Athletic Training Program

High School Sports Medicine: Community Outreach

Athletic Trainers are multidisciplinary healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians and other essential members of the comprehensive health care team to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries in active populations. The MarinHealth Athletic Training team provides these community outreach services to secondary schools across Marin and Napa counties.

To become at Athletic Trainer, one must complete a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)-accredited program and pass the Board of Certification (BOC) exam for Athletic Trainers. This helps to ensure that Athletic Trainers meet the national standard of competencies such as injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation, among other aspects of their comprehensive skill set. Every MarinHealth Athletic Trainer is in good standing with the BOC to practice in California.

MarinHealth Athletic Trainers are trained in the following services to provide at their respective secondary school outreach sites:

• Concussion management, head injury referrals, and California Interscholastic Federation and North Coast Section Return-to-Learn (RTL) and Return-to-Play (RTP) Protocols
• Emergency care & on-field assessments
• Musculoskeletal injury prevention, clinical diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation
• Student Athlete education & advocacy

All inquiries about our program and prospective partnerships can be made to: athletictraining@mymarinhealth.org.

Key Members of Our Team

Ainsley McClure MS, ATC, CSCS, CES
Department Co-Lead
Tomales High School – Tomales, Marin County, CA
Ainsley has been with the MarinHealth team since 2019, and has been providing Athletic Training services to Tomales High School since his joining. Born and raised in the East Bay, he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI, where he was a four-year member of the Pioneer Football team. More recently, he obtained his Strength and Conditioning Certification in 2021, and earned his Master of Science in Kinesiology from AT Still University in 2023. At the start of 2025, he accepted the co-lead role within the Athletic Training Department to help with growth. Ainsley brings with him to Tomales a passion and commitment to elevating the Athletic Training profession with a special emphasis on empowering and advocating for life-long wellness and health for his athletes.

Americ Alvarado MA, ATC
Department Co-Lead
Redwood High School – Larkspur, Marin County, CA
Americ grew up in the Bay Area and earned his Bachelors degree at San Diego State University. He then became a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Stanford while attending San Jose State University for his Master's degree. He has been with MarinHealth since 2019 and with Redwood High School since 2009. Additionally, he brings a strong passion for supporting student growth academically and athletically. Outside of work, Americ enjoys watching sports, trying new foods around the bay area and adventures with his family.

David Tapia ATC, NREMT
American Canyon High School – American Canyon, Napa County, CA
David is back with MarinHealth since 2024. He is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton where he embraced the concept of patient-centered care. His approach to healthcare includes providing the patient the tools and knowledge to take ownership of their recovery process. Prior to becoming an athletic trainer, he has been army medic since 2010. Most recently, he mobilized to assist with the COVID relief efforts in Texas and was in charge of operating and maintaining a point of care lab for deploying and redeploying soldiers at Ft Bliss, TX. During his free time, David enjoys spending time fishing and spending time with his family. He hopes to one day visit all of the National Parks with his family.

Maryah Cohen MS, ATC
Archie Williams High School – San Anselmo, Marin County, CA
Maryah Cohen is a dedicated Athletic Trainer who began her role at Archie Williams High School in 2024. With experience across a variety of settings, including collegiate, performing arts, secondary school, and industrial environments, Maryah brings a well-rounded approach to athlete care. Specializing in injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation, she is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized care to all student-athletes, ensuring their health and performance are top priorities.

Ysa Druck ATC
San Rafael High School – San Rafael, Marin County, CA
Ysa Druck has been with MarinHealth since 2021 and is the Athletic Trainer for San Rafael High School. She graduated in 2014 from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. She is an East Bay Area native with professional experience from community college, professional baseball, and secondary schools. She grew up playing as many sports as she could and has a passion for golf, baseball, and traveling.

Payton Russum ATC
Tamalpais High School – Mill Valley, Marin County, CA
Payton Russum is the current Athletic Trainer for Tamalpais High School. In addition to his experience in the secondary school setting, he has worked in various environments, including Minor League soccer, physical therapy clinics, and at the Junior College level. Payton takes great pride in being part of the MarinHealth team and having the opportunity to collaborate with a group of skilled and dedicated Athletic Trainers. As a former collegiate wrestler at San Francisco State University, he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, which inspired him to pursue his Master's in Athletic Training at the University of the Pacific.

Richard Ong, ATC
Vintage High School - Napa, Napa County, CA
Born and raised in Southern California, Richard Ong has been Certified as an Athletic Trainer since 2021 and is a graduate of The University of the Pacific. Richard works with High School student-athletes to support their involvement in sports and maintains an open-minded and evidence-driven approach to patient care. Richard enjoys remaining athletic and active through interests like rock climbing, weight lifting, and hikes whenever possible. Other interests include finding new foods to enjoy and new locations to travel to. His goal is to continue to remain active and continue to encourage young adults to find creative and engaging ways to stay healthy while keeping lifelong safety and wellness in mind.