About Us

Our passion for Athletic Training and for developing high quality practitioners is why we do what we do. Our vision is to be at the forefront of progress for Athletic Trainers and the profession as a whole.

Alisha M. Pennington MS, ATC - Founder, Speaker, & Instructor

Our Story

We believe the core of Athletic Training is its practitioners. The more well-rounded the practitioner, the higher the quality of the profession. We can all do that by first looking within ourselves and growing our own awareness, perspective, and experience.

ATvantage Academy was created to provide opportunities for Athletic Training Students and Certified Athletic Trainers to look for, pursue, and find more within themselves and the profession.

Meet Our Lead Instructors

We have partnered with some phenomenal instructors to create courses. Each exemplifies our core values when it comes to the athletic trainer and the profession.

Alisha M. Pennington

Alisha is the owner of ATvantage Athletic Training & ATvantage Academy. She is an athletic trainer, podcast host, and speaker with a non-traditional mindset.

Adam Cady

Adam is passionate about health care, education, and leadership development. He is a Physician Assistant with Kerlan-Jobe and works as a Medical Consultant.

Kent Games

Kent is the Acting Dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies at Indiana State University. He is a people first leader, athletic trainer, and professor.

Tammi Gaw

Tammi has been a part of the sports landscape for over 20 years. She is an athletic trainer, an attorney, and the owner of Advantage Rule.

Patty Curtiss

Patty is an experienced athletic trainer and owner of Athletic Health Advocacy. She specializes in concussion management.

Numbers Speak

55k+

CEUs Earned

35

Courses

5k+

Students

What Our Students Have to Say

Opened my mind to new ways of thinking about the profession and what keeps us going.
Fulfillment
From Program Evaluation
The content was spot-on. I am extremely impressed and will be listening to more!
Contract Work
From Program Evaluation
The program touched on areas that I hadn't thought about in regards to getting hired. It was eye opening for me which was appreciated.
Nontraditional Settings
From Program Evaluation
In a profession that has such a high burnout rate, this was a great reaffirmation that we as Athletic Trainers are making a difference.
Fulfillment
From Program Evaluation
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