WICHITA, Kan. — The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) and Commissioner Ted Breidenthal are pleased to announce the Game One "Game Changer of the Month" for the month of February.
The Game Changer of the Month recognition celebrates and highlights KCAC student-athletes and staff members in a wide variety of categories and is intended for those who fit the definition of a "Game Changer" in the eye of the athletic department and institution. Any KCAC student-athlete or staff member who fits their definition of a Game Changer is eligible to be nominated by an athletic staff member from any KCAC member institution. KCAC athletic staff are encouraged to identify and nominate Game Changers for consideration who are then reviewed and selected through a voting process. These individuals embody the spirit of the KCAC and have separated themselves by making a distinct and noticeable difference and impact on their campus, in the KCAC and beyond. This award celebrates individuals in the KCAC, in our athletic departments, and on our campuses for their impact. As described, this recognition is not restricted to statistics and objective measures.
Daniel Naus
Ottawa University
Athletic Trainer
Naus was nominated by Katie Tooley, director of sports information at Ottawa University.
Naus has taken it upon himself to revamp some of the administrative portions of athletic training at Ottawa, including updating all pre-participation paperwork to digital forms, streamlining concussion testing, and being the Ottawa athletic training point of contact for athletic insurance.
Colleagues, including Tooley, have noted his skill at developing strong professional relationships with all the coaches and athletes he works with. He also makes it a point to provide care in sports that often don't have visiting athletic trainers on-site, and does a great job providing care for athletes of both teams, as needed.
"Daniel is a game changer for OU athletes with his dedication to their physical and mental well being, his advocacy, and his commitment to providing the best care for his athletes and coworkers," Dr. Jennifer Raybern, Assistant Athletic Director of Student-Athletes Welfare, said of Naus. "He has had a huge impact on the OU athletic department and raised the level of care and administrative efficiency of our sports medicine team."
Naus will also be recognized and celebrated at a designated sporting event to be determined.
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ABOUT THE KANSAS COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and sponsors 28 varsity sports. Founded in 1890, the KCAC is the second oldest intercollegiate athletic conference in the country. As the conference home to 14 member institutions, the KCAC emphasizes commitment, cooperation, high achievement, and working towards a common goal in the act of competition. To keep up with the latest conference news, follow the KCAC on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram using the handle @kcacsports.
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