Director of Athletic Training
Mr. Jones supervises and coordinates the University's medical care for 20 NCAA Division I/IAA athletic teams with his primary sport responsibility being Football.  In addition to his Athletic Trainer duties, Mr. Jones serves as Assistant Professor for the Athletic Training major in the Department of Physical Education, Wellness and Sport Studies where he teaches one three hour class within the Athletic Training major. It is Mr. Jones's responsibility to see that there is coordination between the educational program and the service program.  Jones earned a Bachelor of Arts from Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) College, and a Master of Arts from Gardner-Webb University. Jones and his wife, Shelly, have two children, Taylor and Ryan.

Phone: 704-406-3926
E-Mail Kevin Jones

Service Program Director
Mr. Mitchell's primary responsibilities are Men's Basketball and assisting with Football. In addition, Mr. Mitchell serves as an Approved Clinical Instructor and teaches one three hour class within the Athletic Training major. Mr. Mitchell is directly responsible for overseeing athletic insurance and coordinating inventory and purchasing for the athletic training program.  Mr. Mitchell most recently served as Head Athletic Trainer at Newberry College in Newberry, SC from 1998-2000.  Mr. Mitchell earned his Bachelor of Science from Mars Hill College and his Master of Arts from Gardner-Webb University. Mr. Mitchell is married to Stephanie Mitchell, ATC who serves as Head Athletic Trainer at Kings Mountain High School as well as an ACI with GWU's Athletic Training Educational Program.

Phone: 704-406-3912
E-Mail Jon Mitchell

Educational Program Director
Ms. White is the Program Director for the Athletic Training Educational Program.  As a full-time faculty member, Ms. White teaches 4 classes within the Athletic Training major.  In addition to her faculty responsibilities, Ms. White provides coverage for Men's and Women's Golf.  Ms. White joined Gardner-Webb in the fall of 2002 after having most recently served at Campbell University.  At Campbell, Ms White served as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and an Instructor within the University's Athletic Training Educational Program.  In 2005, Ms. White represented the United States during the World University Games as an Athletic Trainer.  In August of 2007, Ms White will represent the United States at the 2007 Para Pan American Games.  Ms. White earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from High Point University and her Master of Science Degree from Georgia State University. 

Phone: 704-406-3810
E-Mail Ashley White

Assistant Athletic Trainer
Ms. Ayotte's  primary responsibilities are  coverage of baseball and golf as well as serving as an Approved Clinical Instructor.  In addition, Ms. Ayotte  will teach one three hour class within the Athletic Training Major.  Ms. Ayotte  joined Gardner-Webb's Athletic Training Staff in July, 2003 after serving Newberry College  as Head  Athletic Trainer.  Ms. Ayotte  earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts from Gardner-Webb University.

Phone: 704-406-3889
E-Mail Kat Ayotte

Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Bachelor of Science, James Madison University.  Primary responsibility is Cross Country, Track and Field. 

Phone:  704-406-2057 
E-mail Chan Cho

Assistant Athletic Trainer
Ms. Denny's primary responsibilities are Swimming and assisting with Football as well as serving as an Approved Clinical Instructor.  Ms. Denny rejoined the Athletic Training staff in July, 2008 after having previously served as Graduate Assistant.  Ms. Denny earned her Bachelor of Science from Mars Hill College and her Master of Arts from Gardner-Webb University.  

Phone:  704-406-4425
pdenny@gardner-webb.edu

Assistant Athletic Trainer
Mr. Harvard's primary responsibilities are coverage of Men's Soccer and Wrestling as well as serving as an Approved Clinical Instructor.  In addition, Mr. Harvard will teach one three hour class within the Athletic Training Major.  Mr. Harvard  joined Gardner-Webb's Athletic Training Staff in June, 2007 after serving Pfeiffer College as Assistant Athletic Trainer.  Mr. Harvard earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from The University of Georgia and his Master of Arts degree from Southeast Missouri State University.     

Phone: 704-406-3242
E-Mail: Bill Harvard

Assistant Athletic Trainer
Ms. Hungerford's primary responsibilities are coverage of Women's Soccer  and Men's and Women's Tennis, as well as serving as an Approved Clinical Instructor.  In addition, Ms. Hungerford will teach one three hour class within the Athletic Training Major.  Ms. Hungerford joined Gardner-Webb's Athletic Training Staff in July, 2007 after serving Bryan College as Athletic Training Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Athletic Trainer.  Ms. Hungerford earned her Bachelor of Science from Gardner-Webb University and her Master of Science from Indiana State University.

Phone: 704-406-3846
E-Mail: Matthea Hungerford