This summer, under the instruction of Dr. Melissa Thompson, numerous ATCs and ATSs took a course for the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist certification. Melissa Sorrells, head athletic trainer at University Laboratory School, says “This course/certification has proven to be very valuable to me as an athletic trainer. Working at the high school level, my job duties entail more than just traditional athletic training. This course has allowed me to utilize my skills at a high level in many different areas while continuing to provide excellent quality of care to our student athletes.” An elite training program for fitness and enhanced athletic performance, the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist is designed for athletic trainers, chiropractors, physical therapists, coaches and other sports professionals who want to work with players at all levels, from the secondary education and university tier, to professional and Olympic level athletes. The PES offers professionals the ability to learn cutting-edge performance assessment techniques, sport-specific program design, scientifically-valid, evidence-based applications which achieve remarkable results with top professionals and weekend warriors alike, human movement science, postural considerations, the elements of an integrated performance profile and assessment, integrated program design, and nutrition. Many of our graduate assistant ATCs also participated in the course including: Erin Greenwich, Scott Campbell, Dalis Boyette and Jessica Barton. Barton, Graduate Assistant assigned to Men’s Tennis says, “The process of acquiring my PES certification helped me mature as a Certified Athletic Trainer through exposure to aspects of athletic performance outside of the conventional healthcare field. It allowed us to look at athletic performance from a new perspective and study advanced concepts that have become invaluable as we strive to help athletes reach their full potential." Courtney Melanson, Camille Bordelon, Madeleine Scaramuzzo, Emily Mesa and John McLaughlin were among some of the students who participated in the course and are now certified. John McLaughlin, second year ATS assigned to Football, says, “The PES class was very helpful in regards to rehabilitation. I have used numerous exercises from the class in rehabs for athletes.”October 3, 2011
PES Certification
This summer, under the instruction of Dr. Melissa Thompson, numerous ATCs and ATSs took a course for the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist certification. Melissa Sorrells, head athletic trainer at University Laboratory School, says “This course/certification has proven to be very valuable to me as an athletic trainer. Working at the high school level, my job duties entail more than just traditional athletic training. This course has allowed me to utilize my skills at a high level in many different areas while continuing to provide excellent quality of care to our student athletes.” An elite training program for fitness and enhanced athletic performance, the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist is designed for athletic trainers, chiropractors, physical therapists, coaches and other sports professionals who want to work with players at all levels, from the secondary education and university tier, to professional and Olympic level athletes. The PES offers professionals the ability to learn cutting-edge performance assessment techniques, sport-specific program design, scientifically-valid, evidence-based applications which achieve remarkable results with top professionals and weekend warriors alike, human movement science, postural considerations, the elements of an integrated performance profile and assessment, integrated program design, and nutrition. Many of our graduate assistant ATCs also participated in the course including: Erin Greenwich, Scott Campbell, Dalis Boyette and Jessica Barton. Barton, Graduate Assistant assigned to Men’s Tennis says, “The process of acquiring my PES certification helped me mature as a Certified Athletic Trainer through exposure to aspects of athletic performance outside of the conventional healthcare field. It allowed us to look at athletic performance from a new perspective and study advanced concepts that have become invaluable as we strive to help athletes reach their full potential." Courtney Melanson, Camille Bordelon, Madeleine Scaramuzzo, Emily Mesa and John McLaughlin were among some of the students who participated in the course and are now certified. John McLaughlin, second year ATS assigned to Football, says, “The PES class was very helpful in regards to rehabilitation. I have used numerous exercises from the class in rehabs for athletes.”New Athletic Training Facilities
It's that time of year again, when LSU's sports' seasons all begin to take off. This year, LSU Athletic Training has built new Volleyball and Softball athletic training rooms. These new additions have made the start of the season not only more efficient but more benefical to the student-athletes and their overall health.
The Volleyball Athletic Training Room, located in the southwest corridor of the PMAC, is home to the LSU Volleyball team. It is used for daily treatments and rehabilitations. When asked about this new addition, current Volleyball GA Scott Campbell, ATC said, "The Athletic Departments continued contributions and devotion to the Volleyball Athletic Training Room will help with the recruiting, convenience, and health of current and future LSU Volleyball athletes." This facility is equipped with treatment tables, rehabilitation equipment, and cardiovascular equipment.
LSU's Softball Athletic Training Room is the newest addition to Tiger Park Stadium. Staff Athletic Trainer, Ana Couture, MS, ATC, said," I am so pleased with the Athletic Department's support in building the new Softball Athletic Training Room. It means a lot to the program and it will help both in the recruiting process and elevating the standard care for our female student athletes." This facility over 1000 square feet and is fully equipped with treatment tables, therapeutic modalities, whirlpools, rehabilitation stations, and cardiovascular equipment.
The Volleyball Athletic Training Room, located in the southwest corridor of the PMAC, is home to the LSU Volleyball team. It is used for daily treatments and rehabilitations. When asked about this new addition, current Volleyball GA Scott Campbell, ATC said, "The Athletic Departments continued contributions and devotion to the Volleyball Athletic Training Room will help with the recruiting, convenience, and health of current and future LSU Volleyball athletes." This facility is equipped with treatment tables, rehabilitation equipment, and cardiovascular equipment.
LSU's Softball Athletic Training Room is the newest addition to Tiger Park Stadium. Staff Athletic Trainer, Ana Couture, MS, ATC, said," I am so pleased with the Athletic Department's support in building the new Softball Athletic Training Room. It means a lot to the program and it will help both in the recruiting process and elevating the standard care for our female student athletes." This facility over 1000 square feet and is fully equipped with treatment tables, therapeutic modalities, whirlpools, rehabilitation stations, and cardiovascular equipment.
LSU Athletic Training Student of the Month
Congratulations to Meaghan Hussey, this month’s Student of the Month! Meaghan is a first year Athletic Training Student. She is currently working with Track & Field and Cross Country under staff Certified Athletic Trainer Keith Thompson, MS, ATC. Meaghan has impressed the Athletic Training Staff and Graduate Assistants with her eagerness and dedication both in the classroom and clinically. When asked about Meaghan, Keith Thompson, MS, ATC, stated, “Meaghan is a great addition to our program. Although she is a first year student, Meaghan has demonstrated the poise and dedication of our most experienced students. Meaghan has been eager to learn and committed to assisting our track & field and cross country student-athletes. She also brings a positive attitude to the classroom and clinical setting, which I believe, will help make her a successful athletic training student.”
Scholarship Recipients
LSU Athletic Training is proud to announce the scholarship recipients for the 2011-2012 school year:
Academic Achievement
Madeleine Scaramuzzo
This award is given to the Athletic Training Student with the highest GPA at the end of the prior Spring semester.
Doc Broussard Athletic Training Student of the Year
Raymond Champagne
This athletic training student shows exemplary performance in the classroom and in the athletic training room. Their qualities will help propel them into leadership roles in the athletic training profession. They should serve as role models for not only the athletic training students in the program but the pre-professional students aspiring to become athletic trainers.
Come Back Kid Award
Jared Williams
This athletic training student played an integral role in the treatment and rehabilitation and recovery of a student-athlete's injury. This person has become an part of the creation and implementation of the rehabilitation protocol. The injury sustained should have been season ending or season altering for the student-athlete.
Special Assistance Fund
Caitlin McKinley
This student has shown unusual financial hardship as a result of their involvement in the athletic training profession. They may have an unusual financial situation that requires them to hold a job to supplement their finances, find their own collegiate experience as well as other reasons why they may need financial assistance.
Tiger Cub Award
Tamaria Hollis
This scholarship is given to the Pre-Professional Athletic Training Student with the highest binding scores during the application process into the Athletic Training Education Program. They have poise and maturity and have left the staff with the confidence that they will continue to represent our program with dignity and class.
For more information on these students and scholarships, visit: http://lsuats.blogspot.com/
Academic AchievementMadeleine Scaramuzzo
This award is given to the Athletic Training Student with the highest GPA at the end of the prior Spring semester.
Doc Broussard Athletic Training Student of the Year Raymond Champagne
This athletic training student shows exemplary performance in the classroom and in the athletic training room. Their qualities will help propel them into leadership roles in the athletic training profession. They should serve as role models for not only the athletic training students in the program but the pre-professional students aspiring to become athletic trainers.
Come Back Kid Award Jared Williams
This athletic training student played an integral role in the treatment and rehabilitation and recovery of a student-athlete's injury. This person has become an part of the creation and implementation of the rehabilitation protocol. The injury sustained should have been season ending or season altering for the student-athlete.
Special Assistance Fund Caitlin McKinley
This student has shown unusual financial hardship as a result of their involvement in the athletic training profession. They may have an unusual financial situation that requires them to hold a job to supplement their finances, find their own collegiate experience as well as other reasons why they may need financial assistance.
Tiger Cub Award Tamaria Hollis
This scholarship is given to the Pre-Professional Athletic Training Student with the highest binding scores during the application process into the Athletic Training Education Program. They have poise and maturity and have left the staff with the confidence that they will continue to represent our program with dignity and class.
For more information on these students and scholarships, visit: http://lsuats.blogspot.com/
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