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Tina A. Tubbs MS, ATC

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Attentive and engaging Associate Athletics Director of Health, Wellness and performance. Has a diverse background in sports medicine at the BCS and FCS levels. Energetic professional experienced in leading staff and promoting health and wellbeing to student athletes. 20+ years of sharp decision-making and solid judgment. Develops and executes strategic plans and projects to complete mission-critical projects. Provides leadership, vision and direction to organization through accountability, collaboration, communication and by leveraging the strengths of people and resources. Keen ability to inspire teams and implement creative and complex solutions, is known for driving results. Understands the balance and complexities in DI athletics while bridging and safeguarding student athlete health and safety as well as the liability and risk of the university.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate AD, Health, Wellness and Performance

Sacramento State University
06.2022 - Current
  • Provide oversight of ICA Sports Medicine, Club Sports Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning departments for all 20 DI sports, including participation in developing and adhering to the Athletic Training budget; developing program policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with relevant and applicable provisions of the NCAA, NATA, OSHA and HIPPA.
  • Provide direct oversite, performance evaluation, goal setting and improvement management of Head Athletic Trainer, Athletic Trainer I, Athletic Trainer II and Strength and Conditioning Coaches.
  • Build positive work culture which includes, mentorship development, leadership development, DEI development, professional development.
  • Cultivate excellent relationships with Student Health and Counseling Services, Athletics, Club Sports and community partners.
  • Critical thinking to break down simple and complex problems, evaluate solutions and make timely decisions.
  • Spearhead monthly Leadership Training Workshop for the Athletics Department entry level professional staff.
  • Serve on various committees in Student Health and Counseling Services that includes; DEI, EHR, Emergency Campus Planning, Leadership Council, Protocol. As well has various hiring committees for basic needs, ASI food pantry, Counseling and Coaches.

Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Medicine

University Of California, Davis
07.2013 - 05.2022
  • Manage, lead and support the sports medicine department which involves extensive and timely communication.
  • Develop and implement all policies and procedures that pertain to student-health and wellbeing for over 650 student athletes, as well as liability and protection of physicians and athletic trainers.
  • Responsible and accountable for Sports Medicine budget and all purchases that include clinic needs, sports medicine supplies, medications, injections and bracing.
  • Liaison to academic support, compliance, mental health, campus risk management, Student Health and Counseling Center, UC Davis Health System
  • Chaired, recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching, administrative, athletic department staff and student health center positions.
  • Designed and strategically planned the Athletic Training Fellowship Program that provides direct mentorship, growth and experience to 6 recently certified athletic trainers desiring a DI full time position.
  • Provide consistent healthy leadership to a staff of 14 AT's, 50 student interns and 8 team physicians.
  • Responsibility and complete medical oversight of Men's Water Polo.
  • Led team discussion and provided space for staff leadership growth from annual book reading: Grit, Power of a Positive Team, Between the World and Me, Creativity Inc.
  • Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to all colleagues and students.

USA Beach Volleyball Athletic Trainer

USA Beach Volleyball
05.2011 - 08.2016


Travel with USA Women and Men's Beach Volleyball Teams including but not limited to, Rome, Poland and Switzerland championship events.


Partnered and communicated with USA Beach Chiropractor.


Provided daily recovery care, prevention, rehabilitation and on-court medical coverage for USA Beach Volleyball Players.

Certified Athletic Trainer

University Of California, San Francisco
08.2012 - 07.2013

certified fitter-orthotic for prosthetics and bracing needs

casting specialist

Physician extender for all orthopedic surgeons

Educated and inspired area high schools to hire AT's

Responsible for the medical care of Tamapalis High School

Certified Athletic Trainer

University Of California, Los Angeles
07.2009 - 08.2012
  • Direct care and medical responsibility for Women's Volleyball and assisted with Men and Women's Track and Field.
  • Provided prevention strategies such as Y-balance and FMS screens
  • Collaboration with mental health, nutrition and academic support
  • Responsible for the facility operations of hydrotherapy room that included swim-ex, cold plunge and hot tub chemical collaborations and health inspector weekly visits.
  • Charged with the responsibly and instruction of the Sports Medicine Internship Program courses for 65 undergraduate students.
  • Assisted Head Athletic Trainer with policy and procedure restructuring and modernization.
  • 20011 Women's Volleyball National Champions

Certified Athletic Trainer

The University Of South Carolina
07.2008 - 07.2009

Direct care and medical responsibility for SEC Men and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field

Direct supervision of 2 graduate assistant athletic trainers

Provided prevention strategies and rehabilitation DI athletes as well as professional and olympic athletes


Certified Athletic Trainer

University Of California, Santa Barbara
08.2005 - 07.2008

Direct care and medical responsibility of Women's Volleyball and Men and Women's Track and Field


Built and Strategically Planned AED program


Co-Directed Student Internship Program

Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

University Of Tennessee
08.2004 - 06.2005

Responsible for the care and medical needs of University of Tennessee Cross Country and Track and Field.


2004 NCAA SEC Cross Country Champions

2005 NCAA Track and Field National Champions

Education

Master of Science - Sports Administration

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Master of Science - Public Health

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
06.2003

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

California State University - Humboldt
Arcata, CA
12.2000

Skills

  • Policies and Procedures
  • Acute knowledge of NCAA, Conference, NATA guidelines
  • Strategic Planning
  • Annual Budget Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Reporting and Administration
  • Compliance, Rules & Regulations
  • Training and Education
  • Program Development and Delivery
  • Documentation and Record Keeping

Affiliations

National Athletic Trainers Association

Collegiate Athletic Trainers Society

Women Leaders in College Sports

Minority Opportunities Athletic Association

Certification

National Board Certified Athletic Trainer-070202011

25 years National Athletic Trainers' Association-982024

NPI- 1649388174

Graston Certified

Functional Movement Screen I, II Certified

Orthotic Fitter Certified

American Heart Association for the Professional Rescuer and AED

Dry Needle Certificate

Kinesiotaping I,II

Corrective Exercise Specialist

The Leadership Challenge

Principles of Supervision Certified

Trainings

NCAA Diversity Training

NCAA Mental Health Training

NCAA Health Care Administrator Training

UC Davis Leadership Challenge

Sacramento State CSU Principles of Supervision for MPP's 5 week certification series

Leadership Essentials: Communicating Vision

Essentials in Mentoring Techniques-Designing and Implementing Mentorship Programs

Let's Talk About Mental Health

QPR Annual Training for Suicide Prevention

Assisting Students in Distress Training

Unconscious Bias Training for Health Care Providers

DEI Training with JenFry

A Long Talk about the Uncomfortable Truth- How to be an Anti-racist



Timeline

Associate AD, Health, Wellness and Performance

Sacramento State University
06.2022 - Current

Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Medicine

University Of California, Davis
07.2013 - 05.2022

Certified Athletic Trainer

University Of California, San Francisco
08.2012 - 07.2013

USA Beach Volleyball Athletic Trainer

USA Beach Volleyball
05.2011 - 08.2016

Certified Athletic Trainer

University Of California, Los Angeles
07.2009 - 08.2012

Certified Athletic Trainer

The University Of South Carolina
07.2008 - 07.2009

Certified Athletic Trainer

University Of California, Santa Barbara
08.2005 - 07.2008

Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

University Of Tennessee
08.2004 - 06.2005

Master of Science - Sports Administration

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Master of Science - Public Health

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

California State University - Humboldt
Tina A. Tubbs MS, ATC