Athletic Trainer Duties

The athletic trainer is present at the school Monday through Friday depending on practices and events. During Saturdays, school breaks and holidays the Athletic Trainer will be available according to priority of event coverage and practice schedule. The athletic training room is open to athletes upon the dismissal from school. Athletic training services include:

  • Pre-practice treatment: Taping, heat, stretching, evaluations, etc.
  • Rehabilitation
  • Practice coverage: Immediate care and evaluation of injuries as they occur
  • Game coverage: Immediate care and evaluation of injuries as they occur
  • Post-practice treatment: Ice, stretching, evaluation, etc.

The athletic trainer is available on campus for all home event coverage. On days when multiple home events are being held, the athletic trainer will be stationed an event that is determined to be a high risk level of injury for the activity. The athletic trainer will be nearby if an athlete is injured at another event. If an athlete sustains an injury and the athletic trainer is not present at that particular practice or event, the coach will contact the athletic trainer and a plan of care will be established. The Athletic Trainer will travel to Sophomore and Varsity football games.