So far, he has instructed more than 80 students in immersion rotations that span the Foxes’ three sports seasons.įor his exemplary work, JP was recently named the inaugural Preceptor of the Year by the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation.
One of his most important roles is that of an accredited clinical instructor for students in the certified athletic training programs at two local NCAA Division I universities. When an athletic trainer helped John Panos rehabilitate a knee injury he suffered in high school, little did he know that the experience would be the impetus that put him on a path that not only changed his life, but many others as well.īetter known as “JP” to thousands of Fox Chapel Area High School athletes, their parents, and physicians during his 35-year tenure with the district, JP also serves as a respected educator in his field.
