Athletic Training

John Babbitt, MS, ATC

Caleb Christie, MS, AT, ATC

Caleb Christie joined the Adrian College athletic training staff in 2020 as an intern before transitioning to an assistant athletic trainer in 2021. Prior to Adrian College, Caleb spent two years at Utah State University as a graduate assistant, where he worked with their football and track & field/cross country teams. Caleb earned his master’s degree in health and human services, with a sports medicine emphasis, from Utah State, following his undergraduate degree in athletic training and exercise science from Saginaw Valley State University.

Dr. Tina L. Claiborne, Ph.D., AT, ATC, CSCS
Email: tclaiborne@adrian.edu
Office: Merillat-212
Office Ext.: 4432

Dr. Tina Claiborne came to Adrian College as the program director of athletic training in 2007, and developed the first Master’s degree in Athletic Training at Adrian College. She earned her BS degree in Athletic Training at Ithaca College, and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in clinical kinesiology and biomechanics from the University of Toledo. Before becoming an educator, Dr. Claiborne worked as a clinical athletic trainer in private and public high schools, as well as the orthopedic sports rehabilitation setting.

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Tyler Cortright MS, AT, ATC,CSCS

Tyler is the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance at Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI. He earned his B.S. from Hope College in 2009 and his Masters degree in Sports Administration from the California University of Pennsylvania in 2011.

Jordyn Dubina, EdD, AT, ATC

Jordyn Dubina, Ed.D, LAT, ATC, joined the Hillsdale College Athletic Training staff in July of 2022 as Assistant Athletic Trainer for football and baseball. Prior to Hillsdale College, Dubina worked at Barton College with their inaugural football team and baseball team.Dubina received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Kent State University. During her time as a student, Dubina worked with the Golden Flashes' gymnastics, wrestling and field hockey teams.

Following her graduation from Kent State, Dubina went on to earn her Master of Science in Post-Professional Athletic Training at the University of Kentucky. During her time at Kentucky, Dubina completed her graduate assistantship with the Wildcats' men's and women's cross country and track & field teams while assisting with football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball. While completing her graduate degree, Dubina received her Graston M1 certification.

Dubina also received her Doctor of Education in Interprofessional Leadership from Kent State University. She successfully defended her Dissertation in Practice titled, “Athletic Training Preceptors’ Awareness, Perceptions, and Integrations of Clinical Teaching Models” in June 2025.

Jamie Fetter, MS, AT, ATC

Jamie Fetter began as the head athletic trainer at Adrian in 2004. Before coming to Adrian College, Jamie spent seven years at Tiffin University as the head athletic trainer, overseeing all aspects of the athletic training department. Jamie earned his master’s degree from Ohio University in 1997 and his bachelor’s degree from Defiance College in 1996. In addition to heading up athletic medicine at Adrian College, Jamie is a preceptor and an adjunct professor for the department of Exercise Science & Athletic Training. Additionally, Jamie works for the NFL as an AT Spotter. Jamie is married to his wife, Stephanie, and they have three kids, Tyson, Brook and Trenton.

Laura Glasgow MA AT, ATC

Laura is the athletic trainer at Adrian High School, graduating from Central Michigan University in 2018 with her BS in Athletic Training and a minor in Substance Abuse Education, Prevention and Treatment. In 2021, she graduated from Siena Heights University with an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Laura is also a Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC). She is a big advocate for mental health and works to further understand the connections between mental health and physical health for athletes.

Dr. Aron Gornowicz, DO, FAOASM, OT

Dr. Aron Gornowicz is a dual board-certified physician in family and sports medicine. He completed his residency in family medicine and his fellowship in sports medicine at Garden City Hospital in Garden City, MI. He received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and his Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University. Dr. Gornowicz practices sports medicine, family/general medicine, and osteopathic manipulative treatment.

David Hamen ATC

Dave has been the Athletic Trainer at Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio since the spring of 2008. Dave brings a wide array of experiences to the Athletic Training field and enjoys giving back to the profession. Dave provides a great hands-on approach to Athletic Training at his site. He interned with the New York Yankees and Oakland Raiders and has experience working with minor league hockey and arena football. Dave graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2003. He is a proud husband and father and a self-proclaimed sports and video game junkie.

Dr. Tyler Harris, Ph.D., AT, ATC
Email: tharris@adrian.edu
Office: Merillat-209
Office Ext.: 4017

Tyler S. Harris joined Adrian College in 2020. He earned his B.S. in Athletic Training from Northern Arizona University, M.S. in Psychology from Northern Michigan University, and Ph.D in Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity from Michigan State University. Dr. Harris has a wide range of clinical athletic training experience, from Olympic weightlifting, to fencing, to women’s roller derby. Dr. Harris’s research interests include: adapted physical activity, doping in sport, and concussion reporting decisions.

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Dan Hudson MS, AT, ATC, NASM-PES

Dan began his career at the Hillsdale College Sports Medicine and Performance program in 2017 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer working with the football and baseball teams. In the summer of 2021 Dan was promoted to Head Athletic Trainer for Hillsdale College and currently works primarily with the football and swimming teams. In addition, Dan is also a performance coach for Hillsdale College working with the tennis teams in the weight room for strength, conditioning & injury prevention. Dan graduated from Adrian College in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, and in 2017 with a Master’s degree in Athletic Training.

Mikayla Kemp MS, ATC

Mikayla began her career at Hillsdale College in the fall of 2018 as a part-time trainer and was promoted to full-time in September of 2020. Her primary responsibilities include working with women’s basketball and softball teams. Prior to working at Hillsdale College, she served as the primary athletic trainer at Hillsdale High School for two years. Coming from Niles, Michigan, Mikayla graduated from Adrian College in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, and in 2018 with her Master’s degree in Athletic Training.

Prof. Victor Liberi, MS, ATC, CHSE, CSCS(ret), OPE-C
Email: vliberi@adrian.edu
Office: Merillat-161
Office Ext.: 5022

Victor Liberi joined Adrian College in their Athletic Training program in Fall 2009. He earned his MS degree in Biomechanics at University of Delaware, Newark. In his 30 years as an athletic trainer, Professor Liberi has worked in every level of athletic training (pro, collegiate, and HS). He was a member of the 1993 National League Champion, Philadelphia Phillies, as a minor league athletic trainer.

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Justin Logan MS, AT, ATC, CSCS

Justin currently serves as an assistant athletic trainer for Siena Heights University. He earned his B.S. in Athletic Training from Eastern Michigan University in 2016 and his Master’s degree in Leadership in Higher Education from Siena Heights University.

Jim Nicknair, MS, AT, ATC

Jim Nicknair began at Adrian College in 2013. Jim, a native of Glenburn, Maine, earned his B.S. degree in Athletic Training from The University of Southern Maine in 2011. He went to earn his M.S. degree in Athletic Training from Ohio University in 2013.

Lorie Robinette MS, AT, ATC

Lorie has been the head athletic trainer at Siena Heights University since 2005. Prior to her position there, she worked as the athletic trainer at Tecumseh High School. She earned her master’s degree at Ohio University while working as a graduate assistant in athletic training at Ferris State. Lorie has been a preceptor for Adrian College since 2008 and is also an adjunct professor for the Department of Exercise Science & Athletic Training.

Dr. Heather Schuyler, EdD, AT, ATC
Email: hschuyler@adrian.edu
Office: Merillat-163
Office Ext.: 4101

Heather Schuyler came to Adrian College in 2008. She earned her B.S. degree in Athletic Training at Eastern Michigan University. She attended the University of South Florida and then the University of St. Augustine where she earned her M.A. degree in Exercise Science and Ed.D in Education. Prior to coming to Adrian, Heather was an assistant athletic trainer at the University of Tampa where she also taught classes in athletic training. Heather is also a certified massage therapist.

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Meg Sharp, MS, AT, ATC, CSCS

Meg Sharp joined the Adrian College sports medicine staff in the fall of 2009 as an assistant athletic trainer. Meg was promoted to Associate Athletic Trainer in 2015, when she added responsibilities as the athletic department's Senior Woman Administrator. Previously, she worked for one year at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. Meg completed her master’s degree in exercise science at Middle Tennessee State University and her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Grand Valley State University. Meg resides with her family in Adrian.

Samantha Smith, MS, AT, ATC

Samantha Smith is an athletic trainer at Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training at Ohio University. Sam continued her education through The University of Toledo’s post-professional athletic training program, earning her Master of Science in Exercise Science, while also serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Start High School.

Mickey Tulette, MS, AT, ATC

Mickey Tulett is a highly accomplished Athletic Trainer with over 26 years of experience dedicated to advanced rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance enhancement. His experience includes roles with Major League Soccer, Mercy Elite Sports Medicine, and Detroit City FC, along with founding his own company, IRON ACL. He holds a Master of Science from California University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Detroit Mercy, and is a State of Michigan Board Certified Athletic Trainer.Mickey also holds additional certifications in Dry Needling, ASTYM Soft Tissue Mobilization, and NSCA TSAC.