Robbie Mcfarlin And Chrissy Cope
Welcome
Thanks for being here today!
 Please make sure you sign in
 Take time to fill out spring football t-shirt
order.
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Agenda
Rules
 Spring Schedule
 Comments/Questions
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Student Trainer Projections
7-15 new freshman
 5-10 sophomores
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Why should I be a student athletic trainer? This
program will highly beneficial to you if you plan on
entering a medical career. However, if you end up
not choosing a medical career there are still benefits
to being a Student Athletic Trainer. This program can
also provide a career pathway for you to pursue in
college. Our program will teach you the things that
future employers are looking for. Our program looks
really good on college applications and can lead to
scholarship opportunities. Most importantly, you are
part of something bigger than yourself. You will be a
part of a team. You will make lasting friendships. As
always, you will get what you put into the program.
This is why Athletic trainers are
important
Misson
“Goal of the Klein Athletic Training
program:
To provide the best prevention and care for
all of Klein High athletes. To provide an
opportunity to develop essential skills
needed at the next academic level and
in life. To provide a possible career
pathway to students. To educate about
prevention, care, and rehabilitation of
sports related injuries and illnesses”
Criteria for acceptance
Attend all practices.
 You must notify Mcfarlin or Cope
personally that you will not be able to
attend.
 It is preferred that you tell us in advance
but we can make accommodations for
emergencies.
 During Tryouts any unexcused absence
will void candidates application
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Note:
General practice times are 2:30-5:30
each day
 A schedule will be posted on the
Mcfarlin’s webpage by Monday.
 Furthermore, if accepted to the program
future time requirements will often
include weekends, holidays, and late
nights.
 Reliable transportation is essential.
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What does a student trainer do?
Clean and maintain equipment
Provide hydration
Provide injury care
Aid in rehabilitation and secretarial duties
Clean and maintain training room
Everyday
 When your task is done, help the next
person.
 “Snowball”
 No one leaves the training room after
practice until Cope or Mcfarlin give the
ok.
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Aid in Rehabilitation and
secretarial duties
It is against state and federal law to
talk about the things that occur with
our students athletes outside of the
training room. Do not talk about
injuries, rehab, information from the
coaches or AT’s to anyone that does
not need to know.
 You will hear and see things that are
confidential and you can not talk
about it
 Violation of confidentiality will result
in immediate removal from tryouts
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Do you have
an extra
$15,000 we
can borrow?
Taping
Incoming candidates will not be allowed
to tape. You will be tested during sports
medicine 1 next year and then be
cleared for taping.
 You will be allowed to give Band-Aids,
gauze, etc.
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Cellphones
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No cell phones are allowed on the
practice field.
Socializing
You are there to pay attention to your
environment/surroundings.
 Handle your business/gossip before or
after your schedule practice/game. We
encourage you to be friendly and have
FUN– however; you have a job to do
 “Trainer Bomb”
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Outside the training room
behavior
When considering you for this program
all sources will be used: Teachers,
Coaches, Current SAT’s, etc. Carry
yourself in a manner that reflects your
desire to be here.
 “It always gets back to us”
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Dress Code
Practice- Any Klein ISD t-shirt, Shorts
(appropriate length, not too tight) or
pants, Closed toe shoes (no sandals)
 Yoga pants or tights may be allowed but
are not always guaranteed. If you have
a question about apparel let us know.
 Tights or Yoga pants will not be allowed
for the spring game.
 Long hair must be tied back during
practice.
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FAQ
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Who can try out to be a student athletic trainer? Any student that is a incoming
freshman or a current freshman.
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Can I be a student athletic trainer and play sports? Yes but the sports that we
are absolutely unable to work with are football and soccer. If you are involved in
soccer or football it is recommended that you simply take the sports med. 1 class.
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Can I be in Band/Color Guard/ Orchestra and be a student athletic trainer?
No. The time requirements with not be conducive to success in either program. It
is recommended that you simply take the sports med. 1 class.
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Can I be in other clubs, organizations, activities and be a student athletic
trainer? It will be a case by case basis but generally we can work with your
schedules as long as you bring them to us in advance.
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Can I have a job and be a student athletic trainer? Yes but be reminded that if
your job interferes with your responsibilities in the program you will be removed.
We can make it work if you bring us your schedules as early as possible.
Scheduling- Important Dates
JR High Rookies
Only
4pm-6pm
How do I know if I made the
program?
Check Coach Mcfarlin’s school website for
results on June 1st. Results will be
posted by 1pm.