Pearland ISD celebrates National Athletic Training Month

Pearland Independent School District proudly recognizes its dedicated athletic trainers during National Athletic Training Month. These healthcare professionals ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes across all campuses.

High School Athletic Trainers:

Dawson High School: Christina Fry (Head), Thomas Patrey, and Joseph Eberhardt.

Pearland High School: Nicholas Holtgrieve (Head), Jill Flowers, and Catherine Windsor.

Pearland ISD, in partnership with Memorial Hermann, extends comprehensive athletic training services to junior high students. This ensures consistent prevention, care, treatment, and rehabilitation across all grade levels.

PJH South & Berry Miller JH: Jenny Brittle

PJH East & West: Kathy Nguyen

Throughout March, athletic trainers nationwide highlight their vital role in athlete safety. They collaborate with physicians to mitigate risks, prevent injuries, and provide compassionate care. Unlike personal trainers, athletic trainers are healthcare professionals trained in injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation.

This year’s theme, "Champions in Healthcare," emphasizes athletic trainers' invaluable, patient-focused injury prevention, clinical care, recovery and rehabilitation to help everyone return to work, life, and sport. They strive every day to be the champions for their athlete’s journey back to becoming champions themselves.

Pearland High School and Dawson High School athletic trainers invite administrators from local youth sports organizations and employers to explore the "At Your Own Risk" public awareness campaign (www.atyourownrisk.org). This initiative educates stakeholders on the critical role athletic trainers play in prevention and safety.

Learn how to support athletic training initiatives at the local, state, and district levels by visiting www.atyourownrisk.org.