Student Assistants

The athletic department provides a program of instruction and application directed by Phil Hossler, certified athletic trainer for students who might be interested in a medical career in nursing, physical therapy, medicine or athletic training.

The student rraining assistants learn through a self-paced course of study involving reading assignments, written tests, practical tests and computer work.  At the appropriate time, they wil attend home and away athletic practices and contests throughout the school year.  The athletic training skills include first aid, adhesive tape and elastic wrap application as well as knowledge in anatomy, communications skills while providing the chance to grow and mature as they provide care for EBHS student-athletes.

All student training assistants are eligible to receive varsity letters and must abide by the athletic department academic guidelines.  Enrollment is limited and requires a mature student interested in the medical field who is willing to be "on the job" afternoons and evenings as per the athletic schedule of events.  This program has been in effect for over 20 years and has produced several nurses, physical therapists, a few physicians and six certified athletic trainers.

If interested, contact Mr. Hossler at 613-6934

Statement of Philosophy

To be an effective student trainer requires both a desire to learn and the willingness to be available.

The two most important skills that an effective student trainer can possess are good taping skills and sound first aid knowledge.

The position of a good student athletic trainer demands commitment, adherence to policy, willingness to work with various individuals in a variety of stressful situations as well as the maturity and responsibility to grow with the successful completion of tasks and lessons.

Student Trainer Attendance Policies

Whenever a student athletic trainer is unexpectedly unable to attend a scheduled coverage of either game or practice, the responsible student athletic trainer must telephone the training room. By school policy students must be in attendance a minimum of FOUR hours to be eligible for participation in extra-curricular activities.

Student athletic trainers must accompany teams on the bus. You cannot drive yourself or be privately driven to games and still serve in the capacity of a student trainer unless prior arrangements were made.

Performance Protocols

1. An effective student athletic trainer takes pride in their knowledge, appearance, and skills. Remember that your performance as an assistant health care provider is being judged by the adult world. (1) Your appearance speaks loudly about you, Mr. Hossler and EBHS. (2) What may look nice during school, may not be functional after school. (3) Be aware of clothing which may be revealing. (4) When in doubt dress UP, don't dress DOWN.

2. ALWAYS BE EARLY. Being a good student trainer means doing all that goes with the job. This includes being available to tape before the game starts. Student trainers must be available at least 15 minutes prior to the practice and 30 minutes prior to the game starting times. Exceptions to this rule are football and soccer which necessitate an earlier arrival time.

3. Student athletic trainers who demonstrate irresponsibility in their professional activities such as messy job performances, leaving personal or study items lying around, not performing the basic duties such as hall ice and tape drawer maintenance or other such acts will be spoken to in order to clarify deficiences and if improvements are not shown may be reduced in responsiblities and priviledges.

4. Always be certain that your kit is fully stocked and that you have everything you may need. 

5. Always check  the team's supplies to see if they need anything such as first aid ice, medical kit, emergency contact cards, and water.

EBHS High School Trainer Code of Conduct

1. Being a student trainer demands ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY. At all times the student trainer represents the school, the team and the certified athletic trainer.

2. The student trainer must RESPECT PROFESSIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY. A student trainer cannot repeat any matter discussed related to the health and status of any athlete.

3. Remember to OPERATE WITHIN THE GUIDELINES of a student trainer. Student trainers may or may not be asked for an opinion. Coaches and the athlete's parents are always higher sources of authority.

4. DESIRE TO LEARN. Ask questions when appropriate, learn from every situation.

5. TAKE THE INITIATIVE to see things that need to be done. Student Trainers should anticipate without being reminded, within the framework of their responsibilities, things that need to be done.

6. When assisting injured visiting athletes, IDENTIFY YOURSELF. Visiting coaches often appreciate assistance once they know that you are a student trainer. Remember, the coach is their boss.

7. DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN GOOD FIRST AID AND TAPING SKILLS. The majority of a student trainer's responsibilities will be first aid and taping; become recognize as competent at these skills.

8. DEPENDIBILITY IS ESSENTIAL for students trainers. Student trainers must know their responsibilities, game and practice assignments and carry them out.

9. LEARN TO COMMUNICATE. Communication of details in an emergency is a vital character trait. Being able to express your hopes and disappointments to coaches and the athletic trainer is a sign of growth and maturity.

10. BE WILLING TO TAKE THE HIGHS AND LOWS. There will be times when the student trainer will be pivotal to the team and the athletic department; there will also be times when it appears to the student trainer has been forgotten.

If interested contact Mr. Hossler at (732) 613-6934.