Athletic trainers provide care and coverage for all student-athletes in the program.
Focus is placed on the prevention, evaluation and recognition of athletic injuries, providing first aid and emergency care when needed, and coordinating the rehabilitation programs for all athletic injuries. John Zubal begins his fifth season as a full-time member of the Clayton State Athletic Department, overseeing all 10 varsity intercollegiate sports. He is responsible for the treatment of all injuries and serves as the facilitator for Clayton State's drug education program. Prior to serving as the athletic trainer at CCSU, Zubal contracted his services to the Laker program out of a private clinic for five years. Zubal received a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and master's degree from University of Utah.