John Zubal begins his 11th year as the head athletic trainer of the Clayton State Athletic Department, overseeing all 12 varsity intercollegiate sports. He is responsible for the treatment of all injuries and serves as the facilitator for Clayton State’s drug education program.

Zubal is also the immediate athletic training contact for women's soccer and women's basketball.

Renowned to the Clayton State community for his superior work ethic and caring treatment, Zubal was honored in 2002 with the prestigious Alice Smith Faculty/Staff honor, awarded to the top Clayton State employee each year.

Zubal was recognized in 2005 at the 56th annual National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) meeting, receiving one of a selected number of Athletic Trainer Service Awards. He was one of 32 Athletic Trainers to receive the award, out of almost 35,000 certified athletic trainers across the country.

In addition, Zubal and his staff were honored in 2007 by the Peach Belt Conference as the PBC "Athletic Training Staff of the Year." 

The athletic training program at Clayton State University provides a link between the school’s athletic program and the medical community.

CSU 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.

Zubal received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree from the University of Utah.

John and his wife Christy reside in Jonesboro, GA.

Assistant Athletic Trainer Mindy Simmons