Tracey Covassin

Tracey Covassin is the Gwendolyn Norrell Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University's College of Education. Her expertise focuses on sport-related concussion, particularly in sex differences, epidemiology, and risk factors. She directs a multi-site high school and college sport-concussion outreach program in Mid-Michigan. Covassin holds a Ph.D. from Temple University and was inducted as a Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology in 2022.

Her research explores concussion management, psychological recovery, and the impact of prior conditions like COVID-19 on outcomes. She evaluates tools like the ReCoUPS platform for remote symptom monitoring and investigates disparities in concussion reporting and outcomes across demographics. Covassin collaborates on rule changes (e.g., Nelson-Cradle Rule in wrestling) to reduce injury rates and advocates for culturally competent care in neurocognitive testing.

• Education: Ph.D., Temple University
• Key Projects: Multisite concussion outreach programs, telehealth monitoring systems, NCAA Division I athlete studies
• Grants & Awards: NAK Fellowship (2022)

Covassin's work bridges clinical practice and policy, with a focus on improving return-to-play protocols, academic accommodations for injured athletes, and reducing racial disparities in concussion diagnosis and treatment.