Head Athletic Trainer | July 8, 2019 - Present
Shannon Hamilton MS, ATC, LAT, DAT was hired as the Head Athletic Trainer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College on July 8, 2019.
Professional Experience
Prior to SMWC, Shannon obtained her Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Indiana State University in 2015. Subsequently, she accepted a Graduate Assistant position at Vereen Rehabilitation Center in Moultrie, Georgia. During this time, she completed a Master's degree in Exercise Science and Physical Education while working in the secondary school setting. Upon graduation from the University of Northern Georgia in 2017; Shannon returned to Indiana State University to obtain her Doctorate of Athletic Training where she served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer with the Indiana State University football team. During this time, she also completed research on "Athletic Trainers' Social Media Use," and later received publication for this research.
Hamilton has been employed through Union Hospital Sports Medicine since May 2019 and has served as the head athletic trainer for SMWC since then. She enjoys working with all of the athletics programs and helping to facilitate the growth of the Athletics Department, including the Sports Medicine staff. She particularly likes to introduce the student-athletes to different complementary integrative care techniques like yoga.
Hamilton serves as an Affiliate Faculty member for the Indiana State DAT Program and a preceptor for the Indiana State Master's of Athletic Training Program.
Personal
Outside of the athletic training, Shannon is very passionate about achieving a healthy work-life balance. She is currently enrolled is a Certified Yoga Teacher and teaches at Common Ground Yoga in town. She enjoys spending time outdoors in the sun and adventures with her family and three dogs, Sal, Rocko, and Jordy. Additionally, Shannon loves to cook and bake, and is hoping to own a grilled cheese cafe one day.
