Definition of Athletic Training
Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers (AT), health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients across age and care continuums. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. ATs work under the direction of physicians, as prescribed by state licensure statutes.
Albion College Athletic Training Staff

Adrian Sanchez
Assistant AD/Head Athletic Trainer
Men's Soccer, Men's Wrestling, Track & Field, Golf, Tennis
517-629-0522
asanchez@albion.edu

Infinity Rogers
Associate Athletic Trainer
Women's Soccer, Cross Country, Women's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse
517-629-0590
irogers@albion.edu

Lexie Shoup
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Volleyball, Women's Wrestling, Indoor Track & Field, Softball, Equestrian
517-629-0590
lshoup@albion.edu

Mackenna Crowley
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Football, Men's Basketball, Baseball
517-629-0590
mmcrowley@albion.edu

Derek VanDeWater
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Football, Swimming & Diving, Men's Lacrosse, E-Sports
517-629-0590
dvandewater@albion.edu
Athletic trainers are well-known, recognized, qualified health care professionals
The Albion College athletic trainers are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals, and are under the allied health professions category as defined by Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Athletic trainers are assigned National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers, and the taxonomy code for athletic trainers is 2255A2300X. Athletic trainers are listed in the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the "professional and related occupations" section.