Athletics Training

 

 

Mission

 

The Mid-Continent University athletics trainers seek to provide quality medical services; including the prevention, evaluation, care and rehabilitation of athletics injuries to the physically active, with priority given to the intercollegiate student-athletes of Mid-Continent University.

   

Services

 

Mid-Continent's athletics training staff primarily serve Mid-Continent's intercollegiate athletes and opponents, providing evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. Treatments feature the use of hot/cold modalities (ice/heat packs), ultrasound, electrical stimulation and whirlpool therapy, among others.

 

A team physician has appointments in the Training Room for athletes, and athletes are often referred out for further medical treatment when needed (Orthopedic, Physical Therapy).

   

Training Room

 

The training room is located in the Cougar Center on the second floor and is open from 2:00-6:00 M-F during the academic year. Times may change during finals, college breaks and May Term.

   

Staff

 

The training department staff consists of one certified athletics trainer. They work closely with area doctors and physical therapists to provide comprehensive treatment for all athletics needs. Student workers assist in the training room throughout the school year.

   

Ashley Taylor, Head Athletic Trainer (MS, ATC)

 

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in athletics training from Park University in Parkville, MO.  He works for the Jackson Purchase Medical Center as a Certified Athletics Trainer and also covers local area high schools.

   

To:        Visiting Athletics Trainers and Coaches 

From:    Ashley Taylor, Head Athletic Trainer, (270) 247-8521, ext. 622

FAX:     (270) 251-8952

Email:   [email protected]

 

Staff:    Dr. Bruce Rowland (Team Physician)

             Ashley Taylor, ATC

 

On behalf of the Mid-Continent University Athletics Department, I would like to welcome you to our campus this year.  Listed below are the services available to your teams upon their arrival. 

• Access to the training room is located on the second floor of the Cougar Center.
• A Certified Athletics Trainer will be present during all home events to help you with all your needs and consulting for emergency care.
• If your athletes need more than the basic treatment (i.e., taping, ice, and heat), please provide a written request from your athletics training staff or team physician. We will accommodate if we have the staffing or equipment available.
•  Ice, water, and cups will always be provided.

 

We will do all that we can to provide an enjoyable experience for you and your team.  If you have any questions about availability of equipment, services or anything else, please contact me.  I look forward to meeting you soon.

   

Ashley Taylor  ATC

(270) 247-8521, ext. 622

   

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Preferred Orthopedics Services Provider

 

for MCU Athletics

 

The Mid-Continent University Athletics Department has announced a corporate partnership with The Alliance Sports Rehab of JPMC which will provide staff for Mid-Continent University's athletics training program. The partnership provides staffing for all home contests while also providing certified athletics trainers for the Mid-Continent University Athletics department and its student-athletes.

 

The training room is located in the Cougar Center on the second floor and is open from 2:00-6:00 M-F during the academic year. Times may change during finals, college breaks and May Term.