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MS, East Stroudsburg University, 1983 |
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973-655-5250, fax 5436 davisj@mail.montclair.edu |
John Davis, MS, ATC, arrived at Montclair State midway through the fall of 1984. Since assuming the Head Athletic Trainer position he has helped the athletic program grow, providing excellent athletic training care to the 17 teams that MSU sponsors, and has seen many students become certified and licensed athletic trainers.
Davis often looks back at his educational experience at Ursinus, West Chester, and East Stroudsburg, along with his previous assistant positions at Delaware Valley College and Amherst College. He was well prepared for the role of Head Athletic Trainer when he arrived. He continues to incorporate many of the ideals he was exposed to by his mentors while blending in new concepts he has picked up during his career at Montclair State.
In March of 2010, Montclair showed its appreciation to Davis by dedicating the Athletic Training Facility in his honor. In a large alumni ceremony the facility was named, “The John Davis and Dr. Benjamin Burton Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Center”.
John has also been very involved professionally. He currently is the President-Elect of the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA).
- 2007 - He was selected as the NATA College/University Committee’s Division 3 Head Athletic Trainer of the Year.
- 2006 - He was selected for the NATA's Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award.
- 2006 - He was inducted into the ATSNJ Hall of Fame.
- 2005 - He was selected as the inaugural winner of the Eastern College Athletic Conference's Dr. Donald Grover Memorial Award.
- He is a Past-President of the Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey.
- He served as NATA District II Secretary.
- He previously served as Secretary/ Treasurer of the Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association.
- He has served as the host and as a Site Administrator for the NATABOC Certification Exam.
- MSU displayed its faith in John's administrative and health care experience by naming him Interim Director of Montclair's Health Center in 1997 and Supervisor of EMS in 1998.
In his role of Head Athletic Trainer, Davis coordinates a large group of Sports Medicine specialists that have been attracted to MSU by Davis and his staff, and the outstanding athletic reputation Montclair enjoys. Davis uses these health care professionals to ensure appropriate, quick, and state of the art athletic health care for MSU athletes.
John spends his off time with his supportive wife Barbara and daughter Lindsey, a future athletic trainer. They live in Pequannock, NJ.
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Cindy Dormann, ATC
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BS, Montclair State University, 1992 |
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973-655-6869, fax 5436 dormannc@mail.montclair.edu |
Cindy Dormann, ATC, grew up in Central New Jersey and was a multi-sport athlete at Spotswood High School. She earned varsity letters in five sports. Cindy came to Montclair State University as an art major in 1987. She soon switched her course of study to pursue an Athletic Training career.
While at MSU she continued her athletic career by playing basketball and softball. Cindy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Montclair State in August of 1992, with a B.S. degree in Physical Education. As a senior she received prestigious Terry Dioguardi Award for academic excellence and service to the University. Cindy was certified by the NATABOC 1992.
Upon graduation, Cindy worked at Caremark Orthopedic where she handled the care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries at a local high school. Cindy also worked as Head Athletic Trainer for the North Jersey Imperials, a United State Inter-Regional Soccer League Team.
Cindy returned to MSU part-time in 1993 and then joined the staff full-time in October of 1994 in the combined position of Assistant Athletic Trainer and Head Equipment Manager until 2001 when she was named a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer..
She has previously served on the Professional Development Peer Review Committee and Employee Safety Sub-committee at MSU.
In her spare time, Cindy enjoys rock climbing, road biking, playing ice hockey and all outdoor activities.
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Joseph Savoia, MS, ATC
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BA, Kean University, 2003 MS, Kean University, 2005 |
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973-655-3423, fax 5436 savoiaj@mail.montclair.edu |
Joseph Savoia, MS, ATC, joined the Montclair State staff in July 2005. Savoia came to MSU from Kean University where he earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. In 2003 Savoia earned his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Athletic Training as he graduated with honors. He was the recipient of the Richard Malcrea Scholarship in 2003. Two years later, he earned his master’s in Exercise Science with a concentration in Exercise Physiology.
Savoia has worked at all levels of athletic training, including high school, college, professional and clinical settings. He also worked with the NFL’s New York Giants in 2002 and has conducted research in knee related injuries and muscle imbalances of the athlete. Savoia also co-authored a research article with Dr. Obinna Chuknuocha that has been presented several times at various sports medicince conferences.
In 2010, Savoia was a guest lecturer at the Canadian Athletic Therapist's Association National Conference in Kingston, Ontatio where he presented six one-hour lectures to more than 250 attendees on using the Ninentdo Wii as a rehabilitation tool. Savoia also presented his work on the topic at both the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association and Athletic Trainers Society of New Jersey conferences. In addition he also co-authored the article "Incorporating Gaming Technology Into Athletic Injury Rehabilitation".
An avid runner, weightlifter and health enthusiast, Savoia is an approved clinical instructor for the Athletic Training Education Program at Montclair State and teaches several classes as well as serving as an advisor to the ATSNJ Student Committee.
