El Monte - Sports Medicine / Athletic Training

Mission Statement

The El Monte High School Sports Medicine Clinic (SMC) is dedicated to delivering exceptional, student-athlete centered care through the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. We are committed to keeping athletes safe, healthy, and ready to perform at their highest potential.

In alignment with the values of El Monte High School and the El Monte Union High School District, we promote a culture of safety, equity, and excellence. We support the whole student-athlete, body, mind, and character, through education, collaboration, and evidence-based practice.

Vision Statement

The El Monte High School SMC strives to be a leader in high school athletic healthcare, recognized for excellence in injury prevention, clinical care, and rehabilitation.

We envision a program where every student-athlete is empowered with the knowledge, resources, and support to stay healthy, recover fully, and compete confidently. Through innovation, professionalism, and teamwork, we prepare athletes not only for success in sports, but for success in life beyond the game

MEET YOUR SPORTS MED STAFF

Jon Marques, ATC
BOC #2000017982 | NPI #1396152856

Coach Marques is a graduate of San José State University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and has been a Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) since July 2014. He began his tenure as Head Athletic Trainer at EMHS during the 2024/25 school year. He has been fortunate to learn from some of the best Athletic Trainers in the country in a wide variety of settings:

Professional Football: Oakland Raiders (NFL)
Professional Soccer: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS), New York Cosmos (NASL)
Collegiate Athletics: San José State University (NCAA D1), Foothill College (community college)
High School Athletics: Bellarmine High School (San Jose, CA), The Harker School (San Jose, CA), El Monte High School (El Monte, CA)
Physical Therapy Clinics: Elevate Performance and Physical Therapy (Redwood City, CA)
Industrial Athletes: King’s Hawaiian (Torrance, CA)

Coach Marques believes deeply that every athlete deserves quality healthcare from a provider who cares not just about an injury, but about the whole human.

Coach Marques is a native of Santa Clara, CA, and recently moved to Southern California with his partner, Britt, and two dogs, Walt and Benson. He enjoys the beach, family time, board games, and has a deep passion for TV, film, and music.

Athletic Clearance Process

If you or your student plans to participate on an El Monte athletic team, all required athletic clearance steps must be completed electronically through HomeCampus prior to participation in any tryouts, practices, or games. Athletic clearance is required every school year and for every sport. This ensures that all student-athletes are medically eligible and properly documented before joining a team. The athletic clearance steps include:

Student Details
Parent/Guardian Details
Medical History
Additional Questions
Signatures
Files (red = required)
1. Current, Valid Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE) / Sports Physical
  You may print the El Monte Athletics Clearance Packet yourself, or pick it up in either the Activities office or the Sports Medicine Clinic (Room 50). This packet includes the following forms:
  - Physical Examination Form (page 1)
    This form must be completed by your student’s licensed medical provider during the Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE).
  - History Form (pages 2 & 3)
    This form must be completed by the student and parent/guardian before the medical examination. It provides important background health information for the provider.
  - Medical Eligibility Form (page 4)
    - This form must be completed and signed by a licensed healthcare provider:
      - Physician (MD or DO)
      - Nurse Practitioner (NP)
      - Physician Assistant (PA)
      - Important: Forms signed by providers such as chiropractors (DC), registered nurses (RN), or other non-authorized medical personnel cannot be accepted.
  - PPEs/Sports Physicals are valid for one (1) year from the date of the exam.
    - We strongly encourage student-athletes to complete their PPE/Sports Physical in June or July whenever possible. Completing your physical during the summer helps ensure clearance is valid for the entire school year and reduces interruptions to athletic participation.
  - PPEs can be completed with your primary care physician, urgent care, or during campus sessions during scheduled times throughout the year.
2. Proof of Insurance:
  - All student-athletes are required to have current and valid health insurance to participate in El Monte athletics.
  - If a student does not currently have health insurance, optional coverage plans are available through Myers-Stevens & Toohey. Families may review plan options and enroll online.