Ray Castle, PhD, LAT, ATC, NREMT

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Castle has an extensive background in education, clinical practice, and professional service spanning over 31 years. Dr. Castle's clinical practice background has included experiences at the high school, college, and international (1996 Atlanta Olympic Games; USOC Sports Medicine Staff for 2003 Pan American Games; and 2004 US Women's Bobsled) levels, large scale medical coverage and coordination, as well as extensive experience in emergency medicine.

Dr. Castle is a highly active member of the athletic training profession, having made more than 150 presentations at the local, state, national and international levels, numerous publications, as well as serving on various organization committees at state, district, and national levels. At the national level, he has served as chair of the NATA Educational Multimedia Committee (2004-08), a member of the NATA's Education Council Executive Committee (2004-08), board member of NATA Research and Education Foundation (2010-12), and board member on Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education (2011-2017).

Dr. Castle has been recognized for his service efforts in the athletic training profession, and has been the recipient of a number of honors included:  Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association (LATA) – Hall of Fame (2019); Commission on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Bob and Lynn Caruthers Service Award (2018); National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (2017) and Athletic Trainer Service Award (2007), Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association (SEATA) Hall of Fame (2014), Chuck Kimmel Award of Merit (2011), and District Award (2005); and Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida (ATAF) College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year Award (2001).

Dr. Castle is Owner and Chief Medical Officer of Action Medicine Consultants, LLC. His company provides: sports medicine event coordination; emergency medicine and response training; EAP development and audits for organizations and events; and continuing education courses. He currently serves as medical coordinator for over 20 large-scale events in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.