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2025-26 Athlete Information Check List

Welcome to Trojan Nation:

We're thrilled to extend our warmest greetings to all the new athletes eager to join our dynamic community. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting your journey in sports, Dakota State Athletics offers a home where passion meets opportunity.
 

Our Mailing Address:
Abbey Cook, Head Athletic Trainer
820 Washington Ave N
Madison, SD 57042
Email: abbey.cook@dsu.edu 
Phone: (605)- 256-5229
Fax:  605-256-5138
 

Here is a check list of information that will need to completed before participation.

New Student Athlete Check List:

Step 1: ALL NEW STUDENT-ATHLETES NEED TO COMPLETE THEIR ATS PROFILE - Instructions for creating the ATS profile will be sent out by the coaches CLICK HERE
Step 2: ALL NEW STUDENT-ATHLETES NEED TO FILL OUT A VOLUNTEER FORM Volunteer Form
Step 3: You must read the 2025-26 Athletics introduction materials provided by our head Athletic Trainer Abbey Cook 2025-26 LETTER

Read DSU Concussion Management Policy
Step 4: FILL OUT THE SPORTS INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE Sports Information Questionnaire
Step 5: Must be completed BEFORE you arrive at DSU.  Print the Health Physical Form and take to your doctor (MD, DO, PA, NP are accepted providers, not chiropractors, please) for his/her exam and signature.  Please upload FULL physical form (4 pages) to your ATS profile. Health Physical Form
Step 6: Upload a copy of both completed documents to your ATS profile. Insurance Requirements Acknowledgment

Sickle Cell Waiver
Step:7 Provide 1 Photocopy of both the front and back of your primary insurance card including effective dates. Upload the file to your ATS profile.



Transfer Student-Athlete Check List:

Step 1: ALL TRANSFER STUDENT-ATHLETES NEED TO COMPLETE THEIR ATS PROFILE and fill out the eligibility form - Instructions for creating the ATS profile will be sent out by the coaches CLICK HERE

ELIGIBILITY FORM
Step 2: ALL TRANSFER-ATHLETES NEED TO FILL OUT A VOLUNTEER FORM Volunteer Form
Step 3: You must read the 2024-25 Athletics introduction materials provided by our head Athletic Trainer Abbey Cook 2025-26 LETTER

Read DSU Concussion Management Policy
Step 4: FILL OUT THE SPORTS INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE Sports Information Questionnaire
Step 5: Must be completed BEFORE you arrive at DSU.  Print the Health Physical Form and take to your doctor (MD, DO, PA, NP are accepted providers, not chiropractors, please) for his/her exam and signature.  Please upload FULL physical form (4 pages) to your ATS profile. Health Physical Form
Step 6: Upload a copy of both completed documents to your ATS profile. Insurance Requirements Acknowledgment

Sickle Cell Waiver
Step 7: Provide 1 Photocopy of both the front and back of your primary insurance card including effective dates. Upload the file to your ATS profile.


 

RETURNING STUDENT-ATHLETES

ONLINE FORMS
(complete online)		 PRINTABLE (PDF) FORMS (Print)
  • 1 Photocopy of both the front and back of your primary insurance card including effective dates.  (Note:  All athletes insurance coverage must be acceptable in South Dakota for the full academic year.).
    • Upload ALL forms to your ATS profile
Our Mailing Address:
Abbey Cook, Head Athletic Trainer
820 Washington Ave N
Madison, SD 57042
Email: abbey.cook@dsu.edu 
Phone: (605)- 256-5229
Fax:  605-256-5138

 

ESPORTS ATHLETES

  • You must read the athlete introduction from DSU Athletic Trainer Abbey Cook
  • Esports Medical Packet
  • 1 Photocopy of both the front and back of your primary insurance card including effective dates.  (Note:  All athletes insurance coverage must be acceptable in South Dakota for the full academic year.)
    • Send Esports packet and copy of insurance card to Head Athletic Trainer Abbey Cook via e-mail, mail, or fax
      • Mail to:
                  Abbey Cook, Head Athletic Trainer
                  DSU Athletics
                  820 N. Washington Ave.
                  Madison, S.D.  57042
      • E-mail:  abbey.cook@dsu.edu
      • Fax:  605-256-5138