Athletic Training Program

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McMurry University

• Athletic Training Program
• Janet McMurray, Head Athletic Trainer
• Phone [phone] or email jmcmurray_at_mcm.edu

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Why McMurry University?

• Private College
• Small School Atmosphere
• Friendly Faculty and Staff
• Great Learning Environment
• Outstanding Athletics Program
• Social Activities for Everyone
• Student/Teacher interaction

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Why McMurry Athletic Training?

• Excellent facilities
• Applies concepts learned in class to real life
  situations
• Develops skills needed for a successful career in
  athletic training
• Teaches valuable life lessons
• Close-knit training room staff
• Traveling out of town

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Why McMurry Athletic Training? (Continued)

• Students acquire knowledge and skills needed for
  graduate school in related fields
• Allows students to gain hands-on training
  experience from day one
• Social Functions for Trainers only
• Preparation for athletic training test

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Attributes Needed for Success

• Time Management
• Organization skills
• Desire to learn
• Strong work ethic
• Solid communication skills (both verbal and
  written)

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Becoming a McMurry Student Athletic Trainer

• Applied and Accepted to McMurry University
• Applied to training program
• Letters of recommendation
• Written essay expressing goals and ambitions
• Interview with Head Athletic Trainer
• Proof of previous athletic training experience
  (preferred)

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Contact Information

• Janet McMurray- Head Athletic Trainer
• Email jmcmurray_at_mcm.edu
• Jay Spencer- Assistant Athletic Trainer
• Email spencer.jay_at_mcm.edu
• Phone [phone]