Trainer enjoying her time helping athletes

by Nick Luchko Certified Athletic Trainer.

staff writer

Before coming to Cabrini, Morrisette worked at the United States Field Hockey Camp as a trainer. She also worked locally for the Junior Flyers at all of their home games. 1

Yes, Cabrini we do have one, although many here might r be under the impression that we have only a "trainer.'' However, like most in her field, Aimee Morrisette likes to be called a "Certified Athletic Trainer.''

The graduate of Temple University, who majored in athletic training, is finishing up her first year at Cabrini and has enjoyed her time so far.

"I love al Cabrini's athle es. They are very respectful and kind," says

At first, Morri 1d not even know that she was coming to Cabrini. She was working at Bryn Mawr Sports Medicine when Cabrini called. This is not unusual, except for the fact that it was a week before Cabrini ·s sports camps opened in August.

When you venture to a Cabrini sporting event, you will take notice of Morrisette, usually helping out a player who has a severe injury or a cramp. Her worst injury was "a dislocated patella" and her stupidest were "weekend injuries from non-athletic events," she said.

Her job duties consist of not only going to games, but injury prevention, care for all Cabrini athletes and rehab. Students from all sports, including basketball, lacrosse and soccer, go to Morrisette when they are injured.

However, her greatest accomplishment was probably when she was selected to be a medical volunteer at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Ga. She worked mainly with the gold medal Women's Basketball team

After working with Division I athletes. she sees a real difference in the different levels of athletes in colleges. "Athletes in Division I schools are on scholarship. It is their job to play," said Morrisette. '"Here at Cabrini it's different. The players are not on scholarship. They have fun when they play their sports."

For those of you out there that are thinking of being a Certified Athletic ~er, Morrisette said, "It's a job you have to think about_~ very stressful at times. There are long hours and you're the first to come and the last to leave.''

Many people also feel that you must be an athlete if you are involved in this field. This is not true. because Morrisette has never participated in athletics.

The future of Aimee Morrisette is wide open. She looks to go back to school to further her education. She also is engaged and plans to get married on Oct. 23.

She has enjoyed her time so far at Cabrini and said that the athletes have never been in better shape.