Hope College

Athletic Training Software

The Hope College Athletic Training Staff uses Athletic Training Software (ATS) to maintain current medical records for Hope student-athletes. All student-athletes will be responsible for entering/updating their information in the system. All current student-athletes must have their account completed in order to be eligible to participate in team activities. Team activities include weightlifting, practice, games, and non-traditional seasons.  If you have any questions, contact Erik Byl at 616.826.2381 or byl@hope.edu. 

Checklists

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Insurance

All prospective Hope student-athletes must provide proof of major medical insurance that covers intercollegiate athletic participation (up to $90,000 per NCAA recommendation). This documentation must be provided to the Athletic Department prior to participating in intercollegiate athletics. Student-athletes covered under a parent or guardian's insurance policy will be required to complete documentation prior to their pre-participation exam in the Athletic Training Software (ATS).  (Please note: This information is also requested by the Hope College Health Center – student-athletes must complete both).

Hope College also offers major medical insurance coverage.   This insurance policy can be purchased through the Hope College Business Services website.

In addition to a student-athlete's primary insurance, Hope College athletics provides secondary insurance through BMI, Benefits for injuries directly related to participation in intercollegiate athletics.  In accordance with NCAA regulations, off-season injuries incurred during the season which are not directly related to in-season competition or supervised practice such as conditioning class, intramural competitions, unsupervised weight training or routine medical care  (including dental or eye care) are not covered through this plan.

If an athlete sustains an injury in a covered activity, they must report this to the Hope College Athletic Training staff.  Students who are referred for medical treatment will be provided the secondary insurance policy information to provide to the health care providers.  However, medical claims must be filed first with the student's/parents'/guardians' personal or primary insurance company. After the primary insurance pays their responsible amounts, eligible expenses will be processed under the secondary policy and considered for payment to providers.  Throughout this process, please email Jamie Dewitt at dewitt@hope.edu for additional assistance.