Education…
Clayton earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with minors in Athletic Training and Psychology at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, in 1994. In addition to providing rehabilitation services, Clayton oversees the Work Conditioning Program at MOI. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association, Illinois Athletic Trainers’ Association, and National Strength and Conditioning Association. Athletic trainers are licensed by the State of Illinois as healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize care for the safe return to activity and participation by patients.

On Working with High School Athletes and Young Patients…
“I work with high school athletes and younger patients from the DeKalb and Sycamore area. Rehabilitation is similar for all ages of athletes and patients, but the athletic trainer must take in account the dierences between the young population and the adult population. When working with young athletes and patients, the individual’s skill level, motor development, and sometimes attention span have to be addressed during the design of their treatment plan.”

On Being Part of a Community…
“I’m originally from Algonquin, Illinois. I came to DeKalb to attend graduate school at Northern Illinois University. Aer graduate school, I met my wife who is from Sycamore. I’ve lived here now for 15 years. It’s home to me.”