Athletic Training Information
Our Athletic Training services (AT) are available to all NCFC players as part of all Club fees. AT includes, but is not limited to, injury evaluation, taping, stretching, icing, and soccer specific rehabilitation for any injury. Our Head Athletic Trainer, Jason Bailey, is certified in Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Performance Enhancement, and Corrective Exercise, and he is supported by another certified AT and interns. The training room is conveniently located at WRAL Soccer Park, and is generally open during training sessions on the weekdays and mornings/afternoons on game weekends.
When can I see an Athletic Trainer?
Any NCFC player can see our Athletic Trainers at our WRAL Soccer Park during the season between the following hours or make an appointment by emailing [email protected].
| *Monday - Thursday |
3:30pm - 8:15pm |
| *Friday |
3:30pm - 6:30pm |
| *Saturday |
9:00am - 4:00pm |
| *Sunday |
12:00pm - 6:00pm |
*subject to change
If you are being seen for an injury that causes you to miss practice, you must sign-in every time you see the Athletic Trainer. Our Classic Directors receive an injury sign-in email prior to the start of every training to stay updated on the status of our players.
Rehabilitation
Athletic Training and Rehabilitation are free of charge to all NCFC players. There are no fees or co-pays to see the Athletic Trainer and the office is located at our WRAL Soccer Complex, meaning you can see our Athletic Trainer before, during, or after practices and games. Our Athletic Trainer also uses soccer specific rehabilitation techniques that focus on areas that players commonly use.
Concussions
All NCFC athletes who think they have experienced a concussion MUST be cleared by a Concussion Specialist Physician before final Clearance from our Athletic Training Staff.
Concussions