​Kristen Sasonoff Aguiar

Kristen Sasonoff Aguiar has worked at Canton High School since 2016 as their Athletic Trainer. She oversees over 20 varsity sports, 3 of which were state champions in 2019-2020. Under her direction, they received the NATA Safe Sports School 1st Team Award. Prior to her arrival in Bulldog land, Sasonoff Aguiar worked for 12 years at Bellingham High School as an outreach ATC through Metrowest Medical Center, and later Milford Regional Hospital. She implemented many new protocols, even gaining grants for ImPact testing.

 

Sasonoff Aguiar received her Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training from Springfield College in 2004, while also competing as an athlete on the Women’s Soccer team. She continued her education at Ohio University, graduating in 2012 with a Masters of Science in Athletic Administration in 2012. Sasonoff Aguiar has worked extensively with her fellow  league ATs (Tri-Valley and Hockomock) to better the health and safety protocols, and create similar systems.

 

Sasonoff Aguiar grew up in Natick, Ma where her interest in Athletic Training was fostered by Jeff Stone, and Dan Lussier. She currently resides in Norwood with her new husband Michael, and their pug Widget. 

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Walter Hildebrand, MS ATC, CSCS

Walter Hildebrand has worked as the Head Athletic Trainer for Shrewsbury High School since 2011. During this time, he has assisted in creating several district and league wide policies, participated on several committees playing in active role in educating coaches, athletes, parents, administration and school committee members. In 2011, Walter implemented the first Athletic Training Internship Program for Shrewsbury High School students introducing them to the profession of Athletic Training. Since 2012, Walter has also worked for USA Gymnastics providing Athletic Training coverage to USAG Region 6 competitions. In 2020 Walter was Awarded the Central MA Athletic Trainer of the Year Award by the Central MA Athletic Directors Association for his commitment to excellence during unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

 

In 2012, Walter also obtained his Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist credential.

Walter has worked with athletes of all levels, from youth to professional. He runs an annual summer strength and conditioning camp for youth athletes. In addition, he creates and oversees strength and conditioning programs for several Shrewsbury High School teams which has helped lead to a significant reduction in injuries and facilitated in making it to several district, regional and state championships.  

 

Walter received his Bachelor Degree in Physical Education in 2009 and his Master’s Degree in Athletic Training in 2011 from Bridgewater State University. As a Graduate student, he presented at the 2010 BSU Graduate Research Symposium. At the 2011 Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting, he presented as the primary author and poster presentation finalist. Walter was also honored to deliver the Commencement Speech for the graduating Undergraduate and Graduate Athletic Training Class of 2011.

 

Walter Currently Resides in Central MA with his wife Jillian, 2 daughters, and their Chocolate Lab, Toby. In his free time, Walter enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family.