“Athletic Training Coordinator Brad Rohling explains the benefits provided by these professionals as a service to student-athletes #RCSArtsandAthletics
October 28, 2022
By JAMES EVANS
Rutherford County Schools
Brad Rohling always wanted to be part of athletics.
He grew up in Lawrence County before attending Middle Tennessee State University, where he majored in athletic training.
A former mentor of his invited Rohling to come to Auburn University where he completed his master’s degree and worked as a graduate assistant. Upon graduation, he was offered a full-time athletic trainer job and stayed for two years before returning to Rutherford County.
Rohling’s been an athletic trainer serving the school system since 2004 and now oversees approximately 20 athletic trainers. As part of their duties, athletic trainers provide preventive and emergency care, including concussions, cardiac arrest, spine injuries, broken bones, sprains, heat strokes and asthma attacks.
In this Q&A interview, Rohling explains the role of athletic trainers and how they provide care for students in the short- and long-term.”