Stephen Bartlinski
San Jose,CA
Summary
To obtain a position in a sports medicine related field with an opportunity for career and personal development and professional growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
San Jose State University
2024.04 - Current
- Managed sports medicine department budgets, ensuring proper allocation of funds for equipment, continuing education, and other necessities.
- Enhanced student-athlete performance by implementing innovative training programs and coaching techniques.
- Evaluated athletic training staff performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement to optimize team success.
- Streamlined communication channels between athletes, coaches, staff members, school administration, team physicians, and outside healthcare professionals
- Served as aliaison between the athletic department and campus organizations such as the Student Wellness Center to address unique student-athlete needs or concerns effectively.
Director of Sports Medicine
San Jose State University
2020.10 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and athletics senior leadership to guide our operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Member of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse Prevention (ADAP) Committee.
- University health and safety liaison for the Mountain West Conference.
- Associate Covid-19 Coordinator working with athletic teams, the university, and Santa Clara County on guidelines for a safe repopulation of athletics on campus.
Director of Sports Bracing
Townsend Design, A Thuasne USA Company
2017.10 - 2020.10
- Responsible for expansion of the Townsend and Thuasne brands into the sports medicine/team sports marketplace.
- Initiated a team sports marketing strategy called Townsend PROTEK
- Responsibilities include research and development, sales, marketing, clinical education, customer service, and building relationships within the industry
- Was an active member of the Sales Leadership Team, Global Clinical Education Team and the Thuasne USA Clinical Committee.
Head Football Athletic Trainer
Stanford University
2007.08 - 2017.06
- Responsible for the coordination of care for the student-athlete through utilization of the team physicians, staff athletic trainers, physical therapists, sports performance staff, and football coaching staff
- Developed a positive rapport with student-athletes, promoting trust in the athletic training process.
- Fostered an environment conducive to open dialogue about injury concerns among student-athletes, leading to proactive treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete injuries, treatments, and progress updates for documentation purposes.
- Promoted health and well-being of student-athletes with implementation of injury prevention programs.
Track and Field Athletic Trainer
Stanford University
2007.01 - 2007.08
- Responsible for the day to day administrative, treatment, prevention and rehabilitative needs of the Stanford Track and Field team.
- Assisted with event coverage coordination to ensure appropriate injury prevention strategies were implemented during competitions.
- Assisted in rehabilitation efforts by designing customized exercise programs for injured athletes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians and physical therapists, to establish comprehensive treatment plans for injured athletes.
Head Athletic Trainer
San Jose SaberCats
1997.04 - 2006.12
- Responsible for day-to-day prevention and treatment of all injuries as well as coordination of state workers compensation claims
- Previously served as Assistant Athletic Trainer for the 1995-1996 seasons.
- Established strong relationships with medical professionals to provide the best care for athletes.
- Enhanced athlete performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Managed inventory of athletic training supplies, ensuring availability of necessary equipment for treatments and practices.
Physical Therapy Assistant and Athletic Trainer
Daniels Therapy Services
2000.09 - 2006.12
- Rendered services in outpatient physical therapy clinic specializing in both industrial and sport injuries.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
- Supported a positive clinic environment by proactively addressing any issues or concerns raised by patients or colleagues.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient treatments, progress, and responses to therapies for accurate record-keeping and improved continuity of care.
Physical Therapy Assistant and Athletic Trainer
BaySport Physical Therapy
1995.02 - 2000.09
- Worked with the staff physical therapist while monitoring each patient closely throughout their rehabilitation
- Trained ergonomic workstation evaluator
- Also serving as the Fitness Orientation Coordinator for an off-site program that provides back mechanics lectures, fitness and exercise orientations, and proper stretching courses throughout Silicon Valley.
Assistant Athletic Trainer
1996 Summer Olympics
1996.07 - 1996.07
- Responsible for all athletes at the beach volleyball venue while assisting in first-aid, massage, treatment, rehabilitation and field of play coverage.
- Liaised between athletes, coaches and doctors to coordinate appointments and support wellness.
Wellness Instructor
WORK FIT AT INTEL, INC. (ASSOCIATED WITH BAYSPORT)
1995.09 - 1996.04
Head Athletic Trainer
SPORTS THERAPY ASSOCIATES
1994.09 - 1995.02
- Head Athletic Trainer, Hillsdale High School and clinical aide
Education
Master of Science - Sports Management
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training/Exercise Science
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05.1994
Skills
- Facility Management
- NCAA Regulations
- Title IX Compliance
- Injury Prevention
- Performance Analysis
- Student-athlete support
- Coordination of facilities
- Staff Training
- Team Leadership
Certification
- APTA Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, AT-4695, 11/13/96
- NATA Certified Athletic Trainer, 019502390, 1/4/95
- Certified Orthotics Specialist, Sole Supports
- Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP), 7/13/10
- Orthopedic Brace Technologist, National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Brace Technologists, 12/12/12
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Certified
- Registered Orthopedic Technologist, American Society of Orthopedic Professionals, 3/17/16
Affiliations
- National Athletic Trainers Association
- Far West Athletic Trainers Association
- California Athletic Trainers Association
- College Athletic Trainers Society
- American Society of Orthopedic Professionals
Advisory Committees
- Ithaca College Athletic Training Alumni Advisory Board, 2016-2012
- Sports Advisory Board- AVAcore Technologies. CoreControl cooling system, 2013-2017
- Willow Glen Little League Board of Directors- Safety Coordinator/Equipment/Awards, 2015-2019
- Silicon Valley career Technical Education (SVCTE) Sports Medicine and Kinesiology Education Advisory Board, 2022-
Activities
- Willow Glen High School Football, Volunteer Athletic Trainer, 2017-PRESENT
- Super Bowl 50- Denver Broncos (AFC) Practice site, Sports Medicine Liaison, 2016
- Youth Impact Program (YIP) football camp, Medical Coordinator, 2011-2014
- NCAA Division I Women's Basketball 1st and 2nd Round Tournament, Medical Coordinator, 2011
- San Jose Rock ‘N' Roll ½ Marathon, Volunteer Athletic Trainer, 2006
- USA MotoGP Red Bull Championships Athletic Trainer, 2005-06
- Pacific Coast Figure Skating Championships, Volunteer Athletic Trainer, 1999
- Monday Night Raw, WWE Professional Wrestling Athletic Trainer, 1998
- Central Pacific Figure Skating Championships, Volunteer Athletic Trainer, 1997
- Bruce Jenner Track & Field Classic, Volunteer Athletic Trainer, 1996
- East-West Shrine Game, Volunteer Athletic Trainer, 1995, 1998-2002
- USA Track & Field National Junior Olympics, Volunteer Athletic Trainer, 1995
- Hoop-it-Up Basketball Tournament, Volunteer Athletic Trainer, 1995
- Breeze Classic Volleyball Tournament, Volunteer Athletic Trainer, 1995
- Div. II West Regional Wrestling Qualifiers, Volunteer Athletic Trainer, 1995
- Ithaca, NY Special Olympics, Volunteer Athletic Trainer, 1994
- Div. III EAC Wrestling Qualifiers, Volunteer Athletic Trainer, 1994
- Div. III Wrestling Challenge Duals, Volunteer Athletic Trainer, 1993
Speaker, Presentations
- Sports Medicine Pilates Instruction, Stanford University Sports Medicine, Stanford, CA, 1-29-08
- Sports Medicine Pilates Instruction II, Stanford University Sports Medicine, Stanford, CA, 3-11-08
- Stanford Athletics and Sports Medicine: Kinesio Taping Champions, 2011 KTA International Symposium. 26th Annual Kinesio Taping Research Symposium, Orlando, FL, 6-25-11
- Hand, Wrist, Thumb, and Finger Taping in An Athletic Setting, American Society of Hand Therapist- California Chapter, Redwood City, CA, 5-16-12
- Field Athlete Functional Return to Play (RTP) For Involved Overuse Injury to Knee, Solving the Overuse Dilemma: An Integrated Approach Presented By Stanford Sports Medicine, Stanford, CA, 6-9-12
- Willow Glen Little League First Aid Training, Willow Glen Manager and Coaches Meeting, San Jose, CA, 2-13-13
- Concussion in Football, Stanford University Sports Medicine Management, Treatment, and Prevention of Concussion, 8Th International Sports Sciences Symposium on “Active Life”, 2-24-13
- Developing the Relationship Between Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning/Sports Performance, College Athletic Trainers Society (CATS) Spring Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, 5-16-13
- Concussion Awareness, USA Football Protection Tour, Santa Clara, CA, 7-13-13
- Willow Glen Little League First Aid Training, Willow Glen Manager and Coaches Meeting, San Jose, CA, 2-13-14
- Athletic Training, Career Day, Cabrillo Middle School, Santa Clara, CA, 5-19-14
- How to Communicate Appropriately, Respond When Challenged, and Handle Conflict in Athletic Training, National Athletic Trainers' Association 65th Clinical Symposia, Indianapolis, IN, 6-28-14
- Concussion Awareness, USA Football Protection Tour, Santa Clara, CA, 7-12-14
- Developing the Relationship Between Sports Medicine and Sports Performance, Guest Class Lecturer, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, 1-22-15
- Stanford Athletics and Sports Medicine: Kinesiotaping, Guest Class Lecturer, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, 1-23-15
- Willow Glen Little League First Aid Training, Willow Glen Manager and Coaches Meeting, San Jose, CA, 2-17-15
- Willow Glen Little League First Aid Training, Willow Glen Manager and Coaches Meeting, San Jose, CA, 2-10-16
- Field Athlete Functional Return to Play (RTP) For Involved Injury to Lower Extremity, Guest Class Lecturer, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland, 3-21-16
- Developing the Relationship Between Sports Medicine and Sports Performance, Stanford/Hammer Strength Sports Performance Clinic, Stanford, CA, 4-23-16
- Willow Glen Little League First Aid Training, Willow Glen Manager and Coaches Meeting, San Jose, CA, 2-8-17
- Willow Glen Little League First Aid Training, Willow Glen Manager and Coaches Meeting, San Jose, CA, 2-3-18
- Willow Glen Little League First Aid Training, Willow Glen Manager and Coaches Meeting, San Jose, CA, 2-4-19
- Sports Medicine Talks: What do we do?, Willow Glen High School Sports Medicine Team Panel, San Jose, CA, 2-11-19
- Thuasne USA Knee Bracing: Mechanism of Injury, International Webinar for MDs, orthotists, and physiotherapists, 4-15-20
- Articular Cartilage Injuries in Athletics, Wyoming Athletic Trainers Association, Gillette, WY, 7-9-21
- Knee Articular Cartilage Injuries in Athletics, Mountain West Conference Association of Team Physicians and Certified Athletic Trainers, Las Vegas, NV, 5-7-22
- Wellbeing Attendant (WBA) Training, Mountain West Conference Association of Team Physicians and Certified Athletic Trainers, Las Vegas, NV, 5-3-24
Publications
- Acromioclavicular joint injuries in NCAA football: Data from the 2004 through 2009 NCAA Injury Surveillance System, Am J Sports Med, 2012, Jason L. Dragoo, Hillary J. Braun, Stephen E. Bartlinski and Alex H.S. Harris
- Spine Injuries: Cervical Spine Injuries, The Sports Medicine Field Manual, AAOS, Rosemont, 2014, Stephen Paulus, Stephen Bartlinski, and David James Kennedy
- Rates and Determinants of Return to Play After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in NCAA Division I College Football Players: A Study of the ACC, SEC, and PAC-12 Conferences, Ortho J Sports Med, 2014, George Hatch, Jarrad Merriman, John Xerogeanes, and Stephen E. Bartlinski
Timeline
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
San Jose State University
2024.04 - Current
Director of Sports Medicine
San Jose State University
2020.10 - Current
Director of Sports Bracing
Townsend Design, A Thuasne USA Company
2017.10 - 2020.10
Head Football Athletic Trainer
Stanford University
2007.08 - 2017.06
Track and Field Athletic Trainer
Stanford University
2007.01 - 2007.08
Physical Therapy Assistant and Athletic Trainer
Daniels Therapy Services
2000.09 - 2006.12
Head Athletic Trainer
San Jose SaberCats
1997.04 - 2006.12
Assistant Athletic Trainer
1996 Summer Olympics
1996.07 - 1996.07
Wellness Instructor
WORK FIT AT INTEL, INC. (ASSOCIATED WITH BAYSPORT)
1995.09 - 1996.04
Physical Therapy Assistant and Athletic Trainer
BaySport Physical Therapy
1995.02 - 2000.09
Head Athletic Trainer
SPORTS THERAPY ASSOCIATES
1994.09 - 1995.02
Master of Science - Sports Management
American Public University System
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training/Exercise Science
Ithaca College
- APTA Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, AT-4695, 11/13/96
- NATA Certified Athletic Trainer, 019502390, 1/4/95
- Certified Orthotics Specialist, Sole Supports
- Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP), 7/13/10
- Orthopedic Brace Technologist, National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Brace Technologists, 12/12/12
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Certified
- Registered Orthopedic Technologist, American Society of Orthopedic Professionals, 3/17/16
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