At Baptist Health, we care deeply about the people who live in our community and the activities they enjoy. Our partnerships are creating opportunities for sports enthusiasts to watch and participate in their favorite sports at the highest levels of competition.

Sports Medicine Partnerships: Why Choose Us?

We have become a sought-after partner in the Louisville, La Grange, Floyd, and Hardin areas sport scene because we have so much to offer:

• Community involvement: Our athletic trainers help athletes in our community stay safe and avoid injuries. We serve schools in Louisville, La Grange, Floyd, and Hardin. We provide emergency care as well as personalized treatment plans so both parents and coaches can worry less and enjoy the game because they know their athletes are receiving the best care possible.  
• Comprehensive sports medicine care: From managing emergency events and the evaluation of injuries to a safe return to play, Baptist Health Sports Medicine offers the best available care. All members of our team work together to give patients a seamless experience during these difficult times. We also offer less traditional treatment options of PRP injections and dry needling treatments. Our team consists of Sports Medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, and physical therapists. Find out more about our sports medicine treatments. 

Our Sports Medicine Partnerships with Local Organizations

Baptist Health has a genuine interest in supporting Kentuckians’ favorite activities. Our partnerships encourage sports participation while giving every athlete a safe playing environment.

Our partnerships include:

High School Athletics throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana

Baptist Health Sports Medicine has partnered with 31 local high schools in the Kentuckiana region to provide athletic training services to these schools.  Our ATs are on-site at the schools providing treatment, evaluation, rehabilitation, and return to play of acute, chronic and emergent injuries during practices and games.

Hardin: Central Hardin HS, Meade Co. HS, John Hardin HS, North Hardin HS, LaRue Co. HS, Elizabethtown HS

Floyd: Jeffersonville HS, Silver Creek HS, Providence HS, Paoli HS, Charlestown HS, Eastern HS, Austin HS, Rock Creek Community Academy, South Central HS, North Harrison HS, Clarksville HS, West Washington HS, Lanesville, HS, New Washington HS, Borden HS, Henryville HS, Crawford Co. HS, and New Albany-Floyd County MSs

LaGrange: Oldham Co. HS, South Oldham HS, North Oldham HS, Henry Co. HS

Louisville: Ballard HS, Atherton HS, Jeffersontown HS

• Athletic Trainers: Our athletic trainers work at these high schools providing exceptional care for all athletes at their schools. Find out more about athletic trainer coverage. 
• Sports Medicine physicians and orthopedic surgeons: Our sports medicine physicians and orthopedic surgeons provide on-site coverage working alongside our ATs at select games to provide the best care possible for your athletes. When injuries do happen, players receive exceptional care and treatment from our team of sports medicine physicians. Meet our sports medicine team. 

Spalding University

We are the official medical partner for Spalding University athletics. We provide athletic training coverage and work in conjunction with the Spalding University athletic training staff to provide exceptional care and treatment of these collegiate athletes. Dr. Kathleen Naylor, sports medicine physician, is the team physician for Spalding University athletics while also serving as the medical director for the Master of Science in Athletic Training Education program at Spalding University. Spalding University is a NCAA Division III university in the SLIAC conference.  

USA Gymnastics

We are the official medical partner for USA Gymnastics Winter Cup and Nastia Liukin Cup.  USA Gymnastics has partnered with Baptist Health Sports Medicine since 2023 to provide athletic training and sports medicine physician services for this event.  In 2024 this event was the first Olympic qualifier in the Road to Paris for the 2024 Olympic games.

USA Gymnastics has chosen to partner with Baptist Health due to our unmatched ability to provide the treatment and care needed for Olympic level athletes. 

• Athletic Trainers: Our athletic trainers work in conjunction with USA Gymnastics’ athletic trainers to provide coverage for all practices and events.
• Sports Medicine physicians and orthopedic surgeons: When injuries do happen, players receive exceptional care and treatment from our team of sports medicine physicians. Meet our sports medicine team. 

USA Cycling - Cyclocross National Championship

We are the official medical partner for USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championship.  USA Cycling has partnered with Baptist Health Sports Medicine since 2023 to provide athletic training services for this event, having previously partnered with Baptist Health Sports Medicine over 7 years ago when this event was held in Louisville. Baptist Health has been the only medical provider to partner with USA Cycling in Louisville. 

AJGA Justin Thomas Junior Championship

We are the official medical partner with AJGA for the Justin Thomas Junior Championship golf tournament held at Harmony Landing Country Club. Baptist Sports Medicine has been the official medical provider for this event since its inception.

Pure Tap 5K

We are the official medical partner for the Pure Tap 5K presented by Louisville Water. Baptist Health Sports Medicine has partnered with the Louisville Sports Commission to provide athletic training coverage for this event.  

Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival 5K Run/Walk

We are the official medical partner for the Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival 5K presented by Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce. Baptist Health Sports Medicine has partnered with the Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce to provide athletic training coverage for this event. 

The BMX Park at “Tom” Sawyer

We partnered with local organizations such as the Louisville Sports Commission to help rebuild the bicycle motocross (BMX) facility at “Tom” Sawyer. Built in the early 1980s, the park has long been a part of our community’s BMX scene, but it was in desperate need of repairs and upgrades.

After a nearly 3-year renovation project, the park has become a favorite among BMX racers and gained a national reputation. In fact, the BMX community enjoys the new track so much that “Tom” Sawyer has been asked to host USA BMX’s annual national competition, the BMX Derby City Nationals, every year through 2025. Baptist Health’s physicians and athletic trainers also provide medical support for this event. Find out more about the BMX Park at “Tom” Sawyer.

Contact Us

To learn more about partnering with Baptist Health for your organization’s sports medicine needs, contact us or call 502.253.6699.