Biographies for Outreach Athletic Trainers

Heather Benjamin, AT, PTA

Director of Marketing, Outreach, and Education
Clinic based at Olentangy River Road Office PTA/ATC from July 2000 - October 2004. Outreach Coordinator/ ATC Manager October 2004 to 2006. Director of Marketing, Outreach, and Education January 2007 - present. Office located at the New Albany Office.

Degrees and School:
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Indiana University, 1992
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Technology
Central Ohio Technical College, 1998

Professional Memberships:
NATA, GLATA, OATA

School and/or Clinic Location:
New Albany Office

Barb Dougherty, AT, MA

Certified Athletic Trainer
Head Athletic Trainer @ St. Francis DeSales High School and Westerville PT clinic 2000 - present.

Degrees and School:
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
University of Dayton, 1985
Master of Art
Ohio State University, 1987

Professional Memberships:
NATA, GLATA, OATA

School and/or Clinic Location:
St. Francis DeSales High School and Westerville PT Clinic

Melissa French, AT, MS

Certified Athletic Trainer
Olentangy River Rd. PT Clinic 2000 to June 2009.Head Athletic Trainer @ St. Charles Preparatory School 2000-2006. East Clinic July 2009 - present.

Degrees and School:
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences
University of Florida, 1995
Master of Science in Physical Education
Illinois State University, 1997

Professional Memberships:
NATA, OATA, GLATA, GCATS

School and/or Clinic Location:
East Physical Therapy Clinic

Nicole Cochran, AT

Certified Athletic Trainer
Head Athletic Trainer @ Big Walnut High School 2001 – 2007.
Assistant Athletic Trainer ODU and Westerville clinic 2007 – present.

Degrees and School:
Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine
Otterbein College, 1993

Professional Memberships:
NATA, GLATA, OATA, GCATS

School and/or Clinic Location:
Ohio Dominican University and Westerville PT Clinic

Jay Holdgreve, AT, M.Ed, GFCI

Certified Athletic Trainer/ Advanced Training Programs Coordinator
Titleist Golf Fitness Instructor
Head Athletic Trainer @ Bishop Hartley High School and East Physical Therapy Clinic 2001-2007. New Albany PT clinic 2007 – 2008. Advanced Training Program Coordinator 2007 - present. WV Site Coordinator December 2008 – present

Degrees and School:
Bachelor of Science in Education: Exercise Science
Ohio State University, 1999
Master of Education: Sports Management
Cleveland State University, 2001

Professional Memberships:
NATA, GLATA, OATA

School and/or Clinic Location:
Westerville Physical Therapy Clinic

Michelle Wareham, AT

Certified Athletic Trainer
Head Athletic Trainer @ Grandview Heights High School and Olentangy River Rd. PT Clinic 2003-present.

Degrees and School:
Bachelor of Art in Sports Medicine and Secondary Education
Otterbein College, 1990

Professional Memberships:
NATA, GLATA, OATA, GCATS

School and/or Clinic Location:
Grandview Heights High School and Olentangy River Road Physical Therapy Clinic.

Amanda Brentlinger, AT

Certified Athletic Trainer/ Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Head Athletic Trainer @ St. Charles Preparatory School and Olentangy River Rd. PT Clinic 2005-present.

Degrees and School:
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Wilmington College, 2003

Professional Memberships:
NATA, GLATA, OATA, NSCA

School and/or Clinic Location:
St. Charles Preparatory School and Olentangy River Rd. PT Clinic

Derek Eggers, AT

Certified Athletic Trainer
Head Athletic Trainer @ Johnstown Monroe High School and New Albany clinic 2005-present.

Degrees and School:
Bachelors of Arts in Athletic Training
Anderson University, 2005

Professional Memberships:
NATA, GLATA, OATA

School and/or Clinic Location:
Johnstown Monroe High School and New Albany Physical Therapy Clinic

Jim Peters, AT, M.Ed

Certified Athletic Trainer
Head Athletic Trainer @ Bishop Hartley High School and WV PT clinic 2007 - present.

Degrees and School:
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Athletic Training
Teacher Certification, Physical Education K-12
Minor: Social Science, Certification 7-12
University of Michigan, 1990
Master of Education: Secondary Guidance & Counseling
Clemson University, 1993

Professional Memberships:
NATA, GLATA, OATA, GCATS

School and/or Clinic Location:
Bishop Hartley High School and Westerville Physical Therapy Clinic

Brian Hart, AT, CSCS, PES, CES

Certified Athletic Trainer/Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist/Performance Enhancement Specialist/Corrective Exercise Specialist

Head Athletic Trainer @ Northridge High School and NA PT clinic 2009 - present.

Degrees and School:
Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Professions

The Ohio State university, 2004

Professional Memberships:
NATA, GLATA, OATA, NSCA, NASM

School and/or Clinic Location:
Northridge High School and New Albany Physical Therapy Clinic