My Personal Philosophy
My personal philosophy is to be present in the moment and give 100% in all things. I truly enjoy being in each moment. I strive to keep the hassles of everyday out of my life. If I had to choose a motto for my outlook on life it would be: Don’t worry. Be Happy!
My Professional Philosophy
My goal of being an athletic trainer is to prevent injuries and help athletes navigate the challenging and sometimes scary aspect of returning from an injury. I don't want to simply help my athletes return to play; I want them to return to life, more knowledgeable, with more skill, and with more confidence than previously. This means I spend extra time with my athletes and get to know about them as well as their injury. I spend time educating athletes about what the injury is, how it happened, and ways to prevent this from happening in the future. I try to create an atmosphere that is open and encouraging, where an athlete feels safe to lay it all on the table. I do not shy away from set-backs but always find a silver lining. I want my athletes to be reassured that they have a friend on the sidelines that will be there not only when something goes wrong but also to celebrate their successes.
Picture from In The Bleachers Comic Strip by Moore.