Athletic Training Department
A Certified Athletic
Trainer is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in athletic
health care. In cooperation with physicians and other health care personnel,
the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the athletic health
care team. All Naval Academy athletic trainers are certified by and are
members of the National Athletic Trainers Association .
§Interested
in being an Intern or Student
Athletic Trainer??
Jeff Fair, EdD, ATC
Director of Athletic Training Services
Head Football Athletic Trainer
410.293.3828
ext.154
fairjeff@usna.edu
Gregg Calhoon, MS, ATC, CSCS
Women’s Soccer
Women’s
Basketball
410.293.4486
calhoon@usna.edu
Ray Chronister, ATC
Men’s
Track & Field
Men’s Soccer
410.293.4486
Joe English, MS, ATC, CSCS
Sprint Football
Men’s Lacrosse
410.293.4486
Dee Jones, MS, ATC
Associate Head Athletic Trainer for Football
Mens’s Gymnastics
410.293.3828 ext.155
Michael Nagro, MS, ATC
Football
Wrestling
410.293.3828 ext.156
Andrea Roth, MA, ATC, CSCS
Sprint Football
Women’s Track & Field
410.293.4486
Loren Shipley, MS, ATC
Men’s Basketball
Baseball
410.293.5597
Lisa
Rice
CDR W. Bruce Adams - wbadams@us.med.navy.mil
CAPT(SEL) Marlene DeMaio -
mdemaio@us.med.navy.mil
Fair has invented numerous
items in the sports medicine field including the "Cowboy Collar", which
he designed and patented in 1988, a football cleat, which was purchased
by Nike in 1991, and the "Sprained Ankle Orthoses", which was patented
in 1995.
Jeff serves as the Director
of Athletic Training Services and Head Football Athletic Trainer. He supervises
the athletic training staff and coverage of the Academy's 30 intercollegiate
sports.
Gregg began his athletic
training career working in minor league baseball. He worked for the Milwaukee
Brewers A club in the California League in 1992, then for the San Francisco
Giants A club in the northwest league in 1993.
Gregg serves as the
head athletic trainer for women's soccer and women's basketball.
Ray is known for his innovative
treatment of midshipmen which has led to several athletic training protocols
for injuries including the dislocated elbow, quadriceps contusion, and
iliotibial band syndrome. To view these protocols in Microsoft Word format,
click either elbow,
quad,
or IT band.
Ray also serves as the head athletic trainer for the U.S. Handball Association
and works their national tournament annually. Ray was recently honored
for 40 years of service by the United States Naval Academy.
Ray serves as the head
athletic trainer for men's soccer and men's and women's track and field.
Joe began his athletic
training career as an intern at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva,
NY. While at Hobart, Joe worked primarily with the men’s and women’s
basketball and baseball teams.
Joe was certified by The
National Athletic Trainers’ Association in 1991.He was also recognized
by the National Strength and Conditioning Associationas a Certified Strength
and Conditioning Specialist in 1994.
Joe has been involved with
the Coalition of Americans to Protect Sports (CAPS) since 1996 and currently
serves as a member of their national faculty. CAPS strives to educate
coaches, athletes, and administrators on risk management and legal issues
related to sport and physical activity.
Joe enjoys teaching and
has developed the first aid curriculum for the physical education department
at the Naval Academy. There are presently two first aid courses being
offered as electives within the physical education department to all 1st
and 2nd class midshipmen.Joe has also taught classes in personal
conditioning and serves on the physical education department’s curriculum
committee.
Joe serves as the athletic
trainer for sprint football and men’s lacrosse teams as well as being the
coordinator of the Naval Academy’s student athletic trainer program.
Prior to his current assignment, he worked with the baseball and women’s
basketball teams at Navy.
Dee was promoted to Associate
Head Athletic Trainer in March of 1997. She serves as associate head football
athletic trainer and head men's gymnastics athletic trainer. Dee has worked
with several other sports at Navy, including lightweight football, men's
lacrosse and men's basketball.
Michael began his athletic
training career working as an intern for the 1995 Champion Tampa Bay Storm
of the Arena Football League. While at Syracuse University, Michael
assisted with several varsity sports including soccer, football, basketball,
wrestling, and lacrosse. Upon graduation from Syracuse University,
Michael served as an athletic trainer for the Buffalo Bills. In February
of 1999, Michael returned to the Arena Football League after being named
Head Athletic Trainer for the Buffalo Destroyers. In October of 1999,
Michael finished work on a film about the 1987 NFL Walkout, where he served
as the Head Athletic Trainer.
Michael is currently serving
as an assistant athletic trainer for football and head wrestling athletic
trainer.
Andrea was certified by
the NATA in 1993, and is licensed to practice athletic training in Alabama,
Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Andrea received her Strength and Conditioning
Specialist certification in 1998. In 1996 Andrea worked for the Centennial
Olympic Games in Atlanta in which she worked canoeing, kayaking, and rowing.
Andrea is also certified as an instructor by the American Red Cross in
Community Health and Safety. Andrea also serves on the legislative
committee for the Maryland Athletic Trainers Association.
Loren began his athletic
training career as an assistant athletic trainer at Northern Illinois University.
He was commisioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy to become the
first head athletic trainer at the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS)
in Newport, Rhode Island. While at NAPS, Loren started the entire
program from scratch including developing and equipping the athletic training
room, designing and implementing protocols and procedures for coverage
of all sports and the entire brigade. Loren currently serves as a
commissioned officer in the United States Naval Reserves.
Loren serves on the legislative
committee of the Maryland Athletic Trainers' Association. He also
serves on the
Lisa
Rice - Lisa was appointed to the Naval Academy as an intern in July
of 2002. Lisa received her BS in Athletic Training from the University
of Michigan in April 2002. While at Michigan Lisa worked with football,
lacrosse, and the Big Ten Championship gymnastics and swimming teams.
Patrick
Schenning MS, ATC - Patrick was appointed to one of two athletic
training internships after receiving his Masters Degree from California
University of Pennsylvania. While attending California University,
Patrick was the head athletic trainer at Chartiers-Houston High School
for the 2001-2002 school year and graduated with honors in May, 2002.
Patrick is originally from Baltimore. He attended Loyola Blakefield
from 1989 to 1996 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development
from St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 2000.
Head Orthopedic Surgeon
Sports Medicine Physician
Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr.
Jeff Fair - Jeff
became the Director of Athletic Training Services in March 1997, after
serving 25 years as the Head Athletic Trainer at Oklahoma State University.
Fair graduated from Kent State University with a degree in health, physical
education and recreation in 1971, received his masters degree in health,
physical education/counseling and guidance from the University of North
Dakota in 1974 and received his doctorate in higher education/physical
education from Oklahoma State University in 1987.
Gregg
Calhoon- Gregg
was appointed athletic trainer at the Naval Academy in October 1997. He
completed his masters degree in physical education from Memphis State University
in 1996, and his bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University in 1991.
Gregg is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Ray
Chronister- Ray
was appointed athletic trainer at the Naval Academy in December of 1981
after serving 21 years in the United States Navy. Ray served as a Navy
corpsman in various ports of call, including two different tours at the
Naval Academy.
Joe
English - Joe was
appointed athletic trainer at the Naval Academy in October 1991.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University
of Dayton in 1988 and a Master of Science degree in education from Indiana
State University in 1990. While attending graduate school, Joe served
as the head athletic trainer at West Vigo High School in West Terre Haute,
Indiana.
Dee
Jones- Dee was
appointed athletic trainer at the Naval Academy in March 1987. She received
her BS in sports sciences from the University of Michigan in 1983, attending
on a field hockey scholarship, and her MS in sport administration from
the University of North Dakota in 1986. In addition, Dee completed the
athletic training curriculum at West Chester University in 1983. Dee began
her athletic training career at the University of Michigan serving as an
assistant athletic trainer and working in a sports medicine center in Ann
Arbor after graduation. Dee is well know for her organizational skills
and has strived to make athletic training at the Naval Academy on the "cutting
edge of technology."
Michael
J. Nagro- Michael
was appointed to the Naval Academy as an athletic trainer in February of
2000. He completed his Masters degree in Exercise Science from Syracuse
University in 1998, and his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University
in 1996. Michael also received his National Emergency Medical Technician
license in July of 1993 from Northeastern University.
Andrea
Roth - Andrea
was appointed to the Naval Academy as an athletic trainer in February of
2000. Andrea received her BS in Athletic Training from West Chester
University in 1993. Upon completion of her Bachelors she attended
The University of Alabama in which she received her MA in Health Studies
in 1995. Andrea began her athletic training career as an intern for the
University of Kentucky from 1995 to1996. While at the University
of Kentucky she worked football and track. Andrea was then appointed
to the University of South Alabama in which she worked from 1996 till 1998.
Andrea then worked at Ohio State University from 1998 thru 1999.
Loren
Shipley - Loren
was appointed athletic trainer at the Naval Academy in August 1993. He
received his B.A. in history and political science from Western Kentucky
University in 1984 and his MS in sport administration from Northern Illinois
University in 1989.
District 3 Subcommittee
of the College/University Athletic Trainers' Committee. In addition
he is the Naval Academy representative to the Patriot League for athletic
training issues. Loren serves as head athletic trainer for men's
basketball and baseball.
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The
internship is intended to provide valuable experience to the individual
who is interested in enhancing their base of knowledge in athletic training.
While most of the responsibilities include providing athletic training
services to intercollegiate athletes, there is a great opportunity to gain
experience working with our team physicians, observing surgeries, working
with the staff physical therapists, and possibly teaching.
While the internship is
a 10 month position, the intern is considered a full-time staff member
and is treated as an integral part of our team. The expectations
are high and the hours are long, as in most college settings, however,
it will give the intern the opportunity to determine if this is the area
they want to pursue in the future. Many times, our interns are able
to direct their interests more specifically based on their experiences
from working at Navy.
We
provide a monthly stipend, housing is not provided, and there are no benefits
provided. We will pay for your NATA dues for the year you work with
us. Employment begins 15 July and ends 15 May. One internship likely
involves work in the Ricketts Hall Athletic Training facility, this facility
typically services football and wrestling. The other internship likely
involves work in the Macdonough Hall Athletic Training facility which services
a wide variety of sports. The interns are generally involved in travel
with the sports they cover. Sport assignments and work locations
will be determined once we assemble our staff in July and we determine
where the needs of the program fit with personnel.
The application process
begins typically in January. If you are interested in applying, all
the details will be posted on the athletic training discussion list in
late January – early February, as well as on the NATA vacancy listings.
Applications will be received through the month of February, after the
position closes the staff will review the applicants and proceed to interviews.
We intend to offer the positions by the end of March so that our newly
appointed interns can make plans for their exciting year at Navy.
The Naval Academy is a
wonderful place to work, has great facilities and there are eight staff
members to learn from. We hope this information is helpful.
If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our program
supervisor.
The minute you
become a student athletic trainer at the United States Naval Academy, you
become an important and vital part of our athletic program and sports medicine
team. Athletic trainers work closely with physicians, physical therapists,
strength coaches and coaches to provide the best care for injured midshipmen.
Student athletic trainers become an important extension between the athlete
and the sports medicine team.
Duties
As a student athletic
trainer at the Naval Academy, you will be expected to aid in the prevention,
care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. You will be involved in all
phases of our athletic training program. These duties may include taping,
treating injuries, providing first aid, practice and game-day duties, traveling
with teams, and providing support to all members of the sports medicine
team.
Expectations
As a USNA student
athletic trainer, you will be expected to complete your duties with the
same hard work, dedication, and self-discipline that is required to be
a Naval or Marine Corps officer. Student athletic trainers work closely
with staff athletic trainers and their assigned teams. This means that
when your team is practicing or playing a game, you need to be there, unless
you have made prior arrangements with a staff athletic trainer. A large
time commitment is required when you are a student athletic trainer. It
is very important that you fulfill your academic and military duties and
complete your PRT requirements as well as your athletic training duties.
Benefits
Still
Interested??
Directions to the Naval Academy:
The Naval
Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland where the Severn River
joins the Chesapeake Bay. The area is serviced by three major airports,
several private airfields, AmTrak, buses, and marinas.
From Washington, DC
Take US Route 50 East for 35 miles and get off on Rowe Blvd., Exit 24 Take Rowe Blvd. 1.6 miles to where it dead ends at College Ave. - make a left turn. Go to the first stop light, this will be King George St. - make a right turn.
Follow
King George St. for two blocks. Enter Gate 1, Visitor's Parking is on your
right.
From Baltimore
Take either Interstate 97 South or Maryland Route 2 South for 26 miles and get off on Rowe Blvd., Exit 24.
Take Rowe Blvd. 1.6 miles to where it deadends at College Ave. - make a left turn. Go to the first stop light, this will be King George St. - make a right turn.
Follow
King George St. for two blocks. Enter Gate 1, Visitor's Parking is on your
right.
In Annapolis
Take Rowe Blvd. 1.6 miles to where it deadends at College Ave. - make a left turn. Go to the first stop light, this will be King George St. - make a right turn.Follow King George St. for two blocks. Enter Gate 1, Visitor's Parking is on your right.
