At Concordia, athletics is much more than simply winning championships. It is about men and women having a great collegiate experience athletically, academically, and socially while serving the Lord by using their God-given gifts to the best of their abilities. The health care needs for the student-athlete extends from the care given by the athletic trainers, in conjunction with the team physicians and other health care personnel, which make up the sports medicine team. The sports medicine team plays an integral part of the success of all the athletic programs at Concordia University, Nebraska.
CUNE Athletics Drug & Alcohol Policy
The Concordia Athletics Drug & Alcohol Policy can be found HERE.
Athletic Participation Forms
Student athletes: Please complete forms on your student health portal (cune.studenthealthportal.com). Contact the sports medicine staff or athletic department office at 402-643-7328 if you have questions.
Required for Incoming Students
- Drug Testing and Consent Form
- Concussion Responsibility Form
- Nebraska Orthopedic Form (ONLY if you are under 19 years of age)
- Insurance & Authorization Form
- Physical Examination Record
Required for Returning Students
- Physical Examination Record
- Insurance & Authorization Form
Athletic Trainers
Randy Baack
Athletics, Department of Health and Human Performance
Randy Baack currently serves as the Head Athletic Trainer at Concordia University, Nebraska. Baack took his position with the Bulldogs in 2002.
A Bulldog alum, he graduated from Concordia in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education. During his playing days, he was a four-year letter winner in baseball.
After college, Baack spent five years serving as a teacher/youth director in two congregations in North Tonawanda, New York and Salt Lake City, Utah.
He then attended the University of Utah working toward certification as an Athletic Trainer. He graduated from Indiana State University with a master's in Athletic Training in 1996.
Baack spent six years as the Head Athletic Trainer at Potomac High School in Virginia before coming to Concordia.
Randy and his wife Jill are natives of Columbus, Ind. They have two daughters, Anna and Abigail. During his free time he enjoys playing sports, camping and spending time with his family.
Hometown: Fremont, Neb.
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska-Kearney
A native of Fremont, Neb., Shelby Svatora began her role as Assistant Athletic Trainer at Concordia University in August of 2022. Svatora currently works with the following Bulldog teams: volleyball, cross country, wrestling, softball and the track distance runners.
Prior to arriving at Concordia, Svatora spent two years at Midland University as Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer. While with the Warriors, she worked primarily with the volleyball, cheer, dance and softball teams and traveled to GPAC and NAIA national championship competitions. Svatora also spent one year at Kingman High School in Kingman, Ariz., as the Head Athletic Trainer.
Shelby graduated from the University of Nebraska-Kearney with her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. She then earned her Master of Science in Adult and Organizational Learning from Midland. Shelby is the daughter of Jim and Connie Svatora. Shelby has a sister named Haley and a brother-in-law named BJ. Outside of work, Shelby enjoys reading and being outdoors.
Hometown: Omaha, Neb.
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska-Omaha
David Chouinard was officially began his role as Assistant Athletic Trainer at Concordia University, Nebraska in June 2023. In 2026-27, Chouinard works closely with the football, wrestling and lifting sports programs.
A native of Omaha, Neb., Chouinard previously served as an assistant athletic trainer at NAIA member Arizona Christian University. Chouinard graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Still University.
Outside of his professional work, David's interests include camping, hiking and spending time with his friends and family.
Hometown: Highland, Mich.
Alma Mater: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Alexis Fosmer was officially announced as Assistant Athletic Trainer at Concordia University, Nebraska in July 2026. For 2026-27, Fosmer oversees athletic training needs for the sports of baseball, men's and women's cross country, competitive cheer and competitive dance.
A Highland, Mich., native and University of Nebraska-Lincoln alum, Fosmer previously served as Head Athletic Trainer for the baseball and volleyball programs and as Assistant Athletic Trainer for the football program at Abilene Christian University (Texas) from 2023-25. She also worked as Associate Athletic Trainer for the Carolina Mudcats of the Milwaukee Brewers organization in 2025.
Fosmer graduated from Nebraska with her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. Alexis is the daughter of Dan and Kristine Fosmer and has a brother Nathan.
Hometown: Kerman, Calif.
Alma Mater: Dakota Wesleyan University
Daylon Yount was officially introduced as Assistant Athletic Trainer at Concordia University, Nebraska in July 2026. Yount works most closely with the football, lifting sports and track & field programs.
Yount is a graduate of GPAC member Dakota Wesleyan University and a native of Kerman, Calif. Prior to joining the Bulldogs, Yount worked as a student athletic trainer at Dakota Wesleyan with the men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball and football teams. He then served as a student athletic trainer for baseball at the University of Missouri.
Yount played baseball at both York College and Dakota Wesleyan. He graduated from DWU with his Master’s in Athletic Training. Daylon is the son of Jason and Lesa Yount and has a sister Peyton.
Team Physician
Dr. Douglas P. Tewes serves as Team Physician for Concordia Athletics.
Dr. Tewes has been a physician with Lincoln Orthopaedic Center, P.C. since 1993. A native of Seward, Nebraska, he graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kentucky. During this time he was awarded the American Orthopaedic Association National Travel Award Fellowship for his research on knee ligaments. In addition, Dr. Tewes completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center.
Dr. Tewes currently serves on the hospital staffs of Bryan Health, CHI St. Elizabeth, Lincoln Surgical Hospital and Seward Memorial Hospital. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. In addition, he is a Fellow member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Medical Association, Nebraska Medical Association, Nebraska Orthopaedic Society, and Lancaster County Medical Society. Dr. Tewes was nominated and selected by his peers for, "The Best Doctors in America" award in 2009-2010.
Dr. Tewes’ dedication and commitment to sports medicine began while at the University of Kentucky where he became actively involved with their basketball program. His career is further highlighted by his award-winning research and his work with the Minnesota Vikings, the Minnesota Timber Wolves, and the University of Minnesota football team.
Dr. Tewes’ decision to practice medicine comes from his devoted Christian belief to utilize his talents in the service of others. He strongly believes healing is more than physical, and integrates his faith in his interaction with patients and their families.