Athletics Sports Medicine

LHS Sports Medicine

Athletic Trainer - Ron Russ, M.S. ATC/L
ron.russ@d128.org
847/327-7081

Mr. Russ has been an athletic trainer at LHS for the past 26 years. Ron works full-time in the Physical Welfare Department and teaches Sports Medicine and Driver Education. In addition to his teaching assignments, Ron is responsible for the administration of the Sports Medicine Program. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), and licensed in the State of Illinois. He also has memberships with the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association (GLATA) and the Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association (IATA). Ron received his Master of Science degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Arizona and his Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University. Ron has worked as the head athletic trainer in professional football and was an assistant athletic trainer for the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions. He also was the Director of Sports Medicine at two hospital programs along with working in the physical therapy departments doing patient therapy and rehabilitation. Ron worked for a physical therapy clinic and treated the Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls and Sting athletes. He has also appeared in the Warner Brothers Movie “Wildcats” with Goldie Hawn. Ron is from Indiana and played college basketball. He and his wife, Linda, have four children, Ryan (26) University of Minnesota graduate, Ashley (25) Illinois State University, Bethany (24) Illinois State University working with the soccer program and Kelly (19) a sophomore at Illinois State University.

Asst. Athletic Trainer - Erin Medley
erin.medley@d128.org
847/327-7800 x8189

Erin has been a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) since 2006 and with the LHS Sports Medicine Staff since 2008. Erin attended Wilmington College in Ohio where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2006. She is certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) and licensed by the State of Illinois. Erin memberships include the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association (GLATA), and the Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association (IATA). In 2009 she completed her teaching certification at Northern Illinois University and is currently working towards her MSED from NIU.

Also, in 2006, Erin’s undergraduate research, “Collegiate Coaches Less Confident in Athletic Training Students Emergency Care Skills” was published in the Supplement of the Journal of Athletic Training and was selected to present a poster presentation at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association national meeting & symposium in Atlanta, GA.

Asst. Athletic Trainer - Sara Wright

Sara has worked at LHS as an athletic trainer since 1998. Sara has been a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) since 1994. She is certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and licensed by the State of Illinois. Other current memberships are with the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association (GLATA), and the Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association (IATA). Sara earned her Master of Science degree in physical education from Ohio University and her Bachelor of Science in physical education with a teachers’ certification from Eastern Illinois University.

Sara’s experiences in athletic training include working Zion-Benton Township High School, Eastern Illinois University, The Long Beach Aces (Women’s Professional Baseball Team), and START a physical therapy clinic in California. Sara’s interests include playing softball, camping, bike riding, competing in triathlons and spending time with family and friends. Sara and Will have 5 children; Kylie, Lillian, David, Madelynn, and Natalie.

Student Athletic Trainers

Student athletic trainers volunteer their time to assist with practice and game preparations. These students are enrolled in a Sports Medicine/Athletic Training class that gives them an opportunity to observe first-hand the procedures of the physicians, athletic trainers, and Emergency Medical System (EMS). The course instructs students in the prevention, immediate care, therapy, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries. Laboratory and case studies also constitute the major components of the coursework. This experience is invaluable for those students considering a career in becoming an athletic trainer, physician, physical therapist, or any other health care profession. The student athletic trainer's assistance is greatly appreciated by the medical staff and coaches. They are in integral part of all our teams. A grateful Thank You to the entire student athletic trainers for their willingness and dedication to help keep our athletes healthy and safe.

Parent Information

This Sports Medicine information is designed to help explain to the parent and athlete the procedures used at Libertyville High School's Sports Medicine Program following an injury or illness.

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