Shelton PS Athletics Department

ATHLETIC TRAINING/SPORTS MEDICINE 

Hello, my name is Nicole Yacobino and I am the Head Athletic Trainer at Shelton High School.  The purpose of this web page is to familiarize the Shelton community with myself, explain what an Athletic Trainer does and to introduce you to my company, Select Physical Therapy.

Nicole Yacobino ATC, LAT

I graduated from Catawba College in Salisbury NC in May 2007 with a BS degree in Athletic Training.  I became certified as an Athletic Trainer by the NATABOC in June 2007 and licensed in the state of Connecticut shortly thereafter.  While at college I worked primarily with football, lacrosse, men’s basketball, and softball.  In summer of 2006 I had the pleasure of interning with the Charlotte Knights, the minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. In July 2007 I joined Select Physical Therapy and began working as the Certified Athletic Trainer for the Bridgeport Bluefish.  I started at Shelton High School in April 2008. 

On most days I arrive to Shelton High School and open the Athletic Training Room at 2:00pm.  The direct phone number to the Athletic Training Room is (203) 929-3014 ext 189

On Monday, Wednesday and Friday I can be reached at Select Physical Therapy between the hours of 7:00am and 12:00pm. Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call me at 203-929-7036 or email me at nicole.yacobino@selectmedicalcorpcom

WHAT IS AN ATHLETIC TRAINER:

Many people inquire about what a Certified Athletic Trainer is: 

Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as an allied health care professional. ATC’s are highly educated and skilled professionals specializing in injury prevention, recognition, evaluation, assessment, immediate care, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic and musculoskeletal disciplines. As a part of the sports medicine team, the Certified Athletic Trainer works under the direction of a licensed physician and in cooperation with other health care professionals, athletics administrators, coaches and parents.

In other words:  If the medical care of an athlete was represented by an umbrella… the athlete would serve as the handle, the rest of the athlete’s support team would serve as the parts that make up the canopy and the Athletic Trainer would serve as the conduit or intermediary between the athlete and the rest of the support community.

An Athletic Trainer must be certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) by completing a four year degree at and accredited college or university and passing the Board of Certification Examination.  In the State of Connecticut Athletic Trainers must also be licensed with the Department of Health.

A day in the life of an Athletic Trainer:

An Athletic trainer can be seen working in secondary schools, College/Universities, sports medicine clinics, with the military and industrial/commercial settings. On an average day you will find an ATC preparing athletes for practice or games through taping, bandaging, and bracing. You can see an ATC develop conditioning programs, and implement treatment and rehabilitation programs. ATC also evaluate injuries to determine their management and referral to physician or physical therapy if necessary.

Further information on Athletic Training can be found on the National Athletic Trainers’ Association webpage.  www.nata.org

As mentioned previously, I am currently employed by Select Physical Therapy.  My clinic is located at 100 Beard Saw Mill Road (behind the Wells Hollow Farm).  I am in the office from 7:00am – 12:00pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  I am in daily contact with the clinical staff which enables me to provide the best possible continuum of care to our injured student-athletes. 

Here is more information on the clinic and the staff: 

                      SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY of SHELTON                   

                       Select Physical Therapy of Shelton is located at 100 Beard Saw Mill Road

(Behind the Wells Hollow Farm).

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Thursday 7:00am to 7:00pm

Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm

Phone: 203-929-7036

Fax: 203-929-7361

To schedule an appointment or for any questions please call our main number 203-929-7036 or email us at

SelectPTShelton@selectmedicalcorp.com

Select Physical Therapy also offers a public injury hotline which is available to answer any questions you may have regarding the treatment of common injuries or conditions.

The injury hotline number is 1-877-MOBL-MED (662-5633)

 Let me introduce you to our staff…

Ron Ogrodowicz MPT, ATC, LAT, CSCS  – Center Manager

Ron is a 1992 graduate of Bunnell High School in Stratford.  He earned a Bachelor’s in Athletic Training from Catawba College, Salisbury NC.  He holds a second Bachelor’s in Health and Science Studies and a Master’s in Physical Therapy both from Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT.  Prior to becoming Center Manager at Select Physical Therapy of Shelton, Ron served as the Assistant Athletic Director and the Head Athletic Trainer at Quinnipiac University from 1997- 2004. 

Mark Martire DPT, ATC, LAT

Mark is a Shelton native and a Shelton High School class of 2002 graduate.  He earned his Bachelor’s in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine from Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT in May 2006.  He continued on to Graduate school at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield CT where he earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2009.  Mark joined Select Medical Corp in August of 2006, initially hired as a part time Athletic Trainer.  He soon joined the group as a full time Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer upon graduation from Sacred Heart University.

Rebecca Perriello, MSPT

Rebecca graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2005 with a Bachelors of Science in Allied Health and in 2006 with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. Since being licensed by the state of Connecticut she has been working as an outpatient Physical Therapist with an emphasis on sports injuries, pre and post-surgical rehabilitation, and general orthopedic conditions.  Becky began working for Select Physical Therapy in 2009.

Mindy Therriault ATC, LAT – Certified Athletic Trainer

Mindy received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science/Athletic Training from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT in May 2008. She became certified as an Athletic Trainer by the NATABOC in June 2008.  She was employed as the Head Athletic Trainer for Weston High School from August 2008 – July 2010. In August 2010, Mindy joined Select Physical Therapy and became the Head Certified Athletic Trainer for Bunnell High School in Stratford, CT.

Nicole Yacobino ATC, LAT – Certified Athletic Trainer

Nicole is a 2003 graduate of Bunnell High School in Stratford.  She earned her Bachelor’s in Athletic Training from Catawba College in Salisbury NC in May 2007 with a BS degree in Athletic Training.  Nicole joined Select Medical Corp in July of 2007 and worked as a Certified Athletic Trainer with the Bridgeport Bluefish.  In April 2008 Nicole became the Head Athletic Trainer at Shelton High School.

Maria DeSousa – Patient Service Specialist

Maria graduated from Bullard Havens Technical School with a diploma in Graphic Communications.  She has been working in outpatient therapy for eighteen years as both an aide and a patient service specialist.