Our Approach to Student-Athlete Care
Sandburg uses a scientific approach to help athletes perform at their maximum capability by helping athletes develop an understanding of the links between fitness, exercise, diet and health. Areas of expertise for our staff include: biomechanics, sports nutrition, sport & exercise psychology, motor control/development, and exercise physiology. In addition, athletes receive guidance evaluating health behaviors and risk factors, conducting fitness assessments, developing individual weight training plans, and promoting positive health habits that our athletes can use for the rest of their lives.
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Brandon Fox serves as the Athletic Trainer for Charger Athletics. A former alum, Brandon attended Western Illinois University where he earned a B.S. in Kinesiology/Athletic Training. To continue his healthcare education, Fox attended Logan College of Chiropractic where he earned both his Master's in Sports Science & Rehabilitation as well as his D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) degree. Fox has held credentials through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA) as a CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) and through Kettlebell Athletics. Questions on athlete care can be sent to bfox@sandburg.edu or call 309-341-5202.
SPORTS MEDICINE
Injuries are an unfortunate possibility during sports competion and training. At Sandburg, we strive to minimize this risk via appropriately prescribed exercise (both with resistance training and aerobic conditioning) as a form of injury prevention. However if pain or injury occurs, there is a course of action that ensues: the athlete will see our athletic trainer to evaluate the issue and perform the appropriate diagnosis. This is often resolved with an alteration in training strategies and variables (modification of intensity, frequency, adopting altered movement patterns, rehab, etc.).
Occasionally further medical evaluation may be necessary. We have established relationships with qualified local physicians and can make the appropriate referral should an athlete need assistance setting up an appointment in the area. Athletes or their parents may also choose to see a physician closer to home due to personal preference or to meet primary insurance requirements.
Note: the Sport Accident Insurance provided by the College for athletes will not provide any benefits until your primary health insurance has been applied.
MENTAL HEALTH & SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
Sandburg students get free access to the TimelyCare telehealth program to receive on-demand support from counselors, doctors, nurse practitioners and more, right at your fingertips. Through convenient use of the TimelyCare app, Chargers get:
- Medical - 24/7, on-demand and scheduled medical visits
- TalkNow - 24/7, on-demand mental health support
- Scheduled Counseling - access licensed counselors in your state
- Psychiatry - access to no-cost psychiatry services
