Mission Statement:  To educate athletes, coaches and parents on proper injury prevention techniques including strength and conditioning, nutrition and sound health principles to ensure optimal athletic performance based on each athlete's developmental level.

Athletic Training Room:
Rm. 1205 located adjacent to the IHS weight room

Training Room Hours:  M – F daily 1:00 – 3:30 pm or by appointment.  Weekly schedule may vary - is also posted outside of the Training Room.

Email: Phil_Steckley@westiron.monroe.edu
Phone: 336-3150 mailbox #60973

What does ATC stand for? Certified Athletic Trainer governed by the National Athletic Trainers Association

What does CSCS stand for?
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist governed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (www.nsca-lift.org).

An Athletic Trainer is a nationally certified, state licensed unique health care provider who specializes in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses that occur to athletes and the physically active.  As part of a complete health care team, the certified athletic trainer works under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation with other health care professionals, athletics administrators, coaches and parents.  All athletic trainers possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.  Seventy (70%) percent of all certified Athletic Trainers possess a Masters Degree or Doctorate.

Athletic Trainers are required to obtain 80 hours of medically related continuing education credits every three years, and adhere to a code of ethics.   Some of the courses that are required for the Athletic Training profession include Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Muscle Testing, Injury Assessment, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Pathology of Injury and Illness, Therapeutic Exercise, Health Care Administration.