Staff–Athletic Trainers
Athletic Training Staff
Certified athletic trainers are allied health professionals who are responsible for the health care of active people. Certified athletic trainers are educated in the areas of injury prevention, injury and illness evaluation, first aid, injury treatment, rehabilitation, nutrition, conditioning and reconditioning, supportive taping, bracing and padding, and athletic healthcare administration. The profession practices in a variety of settings such as schools, colleges, professional athletic teams, clinics, industry, health clubs, the military, performing arts companies, and with police or fire fighters associations. The profession of athletic training was organized in 1950 through the National Athletic Trainers Association and was recognized by the American Medical Association as an allied health profession in 1990. Nationally, athletic training is regulated by the Board of Certification (BOC) which regulates the profession for certification (Certified Athletic Trainer) and sets standards for maintaining high standards in the profession. Athletic trainers must be licensed by the Indiana Health Professional Bureau to practice in the state of Indiana. Athletic trainers must attain an average of 30 hours of continuing education per year to maintain certification and licensing in the state of Indiana. Athletic Training continues to retain the respect of other health professions and athletic associations.
The Ben Davis High School athletic training program not only serves the athletes of the high school, but also helps with middle school athletes by appointment. Several Ben Davis students work as athletic training student assistants and benefit from the rich athletic tradition of Ben Davis High School. More than fifteen Ben Davis graduates have studied athletic training, earned the BOC certification, and currently practice in the field of athletic training. Other former student athletic trainers work in the field of medicine as nurses, emergency medical technicians, physical therapists and medical technicians.
Meet our sports medicine staff:
Dr. Jacob Holtz, MD, Team Physician
