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Andrew Abraham is a nationally certified and Connecticut-licensed Athletic Trainer who serves as the Athletic Trainer at Glastonbury High School. He joined GHS after several successful years leading sports medicine services at Rocky Hill High School and Select Physical Therapy, where he had served since 2018. Andrew was the Area Director of Sports Medicine overseeing 30+ athletic trainers in their schools across CT.
Andrew earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Springfield College in 2017 and later completed his Master of Science. During his time at Springfield, he gained extensive clinical experience working with a variety of high-level collegiate athletes, while also competing in ice hockey for three seasons. He has remained connected to the sport as an assistant coach for the Springfield College Hockey Team from 2016-2023. He currently coaches the Terriers Co-Op hockey team and has since 2019.
Before entering the high school setting, Andrew completed was an athletic trainer at the University of Massachusetts, working with the Football program and serving as the Head Athletic Trainer for Baseball and Cheerleading. His professional interests include comprehensive sports medicine program development, emergency care, and the evolving research around concussion and brain injury management.
Andrew is deeply passionate about the role of the athletic trainer as a frontline healthcare provider within the secondary school setting. He is committed to delivering high-quality, athlete-centered care, and creating a positive and supportive environment for all GHS student-athletes and families.
Andrew lives in Winsor with his wife Ashley, daughter Brynn and dog Bruin. They love the outdoors, athletics, and cooking. Andrew is family first so don't be surprised to see the Abraham family at GHS supporting the guardians (Bruin included).
If you have questions or need to contact him, reach out anytime.
Andrew Abraham MS, LAT, ATC
Glastonbury High School Athletic Trainer
What is an Athletic Trainer?
“Athletic Trainers (ATCs) are healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation for patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. Athletic Training is recognized by the American Medical Association as a healthcare profession.”
Are Athletic Trainers Qualified?
All certified and/or licensed Athletic Trainers must earn a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a CAATE-accredited program and pass the national Board of Certification (BOC) exam. ATs maintain state licensure and complete ongoing continuing education to ensure safe and high-quality patient care.
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