The King University Athletic Training staff consists of four full-time certified athletic trainers that provide athletic teams with coverage as well as a variety of other tasks.
The King Athletic Training staff is committed to providing personalized and comprehensive healthcare to the Tornado student-athletes. Our goal is to focus on the prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses. With the cooperation of our Athletic Training Education Program, we are able to provide the highest possible healthcare, as well as competence in areas such as injury evaluation, management, rehabilitation and counseling. By adhering to the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Code of Ethics and the Board of Certification's (BOC) Standards of Practice, the athletic training staff is committed to returning student-athletes to competition as soon as they are medically ready.
The staff Athletic Trainers work under the auspices of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) and the Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society (TATS). The program is also greatly assisted by Dr. Bert Tagert M.D., the team physician.
For more information about the King University Athletic Training staff please view the staff directory below.
Name |
Title |
Office Phone |
|
| Shelia Crockett | Head Athletic Trainer | 423-652-4762 | sccrocke@king.edu |
| Rick O'Connor | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 423-652-4754 | roconnor@king.edu |
| Heather Hess |
Assistant Athletic Trainer | 423-652-6035 | hlhess@king.edu |
| Tyler Antonacci | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 423-652-6337 | tlantonacci@king.edu |
| Chloe McCoy | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 423-652-6337 | chloemccoy@king.edu |
King University Athletic Training Physical Form
King University Athletic Department Alcohol and Drug Education and Testing Policy
King University Athletic Training Drug Policy Consent Form
King University Athletic Training Concussion Plan
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