USM Athletic Trainer Heads to Olympic Training Center

One of USM’s athletic trainers will serve as a volunteer athletic trainer at the Lake Placid, N.Y., Olympic Training Center from June 18 to July 3.

Jay Myers, of Gorham, will be working with Olympic athletes who are now training for the Winter Games. Myers applied for the volunteer service some five years ago and will head out soon for his first two-week rotation. After evaluation by the full-time Olympic staff, Myers hopes eventually to be named to other rotations and/or to facilitate a team or venue for the Olympic Games.

Myers holds a master’s degree, is ATC (Athletic Trainer, Certified), and CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) certified. He has been with USM’s Sports Medicine Dept. for two years working with women’s volleyball, cross country and track teams, and men’s lacrosse. He has been a professional athletic trainer for some 10 years.

For more information about this fellowship or the Muskie School, contact Andrew Coburn at (207) 780-4435.