A Certified Athletic Trainer is an allied health professional, certified by the Board of Certification for athletic trainers. Athletic Trainers have at least a 4-year degree, with many having a graduate degree. In the State of Illinois, athletic trainers are licensed by the Department of Professional Regulation to provide onsite injury assessment & care, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention and administration of athletic injuries. One of the main jobs of an athletic trainer is to determine when an injury can be treated on-site or whether the injury needs physician attention.

The Student Athletic Trainers at Hinsdale Central are an integral part of our athletic program. They assist the Certified Athletic Trainers with daily athletic training room activities that include assisting with taping/wrapping techniques for practice & games, & room upkeep/maintenance. They also learn new rehabilitation, prevention & treatment techniques regarding athletic injuries from the Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) Staff daily.

• Daily practice coverage: Monday through Friday, 2:00-6:30 PM during the school year.

• Game days for all non-football sports: One hour before the event (volleyball, soccer, wrestling, basketball, soft/baseball), with the exception of gymnastics (1.5 hour before meet)

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

• Winter & Spring Break Weeks: 8 AM – Noon

• 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.

• Please call ahead to make arrangements for treatment or taping of any athlete. Please have athletes bring proper taping supplies if possible.

• Hinsdale Paramedics transport athletes to Hinsdale Hospital Emergency Room 630-856-6700.