Athletic trainers are a vital team member of many athletic organizations. They are found on the sidelines and in training rooms at professional, collegiate and many high school sporting events. A surprise to some is to see an athletic trainer in health care settings like Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center. The National Athletic Trainers Association and athletic trainers around the world are celebrating National Athletic Trainer Month, and we are proud to honor our team of athletic trainers. We asked a few to tell us what they do and why they love it.

Jamie Wightman, L.A.T., A.T.C., works in the sports medicine clinic and supports our pediatric orthopedic surgeons in their clinics. In this setting, an athletic trainer, like Jamie, educates families and patients on what to expect with treatment plans and returning to sports.
Josh Stevens, L.A.T., A.T.C., works in the sports medicine clinic and supports our pediatric sports medicine physicians in their clinics. In this non-operative setting, an athletic trainer, like Josh, takes care of children with musculoskeletal conditions and also sport-related concussions. 
 

Taylor Moseley, L.A.T., A.T.C., works in our newest sports medicine clinic location at The Star. Dedicated to caring for young athletes, this location offers office visits with our operative and non-operative providers with nearby access to our multidisciplinary team in Frisco. Taylor plays a role familiar to many athletic trainers. She uses a wide variety of her skills in this setting including assisting with positioning for X-rays and casting with our techs.  

Jon Heydrick, L.A.T., A.T.C., has a mixed role of providing care on the sidelines of youth sporting events, managing a team of athletic trainers who provide sideline care, and coordinating outreach events and educational sessions with local sports organizations and athletic trainers. Jon also spends time in clinic with our providers and staff and helps with athlete referrals from our community partners.
Athletic trainers are passionate about keeping athletes safe. When there’s an injury, they are ready to provide care, education and encouragement to get kids back to doing what they love.