Athletic Training

Athletic Training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an allied health care profession.

Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic trainers work under the direction of a physician as prescribed by state licensure statutes.

Certified Athletic Trainers are sometimes confused with personal trainers. There is, however, a large difference in the education, skillset, job duties and patients of an Athletic Trainer and a personal trainer. The athletic training academic curriculum and clinical training follow the medical model. For more on Athletic Training, follow the link to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association nata.org.

Students interested in Sports Medicine should contact our office and consider registering for:

Athletic Training Mission Statement

The mission of the Athletic Training Department is to provide mentorship, advocate for the profession of athletic training, exemplify the institutional core values of North Idaho College (Student Success, Educational Excellence, Community Engagement, Stewardship, Diversity) and practice quality care with compassion, while respecting the rights, well-being and dignity of others.

MaKenna Turk, MAT, LAT, ATC

Head Athletic Trainer
Phone: (208) 769-3217
Email: makenna.turk@nic.edu

MaKenna Turk is a nationally board-certified athletic trainer licensed by the Idaho State Board of Medicine. He received his bachelor’s degree in health & human performance and master’s degree in athletic training from the University of Montana. He takes a multidisciplinary approach to sports medicine working in a collaborative team effort with other healthcare providers in his community to care for his patient population. He has practiced medicine in orthopedic clinics alongside various fellowship trained surgeons of different specialties and in various athletic training practice settings including high schools, college and community sporting events.

Outside of work he takes pride in giving back to his profession and his community by volunteering with the Idaho Athletic Trainers’ Association. You can also find him on the Coeur d’Alene River flyfishing with his wife, soaking in beautiful sights on the shore of a North Idaho mountain lake or traversing the Panhandle wilderness hunting.

Contributing Providers:

North Idaho College Athletics is fortunate to have an incredible network of healthcare providers in the community to collaborate with our athletic trainers. By partnering with these individuals and their organizations, NIC athletes have access to exceptional healthcare. Their dedication to the health and safety of all NIC athletes is beyond appreciated.

Dr. Roger Dunteman, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Knee and Shoulder Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist
Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
850 W Ironwood Dr #202, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
208-664-2175
https://ossmidaho.com

Dr. Andrew Larson, DMD
Clinic Owner
Advanced General Dentistry & Oral Surgery Residency Trained Specialist
Coeur d’Alene Family Dentistry
2201 N Government Way, Suite G, Coeur d’ Alene, id 83814
208-664-9129
https://www.coeur-d-alene-family-dentistry.net

Dr. Chris Arena, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Foot & Ankle/Lower Extremity Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist
Orthopedic Sports Institute/Hayden Surgery Center/Orthopedic Urgent Care
8552 N Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835
208-772-7600
https://orthopedicsportsinstitute.com

Dr. Craig Panos, M.D.
Clinic Owner
Concussion & Sports Medicine Specialist
Head, Spine & Sport
980 W Ironwood Dr., Suite 206, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
208-215-2030

Jared Anderson, DPT, PT, and Steph Morrison, DPT, PT
Clinic Leads
Sports Medicine Trained Physical Therapists
North Idaho Physical Therapy
1917 N Lakewood Dr, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (Jared Anderson location)
208-664-8194
1172 Hayden Ave, Hayden, ID 83835 (Steph Morrison location)
208-762-3332
https://thebioperformanceinstitute.com

Krista Kane, RDN, LD
Integrative/Functional Medicine & Sports Nutrition Trained Dietician
BioPerformance Institute
1765 W. Golf Course Rd, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 (Inside the Kroc Center)
208-277-0795
https://thebioperformanceinstitute.com

Dr. Matt Bean, M.D., and Dr. John Mitchell, M.D.
Sports Medicine Trained Family Medicine Physicians
Kootenai Family Medicine Residency
1919 Lincoln Wy, Suite 315, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
208-625-6000
https://www.kh.org/family-medicine/

John Steinbacher, P.A.
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist
Kootenai Clinic Orthopedic
2177 W Ironwood Center Dr, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
208-625-6111
https://www.kh.org/orthopedic/kootenai-clinic-orthopedics/

Dr. Logan Martin, D.C. and Dr. Samantha Schumacher, D.C.
Chiropractic Therapeutics & Massage
1104 N 4th St B, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
208-292-4873
https://www.cdachirotx.com

Dr. Stefan Yakel, D.O.
Clinic Owner
Minimally Invasive Spinal & Orthopedic Surgeon
Premier Spine
850 W Ironwood Dr Suite 301-A, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
208-770-3536