Justin Ben
Mission Hospital/UNC Asheville
Montreat
2
Certifications
5
years of professional experience
I am a detail-oriented athletic trainer with over three years of experience in college and high school sports medicine. I have a proven track record of supporting high-performance athletes in injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation. I am seeking to advance and bring clinical excellence and collaborative care to the Collegiate Athletic Setting.
Work History
Certified Athletic Trainer
1 Year 3 Months- Develop rehabilitation plans for athletic injuries using therapeutic exercise and sports specific rehab techniques.
- Monitor athlete progress during recovery sessions and adjust treatment activities based on response.
- Apply concussion management protocols and communicate return-to-play guidance within approved care plans.
- Respond to athletic injuries and coordinate immediate care during practices and competition.
- Partner with Team Fellows and Team Doctor on clinical care for athletes on sidelines and in training room
Certified Athletic Trainer
2 Years 8 Months- Navigated through a partnership with PT Solutions Therapy Group, being contracted out to a school for the first time.
- Learned to work through internal conflict within the workspace of other athletic trainers at a professional level.
- Guided athletes to see doctors, receive imaging, and seek further medical advice and support.
- Navigated a new process of referrals for PT Solutions, using them for extended physical therapy and support for athletes.
- Shadowed physical therapists during downtime and school breaks, learning about rehab and therapeutic exercise in the general population setting.
- Attended doctors' appointments to communicate with and learn from the doctor to set athletes up for the best success.
- Worked through new software platforms for referrals and documentation through PT Solutions and Montreat College
Certified Athletic Trainer
3 Months- Held multiple pre-practice and recovery sessions for different practices and events at camp
- Collaborated with camp nurses on distributing medications for students at the morning hour and night hour
- Performed lice checks for campers at the beginning of each two-week camp session
- Educated coaching staff and sports medicine team on EAP and OSHA guidelines and regulations
Certified Athletic Trainer
8 Months- Adjusted from a college setting to a high school setting in communication and professional approach.
- Discussed and gave medical suggestions to parents, coaches, and athletes.
- Managed the influx and regulation of supplies and tools used in the athletic training room on a day-to-day basis.
- Regulated concussion testing platforms and approved physicals prior to seasonal sports through an online software.
- Walked an athlete through a heat illness incident, where body temperature was brought back to normal, and athlete was eased back through a return to play protocol.
Athletic Training Student
9 Months- Traveled with sports teams to assist in medical coverage.
- Designed rehab programs for athletes in the pre-season, progressing them for the regular season.
- Mastered taping skills through constant practice on a regular basis.
- Made clinical decisions in coordination with coaches and other Certified Athletic trainers.
- Assisted in the teaching of underclassmen in the Athletic Training department.
Athletic Training Student
3 Months- Guided baseball athletes through pre- and post-game/practice treatment and rehab
- Provided referral of an athlete for further testing on a pathology to an outpatient clinic in the area
- Facilitated and provided healthcare during several youth performance and conditioning camps
- Led professional and college athletes through explosive performance type exercises and workout regimens
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Athletic Training, Bible
Skills
Therapeutic exercise
Problem solving
Emergency action plan
Strength training
Concussion management
Sports Specific Rehab
Affiliations
Coffman YMCA of Greater Dayton
Fitness Counselor
5/19-7/22
- Used online software to train clients through routines catered to their goals and aspirations
- Kept fitness center sanitary and organized for members and clients to use safely
- Organized and orchestrated a sports performance volleyball camp for middle and high school girls
- Educated members on proper form and lifting techniques to reduce injury and optimize performance
Certification
Board of Certification
Timeline
Certified Athletic Trainer
Mission Hospital/UNC Asheville
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Certified Athletic Trainer
University of Reformed Judaism Six Points Academy
05.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Certified Athletic Trainer
Carolina Day School
04.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Certified Athletic Trainer
PT Solutions Physical Therapy/UNC Pardee/Montreat
09.2022 - 05.2025Read More
Athletic Training Student
Cedarville Men’s Basketball
08.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Athletic Training Student
Athletes in Action Sports Complex and Retreat Center
05.2021 - 08.2021Read More
Cedarville University
Bachelor of Arts from Athletic Training, Bible
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References
- Michael Davis, Athletic Trainer, 803-528-5189, md26bg@fsu.edu, Florida State Seminoles
- Garrett Jones, Athletic Director, 405-473-1208, gjones@montreat.edu, Montreat College
- Ben Hall DPT, Director of Sports Medicine, 706-680-5449, Benjamin.hall@montreat.edu, Montreat College
- Lindsey Honkomp ATC, LAT, MS.ed, Assistant Athletic Trainer at Gotham, FC, 919-830-7564, lindseyhonkomp7@gmail.com, Gotham, FC
- Riley Sanders ATC, LAT, MHA, Athletic Trainer, 407-463-3267, rsanders@orioles.com, Baltimore Orioles
- Wes Stephens ATC, CSCS, BS, MS Exercise Science, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Training and Sport Performance, 937-766-7622, wrstephens@cedarville.edu, Cedarville University
- Janell Burkhart ATC, BS, MS Athletic Training, Athletes in Action, 701-425-1996, janell.burkhart@athletesinaction.org
- Kevin Swartz ATC, CES, Athletic Trainer BeaverCreek High School, 740-500-2236, kmswartz@premierhealth.com
- Kurt Gruenberg ATC BS, MS in Athletic Training, Associate Athletic Trainer, 937-503-4253, kurtgruenberg@cedarville.edu
Certifications Memberships
- CPR/First Aid
- O2 Administration
- Pro-Rescuer
- NATA member
- OATA member