Athletic Training

Brian Murphy- Head Athletic Trainer

Brian Murphy joined La Sierra University Athletics department as the head Athletic Trainer in September of 2006. Murphy came to La Sierra University from Redlands High School where he served as the Head Athletic Trainer for 20 high school sports for one year. Before Redlands High School, Murphy spent three years as an Assistant Athletic Trainer with UC Riverside. The first year he served as an intern athletic trainer, followed by two years as an assistant athletic trainer.

Murphy received his Master of Sciences degree in Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy in July of 2006, and received his Master of Science in Sports Medicine from the Academy in June of 2007.  The Belleville, Illinois, native graduated in 2000 with his Bachelors of Science degree in Athletic Training from McKendree College in Lebanon, IL.

Brian is a member of the NATA and his hobbies include all sport activities, and hiking.  He is married and resides in Rancho Cucamonga with his wife and son.

Mail all forms to:

La Sierra University
Attn:Brian Murphy, MS ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA 92515

Questions, please call (951) 785-2534

Athletic Training Updates

1. If you were/are under the care of an MD for an injury, that particular MD needs to perform your physical or at least clear or not clear your injury. 
   
   
2. All paperwork needs to be completed in black ink and all originals go to the Head Athletic Trainer. 
   
   
3. Fall sports due date for all paperwork is August 1, 2008; Winter sports is due October 1, 2008 and spring sports are due October 31,2008. 
   
   
4. Physical must be performed by an MD or a DO. Campus Health Services will be charging $75 for athletic physicals and must have a scheduled appointment to have a physical if done at CHS. The SPORT Clinic in downtown Riverside conducts physicals also at a cost of $20-$25. Monday Friday 7a-8a and 12p-1p. These are first come first serve. 
   
   
5. All freshman/transfer student-athletes need to submit to Campus Health Services an up-to-date immunization report and should also have a current PPD test which has been done in the last 12 months. 
   
   
6. All student-athletes need to submit a copy of your physical (original form to the Athletic Trainer) to Campus Health Services to prevent holds on your account. 
   
   
7. If you have questions regarding these last two statements feel free to contact Campus Health Services (951)785-2200.