Athletics

Athletic Training Staff

Daniel Hardman, MS, ATC/L

dhardman@phm.k12.in.us

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.

Hunter Christy, MS, ATC/L
 
hchristy@phm.k12.in.us
 
Graduated from Fishers High School in 2019, where he ran Cross Country/Track and won a state championship. Hunter continued his education at Purdue University where he completed his Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology (2023) and Masters Degree in Athletic Training (2025). Since graduation, Hunter has had experience with North Central High School. As of June 2026, Hunter is now an Athletic Trainer at Penn High School. Hunter’s goal? Fewer injuries, faster recoveries, and hopefully making room on the wall for a few more State Championships! 
 
Student Athletic Trainer Application:
  • 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.