BHS Athletic Training Program
Interested in being a Student Athletic Trainer?
What is a Student Athletic Trainer?
A student athletic trainer provides a valuable service to the student-athletes. They are responsible for providing basic first aid, injury prevention, rehabilitation of injuries and care for athletic equipment. These skills will be learned over a period of time through teaching lessons and observations during practices and games. To be able to learn these skills, it is necessary to possess self-discipline and motivation.
Student athletics trainers should be dedicated and supportive of their teams. Because of this, they are expected to be at all practices (football only) and games. They are responsible for getting certain things ready for and help make sure that the athletes are prepared for practices and games. During practices and games, they are to help with first aid, equipment problems, hydration, and watching for possible injuries.
Benefits of being a Student Athletic Trainer:
- Potential for college scholarship
- Job experience for resume
- Learn self-discipline, self-respect, time management, good work habits, and good character
- Potential to receive letter jacket in 2nd year
- Stay involved with sports and schools
- Potential to make lifelong friends
Expectations:
- Maintain passing grades (no pass/no play applies)
- Good conduct in class and on the field
- Willingness to learn and help
- Good attendance in school, practices, and games
- Respect the coaches, your fellow student-athletes, and student trainers
Download and complete the application below, and email it to Josee Chavis at chavisj@gobearsgo.net or you may bring a completed hard copy to the Brownsboro High School Front Office.
Student Athletic Training Application
