Ray Tufts
Los Gatos
Summary
Certified Athletic Trainer with extensive time spent with professional athletes in the NFL and NHL. Dedicated to providing cutting edge, evidence based and collaborative care for athletes within an inclusive sports medicine team. Passionate about advancing the field of sports medicine and committed to high quality, objective and immersive care for athletes at all levels.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Trainer
San Jose Sharks Hockey Club
1996.06 - 2024.06
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring in practice or games.
- Developed a positive rapport with General manager, Doctors, Players, Families and agents, promoting trust in the athletic training process.
- Assisted in rehabilitation efforts by designing customized exercise programs for injured athletes.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete injuries, treatments, and progress updates for documentation purposes.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians and physical therapists, to establish comprehensive treatment plans for injured athletes.
- Utilized evidence-based rehabilitation techniques when working with injured athletes, ensuring quicker return-to-play times without compromising long-term health outcomes.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in sports medicine and athletic training techniques.
- Monitored and evaluated injured athletes during rehabilitation sessions.
- Increased team cohesion by facilitating communication between athletes, coaches, and medical professionals.
- Evaluated and triaged athletic injuries for doctor.
Assistant Athletic Trainer
San Franisco Forty Niners
1984.07 - 1996.06
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of injured athletes to determine appropriate course of action and treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records for all athletes under care, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
- Provided emergency care during athletic events, minimizing injury severity and expediting recovery time.
- Supported strength coaches in designing conditioning programs tailored to meet the specific needs of each sport''s demands.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while adhering to budget constraints.
- Contributed to a positive athletic department culture by fostering open communication, mutual respect, and collaboration among staff members.
Education
Master of Arts - Athletic Training Masters, Unfinished
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
CSU- Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.1987
Skills
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- Collaborative and Team oriented approach
- Long and Acute rehabilitation management
- Emergency management
- Orthopedic Evaluation
- Manual therapy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Excellent communication skills
Accomplishments
NATA member (1987-present)
Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (1987-1996)
Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Society (1996-2024)
President, PHATS, 2006-2012
Member, NHL Player Health and Safety Committee (2006-2024)
USA Mens Hockey Team, Head Athletic Trainer (2010-Silver)
USOC Volunteer (Summer 2009)
Covid Director SJ Sharks 2020-22
Affiliations
- NATA
Certification
NATA, certified, 1987- Current
CPR/AED BLS 2023-2025
Timeline
Athletic Trainer
San Jose Sharks Hockey Club
1996.06 - 2024.06
Assistant Athletic Trainer
San Franisco Forty Niners
1984.07 - 1996.06
Master of Arts - Athletic Training Masters, Unfinished
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
CSU- Sacramento
NATA, certified, 1987- Current
CPR/AED BLS 2023-2025
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