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MISSION STATEMENT:

“As Athletic Trainers here at Hinsdale Central we strive to provide our, teachers, coach’s administrators and above all the student athletes the highest quality of care at this great community and prestigious institution.  As Athletic Trainers we will provide accurate prevention methods, timely assessments, and referral to the top Orthopedic Physicians in the area.  We hope to continue to provide effective, and coordinated rehabilitation necessary to keep and return everyone to their top performance in whatever their sport or event may be.”

 

 

WHAT IS A CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER?

“Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers (AT), health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients across age and care continuums. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. ATs work under the direction of physicians, as prescribed by state licensure statutes.”

 

 

Top Physician Referral:

·         HINSDALE ORTHOPEDICS

·         MIDWEST ORTHOPEDICS AT RUSH

·         M&M ORTHOPEDICS

·         ELITES SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTES

·         NAPERVILLE SPECIALTY CLINIC-DR. HOLLY BENJAMIN

 

 

 

Athletic Training Staff

 

ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM HOURS:

• Daily practice coverage: Monday through Friday, 2:00-8:00 PM during the school year.

• All athletic events are covered from start till finish

• School Holidays/Labor Day: 8:00 AM – Noon

• Winter & Spring Break Weeks: 8:00 AM – Noon

INFORMATION FOR VISITING TEAMS

• There will be a Certified Athletic Trainer on-site for all home athletic contests. If there are multiple events, the athletic trainer will be at the highest risk sports contest (FB, Soccer, Wrestling, Gymnastics) but the home coach or the scorer’s table with have a radio that can contact the athletic trainer if needed. Visiting teams will always have access to water & ice bags.

 

 

 

Keith VanSoelen, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
KVanSoelen@acceleratedrehab.com
630-570-8236

Keith was born and raised in Ames Iowa, but has spent the last 13 years in Jacksonville Florida. He has a Bachelor’s of Art in Education from the University of Northern Iowa and a Bachelor’s of Science in Health from the University of North Florida. Keith has been a practicing Athletic Trainer and High School Biology teacher for 5 years at Nease High, in FL.  Most recently Keith worked at a multidiscipline clinic where he was the Physical Medicine Department Head.  Other locations Keith has had the pleasure of working with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Orlando Magic, and the Jacksonville Suns(AA baseball).

 

 

 

Sarah Carlson, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
scarlson@acceleratedrehab.com
630-570-8236


Sarah joined the HC Athletic Training Staff in August 2010.  Sarah grew up in Geneva, IL & graduated from Geneva HS in 2002.  She received her Bachelors Degree from Winona State University in Health, Exercise & Rehabilitative Sciences w/an emphasis in Athletic Training in 2007 where she was a 2-time Softball All-American.  Sarah became a Licensed Athletic Trainer in 2007 and previously was the Head Athletic Trainer at Hampshire High School, as well as the Eclipse Soccer Club out of Libertyville, IL.   She continues to be an avid fast pitch softball player.



 

 

Michelle Novak, MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
mnovak@acceleratedrehab.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michelle is new this year to the Hinsdale Central Athletic Staff.  She recently joined the staff in November of 2011.  Michelle begins her Athletic Training career after graduating from Illinois State University with her Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training in 2009, and her Master’s degree in Psychology of Sport and Exercise in May of 2011. 

 

Keith, Sarah and Michelle are employed by Accelerated Rehabilitation Center and work closely with the physicians at Hinsdale Orthopaedics.

 

 


 

 

 

 

 


 

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