Recognizing Athletic Training Excellence

50+ Years of Service Pioneering Researcher Renowned Clinician Commitment to Care

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Marsha Grant-Ford Scholarship

Honoring Dr. Grant-Ford's legacy of mentorship and diversity advocacy, The Sistahood established scholarships in her name to support aspiring women of color in athletic training.

These $1,000 awards empower the next generation of diverse athletic trainers, reflecting Dr. Grant-Ford’s commitment to inclusion and educational excellence within our profession.

Support tomorrow's athletic training leaders!

Educational Background

August, 2021
Doctor of Philosophy
Temple University

Kinesiology with Athletic Training Specialization

August, 1985
Certificate
Hahnemann University

Radiologic Technology

August, 1978
Master of Education
University of Virginia
  • Education with Athletic Training Specialization
  • CAATE Approved Program
August, 1975
Bachelor of Science
East Stroudsburg University
  • Health/Physical Education Teacher Certification
  • CAATE Approved Program

Professional Experiences

May 2021
Athletic Trainer

World Cup 2, Archery, Switzerland

Spring 2021
Athletic Trainer

North Stars Gymnastic Academy

September 2019 - 2020
Athletic Trainer

Navigators (Paralympic track team) Navigators Board of Directors

August 2019 - Present
Athletic Trainer

USTA Pro Circuit Athletic Medicine Staff

March 2015 - 2017
Athletic Trainer

NJ State Gymnastics Meet Level 9 &10

Summer 2010 & 2011
Head Athletic Trainer

International Junior Hard Court Tennis Championships, Atlantic Club, Manasquan, NJ

November 2016 - Present
Athletic Trainer

Special Olympics Fall Festival, Villanova University

2011 - 2014
Per Diem Athletic Trainer

College of St. Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ

May 2013
Athletic Trainer

Professional Gymnastics Challenge Stabler Arena

2015 - Present
Athletic Trainer

Founder and Clinician, The Body Shop, Prevention, Wellness and Athletic Injury care 

2012 - 2017
Per Diem Athletic Trainer

Morris Knolls HS & Wayne Hills HS

July 2012
Participant

Principles of Dance Medicine CME Course Harkness Center for Dance Injuries

2012 & 2016
Staff Athletic Trainer

Selected for Kellog's Tour of Gymnastics (Phila, NY, NJ)