Mansfield Athletics

The first individual to represent athletic training in the Hall of Fame, Wayne Evans served as the head trainer at Mansfield University for 12 years from 1980-1991 where he was responsible for every student-athlete. Evans was the only full-time staffer in athletic training until his final two years. A number of his former student-assistants went into athletic training, including one who serves on the staff of the U.S. Olympic Team.

In 2018, Evans was inducted into the EATA Hall of Fame ’49 Club, which recognizes members of the athletic training profession whose contributions to the Association have been significant, substantial, and long-standing.

After retire from his role in athletic training, Evans remained an important part of the university where he served as an associate professor in the health science department. Evans retired from the university in 2015.