Albany, NY —Russell Sage College's Director of Athletics, Sandy Augstein-Collins has announced the selection of Kevin Tarpey (Centereach, NY) as the Head Athletic Trainer. Tarpey replaces Tom Fashouer in the role as he announced his retirement earlier this month.

On news of his selection to the role, Tarpey noted, "Thank you to Sandy and Trish for the opportunity." He added, "I am very excited to get started, and to elevate the standard of care provided for all of our athletes at RSC. Also, I want to personally thank Tom for his guidance and leadership over the last two years."

RSC Director of Athletics, Sandy Augstein-Collins commented, "Sage Athletics is excited to announce the selection of Kevin to this new role with our department. He has been exemplary in his work ethic and energy that he brings to our athletic program and we know that he will continue to enhance the student-athlete experience with his skills and passion."

Tarpey joined Sage's Athletic Training staff as an assistant athletic trainer in August of 2018. A 2016 graduate of SUNY Cortland, he worked two years at nearby University at Albany, where he was a graduate assistant in the sports medicine department. While at UAlbany, Tarpey also earned his Master's degree in Educational Policy and Leadership, while covering the Great Danes' women's volleyball and baseball programs. 

In his short time with the Gators, Tarpey has made a tremendous impact with the department and the athletic training area. Some of the tasks he has had responsibility for at RSC include managing weekly on-campus doctor's clinic, as well as managing student-athletes' secondary health insurance claims. Tarpey has also managed and facilitated the department-wide practice calendar as well as the daily athletic trainer coverage calendar for all practices and games. He also implemented new electronic medical record system as well as the department's new electronic concussion screening protocol.

Prior to his time in Albany, he worked as an undergraduate assistant at SUNY Cortland, working with the men's lacrosse, men's soccer, field hockey and wrestling teams.  He also assisted at LeMoyne College, working with the Dolphins' men's soccer team.

In May 2016, he was a research intern with the Geneva Foundation for the NCAA/West Point Concussion Studies.  He administered baseline ImPACT and BESS/SAC tests plus Baseline questionnaires/consent forms to over 4,000 cadets at the United States Military Academy. Tarpey is a member of NATA and is up to date on First Aid and CPR/AED certification.  He played club soccer at SUNY Cortland.