Athletic Training Office
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Our Athletic Trainers:
Michael Kingsbury, ATC. Michael has been at SMCHS since 2005. Mike graduated from California State University Fullerton in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and completed the Athletic Training Educaation Program. Michael has also been the Certified Athletic Trainer for Foothill High School and St. Paul High School. Michael resides in Buena Park with his wife Deanna, and daughters Isabella and Brooklyn.
Nicholas Anderson, ATC. Nick arrived at SMCHS in 2008. He is a 2002 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Nick worked as a student-intern for the Kansas City Chiefs for two consecutive training camps in 2000 and 2001. In his professional career Nick was employed as a full time athletic trainer at Carter HS in Rialto, Ca for two years and JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, Ca for two years. He is happy to be a part of the rich tradition at SMCHS.
Information on Certified Athletic Trainers
Certified athletic trainers are health care professionals who specialize in preventing, recognizing, managing and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity. 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.
Students who want to become certified athletic trainers must earn a degree from an accredited athletic training curriculum. Accredited programs include formal instruction in areas such as injury/illness prevention, first aid and emergency care, assessment of injury/illness, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and nutrition. Classroom learning is enhanced through clinical education experiences.
To become certified athletic trainers, students must pass a comprehensive test administered by the Board of Certification. Once certified, they must meet ongoing continuing education requirements in order to remain certified.
Certified athletic trainers can be found almost anywhere people are physically active.
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The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. Founded in 1950, the NATA has grown to almost 30,000 members worldwide today. Additional information can be found at www.nata.org.
