Major League Athletic Trainers

Philadelphia Phillies

Scott Sheridan
Position: Head Athletic Trainer
College Attended: West Chester University, Neumann College(BS)(MS PT)
Years in MLB: 1
A Laurel, DE native, Scott Sheridan, 37, begins his first year in Major League Baseball as the head athletic trainer for the Phillies. Scott received his undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from West Chester University in 1991 and a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Neumann College in 1998. His professional career started with the Phillies in 2002 when he was hired as the Coordinator of Rehabilitation and Athletic Training. Prior to that Scott spent 11 years working for Physiotherapy Associates (C.C.O.S.P.T) in West Chester, PA. In addition, Scott served as adjunct faculty for the Physical Therapy program at Neumann College for three years teaching an elective orthopedic class. Scott is a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers Association and the American Physical Therapy Association. Furthermore he has attained his credentials as a certified strength and conditioning specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Sheridan and his wife Deb have two children, Scott and Emilee, and live in West Chester, PA.

Mark Andersen
Position: Assistant Athletic Trainer
College Attended: East Stroudsburg State University(B.S)
Years in MLB: 25
The 2010 season is Mark’s 25th as the Phillies’ assistant athletic trainer, having served in that capacity since 1986. A graduate of Abington High School in Abington, Pa., Mark earned a BS degree in physical education from East Stroudsburg State University. He earned his certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association in 1983 and is a member of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society and the National Strength and Conditioning Association, which he earned his CSCS certification from in 2009. In 2010 Mark obtained his Corrective Exercise Specialist certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. In 1994, he received the PBATS Athletic Training Staff of the Year award and in 1998 he was selected to serve as the National League athletic trainer at the All-Star Game. In 2009, Mark was a member of the Phillies’ training staff that was the recipient of the Dick Martin Award, given to the best athletic training staff in baseball by Baseball Prospectus. He and his wife, Victoria, have a daughter, Rachel Vaughn, and live in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Brian Cammarota
Position: Medical Coordinator
College Attended: West Chester University (BS); Temple University (MEd)
Years in MLB:
2010 is Brian’s 11th year with the Phillies. He speent his first seven years in the Phillies organization as a minor league athletic trainer prior to his promotion to his current role following the 2006 season. Began as an intern athletic trainer with The Phillies (1997-1999) before being hired full time in the 2000. Spent 3 seasons with Scranton Wilkes-Barre (AAA), 2004-06 and worked in the Arizona Fall League in 2003. Earned his bachelor’s degree from West Chester University and master’s degree from Temple University, both in athletic training. Worked as a high school athletic trainer at various Philadelphia area schools. Also worked as an athletic trainer at Physiotherapy Associates in West Chester, PA during 2003 to 2005 off-seasons. Brian holds certifications as a certified athletic trainer (ATC), a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and specialization as a corrective exercise specialist (CES).