MPISD Athletic Trainers

Lead Athletic Trainer:

Alex Fellows, M.ED, LAT, ATC
[email protected]

Assistant Athletic Trainer:

Trenton Gardner, MAT, LAT, ATC
[email protected]

Contact Information:

Mount Pleasant High School
2110 North Edwards
Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456

(903) 434-8584 (Field House Training Rm)
(903) 434-8642 (Gym Training Rm)

What is Athletic Training?

Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers who are health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.

Athletic trainers employed by school districts are present at all home athletic events to ensure the safety of athletes and to provide treatment in case injuries occur.

To become a certified athletic trainer, an individual must earn a degree from an accredited athletic training curriculum. Accredited programs include formal instruction in areas such as injury/illness prevention, first aid and emergency care, assessment of injury/illness, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and nutrition. Classroom learning is enhanced through clinical education experiences. More than 70 percent of certified athletic trainers hold at least a master’s degree. Students must also pass a comprehensive test administered by the Board of Certification. Once certified, they must meet ongoing continuing education requirements in order to remain certified.

Our MPISD Athletic Trainers have earned their national certification and are Certified Athletic Trainers.