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Biography
Biography
Scott Dietrich is the director of Sports Medicine at Albright College, formerly serving as an Associate Athletic Trainer at Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, LTD assigned to Penn Manor High School. He has served as Professor of Athletic Training for more than 20 years at Barry University (3) Miami, FL. Kansas State University (4), and East Stroudsburg University (13).
Dr. Dietrich runs the Tackle Analytics Lab which aims to better understand how we teach, assess and provide corrective feedback for proper tackle technique with the goal of reducing the risk of head and neck injuries in American football. Secondary research interests include functional movement assessment for sports injury prevention, and professional socialization of entry-level athletic trainers.
Prior to joining Barry, Dietrich was an Assistant Professor of Athletic Training at Kansas State University and East Stroudsburg University (PA).
Dietrich holds a Ed.D. in Physical Education Teacher Education from West Virginia University. He earned an M.Ed in Sports Administration at Temple University, and served as a Graduate Assistant with Temple Orthopedics and held internships with the Philadelphia 76ers and Villanova University. Dr. Dietrich was a Varsity middle linebacker on 2x PSAC conference champions Bloomsburg University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in exercise science.
Read More... 2020 Curriculum Vitae (click right corner to enlarge)
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Teaching
Teaching
Since 2004 Dr. Dietrich has taught undergraduate and graduate coursework in the following areas: Physical Conditioning, Strength Training, Functional Rehabilitation, Injury and Illness Prevention, Acute Care of Athletic Training, Practicum/Clinical Internships, Organization and Administration of Athletic Training, Core and Emergency Evaluation.
Research
Research
The Tackle Analytics Lab conducts research projects designed to help youth players learn how to tackle with confidence, improve corrective feedback given by coaches, and screen for unsafe tackle behaviors.
1) Create video database of tackle technique for youth and secondary players
2) Develop a Screen to identify head down / helmet to helmet contact
- Tackle Proficiency Assessment (TPA) drills
- Standard Assessment of Tackle Technique (SATT) rubric
3) Apply computer-based deep learning/ artificial intelligence algorithms to monitor at-risk tackle behaviors
4) Determine effectiveness of psychomotor interventions used to teach safe tackle technique.
5) Establish Expert consensus on critical elements and teaching cues for teaching how to tackle.
6) Develop a "Tacklers 10" preventive home-exercise program used to strengthen hips and improve control of the core during a tackle.
His work has been presented regionally Mid American Athletic Trainers Association (MAATA) and nationally American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Service
Service
University Service
Barry University
Grants Leaves and Sabbaticals - Chairperson
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Faculty Senate
Community Service
Miami, FL
American Heart Association
Baptist Health Miami Marathon
Barry University, Nun Run
Manhattan, KS
Team Red, White and Blue - Athletic Director
Team Red, White and Blue - Chapter Captain
East Stroudsburg, PA
Team Red, White and Blue - Athletic Director
Smithfield Twp - Parks Commission
ESU Sustainability Committee, Chairperson
Monroe County Transit Authority, Board member
American Red Cross
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