Darian Blanchard, ATC, LAT
Grand Rapids,MI
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Men's and Women's Cross CountryTrack and Field Intern
Michigan State University
08.2025 - Current
- Provide daily treatment, taping, and rehabilitation support for Division I athletes
- Evaluate injuries, complete return-to-play protocols, and monitor athletes during practice
- Create and implement rehabilitation plans for athletes following injury or identified imbalances
- Collaborate with other healthcare staff to optimize athlete performance and recovery
- Create specialized drills for warm-up to prevent common injuries
- Support practice and meet coverage, ensuring medical readiness and emergency preparedness
- Provided medical support and coverage at Spartan Invitational, a cross-country meet with over 4,000 high school and collegiate athletes over eight races.
- Assisted in a lecture concerning heat illness and EAP creation for a mass event in preparation for the Spartan Invitational for MSAT and medical students
Women's Basketball Clinical Rotation
The Ohio State University
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Administered pre- and post-practice treatments, including taping and therapeutic modalities for Division I athletes.
- Designed individualized rehabilitation plans to facilitate safe return-to-play.
- Coordinated training room operations and travel kits for optimal medical preparedness.
- Collaborated with physicians and strength staff to enhance recovery and performance outcomes.
- Documented injury evaluations, treatments, diagnostic tests, rehabilitations, and progressions in Smartabase.
Performance Coach
PowerStrength Training System
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Coached athletes and clients in proper lifting techniques to maximize performance, prevent injury, and build long-term training habits
- Conducted assessments of training goals, experience level, and movement capacity to develop individualized performance plans
- Prescribed and instructed exercise progressions tailored to each client's health status and athletic goals, ensuring safe and effective training outcomes
- Collaborated with athletes ranging from youth to collegiate level to improve strength, power, and movement efficiency
Football Clinical Rotation
The Ohio State University
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported rehab for musculoskeletal injuries, including advanced modalities including BFR and E-Stim
- Managed daily training room and field operations, including practice/game setup and supply preparation
- Applied taping, bracing, and immobilization techniques to promote safety and performance
- Prepared medical supplies for travel, ensuring seamless coverage during away games
Athletic Training Student
Grand Valley State University Athletic Department
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Supported daily athlete care through rehab, treatment, and injury-prevention strategies
- Managed facility operations, including inventory and medical supply readiness
- Assisted in practice/game coverage and collaborated with certified athletic trainers
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Training
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05-2022
Associate of Science - Exercise Science, Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05.2022
Skills
- Rehabilitation planning and program design
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Injury assessment
- Performance coaching
- Therapeutic modalities
- Emergency preparedness
- Treatment documentation
- Interpersonal and social skills
Certification
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), 2025
- Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT), 2025
- American Heart Association First Aid and CPR, 2025
Clinical Rotation Experience
- The Ohio State University Women's Basketball, 08/24, 05/25, Administered comprehensive pre- and post-practice treatments, including taping, therapeutic modalities, and rehabilitation protocols for Division I athletes, Designed individualized rehab plans supporting safe and efficient return-to-play, Coordinated training room operations and travel kits to ensure medical readiness, Partnered with physicians and strength staff to optimize recovery and performance outcomes, Documented complex injury evaluations, treatments, diagnostic testing, rehabilitations, and progressions in Smartabase
- The Ohio State University Football, 2023, Supported rehab for musculoskeletal injuries, including advanced modalities including BFR and E-Stim, Managed daily training room and field operations, including practice/game setup and supply preparation, Applied taping, bracing, and immobilization techniques to promote safety and performance, Prepared medical supplies for travel, ensuring seamless coverage during away games
- Marion Franklin High School, South High School, Ohio Dominion, Wexner Medical Center Outpatient, 2023 - 2024, Assisted with musculoskeletal evaluations and rehabilitation planning, Supported physician-led care: patient history dictation, casting, injections, wound/post-op management, Organized medical records and provided treatment support across high school athletic programs
Timeline
Men's and Women's Cross CountryTrack and Field Intern
Michigan State University
08.2025 - Current
Women's Basketball Clinical Rotation
The Ohio State University
08.2024 - 05.2025
Football Clinical Rotation
The Ohio State University
01.2023 - 12.2023
Performance Coach
PowerStrength Training System
01.2022 - 05.2025
Athletic Training Student
Grand Valley State University Athletic Department
01.2020 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Athletic Training
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Grand Valley State University
Associate of Science - Exercise Science, Psychology
Grand Valley State University