The Youngstown State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to congratulate Tory Lindley, Deputy Athletics Director for Performance Excellence and former National Athletic Trainers Association President, on being inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame during the organization's annual Clinical Symposia & AT Expo on Thursday afternoon in Indianapolis.
The NATA Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of recognition for members, honoring a select group of athletic trainers who have shaped the athletic training profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service.
More than a ring, green jacket and plaque on the wall, the NATA Hall of Fame is an honor bestowed on those who have spent countless hours perfecting their skills, mentoring the next generation of ATs and imprinting a lasting impact on the athletic training profession.
Lindley, who has nearly 30 years of athletic administration, healthcare administration, Athletic Training, staff management and empowerment experience, joined the YSU Athletics Department in August 2021. In his nearly two years as a Penguin, Lindley, along with a talented staff, have revamped YSU's Sports Performance areas of Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Academics, nutrition, mental health services while improving many other aspects of the department.
Lindley was the 14th President of NATA from June 2018 to June 2021. In that capacity, he served as a spokesperson for the more than 35,000 members of the organization. He had general charge of the business of NATA while presiding at multiple members' meetings as well as forging productive relationships with organizations like the NCAA, each professional sports organization, State High School Athletic Associations, the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.
He has a vast background in collegiate athletics and was a long-time Athletic Trainer and Administrator at Northwestern University. He was with the Wildcats' Athletic Department from 2002-20. He most recently served in the capacity as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Health, Safety and Performance. Additionally, he has been an Athletic Trainer on the collegiate level at Eastern Michigan (2000-02), Michigan State (1996-2000) and Hamline (1993-96).
This year's NATA inductees include:
Richard Mark Burkholder, MS, ATC
Lorin Ann Cartwright, MS, ATC, CAA
Mark Coberley, MS, LAT, ATC
Tony Fitzpatrick, MA, LAT, ATC
Tory Lindley, MA, ATC
Paul Ullucci, Jr., PhD, DPT, ATC
Each of these accomplished athletic trainers has their own unique journey that led them to the top of the profession. However, they all share a drive to improve their profession and the lives of those for whom they care – be it student or professional athlete. They have shared their gifts, talents and service to make a positive contribution on the lives of others and have inspired many to do the same.
These athletic trainers are joining an elite group in the NATA Hall of Fame, which includes more than 300 devoted professionals whose hard work has molded the athletic training profession into the progressive, diverse health care field it is today.
