The MVPs of recovery: Centerville’s Brooke Frazer
CENTERVILLE, Ohio — Behind every powerhouse team resides an often invisible group of athletic trainers (ATs). These dedicated men and women employ cutting-edge knowledge and techniques, to keep athletes at the top of their game.
This month South CW Neighbors wraps up its three-part series showcasing the talents of the Centerville High School athletic trainers. Bringing us home: Brooke Frazer.
Degrees/certifications: AT, MAT, FMSC, MHFAC
Years in position: 2
Sports concentrations: Boys’ and girls’ soccer, girls’ wrestling, boys’ volleyball, track and field, cheerleading, gymnastics, swimming
Education/Training
- Master’s degree (sports medicine)
- National board certification
- Ohio state license
- CPR and AED certification
- 50 hours of continuing education every two years
Duties
- Injury recovery and rehabilitation
- Documentation/administrative duties (making sure all athletes have paperwork turned in, keeping coaches up to date on athletes’ recovery statuses, etc.)
- Some preventive care
- Lunch/school day treatments
- Maintaining presence at all games/events, as well as most practices
Perks of the Job
“I get to travel with the team in postseason tournaments.”
Main Motivator
“Connections with the athletes—it’s rewarding when you get to see athletes return to what they enjoy doing, because of our help.”
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