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Jordan Anderson, MS, ATC

Jordan Anderson, MS, ATC

Jordan is an athletic trainer with NorthShore University Health System, working under Dr. Carrie Jaworski. Previously, Jordan served as a staff athletic trainer at New Trier Township High School in Northfield, IL. Jordan received his master’s in athletic training from Illinois State University in May 2013. During that time he served as a graduate assistant for ISU’s football team. Prior to that Jordan received his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Northern Illinois University where he served as the president of the student athletic training club. In between schools Jordan interned at Northwestern University with their football team in the spring of 2011. Jordan currently resides in Evanston, IL. He also serves in capacity with the IATA Secondary Schools Committee, and has worked with the IATA and GLATA Young Professionals Committees. Outside of the IATA, Jordan serves as the Secretary for the Sidelined USA Board of Directors, an organization dedicated to serving the community of permanently sidelined athletes.

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  • SIDELINED: Helping Athletes Adapt and Thrive after Medically Forced Exit from Sport
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The transition following unanticipated and involuntary exit from sport is described as disruptive and traumatic. Understanding the patterns of psychological response for athletes no longer able to compete due to career-ending injury, health condition, or concussion is essential to patient care. Medically disqualified athletes experience a range of emotional responses such as grief, identity loss, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. This presentation will address the psychological and social domains for athletes experiencing MDQ, implications for loss of athletic identity, and risk of related mental health concerns. Emphasis on research and practical methodology to support these athletes in their transition.