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Athletic Trainer

What is an Athletic Trainer?
Athletic trainers are licensed health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize patient activity and participation in athletics. The practice of athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions and certain medical conditions in order to minimize impairments, and functional limitations . The profession of athletic training is recognized by The American Medical Association. The most common athletic training work settings include high schools, colleges, universities, professional sports teams, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, and physician's offices.

Mallory Whitman
This is Mallory's third year at Grant Community High School, and second year as Head Athletic Trainer. This is her 6th year as a Certified Athletic Trainer. She is a Grant alum and graduated with the class of 2013. In 2018, she received her undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from Carroll University, and earned her Master's degree in Sports, Fitness and Recreational Leadership from DePaul University in 2020. Mallory is certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association and is licensed in the State of Illinois. Mallory resides locally with her husband Kyle and dog Makai.

Student Athletic Trainer Aide Program
The student athletic trainer aide program at Grant Community High School is designed to introduce high school students to the field of athletic training or other allied health professions. Students with an interest in athletic training, physical therapy, exercise science, paramedics, nursing or other fields are encouraged to enter the program. Students will gain knowledge in injury care and are supervised by Grant's certified athletic trainers. Students volunteer their time in the athletic training room 3-5 days/week, and will gain experience at athletic events and games.

Grant Student Athletic Training Aide Program 

Student Athletic Trainers

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ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF                 

 Mallory Whitman MS, LAT, ATC, PES
  Head Athletic Trainer
(847) 973-3454
 

Breanna Adams LAT, ATC

Athletico - Associate Athletic Trainer
 
VOLUNTEER ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIANS
 
Dr. Mark Hamming
Dr. Mark Hamming 
 
Gurnee Office 
350 S Greenleaf Ave, Suite #405
(847) 336-3335
Lindenhurst Office
1025 Red Oak Ln
(847) 336-3335 
 

Dr. Nicole Reams 

NorthShore Neurology

Endeavor Health Medical Group
2180 Pfingsten Rd. Suite #2000
Glenview, IL 60026

Phone: (847) 570-2570
Fax: (847) 657-5708

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