Chad Karcher, a native of Bridgeport, NE, enters his 24th year as the Panther’s Certified
Athletic Trainer / Instructor. He helped establish the Athletic Training Internship
Program at York University in 1999 and the Athletic Training Minor Program at York
University in 2004. Chad also currently coordinates and administers an athletic training
outreach program in conjunction with York General Hospital and Fillmore County Hospital,
serving five area high schools.
Prior to coming to York University, Chad spent 7 years working in Physical Therapy
through both the Fillmore County Hospital, Geneva, NE and York Physical Therapy in
rehabilitation and as the coordinator for a local high school outreach program serving
14 area high schools on an athletic training consultation basis. During this time
he also served as Jr. High and Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Geneva High School.
He and his wife Joni, a Special Education Teacher and Asst. Track Coach at Fillmore
Central Elementary School, Geneva, NE, have three boys: Kyle, Kurt, and Kole.
Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for Him to Act. Psalm 37:7
Certified Physical Therapy Assistant – Kansas (Inactive)
Certified CPR / First Aid Instructor
Certified 7-12 Health / Physical Education Teacher
Serving York University since 1999.
Injury Evaluation
Program Administration
Personal Interest:
Hunting
Golf
Country Music
York University 5, 10, 15, 20 Yr. Service Awards
NSATA (Nebraska State Athletic Trainers Assoc.) 10, 20 Yr. Service Awards
York University Axe Man of the Year - 2011
MCAC Athletic Training Chairman - 2005-2016
York University Academic Mentoring Program Volunteer - 2006
York University Mentoring Program Volunteer - 2006
Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 175 Volunteer - 2000-2005
Geneva Little League Baseball Coach Volunteer - 2000-2010
Geneva Youth Basketball Coach Volunteer - 2004-2012
