- Camping
- Hiking
- Playing Sports
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
Tyler Smith
Boise,ID
Summary
Athletic Trainer with 22 years experience helping people recover and rehabilitate injuries. Certified strength and conditioning coach and certified nutritionist seeking a position to help people reach their optimal performance in an athletic trainer capacity. Works all manner of high level athletes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Athletic Training Services- Olympic Sports
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
12.2021 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of athletes' physical conditions and implemented treatment plans to address injuries effectively.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive strength training and injury prevention strategies to enhance performance and reduce injury risk for distance runners.
- Analyzed injury data and introduced measures that effectively decreased stress injuries by 20%-25%.
- Facilitated collaboration among coaches, athletes, and medical professionals to assess player conditions and competition readiness.
- Crafted personalized training programs that aligned with athletes' sport-specific demands and overall health goals.
- Supervised a staff of 4 athletic trainers and 4 NCAA sports
- Worked with a team of mental health professionals, dieticians and performance coaches
- Oversaw operations of athletic insurance office, guiding staff in efficient claims processing. Fostered a collaborative environment to enhance service delivery and staff performance.
- Collaborated with doctors and medical staff to assess and address injuries among student athletes.
- Monitored injured players as they healed and progressed towards recovery, ensuring they followed rehabilitation programs and performed their exercises
- Oversaw maintenance of medical documentation for athletes across three distinct EMR platforms.
- Assisted the Athletic Department with drafting budgets in order to secure the necessary equipment
- Facilitated educational sessions for athletes, focusing on nutrition and training strategies.
Associate Athletic Trainer
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
08.2006 - 12.2021
- Worked with Boise State Track and Field- 2006-2008, 2016-2021
- Worked with Boise State Men's Basketball and Men & Women's Golf 2008-2016
- Collaborated with team physicians, coaching staff, and mental health practitioners to ensure optimal player health and performance
- Supported the day-to-day operations of the training room by scheduling sessions and maintaining a clean and safe training room
- Served as point person for training room inventory management, packing, and organizing medical supplies for road trips
- Assisted with accurate and timely daily documentation of all player treatments into EMR and other medical documentation
- Point Person for referrals and appointment scheduling to team physicians
- Supported evaluation of vendors of equipment and technology; helped to identify products that would be valuable for players and assisted with the implementation of sports science solutions
- Proposed new recovery modalities and approaches, resulting in a 20% increase in student-athlete satisfaction with rehabilitation protocols.
Education
Master's of Physical Education - Athletic Administration
Idaho State University
Boise, Idaho01-2007
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho01-2004
Skills
- CPR/First Aid Instructor
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Certified Sports Nutritionist
- EMT - Basic
- Injury Prevention Strength Programs
- Group Presenting and Speaking
- Energy Needs and Deficiency Specialist
- Athletic Trainer Skills: -Excellent oral communication presentation skills, relationship building
Affiliations
- Idaho Athletic Trainers Board of Directors, IATA Boise, Idaho
- 2014-16, 2018 – Present
- Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome Committe Chair , Boise State University Boise, Idaho
- 2018 – Present
- Women's Health Committee, Boise State Sports Performance Health and Wellness Boise, ID
- 2022 – Present
- Boise State - Head Track Coach Hiring Committee, Boise State University Boise, Idaho
- 2024
Certification
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Certification 2004 - Current Certified Athletic Trainer
- National Strength and Conditioning Association 2022 - Current Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- International Society of Sports Nutrition 2019 - Current Certified International Society Sports Nutritionist
Interests
Timeline
Director of Athletic Training Services- Olympic Sports
Boise State University
12.2021 - Current
Associate Athletic Trainer
Boise State University
08.2006 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Boise State University
Master's of Physical Education - Athletic Administration
Idaho State University
Certified Modalities
- Master Dry Needling
- ASTYM
- ART - Active Release Technique
- Cupping
- Kinesiology Taping