Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Athletic Training Program at Ontario Christian to provide the highest levels of service to the student-athletes at Ontario Christian High School. This includes the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries as well as helping to direct the nutritional, physiological, and psychological needs of the student-athlete. The care the Athletic Training Staff provides will be delivered with objectivity and a conscientious blend of concern for the healing of the athlete’s body, mind and spirit.
Philosophy
It is a privilege to be an athletic trainer. Not all are able. Few are willing. We believe that athletic training is a ministry. We trust that the Lord has clearly shown each of us how we may honor Him with the talents He has given us within and outside Athletic Training.
Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. Colossians 3:17
Amber McKee, MS ATC
Amber (Alvarez) McKee is an alumni of Ontario Christian. After graduating from OCHS in 2000 Amber attended Point Loma Nazarene University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Athletic Training. Following this degree she passed the National Board of Certification exam to earn her Athletic Training Certification.
Amber spent the next few years caring for athletes at the high school, junior college and college levels at various schools. She completed her Masters of Science degree in Sports Management at American Public University. Amber came home to Ontario Christian in June of 2012 where she piloted the first Athletic Training program of the school.
Student Athletic Training Program
The Sports Medicine needs of the athletes of Ontario Christian Schools cannot be met by one person. It takes a team of loving, dedicated and hard-working individuals with the knowledge, skills and desire to see others succeed. These wonderful people are the Student Athletic Trainers. These students work tirelessly to care for their fellow student athletes. They provide hydration, cryotherapy, preventative taping, first aid and emergency care all under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer. These students earn an American Red Cross certification in First Aid, CPR and Automatic External Defibrillation use. They also earn certifications in preventative taping techniques. The Student Athletic Trainers work long hours with every sport to provide quality care and support as athletes work tirelessly at their chosen sport.
Student Athletic Training Alumni
Many students who have served in Ontario Christian High School’s Athletic Training Program have gone on to pursue careers in a variety of medical fields such as nursing, EMT, ATC, physical therapy, and MD paths.
