Mark Coberley

MS, ATC, LAT, CPSS, CSCS, PES, CES

Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine

Office: Cyclone Athletic Health Care Center - Bergstrom Football Complex

E-mail: coberley@iastate.edu

Tel: (515) 294-5500

Sport: Administration, Football

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Courses Taught

A TR 326 - Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries

A TR 327 - Practicum in Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries

A TR 425 - Organization & Administration of Athletic Training

Professional Information

Mark Coberley is the Director of Sports Medicine and Associate Athletics Director at Iowa State University, coordinating various aspects of sports medicine and athletic health care services. He also teaches in the Athletic Training Education Program and lectures nationally on different aspects of athletic injury management, rehabilitation, and administration. A native of New London, IA; Mark has been part of the ISU Sports Medicine Department since 1993.

Professional Certifications and Credentials

BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) – State of Iowa
Certified Performance Sport Scientist (CPSS) - NSCA
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - NSCA
Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) – National Academy of Sports Medicine
Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) – National Academy of Sports Medicine
Graston Soft Tissue Mobilization Certification
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Certification - ORS
Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Certification
Muscle Energy Techniques M1 Certification
Integrated Dry Needling Certification SFDN
Laser Use Certificates – American Institute of Laser Therapy Applications
American Red Cross – Professional Rescuer Certifications
National Athletic Trainers Association Leadership Scholar

Work Experience

Iowa State University - Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer, 1999-Present

Iowa State University - Lecturer, College of Human Sciences, Kinesiology Department, 1996-Present

Iowa State University - Assistant Athletic Trainer/Head Basketball Athletic Trainer, 1993-1999

Wichita State University - Assistant Athletic Trainer/Head Baseball Athletic Trainer, 1990-1993

Sunnyside High School in Tucson, AZ - Head Athletic Trainer, 1988-1990

Education

-Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1988

-University of Arizona - Master of Science in Athletic Training, 1990

Professional Affiliations and Volunteer Service

NATA Sports Science & Analytics Task Force Co-Chair 2019-Present
NATA Third Party Reimbursement Initiative Member 2018-Present
National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Directors 2015-2020
Mid-America Athletic Trainers Association District Director 2015-2020
NATAPAC Board Chair - 2015-2018
NATAPAC Board Member 2015-2020
NATA Board Liaison - Governmental Affairs Committee 2015-2020
NATA Board Liaison - Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine 2015-2020
NATA Federal Legislative Committee - 2015-Present
NATA College/University Athletic Trainers Committee 2009-2013
NATA Public Relations Committee 1998-2005
NATA Executive Committee for Education Workgroup 2013
NATA District 5 - Executive Board Member 2008-2010
Executive Committee Member/Past President, Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society 2010-2012
Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society - President 2008-2010
President-Elect, IATS 2006-2008
Big 12 Conference Chair - Medical Aspects of Sport Committee 2008-2011
Big 12 Conference Medical Aspects of Sport Committee 1999-Present
Big 12 Conference Concussion Data Coordinator 2013-Present
State of Iowa - Chair Athletic Training Licensing Board 2005-2006
State of Iowa Athletic Training Licensing Board Member 2002-2006
Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society Educational Symposium Organizer and Host 2006, 2014
Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers - Examination Question Writer 2004-2012
Governmental Affairs Chairman, IATS 1995-1998
Pandemic Flu Preparation Task Force - Iowa State University 2006-Present
Enterprise Risk Management Committee - Iowa State University 2009-Present
AED Policies Committee - Iowa State University 2009-Present

Honors & Awards

NATA Hall of Fame Inductee 2023
Iowa State University COVID-19 Exemplary Operational Support Award 2021
Iowa State University Athletic Department Employee of the Year 2020
Iowa State University Professional & Scientific Excellence Award 2019
Mid-America Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame 2019
Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society Hall of Honor 2014
NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer 2013
NATA Athletic Trainer Service Award 2013
Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year 2011
NATA College/University Division 1 Head Athletic Trainer of the Year 2011

Family & Other Activities

Wife: Denise

Children: Mackenzie & Beau

Harley Davidson Enthusiast

Lectures, Presentations & Publications

"Integrating Sport Science into Sports Medicine and Future Considerations" - Professional Football Athletic

Trainers Society, February 2022

"Innovations in Patient Care" - NATA Educational Symposia

"Concussion Rates Differ by Practice Type and Equipment Worn in an Autonomy Five Collegiate Football

Conference" - Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 2018

"Developing the Team Behind the Team" - Sport Exchange Summit, Kansas City, MO 2016

“Advancements in Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance” – Iowa Wesleyan College, November 2014

“Using Movement Analysis to Develop Corrective Exercise Strategies and Rehabilitative Programs”

MAATA Annual Meeting and Educational Symposia, Des Moines, IA March 2014

“Value Model & 10/10 Presentations for the Collegiate Athletic Trainer”, NATA Educational Symposia,

Las Vegas, NV June 2013

“Establishing Value for the Collegiate Athletic Training Program”, Mid America Athletic Trainers

Association Educational Symposia, Tulsa, OK March 2013

“How Can Athletic Trainers Affect the Health Care Delivery Process”, NATA Educational

Symposia, New Orleans, LA 2011

“Functional Kinetic Chain Assessment and Corrective Exercise Prescription”, Iowa Athletic

Trainers Society Annual Meeting, Pella, IA 2011

“Functional Kinetic Chain Assessment and Corrective Exercise Prescription”, Iowa Athletic

Trainers Society Annual Meeting – Athletic Training Student Section 2010

“Professional Issues in Athletic Training”, NATA Educational Symposia

San Antonio, TX 2009

“Instrumented Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques and Devices” Iowa Athletic Trainers

Society Annual Meeting – Athletic Training Student Section, Des Moines, IA 2009

“Graston Technique Clinical Instruction Round Table” – Mid America Athletic Trainers

Association Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE 2009

“Instrumented Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques and Devices”, NATA Educational

Symposia, St. Louis, MO 2008

“Fitness Solutions from Sports Medicine for the Aged Challenged Athlete”, Franklin County

Iowa Men’s Health Fair, February 2007

“Functional Shoulder Rehabilitation Techniques for Contact Sports”, Mid America Athletic

Trainers Association Educational Symposia, Omaha, NE March 2006

“Athletic Training – A Unique Health Care Profession”, Ames, IA Rotary Club

Guest Speaker, August 2007

“Instrumented Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques”, Iowa Athletic Trainers Society

Educational Symposia, Ames, IA, June 2006

“Aquatic Therapy Techniques for Sports Specific Rehabilitation”, Mid America Athletic

Trainers Association Educational Symposia, Topeka, KS March 2005

“Development of Standard Operating Guidelines for Athletic Training Programs”, Mid-

America Athletic Trainers Association Educational Symposia, Omaha, NE 2004

“Development of Standard Operating Guidelines for Athletic Training Programs”, Iowa

Athletic Trainers Society Educational Symposia, Cedar Rapids, IA 2004

“Advances in the Identification of Sports Related Concussions”, Iowa Football Coaches

Association Convention, Ames, IA 2003

“Advances in the Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury”, Iowa Athletic Trainers

Society Educational Symposia, Ames, IA 2001

“Water Sports – Aquatic Therapy in Rehabilitation”; Advance for Directors in

Rehabilitation, May 2000

“Getting Back in the Game”; Rehab Management Magazine, May/April 1999

“Sport Specific Applications of Aquatic Therapy” Seminar for Green Bay Packers and

Milwaukee Bucks Medical Staffs, 1998

“Sport Specific Applications of Aquatic Therapy” Seminar, U.S. Naval Academy, 1998

Standing Orders and Operating Guidelines for Rehabilitation and Reconditioning of Athletic

“Developing Standing Orders and Operating Guidelines for Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries”

Iowa Athletic Trainer’s Society, 1996