Darian Blanchard, ATC, LAT
Grand Rapids,MI
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cross Country and Track and Field Intern
Michigan State University
07.2025 - 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 game day 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.
Football Clinical Rotation
The Ohio State University
08.2023 - 10.2023
- 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
Performance Coach
PowerStrength Training System
01.2021 - 05.2022
- 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
Athletic Training Student
Grand Valley State University Athletic Department
08.2020 - 05.2022
- 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 - 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
Timeline
Cross Country and Track and Field Intern
Michigan State University
07.2025 - Current
Women's Basketball Clinical Rotation
The Ohio State University
08.2024 - 05.2025
Football Clinical Rotation
The Ohio State University
08.2023 - 10.2023
Performance Coach
PowerStrength Training System
01.2021 - 05.2022
Athletic Training Student
Grand Valley State University Athletic Department
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Grand Valley State University
Master of Science - Athletic Training
The Ohio State University
Associate of Science - Psychology
Grand Valley State University