Barry Finke
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic athletic trainer with extensive experience at Liberty University, specializing in rehabilitation and sports medicine. Proven track record in enhancing athletic performance and mentoring staff. Expert in emergency response and injury prevention, ensuring athlete safety and compliance. Committed to developing evidence-based rehab programs that facilitate safe return-to-play protocols.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate Head Track and Field
Liberty University
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to rehab and prevent injuries .
- Facilitated Communication between physicians and coaching staff concerning athletic injuries
- .Director of all health care decisions associated with Liberty university Track and field
- Completed all medical documentation associated with injuries associated with Track and field
- Analyzed data to identify trends in student performance, and developed protocols to increase performance
Senior Associate Athletic Trainer Head Football
Liberty University
02.2012 - 07.2022
- Director of all healthcare decisions associated with Liberty Football
- Mentored staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Developed comprehensive rehab programs for all injuries occurring while participating in sport related activities
- Supervised inventory and ordering of all medical supplies associate with the football program.
- Managed daily operations for the football athletic training staff
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Liberty University
07.2005 - 02.2012
- Assisted in developing and implementing rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
- Collaborated coaches to provide injury prevention strategies and education.
- Monitored athlete performance and recovery progress through detailed assessments.
- Coordinated medical services for athletic events, ensuring immediate care availability.
Assistant Athletic Trainer
The McCallie School
06.2002 - 07.2005
- Led emergency response efforts during competitions, maintaining safety and compliance standards.
- Assisted in the coordination of sports medicine services at home games, ensuring a safe environment for all participants.
- Developed return-to-play criteria following injuries that were both sport-specific and evidence-based, ensuring safe reintegration into competition without unnecessary risk.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Athletic Training
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN08-2000
Skills
- Rehabilitation expertise
- Athletic performance enhancement
- Injury prevention strategies
- Emergency response
- Collaboration with physicians
- Return-to-play criteria
Certification
NATA Certification
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification
NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist Certification
Structure and Function Dry Needling level 1 Certification
FMS Functional Movement Systems Certification
Timeline
Senior Associate Head Track and Field
Liberty University
01.2023 - Current
Senior Associate Athletic Trainer Head Football
Liberty University
02.2012 - 07.2022
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Liberty University
07.2005 - 02.2012
Assistant Athletic Trainer
The McCallie School
06.2002 - 07.2005
Master of Science - Advanced Athletic Training
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga