Duquesne University Athletics

Steven Labate joined the Duquesne Sports Medicine Staff in March of 2019 serving as one of the Dukes football athletic trainer. As of 2023, Labate will also oversee the athletic training services for the Dukes tennis program.

Prior to Duquesne, Steven worked as a clinical athletic trainer at Tri-State Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Seven Fields, Pa. While there, he was responsible for the daily rehabilitation of patients and also provided outreach athletic training services to the Seneca Valley School District
 
In 2012, Steven graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. While at Cal U, he served as a summer athletic training intern with the Cleveland Browns in 2010 and the Buffalo Bills in 2011. In 2014, Steven graduated from South Dakota State University with a Masters’ degree in Exercise Science while also serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer with their football team. In 2015, Steven served as a seasonal assistant athletic trainer with the Carolina Panthers.
 
Steven is certified by the Board of Certification and also licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine. He is also a certified Emergency Medical technician-Basic, Performance Enhancement Specialist and holds certifications in the Functional Movement Screen and Blood Flow Restriction.
 
A native of Pittsburgh, Steven resides in Shaler Township.