Ellen Kluth, MAT,LAT,ATC - 

Ellen has been working as a Certified Athletic Trainer for five years after earning my Master’s Degree in Athletic Training from the University of Arkansas(2018) and my Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Briar Cliff University(2015). When she is not helping athletes, you can find me spending time with my husband and two boys, playing sports, hunting, and fishing.

Avera Sports Responsibilities: 

• Schools:  Mt. Vernon/Plankinton, Ethan, White Lake 
• Clubs: Mitchell Skate and Hockey Assoc. 
• Assist with Acceleration and ARC programming at Avera Sports Mitchell 

Clayton Gropper - 

Avera Sports Responsibilities: 

• Schools:  Mitchell High School 
• Assist with Acceleration programming at Avera Sports Mitchell during the summer months 

Chris Marek, DPT, ATC - 

Chris is a dual certified Physical Theapyist and Athletic Trainer.  He serves Avera primarily as the manager of outpatient therapy services and Avera Sports for the QOP region.  Chris' interests include sports, hunting, house remodeling and cattle. 

Avera Sports Responsibilities: 

• Program Management 
• Hanson School District 

James Dougherty - 

Avera Sports Responsibilities: 

• Schools:  Mt. Vernon/Plankinton, Ethan, Parkston 
• Clubs: Mitchell Skate and Hockey Assoc. 
• Acceleration and ARC programming lead for QOP region 

Eric Witte - 

Avera Sports Responsibilities: 

• Schools:  Mitchell School District 

Taylor Summers - 

Avera Sports Responsibilities: 

• Schools:  Dakota Wesleyan University