Sam Kotsonas
Kenosha,WI
Summary
Certified Athletic Trainer with strong focus on delivering exceptional patient care and injury prevention. Skilled in developing tailored rehabilitation programs, conducting thorough assessments, and providing effective treatment plans. Valued team collaborator who adapts seamlessly to changing environments, ensuring optimal performance and results. Knowledgeable in anatomy, kinesiology, and emergency response, always striving for excellence in athletic health and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Athletic Trainer
Carthage College
07.2023 - Current
- Stayed current with advances in athletic training research by attending and contributing in team workshops regularly.
- Fostered open communication between athletic trainers, coaches, team doctors, and athletes to ensure the best possible outcomes for athlete health.
- Managed rehabilitation plans for injured athletes, enabling a safe return to play and reducing the risk of future injuries.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete injuries, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in treatment modalities for effective healing and pain management such as Ultrasound, Blood flow restriction, E-STIM, and Hivamat.
- Mentored athletic trainers students seeking careers in athletic training, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising, such as suspected C-spine injuries, elbow and shoulder dislocations, fractures, and sprains.
Student, On-site Clinicals
Carthage College
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Administered athletic training services including prevention, testing, evaluation, treatment of injuries, rehabilitation, and medical referrals according to the protocols with supervision of various preceptors for 28 collegiate sports
- Performed various on-field evaluations in high stress environments including and ankle dislocation and knee sprains
- Participated in weekly grand round experiences with the team physician, John Pick-Jacobs, D.O.
- Communicated with team physician, coaches, athletic training staff, and other personnel
Student, Off-Site Clinical
Bethel University
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Completed 4 week immersive experience with a division III men’s hockey team.
- Performed clinical evaluations on athletes from the men's and women's hockey team.
- Created and conducted rehabilitation programs with various athletes and injuries including a post-operative ACL reconstruction.
Student
Comprehensive Orthopedics
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Observed the Team physician John Pick-Jacobs, D.O., Michael A. Engel, DPM, and Jonathan D. Main, M.D. perform evaluations on musculoskeletal and respiratory dysfunctions.
Student, Off-site Clinical
Case High School
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Shadowed Michaela Rabas, ATC. in a high school setting to compare and contrast the differences with a collegiate setting.
- Assisted in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Education
Masters of Education - Sports Leadership
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Athletic Training, Business Administration
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI05.2023
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Evidence-Based Research
- Problem-Solving
- FMS/SMFA
- On-Field injury evaluation
- Team physician communication
Certification
- BOC May 2023
- CPR/AED December 2024
- BFR April 2024
Timeline
Certified Athletic Trainer
Carthage College
07.2023 - Current
Student, Off-Site Clinical
Bethel University
01.2023 - 02.2023
Student
Comprehensive Orthopedics
09.2022 - 05.2023
Student, Off-site Clinical
Case High School
03.2022 - 04.2022
Student, On-site Clinicals
Carthage College
08.2019 - 05.2023
Masters of Education - Sports Leadership
Carthage College
Bachelor of Arts - Athletic Training, Business Administration
Carthage College
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