Athletic Training

Mission

The Houghton College Athletic Trainers seek to provide medical services; including the prevention, evaluation, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to the physically active, with priority given to the intercollegiate student-athletes of Houghton College.

Services

Houghton's athletic training staff primarily serve Houghton's intercollegiate athletes and opponents (see: Services to Visiting Teams) and the Houghton student body, providing evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. Treatments feature the use of hot/cold modalities (ice/heat packs), ultrasound, electrical stimulation and whirlpool therapy, among others. 

A team physician has appointments in the Training Room for athletes once a week, and athletes are often referred out for further medical treatment when needed (Orthopedic, Physical Therapy). 

Training Room

The training room is located between the men's and women's locker rooms in the Nielsen Center and is open from 2:45-6:15 M-F during the academic year. Times may change during finals, college breaks and May Term.

Staff

The training department staff consists of two certified athletic trainers. They work closely with area doctors and physical therapists to provide comprehensive treatment for all athlete needs. Student workers assist in the training room throughout the school year.

Deanna Hand

Head Athletic Trainer/Instructor of Physical Education (MS, ATC)

Deanna holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, with a specialization in Exercise Science, and a master's from the University of West Florida, with a specialization in Exercise Science. Prior to coming to Houghton, she worked for the Olean Medical Group as a Certified Athletic Trainer, serving area high schools.

Sandy Johnson
Athletic Trainer/Physical Education Instructor
Sandy holds a bachelors degree from Houghton College and a master's degree from the University of Akron (OH). Sandy is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) from the NSCA.

Michael Beardsley

Athletic Trainer

Michael holds a bachelors degree from Canisius College in Sports Medicine and a master's degree from the University of Buffalo in mechanical engineering specializing in biomechanics. As a student, Michael worked as a student athletic trainer with the Buffalo Bills.

Houghton College Athletic Training Services

To:       Visiting Athletic Trainers and Coaches

From:   Deanna Hand, Head Trainer

            Office Phone: (585) 567-9563

            Training Room: (585) 567-9361

            Training Room Fax: (585) 567-9362

            Email: deanna.hand@houghton.edu

Staff:    Dr. David Brubaker (Team Physician)

            Deanna Hand, MS, ATC

Sandy Johnson, MSEd, ATC

Michael Beardsley, MS, ATC

On behalf of the Houghton College Athletic Department, I would like to welcome you to our campus this year.  Listed below are the services available to your teams upon their arrival.

Ø      Access to the training room is located between the men’s & women’s locker rooms, adjacent to the gymnasium in the Nielsen Physical Education Center.

Ø      A Certified Athletic Trainer will be present during all home events to help you with all your needs and consulting for emergency care.

Ø      If your athletes need more than the basic treatment (i.e., taping, ice, and heat), please provide a written request from your athletic training staff or team physician.

Ø      Ice and water will be provided.

We will do all that we can to provide an enjoyable experience for you and your team.  If you have any questions about availability of equipment, services or anything else, please contact me.  I look forward to meeting you soon.

Deanna Hand  MS, ATC

"The Preferred Orthopedics Services Provider for Houghton Athletics"

The Houghton College Athletic Department has announced a four-year corporate partnership with Northtowns Orthopedics, P.C., operating as Ellicottville Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, that will provide funding for Houghton’s athletic training program.

The partnership provides funding for student workers for Houghton’s athletic training program, allows for continued professional development for Houghton’s certified athletic trainers, and offsets costs for the purchase of two Automated External Defibrillators. Northtowns and Houghton are also partnering to provide educational programming to the local communities during National Athletic Training Month each March.