David Atas

Assistant Coach

Girls Varsity Basketball

David Atas started working at Lake Forest Academy in 2014 as the Assistant Athletic Trainer and took on the Head Athletic Trainer position in 2015. David graduated from Illinois State University in May 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training and a minor in coaching. In 2019, he received his Masters of Health Sciences with a specialization in athletic training from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Along with his certification in AT, David is also certified as a Golf Fitness Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), and is also Graston Technique certified. David oversees the health and safety of LFA student-athletes, both on and off the field. His duties include injury prevention, injury treatment and rehabilitation, and emergency care and first aid. He also helps out with freshman Health, Wellness, and Community classes, educating students about first aid and CPR. Additionally, he works as LFA’s yearbook supervisor and photographer for athletics. In the winter, he is the assistant coach for varsity girls basketball. David currently resides on campus in Weinbrenner House with his two dogs, Moose and Muggsy.