Studentscreate an athletictrainerprogram

by Meghan Merkel assistant perspectives editor

If you want something done, do it yourself.

First-year student Erin Maxwell did just that. All through her high-school career, she was able to participate in a student trainer program which enabled her to work with the athletes at her school. When she came to Cabrini and discovered this program did not exist, she decided she would start it herself.

"Jessica Storck and I were discussing how much we would like to begin a program allowing students to serve as trainers for our tldctes, and so we did,"' Maxwell explained.

With athletic trainer Andra Riccio's encouragement. they passed out flyers and held meetings. They currently have 15 members.

"The main purpose is so sports science majors have the photo by Jessica Snow Sophomore Jessica Storck and first year student Erin Maxwell serve as student trainers to prepare for future careers. opportunity to get hands-on experience in their field," Maxwell said. All members need to be certified in first aid. However, the program is not limited to sports science majors. Maxwell is an elementary education major but en- joys helping the athletes.

"I am grateful for these students volunteering their time to help out,"' Riccio stated.

The student athletes also appreciate the extra hands.

"We are glad that when Andra can't be there at our games, someone will still be there to help us with our injuries," junior Monica Paolucci explains,

"Since thP softball team is off campus, we were concerned about having a representative there at every game. We have walkie-talkies to provide communication in case something happens,but they do not reach to Arch Bishop Carroll," Maxwell informed.

Maxwell recalls a men's basketball game in which one of the opponents chipped a bone in his nose.

"There was blood everywhere and it took more than one person to get him help."