The Athletic Training room is located inside the C.E. Jeffers Sports Center across from the men's locker room. Corban's Athletic Training room offers student-athletes quality medical care, which includes therapeutic modalities, exercise equipment, whirlpool treatment, ice and heat. The Athletic Training room, weight room and fitness center are in close proximity to service all rehabilitation needs. If you have questions, please contact the Athletic Training room at (503) 589-8193. Fax: (503) 315-2941
Athletic Training HANDBOOK
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HOURS:
Monday through Friday - 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (or as otherwise posted)
Saturday/Sunday - 2 hours prior to event start (home events)
Athletic Training Room Staff
Jenny Garrard, MS, LAT, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer (Lead AT for Women's Volleyball, Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track & Field, Men's & Women's Golf, Softball, and Beach Volleyball)
E-mail - jgarrard@corban.edu
Phone Number - (503) 589-8160
Garrard was promoted to the role of Corban University Head Athletic Trainer in the winter of 2022. She joined the Corban University staff in February 2009 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. She has been a certified athletic trainer since 2005 and attained both an undergraduate and a graduate degree from Oregon State University. Garrard earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s in Exercise and Sport Science with a concentration in Sports Medicine in 2005 and 2011, respectively.
Prior to becoming a Warrior, Garrard worked at Linfield College during the 2007-2008 school year as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor.
Garrard has also spent time volunteering at the USA Track & Field National Championships, Olympic Trials, and World Championship events held in the state.
Married to her husband James, the couple has four daughters Lara, Thea, Renee, and Mariah.
Garrard enjoys singing, reading, running, and playing with her kids. She sings on the worship team at her church and sometimes, Garrard even sings the National Anthem at Warrior events. She currently resides in Salem.
Gabe Duchesneau, MSAT, LAT, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lead AT for Men's Soccer, Men's Wrestling, and Baseball)
E-mail - gduchesneau@corban.edu
Duchesneau was added to the Warrior athletic department ahead of the 2026-27 academic year, providing vital depth to the Warriors’ sports medicine staff as an assistant athletic trainer who serves the 300+ student-athletes competing in the navy and gold threads.
Duchesneau arrives in Salem after completing his Master of Science in Athletic Training at Eastern Washington University earlier this month, where he developed a strong clinical foundation through hands-on experience in NCAA Division I, junior college, and secondary school settings. His rotation work included time with Eastern Washington’s football, women’s soccer, and track & field programs, as well as an extensive multi-sport assignment at North Idaho College where he provided coverage for wrestling, basketball, softball, soccer, and volleyball student-athletes.
While at North Idaho College, Duchesneau gained significant experience working within a highly competitive wrestling program, helping manage both acute and chronic injuries while contributing to rehabilitation planning and return-to-play decisions. His work emphasized a balance between student-athlete performance and long-term health outcomes, demonstrated through his involvement in successful injury management cases that allowed student-athletes to continue competing at a high level.
In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Duchesneau collaborated closely with athletic trainers, physicians, coaches, and strength and conditioning staff to ensure coordinated care across all aspects of student-athlete health. His primary experience includes injury evaluation, therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation programming, concussion management, practice and competition coverage, and emergency response readiness. He will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to Warrior student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation, while assisting with daily athletic training room operations and event coverage.
A former collegiate wrestler himself, Duchesneau brings a unique perspective to his role, having firsthand experience navigating the physical and mental demands placed on student-athletes. He remains active in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, further strengthening his understanding of high-performance environments and injury prevention strategies. His personal athletic background helps inform his approach to care, emphasizing trust, communication, and individualized treatment plans. Additionally, he enjoys disc golfing and snowboarding during his recreational opportunities.
Melissa Martin, LAT, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lead AT for Women's Soccer)
E-mail - mmartin@corban.edu
Martin joined the Corban University Athletic Training staff in July of 2022. She graduated from George Fox University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance with concentrations in Athletic Training and pre-teaching Physical Education.
While at George Fox, she led the Bruin Women’s basketball team to three conference championships and three NCAA tournament appearances. She also competed for the Bruins’ track team as a heptathlete. After graduating, she worked for ProActive Physical Therapy as their Marketing Director and as the Head ATC for Oregon City High School. In addition, Martin played for the Portland Energy basketball team for two seasons and developed a Strength and Conditioning summer program for high school students.
Since moving to Silverton in 2013, she has provided ATC coverage for a variety of area schools and sports teams. During that time, she’s also served as Silverton High School’s assistant varsity basketball coach since 2018, winning a State Championship and multiple state tournament appearances.
Martin lives in Silverton with her husband Andrew and their three children, Leah, Isaac and James. Her family helped start True Light Church in Silverton, and they remain very involved there. She enjoys being a mama, working out, leading Bible studies, gardening and spending time with friends and family.
