Athletic Training
Philosophy of Athletic Training Services
Cate employs the services of board certified athletic trainers to work in conjunction with the Health Center’s staff in an effort to enhance the safety of Cate student-athletes.
The athletic training staff is responsible for the day-to-day evaluation and care of athletic injuries and assist in the coordination of appropriate medical care when necessary.
Our top priority is the health and safety of Cate School student-athletes. We provide the highest quality sports medicine care to each student-athlete to allow them to participate as quickly and as safely as possible.
We practice within all state and national laws including the policies of the Board of Certification, Inc, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and the National Federation of High Schools Association and the California Interscholastic Federation. We do our best to be accessible to every team, athlete, and coach and will maintain the athletic training center with proper equipment and supplies to provide the best care for athletic injuries.
We maintain a safe environment for athletics by ensuring venue maintenance, maintaining current education, and communicating when there is potential for inclement weather. We use current, evidence-based practices to provide effective treatments and rehabilitation and conditioning techniques to meet the needs and goals of our program.
We provide a safe and welcoming environment in the athletic training center for every student.
Athletic Training Staff
Head Athletic Trainer
805-684-8409 x263
shannon_drew@cate.org
BS, Elmira College
MS, Seton Hall University
Appointed: 2011
Shannon has dedicated nearly her entire career to Cate, where she serves as an athletic trainer and is currently the Director of Residential Life and a dorm head for most of her tenure. A native of Central New York, Shannon earned her bachelor’s degree in Pre-Physical Therapy from Elmira College and her master’s in Athletic Training from Seton Hall University.
Recognized with the Circumspice Award, Shannon is passionate about her work with students and the Cate community. Outside of her professional duties, she enjoys playing sports, reading, and spending time at the beach.
Shannon lives on the Mesa with her husband, Matt, and their two children, Easton and Bodie.
Assistant Athletic Trainer
805-684-4127 x118
lauren_wagner@cate.org
BS, Sacramento State University
MA, University of West Alabama
Appointed: 2020
Lauren Ellis brings a wealth of athletic training experience to Cate. A Ventura County native, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Athletic Training from Sacramento State University, where she worked with Division I and community college teams. She went on to complete her master’s degree at the University of West Alabama, serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer with full autonomy over four athletic teams.
Lauren’s career includes a fellowship program at UC Davis, working with cross country and track and field teams, and a position at Occidental College, where she supported cross country, track and field, women’s volleyball, and basketball.
At Cate, Lauren is an athletic trainer, advisor, and dorm parent. She lives in Carpinteria with her husband and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Watson. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, golfing, spending time at the beach, and being with family.
When Lauren is not in the athletic training room, she enjoys playing volleyball, golfing, hiking, and spending time with family!
Assistant Athletic Trainer
BS, San Diego State University
MS, East Stroudsburg University
Appointed: 2023
Lieah Maxfield brings a wealth of experience in athletic training to Cate, with a career spanning collegiate athletics and youth sports events. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training from San Diego State University and her master’s in Clinical Athletic Training from East Stroudsburg University, where she served as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer.
Lieah has worked with a variety of sports teams, including the University of Antelope Valley baseball team during their 2018 World Series run. She is also a Nationally Registered EMT and a NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist.
Outside of work, Lieah enjoys backpacking in the summer, skiing in the winter, and taking daily walks with her husband and dogs.