Dr. Sally Nogle has been named Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Central Florida (UCF), bringing with her a wealth of experience and an esteemed reputation as one of the foremost leaders in the field. A trailblazer in collegiate sports medicine, Dr. Nogle has dedicated her career to improving the health and performance of student-athletes, with a particular focus on Olympic sports. Her career spans over four decades, and she has earned widespread recognition for her exceptional work, including a storied tenure at Michigan State University, where the training room is named in her honor.
Dr. Nogle’s expertise in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athletic care has helped shape the sports medicine landscape at the collegiate level. She has been a key figure in developing cutting-edge medical programs, integrating advanced technology with personalized care to optimize athlete performance. Known for her unwavering commitment to student-athletes' well-being, Dr. Nogle has mentored countless professionals, ensuring that the next generation of sports medicine leaders is equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed.
Her extensive experience and passion for fostering excellence in every facet of sports medicine will be invaluable in leading UCF’s sports medicine program. Dr. Nogle’s leadership and vision will undoubtedly elevate the care, support, and recovery of UCF's student-athletes while continuing to push the boundaries of innovation in collegiate sports medicine.
Nogle spent 34 years as a member of the Michigan State athletic training staff. Nogle, who started at MSU in October 1983, was promoted to the position of head athletic trainer at Michigan State University on July 1, 2013. Nogle was previously the associate head athletic trainer working with the Spartan football team and the staff athletic trainer for the field hockey team, as well as the and men's and women's tennis teams.
Nogle was honored with the Tim Kerin Award at the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) annual convention in St. Louis, Missouri, in June 2015. The award recognizes one individual each year for outstanding service by an athletic trainer. The award itself is shaped like a three-leaf clover. Each leaf represents one of Tim Kerin's finest qualities: service, dedication and integrity.
In June 2012, Nogle was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Hall of Fame. She was recognized in 2004 by receiving the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. She has also received the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 1999, the NATA Service Award in 1998, and the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society Hall of Fame Award. In 2006, she was named a recipient of the Jack Breslin Outstanding Staff Award for Michigan State University. In April 2008, Nogle was honored with the San Diego State University Robert J. Moore Distinguished Alumnus Award.
She was also honored in March of 2012 with the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA) Outstanding Educator Award. The award recognizes those members who have significantly contributed to the education of the GLATA members through academic presentations, published manuscripts or editorials, and educational program development.