Athletic Training

Sports Medicine

Deerfield-Windsor School is proud to offer a comprehensive Sports Medicine program dedicated to the health, safety and success of our student-athletes.

Our certified athletic trainer provides expert care by helping prevent injuries, evaluating and treating athletic injuries and coordinating rehabilitation plans with each student's physician when needed. The athletic trainer is present at practices and athletic events to provide immediate care, monitor athlete wellness and maintain comprehensive medical records to ensure continuity of care throughout the season.

The Sports Medicine program also offers unique experiential learning opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare, sports medicine, or athletic training. Student athletic trainers work alongside our certified athletic trainer, gaining valuable hands-on experience while learning to prevent, recognize, evaluate, treat and rehabilitate athletic injuries. Through this mentorship, students develop practical skills, confidence and a deeper understanding of sports medicine in a real-world setting.

Meet our Sports Medicine Staff

Jeff Tanner, ATC

A native of Albany, Georgia, Jeff earned his bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Valdosta State University before completing a Master of Education in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Georgia. While at UGA, he served as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for the football and baseball programs before joining the university's athletic training staff as a full-time athletic trainer. Jeff is also employed by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, bringing extensive clinical and athletic experience to Deerfield-Windsor School.

Jeff is a certified athletic trainer and is licensed by the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers. He is also certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist. His areas of expertise include sports medicine, rehabilitation of knee injuries, athletic performance and community wellness.

Team Physician

 

Phoebe Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine