Athletics

Athletic Training Staff

Adam Gibson, MS, ATC/L, CES

Graduated from Manchester University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training then went on to finish a Master’s Degree in Applied Exercise Science from Concordia University Chicago in 2019 with a concentration in Corrective Exercise. Experience in high school athletics, college athletics (D1 & D3), orthopedic clinics, and professional baseball. Adam plans to start as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor in Manchester University’s, Master’s of Athletic Training (MAT) program starting fall of 2025 while still being part of Penn High School Athletics.

Daniel Hardman, MS, ATC/L

Penn Graduate of the Class of 2016. Daniel graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training. He went to Baylor University and completed a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology in 2022. While at Baylor, he was a graduate assistant with Track & Field and Cross Country. Since graduation, Daniel has had experience with University of Washington Football, University of Iowa Track/XC and Gulliver Prep in Miami, Fla., through Pinecrest Physical Therapy. Daniel came back to Penn in February 2025 and started working as one of the school athletic trainers.

  • What is Athletic Training
    • Link to National Athletic Training Association (NATA) website
    • https://www.nata.org/about/athletic-training
    • Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education, training and the state’s statutes, rules and regulations.  As a part of the health care team, services provided by athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
  • Become a Student Athletic Trainer
    • Links
    • Application form
    • Testimonials
    • Opportunities/Career Paths