From assisting injured players to filling up water bottles, the athletic trainers put so much effort into keeping all the players safe. The students spend multiple hours a day making sure everything is ready for the players of the sport they are assigned to. 

1.  What sport do you train for? 

Madison: I am a football and wrestling trainer. 

Paige: I am an athletic trainer for football and boys basketball. 

Keoni: I’m a track trainer this year.

2. Which is your favorite sport to train for and why?

Madison: My favorite sport to train for is wrestling. I enjoy wrestling because it is so cool to watch and I gain a lot more experience doing so due to the wider variety of injuries.

Paige: My favorite sport to train for is football because I am able to be with Coach Hanes and help with more taping and preparations on game day. I love staying busy helping our athletes be as prepared as possible.

Keoni: My favorite sport to train for is football because the atmosphere is fun and there is a lot more to do so we are always working.

3. What made you want to be a trainer? 

Madison: I wanted to be a trainer because I have always liked helping people and I think taping skills/first aid skills are good skills to have.

Paige: I wanted to become a trainer because I wanted to get hands-on experience with athletes before college. I love helping others and watching them overcome and succeed from their milestones.

Keoni: I became a trainer because I want to be an automotive racing physical therapist when I graduate and I can learn the basics of physical therapy by being a trainer. 

4. How many years have you been doing it?

Madison: This is my second year being a trainer.

Paige: I have been a trainer since my freshman year! I plan to continue my fourth varsity season next year as a senior.

Keoni: I’ve been doing this for two years now.

 5. What is your favorite part about being a trainer? 

Madison: My favorite part about being a trainer is being surrounded by the friendships I have made with the athletes and fellow trainers everyday. 

Paige: My favorite part about being a trainer is making unforgettable bonds with athletes and being a part of their high school career. It is rewarding to be able to watch them excel and be able to overcome such hard times. I really enjoy teaching athletes about their bodies and how they can improve their performance.

Keoni: My favorite part is learning new things about the medical field and improving on my skills.