The Center combines Indiana State's Athletic Training Services and Athletics' Strength and Conditioning units and focuses on providing independent medical care for student athletes and support for improving athletes' performance. The Center implements recommendations by the NCAA Interassociation Consensus: Independent Medical Care for College Student-Athletes Best Practices, which has been endorsed by the National Athletic Trainers' Association and the National Strength and Conditioning Association, among other professional organizations.

"The Center builds on the deep history of athletic training education and practice at Indiana State University," said Caroline Mallory, Dean of the College of Health and Human Services. "We expect the Center to serve student athletes and provide excellent opportunities for students in our degree programs to access experiential learning opportunities."

Kellen Norris, Director of Athletic Training Services and formerly an athletic trainer with the Indianapolis Colts, directs the Center. Norris is also the designated the Athletic Health Care Administrator. The Center is part of the CHHS Dean's Office, with the Director reporting to the Dean.

"This move benefits everyone, especially our coaches and student athletes," said Sherard Clinkscales, athletic director at Indiana State. "I believe in Kellen Norris and the athletic training staff's ability to provide comprehensive healthcare while building a stronger partnership with strength and conditioning to ensure our student athletes' seamless progress through recovery to optimum performance."