Lindsey Eberman

Lindsey Eberman is a Professor and Program Director of Indiana State University’s Doctorate in Athletic Training (DAT) program, while also leading the Leadership and Professional Development degree completion program and the Instructional Leadership PhD program. She chairs the Institutional Review Board, overseeing research activities. Her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida International University underpins her focus on patient-centered care, inclusive healthcare, and leadership development in athletic training. She has authored over 200 research manuscripts, often collaborating with students.

Research Interests:

• Patient-centered clinical practices and health literacy
• Inclusive healthcare for marginalized populations
• Athletic training workforce retention and compensation
• Interprofessional collaboration in sports medicine
• Social determinants of health in secondary school athletics

Awards:

• 2024 President’s Medal (Indiana State’s highest honor)
• NATA Gail Weldon Award of Excellence (2023)
• 2017 NATA Emerging Educator Award
• 2014 Caleb Mills Distinguished Teacher Award

Advising & Grants:

• Mentored over 100 student co-authors
• Developed innovative DAT program curricula
• Pioneered leadership development frameworks for athletic trainers

Program Leadership:

• Credits her family’s teaching heritage for her educational mission
• Advocates for nontraditional students inspired by her sister’s unfinished degree
• Championed degree completion programs to support adult learners