Athletic Training
Answering the call for adequate medical care for high school athletes, San Luis Sports Therapy and Orthopedic Rehabilitation is proud to work with our local schools. Our certified athletic trainers provide prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, in cooperation with team physicians at:
- San Luis Obispo High School
- Mission College Prep High School
- Paso Robles High School
- Templeton High School
- Morro Bay High School
- Nipomo High School
- Galt High School
We also assist with Cal Poly Club Sports teams, and other athletic events within the community.
For more information about these athletic training programs or for more information about how to start one at your high school, contact info@slsportstherapy.com.
To learn more about the athletic training profession, please visit www.nata.org
E-Mail: stacey.ritter@slsportstherapy.com
CSU Fullerton, 1996
Master of Science- Kinesiology, emphasis: Psychology of Injury
CSU Long Beach, 1991
Bachelor of Science- Kinesiology, emphasis: Athletic Training
Professional Affiliations:
- Member, National Athletic Trainers Association
- CA State Representative- Secondary School Athletic Training Committee, Far West Athletic Trainers Association
- Member, High School Athletic Training Advisory Council, Gatorade, Inc
- Certified Allied Health Instructor, American Red Cross
Stacey Jensen Ritter, MS, ATC is Director of Sports Medicine & Athletic Training Services, overseeing the high school outreach program. After completing her undergraduate degree and national certification, Stacey was a graduate assistant athletic trainer and kinesiology instructor at CSU Fullerton. She then served as Associate Director of Athletic Training, and Department of Sports Sciences instructor at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. While there, Stacey was privileged to work with the women’s volleyball program during its 1999 run as number-one ranked team in the nation, and appearance in the NCAA Final Four. She has worked with Olympians, professional athletes and NCAA champions, and has been on several international playing tours with athletic teams. In 2002, Stacey moved to the high school setting, and found a true mission in bringing the highest standard of athletic health care to young competitors. With a strong background in sports nutrition, substance abuse education, and psychology of injury, she recognizes the unique experience of the adolescent athlete, and constantly strives to improve their experience.
During the off-season, Stacey loves to draw, paint and cook. Her husband, Chris, is also an athletic trainer, and they enjoy traveling and being outdoors- surfing, swimming, hiking and camping.
E-Mail: tolivera@king.prps.k12.ca.us
New Mexico State University - Las Cruces, New Mexico
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, December 1997
M.A. Cal Poly 2005
Master of Arts in Education
- NATABOC - certified
- American Sport Education Instructor - certified
- American Heart Association - CPR certified
- American Red Cross - First Aid certified
Memberships:
- National Athletic Trainers Association
- Far West Athletic Trainers Association
- Nevada Athletic Trainers Association
- United States Tennis Association
Todd Olivera, MA, ATC, graduated from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training education. He received his Master of Arts degree in Education at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and worked for Washoe County School District 1998-2002 as an athletic trainer. Todd has spent internships with both professional football and soccer teams as well as serves as an athletic trainer for the National Cheerleading Association, providing athletic training services at summer camps throughout the United States.
Todd's background stems from working in emergency medicine with the United States Coast Guard as well as private ambulance companies
He began working for San Luis Sports Therapy in Paso Robles in August of 2002 and really loves working in the physical therapy field in combination with his athletic training skills. In his spare time he volunteers with both the Special Olympics and Senior Olympics. He enjoys all forms of outdoor activities and athletics. His personal mottos to live by are "Healthy habits builds healthy lifestyles." "Play hard , losing sucks!" and " Die trying."
Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia
Bachelors of Science- Health and Human Performance: Athletic Training, May 2006
Monroe Community College, Brighton, New York
Associates of Science- Physical Education, May 2003
- BOC certified in June 2006
- CPR/AED Certified, American Red Cross
- Lifeguard Certified, American Red Cross
Member:
- National Athletic Trainers Association 2003- present
Ian is a new addition to the San Luis Sports Therapy Athletic Training team. His primary responsibility is to serve as the Athletic Trainer for Nipomo High School and he also acts as an aide under Physical Therapists at our San Luis Obispo Clinic.
As an undergraduate student in Virginia he worked with a wide variety of sports including high school football and wrestling. He worked with the Roanoke College Men’s Lacrosse team which has been consistently ranked among the top 5 division III teams for the past several decades. While in Virginia Ian was also fortunate enough to work under other Athletic Trainers, assisting with the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball tournament as well as the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Men’s Football and Women’s Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball Championships. Ian enjoys most activities and can’t wait to find fun in the central coast area.
University of the Pacific, Stockton CA
BA Sports Sciences with emphasis in Athletic Training 2004
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ
Graduate School-Education, Current
- NATABOC Certified- 2004
- American Red Cross- CPR and First Aid certified
- Member National Athletic Trainers' Association
- Member Kappa Alpha Theta
Jamie Adams, ATC, is returning to the central coast after completing her education at the University of the Pacific and Northern Arizona University. As a local, she is excited to return to Templeton High School as their new certified athletic trainer. Jamie has experience working with multiple sports, including water polo, volleyball and football. Jamie began working for San Luis Sports Therapy in August 2006.
E-Mail: lisa@slsportstherapy.com
University of the Pacific
graduated 2004
NATA BOC
certified December 2004
CPR and First Aid
Certified by the American Red Cross
Lisa Friesen is a recent graduate of the University of the Pacific's accredited athletic training program. Lisa's dream of being a high school Athletic Trainer began in her sophomore year of High School. College confirmed that passion as she was able to work with Division I Men's and Women's Swimming, Baseball, and Women's Volleyball. After graduation Lisa was given the opportunity to act as the Interim Baseball Athletic Trainer at the University of the Pacific.
Lisa is excited about working at Mission College Prep and about learning about San Luis Obispo. She enjoys the out doors and is excited to explore the beauty of the Central Coast.
University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
Master of Science-Physical Education, May 2006
Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training, May 2004
- NATABOC Certification, National Athletic Trainers' Association
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Red Cross
Member:
- National Athletic Trainers' Association, 2003-Present
- Phi Epsilon Kappa, Physical Education Fraternity, 2001-Present
Katie started her athletic training education at Ohio Northern University in 2000 working with various sports throughout the four years. She was an athletic training student for Division III Wrestling Championships, as well as the Division III Indoor Track and Field championships. In 2004, Katie went to University of South Carolina to pursue her master's degree. She worked as a Physician Extender in the USC Sports Medicine Center during the first year and during the second year, was a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for Women's Soccer and Softball.
E-Mail: jamiederollo@hotmail.com or jderollo@GHSD.k12.ca.us
Modesto Junior College, Modesto
Associate of Arts, General Education, May 2001
Associate of Science, Athletic Training, May 2001
California State University, Fresno
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, emphasis: Athletic Training, May 2003
South University, Florida
Graduate School, Present
Professional Affiliations:
- NATABOC - certified
- California Credential as a ROP Athletic Training Instructor
- EMT-Basic-certified
- American Red Cross Instructor - certified
- American Heart Association - CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certified
- American Red Cross - First Aid & CPR certified
Memberships:
- National Athletic Trainers Association
- Far West Athletic Trainers Association
Jamie DeRollo, ATC, graduated from California State University, Fresno with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training. While at Fresno she had the opportunity to work with Division I Football, Women’s Volleyball, Men & Women’s Cross Country & Track teams, as well as Men’s Tennis. She also had the chance to travel with the Women’s Volleyball and Men’s Tennis teams. Before Fresno she played soccer at Modesto Junior College where she got into the athletic training field and graduated from there with both an Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees.
She began working for San Luis Sports Therapy in Paso Robles in June of 2003 after graduating from Fresno State. She started the Athletic Training Positions at both St. Joseph and Templeton High School’s on the Central Coast, which she loved. Then she and her family re-located back to the Modesto area in 2006 after having her son in November of 2005. She believes that she has the best of both worlds working as the front office manager in the Stockton clinic and using her athletic training skills at Galt High School.
Jamie is also one of the Co-coordinators of the Health Careers Academy at Galt High School in which there are 8 teachers and over 100 students that make up the Academy. She continues to teach CPR and first aid through the American Red Cross and took an EMT class during her maternity leave so she is now also a certified EMT.
She has worked with California USA Wrestling for the last 8 years and looks forward to the state tournament every year in San Jose where there are 24 mats going at the same time. She has also worked various Volleyball Festivals, San Luis Obispo Panthers (a semi-professional football team) and NBC camps for volleyball and basketball.
In her spare time she volunteers with Tennis Aces and has just recently gone back to school to get her Master’s Degree in Health Administration at South University. She enjoys being a Mom to her one year old son Francis and having Sunday dinners with her growing family.
E-Mail: haley@slsportstherapy.com
Park University, BA in Athletic Training, graduated 2005
University of the Pacific, MA in Clinical Exercise Science, graduated 2007
Professional Affiliations:
- NATA BOC certified 2005
- American Red Cross Professional Rescuer certified
- American Red Cross approved CPR First Aid Instructor
Haley Daniel grew up in Kansas City, Missouri where she received her Bachelors in Athletic Training from Park University. While attending Park, Haley competed in her lifelong sport of soccer for the university. After living in Kansas City her whole life, Haley tried her hand on the west coast while pursuing her Masters in Clinical Exercise Science at the University of the Pacific. Haley is now in her first year as the Athletic Trainer for San Luis Obispo High School, while teaching their Introduction to Sports Medicine class.
Haley is extremely excited to be a part of the central coast community. She loves the outdoors, sunshine and her precious cat. Convinced she was a full-bred Californian in a previous life, Haley is determined to discover everything the west coast has to offer.
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Stacey Ritter, MS, ATC
Todd P. Olivera MA, ATC
Ian Elwood, ATC
Jamie Adams, ATC
Lisa Friesen, ATC
Katie Dietrich, ATC
Jamie DeRollo, ATC
Haley Daniel, MA, ATC