Experienced Head Athletic Trainer with a strong focus on injury prevention, rehabilitation protocols, and emergency response. Proven ability to supervise staff and manage budgets while ensuring athlete safety and performance readiness.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Head Athletic Trainer/Assistant Athletic Director
Southeastern OK State University
Durant, OK
08.2000 - 08.2026
Oversaw daily operations of athletic training staff and coordinated facility operations to support athlete care.
Supervised the staff of athletic trainers, physical therapists and physicians who provided medical care to student athletes.
Conducted regular assessments of athletes' physical conditions and competition readiness.
Collaborated with coaching staff to address athlete health and performance concerns effectively.
Managed emergency response procedures during athletic events to ensure athlete safety.
Conducted pre-participation physicals for student athletes prior to their participation in sports activities.
Evaluated athletes' injuries and provided appropriate treatment plans.
Implemented rehabilitation protocols for injured athletes to ensure safe recovery.
Developed comprehensive injury prevention programs for student-athletes at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Attended meetings with coaching staff to discuss strategies for preventing injuries among players.
Organized and scheduled appointments for athlete diagnostic testing, including X-rays and MRI scans.
Oversaw inventory management of supplies for sports medicine services. of supplies used in providing sports medicine services such as braces, bandages, ice packs.
Handled administrative responsibilities for athletic training operations, including budget management, report preparation, and supply ordering.
Coordinated with team physicians to ensure that all treatments were in accordance with physician protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
05-1996
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05-1994
Skills
Injury prevention
Rehabilitation protocols
Physical assessment
Emergency response
Staff supervision
Budget oversight
Inventory management
Certification
NATA-BOC Certified 1994
OK Medical Board of Licensure and Supervision 2000
First Aid CPR AED Instructor
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Keith Baxter, Athletic Director Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 580-775-2965
Dr. Amanda Hale, Medical Director Southeastern Sports Medicine, 580-222-8863
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