About
| Name | Tara M. Gerlach, MS, AT, ATC |
| Title | Senior Athletic Trainer |
| Alternate Title A | Adjunct HPE Instructor |
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| Phone | (740) 245-7299 |
| Location | Rio Grande Main Campus |
Office Hours
| Office Hours | varies by term, posted at office door |
Education
| Education | Marshall University, 1998- MS in Health and Physical Education, concentration in Athletic Training Marietta College, 1996- BS in Sports Medicine, Minor in Biology |
| Work Experience | Senior Athletic Trainer, University of Rio Grande, 2000-present Athletic Trainer, Health South Western Hills, 1998-2000 Head Athletic Trainer, Warren High School, 1999-2000 Head Athletic Trainer, Parkersburg South High School, 1998-1999 Athletic Trainer, Huntington High School, 1996-1998
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Publications
| Publications | Kaminski, Thomas W. and Tara M. Gerlach. “The Effect of Tape and Neoprene Ankle Supports on Ankle Joint Position Sense”. Physical Therapy in Sport, Vol. 2, No. 3, August 2001, pp. 132-140.
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Presentations & Lectures
| Presentations | 1997 NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia, Free Communication Oral Presentation. Title: The Effect of Tape and Neoprene Ankle Supports on Ankle Joint Position Sense in Female Athletes
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Honors & Awards
| Awards | 2017-2018 River States Conference Athletic Trainer of the Year 2016-2017 River States Conference Athletic Trainer of the Year |
Experience & Service
| Experience | Senior Athletic Trainer, University of Rio Grande, 2000-present Athletic Trainer, Health South Western Hills, 1998-2000 Head Athletic Trainer, Warren High School, 1999-2000 Head Athletic Trainer, Parkersburg South High School, 1998-1999 Athletic Trainer, Huntington High School, 1996-1998 |
| Service | Chair, River States Conference Athletic Trainers’ Committee 2016-present Member, NAIA Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Directors 2019-present |
| Certifications | NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer 1996-present Ohio OTPTAT Board Licensed Athletic Trainer 2000-present National Provider Identifier Registered Athletic Trainer 2007-present |