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Methodist Center for Sports Medicine

Our Athletic Training Staff

LaShelle Brown, ATC, LAT
LaShelle Brown, ATC, LAT, an athletic trainer at the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine

Education:
Undergraduate: Louisiana State University
Graduate: University of Houston

Coverage:
Lee College; Southeast and surrounding area

Athletic Training-related Experience:
Collegiate experience and Shrine Game (2 years)

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Angela Byrd, LAT
Angela Byrd, LAT, an athletic trainer at the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine

Education:
BS: Abilene Christian University

Coverage:
Fort Bend ISD, Stafford MSD, St Agnes Academy, Eclipse Soccer club

Athletic Training-related Experience:
Houston Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Assoc.-clinical athletic trainer, Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas-clinical athletic trainer, Brazos High School, Fort Bend Christian Academy, Houston ISD, Houston Marathon, Sugar Land Marathon, HNI Gymnastics, Impact a Hero, Telfair Walk, Fort Bend Rangers Lacrosse, GridIron Football League

Additional Qualifications:
NATA Member, SWATA Member, Greater Houston Athletic Trainers Society, Licensed Massage Therapist

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Paula Douglas, LAT
Paula Douglas, LAT, an athletic trainer at the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine

Education:
Texas State University, San Marcos- Bachelor of Athletic Training
Lamar University- Master of Education on Educational Administration

Coverage:
North Houston, Spring/Klein Area, Cypress Christian Private School

Athletic Training-related Experience:
Klein High School (2002-2004), Offense- Defense All American Football Game Athletic Trainer (2006), Dekaney High School (2007-2011), All American Championship Basketball Game Athletic Trainer (2011)

Additional Qualifications:
NATA Associate Member, SWATA member, GHATS Recording Secretary (2011-present)

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Jace Duke, ATC, LAT
Jace Duke, ATC, LAT, an athletic trainer at the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine

Education:
East Texas Baptist University

Coverage:
Northwest and surrounding area

Athletic Training-related Experience:
East West Shrine Game 2007-2009, Greater Houston Athletic Trainers Society (GHATS) President

Additional Qualifications:
Greater Houston Athletic Trainers Society (GHATS) Bobby Gunn Award winner, American Red Cross Instructor

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Richard Gregoire, ATC, LAT
Richard Gregoire, ATC, LAT, an athletic trainer at the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine

Education:
McNeese State University, B.S.
Northeast Louisiana University, M.Ed.

Coverage:
West Houston and Katy

Athletic Training-related Experience:
Houston Stallions Indoor Football Team 2011, East-West Shrine Bowl 2007-2009, Katy Rough Riders Indoor Football Team 2008, Academy Invitational National Tournament Staff Trainer 2005-2006, Houston Ballet Intensive Academy 2002-2004, U.S. Diving Championships 1999, Houston Oilers Summer Internship (3 years)

Additional Qualifications:
GHATS Student Trainer Workshop Vendor Chairman 2007-Present, GHATS Board Member 2005-2007, GHATS Tom Wilson Award 2008

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Emery Hill, ATC, LAT
Emery Hill, ATC, LAT, an athletic trainer at the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine

Education:
Oregon State University BS in Exercise and Sport Science

Coverage:
Houston Ballet

Athletic Training-related Experience:
NASM PES, Member of U.S. Team's Medical Staff for 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 Summer Olympic Games

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Keith Jahn, LAT
Keith Jahn, LAT, an athletic trainer at the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine

Education:
Texas Christian University

Coverage:
Northwest area

Athletic Training-related Experience:
Klein Oak High School (KISD), Westfield High School (SISD), Andy Dekaney High School (SISD) Over 30 years of Athletic Training Experience; Athletic Trainer covering Rosehill Christian School

Additional Qualifications:
Associate Member of NATA, TSTA Member, Greater Houston Athletic Trainer Society Member

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Michelle Leget, ATC, LAT
Michelle Leget, ATC, LAT, an athletic trainer at the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine

Education:
Undergraduate: Central Michigan;
Graduate: University of Florida

Coverage:
Southwest and surrounding area

Athletic Training-related Experience:
College, Professional (NBA & WNBA), and Clinical Experience

Additional Qualifications:
NASM – PES, CES

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Jerry Meins, M.Ed, ATC, LAT
Jerry Meins, M.Ed, ATC, LAT, an athletic trainer at the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine

Education:
BA: University of Northern Iowa
M.Ed: University of Arizona

Coverage:
Alief ISD, Lamar ISD, private schools in Southwest Houston

Athletic Training-related Experience:
Pueblo High School, University of Southern California, Houston Oilers-NFL football, Rehab Services of Houston, Houston Aeros-IHL & AHL Pro Hockey, IHL All Star Game, AHL All Star Game, Sugar Land Marathon, Eclipse Soccer, Impact A Hero Fun Run, Telfair Charity Walk, Houston National Invitational Gymnastics Meet, GridIron Football League

Additional Qualifications:
NATA Member-25 year award, SWATA Member, TSATA member, Greater Houston Athletic Trainers Society, Texas Society of Sports Medicine, Professional Football Athletic Trainers Alumni Society, Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Alumni Society

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Scott Tidwell, LAT
Scott Tidwell, LAT, an athletic trainer at the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine

Education:
Sam Houston State University

Coverage:
Southwest and surrounding area

Athletic Training-related Experience:
Assistant AT World Amateur Boxing Championships, Bayou Bowl Head Team AT, Board of Directors for the Greater Houston Football Coaches Association (GHFCA) and Greater Houston Athletic Trainers Society (GHATS),

Additional Qualifications:
Webmaster for Greater Houston Football Coaches Association (GHFCA) website

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Bill Wissen, MA, ATC, LAT
Bill Wissen, MA, ATC, LAT, an athletic trainer at the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine

Education:
BA: Southeastern Louisiana University
MA: Western Michigan University

Coverage:
Rural Southwest Houston

Athletic Training-related Experience:
Alief Hastings High School, Western Michigan University, East-West Shrine Bowl, THSCA All-Star Game, U.S. Olympic Festival Torch Run, U.S. National Wheelchair Games, RodeoHouston, Houston Marathon, Impact a Hero, Eclipse Soccer

Additional Qualifications:
NATA Member:
Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, 25 year award, Editorial Board Journal of Athletic Training, Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Athletic Training, NATA Speaker's Bureau, Nomenclature Task Force, Inaugural member of Counsel on Employment

Board of Certification:
Dan Libera Award, Test Site Administrator, Test Development Committee, Role Delineation Committee, Certification Examiner

SWATA Member:
District 6 Hall of Fame, Frank Medina Award, Texas High School Athletic Trainer of the Year, Program Chair, Poster Presentation Committee, Student Meeting Advisor, Competency Workshop

Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers:
Executive Secretary, Director of Testing and Continuing Education, Test Site Administrator, Law/Rules Revision Committee, Education Committee, Testing Examiner, Exam Validation Committee

Greater Houston Athletic Trainers Society:
Elected Inaugural President, Newsletter Chair, Bobby Gunn Award, Student Workshop Founding Committee

TSATA Member

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