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TriHealth Sports Medicine Athletic Trainers

TriHealth Sports Medicine Athletic Trainers are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who work as part of the sports medicine health care team. TriHealth’s Certified Athletic Trainers (ATs) work under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation with other healthcare professionals, athletic administrators, coaches, and parents. They are essential in making sure athletes stay safe and healthy and serve as wellness educators for the community. ATs are an important part of TriHealth’s community outreach programs with local athletes and can be found in a variety of collegiate, high school and junior school settings.

Program Manager

melonie haneyMelonie Haney, MS, AT, ATC | Program Manager
melonie_haney@trihealth.com

Master of Science specializing in Biomechanics from the University of Toledo. Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training from the University of Cincinnati. Current Program Manager of the Sports Medicine Program. Responsible for the management, development, and marketing of the sports medicine program. This includes coordination and oversight of Athletic Training services to a wide variety of partner schools, organizations, recreational athletes and entities, and special sporting events in Greater Cincinnati. Emergency Care and Safety Institute CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor. Clinical Preceptor for the University of Cincinnati. Member of NATA, GLATA, OATA and GCATA. Proud TriHealth Team Member since 2000.

TriHealth Athletic Trainers

Liz Ebbeler, MPA, ATC
Elizabeth_Ebbeler@TriHealth.com

Master of Public Administration from Villanova University. Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training from the University of Cincinnati. Member of the University of Cincinnati’s Opportunity Advisory Group for the Master of Athletic Training program. Emergency Care and Safety Institute CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor. Certified in CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer. Current President and Social Media Coordinator of the Greater Cincinnati Athletic Trainers Association.

Hannah Geckle Hannah Geckle, AT, ATC | Mount St. Joseph University
hannah_geckle@trihealth.com

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Cincinnati. Clinical Preceptor for the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University. SportsCare Department Safety and Reliability Co-Officer. Certified in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Certified Stop the Bleed Instructor. Emergency Care and Safety Institute CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor.

amber-gerkenAmber Gerken, MPH, AT, ATC | The Summit Country Day School
amber_gerken@trihealth.com

Master of Public Health from the Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health (University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University and former Medical College of Ohio). Bachelor of Science in Education with emphasis in Athletic Training from Miami University. Bachelor of Science in Health and Sports Studies emphasis in Health Promotion and Education from Miami University. Clinical Preceptor for Xavier University. Emergency Care and Safety Institute CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor. Certified in CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer. Recipient of The Summit Way award and Leader of Character award at The Summit Country Day School.

Christina Hare, MS, AT, ATC | Finneytown High School
Christina_hare@trihealth.com

Master of Science in Athletic Training from Ohio University. Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training from the University of Cincinnati. OHSAA Certified Wrestling Weight Assessor. Emergency Care and Safety Institute CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor. Clinical Preceptor for the University of Cincinnati. Member of NATA, OATA, and GCATA.

Nathan Hoffmeier, MS., AT, ATC Nathan Hoffmeier, MS., AT, ATC | Xavier University
Nathan_Hoffmeier@trihealth.com

Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science from Oklahoma State University. Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Ball State University. Primarily works with the Musketeer Baseball Program. Athletic Department Insurance Coordinator. Certification in Owen’s Recovery Science Blood Flow Restriction, Structure & Function Foundations in Ortho & Sport Dry Needling, Graston Technique M1, and the FMS & SFMA functional movement screening systems. Member of the NATA, OATA, and GCATA.

Madeline Krebs, AT, ATC | Walnut Hills High School
madeline_krebs@trihealth.com

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Cincinnati. Clinical Preceptor for Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati. Certified CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer. Certified Stop the Bleed Instructor. Emergency Care and Safety Institute CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor. TriHealth SOAR Champion. Member of NATA, GLATA, OATA, and GCATA.

Greg O’Donnell, AT, ATC, CSCS | Withrow High School
Greg_O’Donnell@trihealth.com

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Psychology from Ball State University. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Retired EMT B. Experienced in IASTM. Emergency Care and Safety Institute CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor. Member of the NATA, GLATA, OATA and the NSCA.

tamela-pollackTamela Pollack, BSN, MA, RN, AT, ATC
tamela_pollack@trihealth.com

Master of Arts in Exercise Physiology specializing in Biomechanics from Indiana State University. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Women’s University. Clinical Preceptor for Xavier University. Teaches Bodies and Balance Class & works with Post Rehabilitative Care in the Mason Community Center. Emergency Care and Safety Institute CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor. Member of NATA, GLATA, OATA and GCATA. Tammy has been a proud member of TriHealth since 1997.

Karl Quilligan, AT, ATC | Walnut Hills High School
Karl_Quilligan@trihealth.com

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from The University of Evansville. Licensed Athletic Trainer also in the State of Kentucky. Clinical preceptor for the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University. Certified in CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer. Emergency Care and Safety Institute CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor. Certified through Structure and Function Education in Foundations in Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Sport Performance. Member of NATA, GLATA, OATA and GCATA.

Nicole Resetar, MS, AT, ATC | Seton High School
resetarn@setoncincinnati.org

Master of Science in Athletic Training from Xavier University. Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Xavier University. Emergency Care and Safety Institute CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor. Certified in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Member of NATA, GLATA, & OATA.

Ken-RushfordKen Rushford, AT, ATC, OTC, CSCS | St. Xavier High School
kenn_rushford@trihealth.com

Master of Education in Coaching Education and Athlete Development from Xavier University. Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training from the University of Cincinnati. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Preceptor for the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, and Ohio University. Emergency Care and Safety Institute CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor. General Assessor for OHSAA Wrestling Weight Management Program. Certified in CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer. OATA Special Consideration Award 2007. Rescuer. Above & Beyond Award for TriHealth 2020. Member of NATA, GLATA, OATA and GCATA.

Lauren Tauber, M.Ed., AT, ATC | Clark Montessori Jr/Sr High School
Lauren_Tauber@trihealth.com

Master of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science Education from the University of West Florida. Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from The College of Mount St. Joseph. Emergency Care and Safety Institute CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor. Co-founder, Secretary & Chair of OATA DEI Committee. Member of OATA Secondary School Committee. Clinical preceptor for Xavier University. Member of NATA, GLATA, OATA, and GCATA.

Nathalie Towchik, MS, AT, ATC | Walnut Hills High School
nathalie_towchik@trihealth.com

Master of Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania. Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Xavier University. Currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education. Adjunct professor at Xavier University. Clinical preceptor for Xavier University and University of Cincinnati's Athletic Training master's programs. SportsCare Department Safety and Reliability Co-Officer. Involved with the YPC for the GCATA. Certified in CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer. Member of NATA, GLATA, OATA and GCATA.

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