RCS Athletic Trainers

RCS Athletic Training Staff


Athletic Training Coordinator

Brad Rohling, Ph.D, LAT, ATC, ITAT
Contact Brad: (615) 893-5815 ext. 22187 Email Brad		Dr. Brad Rohling is the Athletic Training Coordinator for Rutherford County Schools. He served in a similar role through NHC Rehabilitation from 2004 until 2018. He received his undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from Middle Tennessee State as a member of the first class to graduate with the curriculum based major. While progressing through the program he also completed an internship with the Tennessee Titans. Rohling completed his doctorate in 2024. He previously earned his Master’s Degree in Education with a Higher Education Administration concentration from Auburn University. During that time, he was a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer with Auburn Football, where upon graduation, Brad transitioned into a full-time position as an Assistant Athletic Trainer with football at Auburn. In his 4 years at Auburn he was able to work with and learn from Athletic Trainers and physicians Dr. James Andrews, Dr. Larry Lemak, and Dr. Mike Goodlett. He held that position until he moved back to Middle Tennessee and began work with NHC Rehabilitation. Rohling has formerly served in the role of Middle Tennessee Representative for the Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society Executive Board. He is a previous member of the TSSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee and a current adjunct faculty member with the MTSU Athletic Training Education Program. Rohling served three years as the Chairperson for the Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society Secondary Schools committee while serving as a committee member before becoming Chairperson. He is also a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association Research and Education Foundation Scholarship Committee. In 2020 Rohling was recognized with the NATA Athletic Training Service Award and in 2018 he was awarded the Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society Corporate Award Athletic Trainer of the Year for his work with Rutherford County Schools.
Athletic Training Staff

Kyle Cravey, MS, LAT, ATC
Blackman High School Email Kyle		Kyle graduated from Georgia College and State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training in 2012. During his time in college, Cravey was also a 4 year letter winner in baseball as a pitcher. Upon completion of his undergraduate degree, Kyle was given the opportunity to move to Murfreesboro and attend Middle Tennessee State and University as a Graduate Assistant from 2012-2014. Here, Kyle would obtain his Master’s Degree in Health and Human Performance with an emphasis in Health. During this time, Cravey was the Head Athletic Trainer for Blackman High School, providing coverage for all team sports. After completion of his Master’s Degree, Kyle was the head Athletic Trainer at Huntland School for three years and Lincoln County High School for two years before returning to Murfreesboro to become the Head Athletic Trainer at Blackman High School.

Becky Rapp, BS, LAT, ATC
Central Magnet High School Email Becky		Becky completed her BA degree from Marywood University in 2004. She then started work in an outpatient physical therapy office. After 5 years of outpatient work she returned to the high school setting. She worked for Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists for 9 years. Becky has worked with the city of Syracuse high schools as well as the local professional indoor soccer team. She finished her time in Syracuse working for Baldwinsville High School. Becky has worked with all levels of athletes from middle school through college. Becky and her family recently relocated to Murfreesboro from Syracuse. She is currently the first full time athletic trainer for Central Magnet.

Kevin Wolf, MS, LAT, ATC
Eagleville High School Email Kevin		Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). He was the athletic trainer at Lebanon High School for 9 years, serving as sports medicine outreach coordinator for University Medical Center in Lebanon with a large staff serving 16 schools in 7 counties. Under his direction, the program earned the TSSAA F.A. Bridges Contributor of the Year Award, having been a leader in providing comprehensive athletic health care.His sports experience includes MTSU athletics, team physician extender, volunteer medical staff with Olympic tennis at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Nashville Metros professional soccer club, Nashville Superspeedway, University of the South, and the NHL Nashville Predators.Wolf has more than a decade of experience in the outpatient rehabilitation setting. More recently, before joining Rutherford County Schools, he served our athletes as a successful bracing and supports representative. An active member of his profession, he is past Vice-President and Secretary of the Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society (TATS) and is its current Parliamentarian. In 2015, he was inducted into the TATS Hall of Fame.

Marcus Harris, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS
LaVergne High School Email Marcus		Marcus completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training(2009) and his Master's of Science degree in Sport Management(2011) from Middle Tennessee State University. While obtaining his Master's degree, Marcus served as a Graduate Assistant, where he was the Head Athletic Trainer at Riverdale High School. Upon completing his Master's degree, Marcus spent 9 years as a certified Athletic Trainer at Maury Regional Medical Center, where he was the Head Athletic Trainer for Mt Pleasant High School and Columbia State Community College. Marcus is the Head Athletic Trainer for Lavergne High School and has been in that role since August 2020.

Heath Forge, M.Ed, LAT, ATC
Oakland High School Email Heath		Heath Forge is currently the Head Athletic Trainer at Oakland High School. Before taking over as head Athletic Trainer at Oakland High School, Heath served as an assistant football Athletic Trainer at Auburn University.

Amanda Moon, MS, LAT, ATC
Oakland High School Email Amanda		Amanda is a 2013 graduate of the University of Georgia where she received a Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training & Exercise Science. In 2015 she received a Masters of Science of Health, Exercise, and Sports Science from The Citadel. From 2013 to 2015 Amanda worked with Women's Soccer and dance team at the College of Charlston. Amanda served as the head athletic trainer at Garrett Academy of technology of Charlston, SC from 2015 to 19. She then served as the head athletic trainer at R.B Stall High School of Charlston, SC in 2019 to 24. She now joins our Rutherford County Staff an Athletic trainer at Oakland High School.

Robbie Cooper, LAT, ATC
Riverdale High School Email Robbie		Robbie completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Performance - Athletic Training in 2013 and his Master's of Science in Sports Management in 2015 from Middle Tennessee State University. While obtaining his Master's degree, Robbie served as a Graduate Assistant, where he was the Head Athletic Trainer at Riverdale High School. Upon completion of his Master's degree, Robbie spent 7 years as a Certified Athletic Trainer at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he was the Head Athletic Trainer for Cane Ridge High School. Robbie is the Head Athletic Trainer for Riverdale High School and has been in that role since November of 2022.

Brian Myers, MS, LAT, ATC
Rockvale High School Email Brain		Brian received his Bachelors of Science in Health Science and Human Performance from East Tennessee State University in 2013. This was followed by receiving his Master’s of Science in Athletic Training from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2015. During the summer and fall of 2014, Brian worked in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints as an Athletic Training Intern. After graduating in 2015 from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Brian accepted a fellowship position from Eckerd College and All Florida Orthopedics in Saint Petersburg, Florida. After completing the fellowship, Brian then moved back to his home state of Tennessee after accepting an Assistant Athletic Training position at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 2016. Brian was at Baylor School for four and half years as 1st Assistant Athletic Trainer and Preceptor to UTC GATP. In 2020, Brian then moved back to Middle Tennessee after accepting a position at Nissan of Smyrna working as an Athletic Trainer in the industrial setting providing treatment and rehabilitation for industrial employees. In 2021, Brian accepted a position with Rutherford County Schools and is now the current Head Athletic Trainer at Rockvale High School in Rockvale, Tennessee.

Kyla Stancy, MA, LAT, ATC
Siegel High School Email Kyla		Kyla went to Western Illinois University and graduated with her Bachelor of Science in 2014. She worked as an outreach athletic trainer with Athletico Physical Therapy for 4 years, while there she completed her masters in Sports Leadership from Concordia University in Chicago. She then moved to New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois where she was assistant athletic trainer for 3 years. She is now in Rutherford County at Siegel High School.
Reese Shivers, MS, LAT, ATC
Siegel High School Email Reese		Reese graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology: Athletic Training from Louisiana State University in 2013. While at LSU, he gained critical experience working alongside the football, women’s basketball, and men’s tennis teams. He went on to obtain a Masters of Science degree in Sports Management from The University of Southern Mississippi while working as a certified athletic trainer for their football team. Upon graduation, Reese worked as an athletic trainer at The University of Tennessee at Martin, specifically with men’s basketball and women’s volleyball. The past 8 years, 2016-2024, he has been an Associate Athletic Trainer at Middle Tennessee State University, providing medical care and rehabilitation needs for the Blue Raider men’s basketball team. While at MTSU, Shivers also taught in the Human Health and Performance undergraduate classes and was a preceptor to the athletic training program. Reese is a licensed and certified athletic trainer who holds his certification in blood flow restriction, dry needling, mental health first aid, and CPR/AED. He is excited about the transition to the high school setting and looks forward to working with all the great athletes at Siegel High School! Reese resides in Murfreesboro with his wife Megan and two boys, Parker and Peyton.

Chris Fett, MS, LAT, ATC
Smyrna High School Email Chris		Chris graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2008. After graduation, he attended Middle Tennessee State University, earning his Master’s of Science in Sport Management. During his time at MTSU he served as a Graduate Assistant, where he was the Head Athletic Trainer for Middle Tennessee Christian School and then Blackman High School from 2008-2010. After graduation, he worked for OrthoOne Orthopedics out of Collierville, TN where he was the Head Athletic Trainer for Olive Branch High School in MS from 2010-2012. From there he worked at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN where he was the Head Athletic Trainer for Columbia Central High School from 2012-2023.

Allan Overby, LAT, ATC
Stewarts Creek High School Email Allan		Allan graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1988 and Austin Peay State University in 1989. He began his career as an athletic trainer at Warren East High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in 1989. In 1994, Allan transitioned to Riverview Regional Medical Center, serving Smith County High School, Gordonsville High School, Jackson County High School, and Hermitage Springs School. From 1998 to 2008, he focused on Smith County High School. In 2008, Allan joined NovaCare Rehabilitation/Select Medical Corporation, working with various professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams. In 2023, he became part of the Rutherford County athletic training staff and now serves at Stewarts Creek High School.

Everett Boutwell, M. Ed, LAT, ATC
Central Magnet Middle Eagleville Middle Email Everett		Everett earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Wingate University and his Master of Educational Administration from Middle Tennessee State University. He has been an athletic trainer since 2013, starting his career at Shelbyville Central High School, where he worked for four years. Following this, Everett became the first full-time athletic trainer at Smyrna High School. In the summer of 2023, he transitioned to working with Rutherford County middle schools to promote athletic training at the middle school level. In his free time, Everett enjoys spending time with his family and his two dogs.

McKenzie Greenwood, MS, LAT, ATC
LaVergne Middle Smyrna Middle Email McKenzie		McKenzie graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. After graduation, she attended the University of Oklahoma, serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for women’s rowing 2018 – 2019 and for men’s gymnastics 2019 – 2020. In 2020, she went on to earn her Master of Education with emphasis in intercollegiate athletic administration and was hired as the full-time athletic trainer with the men’s gymnastics team. During her time with men’s gymnastics, she developed a biceps tenodesis rehabilitative protocol specific to gymnastics, rehabilitated multiple surgical athletes, assisted with hosting the 2022 NCAA gymnastics’ championship, and provided care for post-graduate USA national team members. After three years as the full-time athletic trainer for men’s gymnastics, McKenzie returned to middle Tennessee and worked as a clinical assistant for Dr. Moore at Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. McKenzie returns to Rutherford County serving as the head athletic trainer for Lavergne Middle School and Smyrna Middle School.

Chris Loubier, LAT, ATC
Rockvale Middle Stewarts Creek Middle Email Chris		Chris Loubier joined our RCS Athletic Training Staff during the spring of 2023. Quite a few years prior to that, he had the opportunity to attend Urbana University ('07), where he achieved his Bachelor's Degree (Sports Medicine/Athletic Training). Immediately following that, he passed the BOC exam & earned the coveted ATC credential (Certified Athletic Trainer) and continued his educational journey, at this point has concluded with a Master's Degree (Sports Medicine) from Georgia State University ('09). During that same time period, he also was working as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Emory University. Throughout these years he is grateful & has been privileged to work with a diverse variety of the athletically inclined population, including all divisions of the NCAA, the United States Soccer Federation & numerous other individual events, organizations & cross-disciplinary collaborations. Currently, he resides in Murfreesboro with his wife & son.

Tim McIntosh, LAT, ATC
Oakland Middle Siegel Middle Email Tim		From 1994-1999, Tim worked at River Park Hospital (McMinnville, TN) where his duties focused on treating physical therapy patients, overseeing the work reconditioning program, and providing athletic training services to Cannon and Warren County High Schools. He continued his service to Warren County High School with NHC Rehab for 5 more years before becoming the first full time athletic trainer for Warren County Schools. In total, Tim served as the Head Athletic Trainer for 27 years at Warren County High School. During this time, he implemented concussion baseline testing, helped create concussion referral partners within the local medical community, oversaw ekg screenings, and assembled a Sports Medicine Team consisting of various local medical professionals to care for athletes. Additionally, Tim has served on the Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society Secondary Schools Committee.

Morgan Parks, MBA, LAT, ATC
Blackman Middle Thurman Francis Arts Academy Email Morgan		Morgan graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and a minor in Spanish Language from Harding University in 2020. Upon graduation, Morgan began working for Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Winchester, TN as the Head Athletic Trainer for Franklin County High School, while also assisting with other schools in the county. During her time in Winchester, Morgan also worked with FIT Beyond Therapy, aiding athletes with functional training to bridge the gap between physical therapy and return to competition. After 2.5 years, Morgan relocated to Murfreesboro to begin working for Rutherford County Schools. She has recently completed her Master’s Degree in Business Administration and is currently serving as the Head Athletic Trainer for Blackman Middle School and Thurman Francis.

Nicole Sordello, MS, LAT, ATC
Christiana Middle Whitworth-Buchannan Middle Email Nicole		Nicole graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology: Health and Human Performance from Saint Mary’s College of California in 2017. Afterwards, she attended the University of Idaho where she graduated in 2020 with her Master of Science in Athletic Training. While at the University of Idaho, Nicole completed clinical rotations around the country including Vanderbilt University, Stanford University, California State University East Bay, and Viewpoint High School. She then worked as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Kingwood Park High School in Kingwood, Texas for two years. In 2023, Nicole accepted a position with Rutherford County Schools and is now one of the Athletic Trainers working with the middle schools.

Kris Vander Wilt, MS, LAT, ATC
Rock Springs Middle Rocky Fork Middle Email Kris		Kris completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic training, with a minor in Sports and Exercise Psychology in 2015. After he was hired as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Middle Tennessee State University with working with their football team, while working as a GA he completed his Master of Science in Exercise Science. Upon completing his Masters Degree Kris was hired as the full time Assistant Athletic Trainer with Middle Tennessee State University's football team in 2017. After working with MTSU football for 7 years in total Kris joined Rutherford County Schools as the first Middle School Athletic Trainer, providing coverage for all the middle schools in the county. He currently is the head athletic trainer at Rocky Fork and Rock Spring Middle Schools.

ImPACT Baseline Concussion Testing Information

ImPACT is intended for use as a computer-based neurocognitive test battery to aid in the assessment and management of concussion. ImPACT is a neurocognitive test battery that provides healthcare professionals with objective measure of neurocognitive functioning as an assessment aid and in the management of concussion in individuals ages 12-59.

ImPACT is not intended to provide a diagnosis or decision about the Test Taker. ImPACT results should be interpreted only by qualified healthcare professionals. ImPACT does not identify the presence or absence of a clinical diagnosis.
ImPACT cannot be used as a stand-alone diagnostic for concussion. The device is not intended to be used as a stand-alone assessment for making determinations regarding return to athletic play.

ImPACT is intended to be used by medical professionals qualified to interpret the results of a concussion assessment examination and aid in the management of concussion.

Currently, Rutherford County Schools uses the ImPACT Baseline Test with the following sports: Girls soccer, football, volleyball, girls basketball, boys basketball, wrestling, cheer, boys soccer, softball, and baseball. For more information on ImPACT testing, click the above picture.

Health and Safety Policies

TSSAA Heat Policy

Each school is responsible for obtaining either a Wet Bulb Globe Temperature or Heat Index reading at the site of practices and competitions. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) takes into account more environmental factors than heat index and should be a school’s first choice when evaluating conditions and planning activities. In the absence of a Wet Bulb Globe Temperature reading, a digital psychrometer or other instrument may be used at the site of the activity to measure the heat index. The use of a weather app on a cell phone is permissible to measure heat index if no other instrument is available to measure heat index at the site of the practice or competition.
A cold water immersion tub or other form of rapid on-site cooling should be available for all warm weather practices. If exertional heat stroke is suspected, use immersion for on-site cooling before transporting to the hospital. For the complete policy, click the above link.

TSSAA Concussion Policy

Tennessee law and TSSAA policy mandates that certain procedures be followed when signs, symptoms, and behaviors consistent with a concussion are observed in practice or competition. Tennessee state law also requires annual training on concussions for all youth sports coaches. Educational materials must also be reviewed and signed by each student athlete and his/her parent or legal guardian, which can be found here. For more information and the complete policy, click the link above.

TSSAA Sudden Cardiac Arrest Policy

Tennessee law mandates annual training for any youth sports coaches regarding Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes. Educational materials must also be reviewed and signed by each student athlete and his/her parent or legal guardian, which can be found here.

TSSAA Lightning Guidelines

When severe weather is forecast, protocol and chain of command for suspension of play should be discussed in the pregame meeting with the officials. These guidelines provide a default policy to those responsible or sharing duties for making decisions concerning the suspension and restarting of practices and contests based on the presence of lightning or thunder. For the complete list of guidelines, click the above link.

Athletic Training Information

Information from the National Athletic Trainers Association:

What is athletic training?
Athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an allied health care profession.

Who are athletic trainers?
Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education, training and the state's statutes, rules and regulations. As a part of the health care team, services provided by athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. The NATA Code of Ethics states the principles of ethical behavior that should be followed in the practice of athletic training.

Athletic trainers are sometimes confused with personal trainers. There is, however, a large difference in the education, skillset, job duties and patients of an athletic trainer and a personal trainer. The athletic training academic curriculum and clinical training follows the medical model. Athletic trainers must graduate from an accredited baccalaureate or master’s program, and 70% of ATs have a master’s degree. Learn more about the education of athletic trainers.

If you are a current high school student and interested in athletic training, you can learn more about the profession by reading the Becoming an AT, Profile of Athletic Trainers, and Who is Taking Care of Your Athletes? infographics.

Regulation of athletic trainers
Athletic trainers are licensed or otherwise regulated in 49 states and the District of Columbia.

NATA has ongoing efforts to update obsolete state practice acts that do not reflect current qualifications and practice of ATs under health care reform.

48 states and the District of Columbia require ATs to hold the Board of Certification credential of “Athletic Trainer Certified” (ATC). Learn more about the certification of athletic trainers.

Athletic trainers are qualified to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) as mid-level health care professionals.

Why use athletic trainers?
Athletic trainers provide medical services to all types of patients, not just athletes participating in sports, and can work in a variety of job settings. Athletic trainers relieve widespread and future workforce shortages in primary care support and outpatient rehab professions and provide an unparalleled continuum of care for the patients.

Athletic trainers improve functional outcomes and specialize in patient education to prevent injury and re-injury. Preventative care provided by an athletic trainer has a positive return on investment for employers. ATs are able to reduce injury and shorten rehabilitation time for their patients, which translates to lower absenteeism from work or school and reduced health care costs.

RCS Athletic Trainers In the News

RCS Athletics Prepares for Emergency by Practicing Action Plan

RCS Athletic Trainers, Coaches meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell About Sports Safety

Fox17 Sports Safety Story

TATS Spotlight on Oakland's Heath Forge

RCS Athletic Trainers Recognized for Athletic Training Month

TOA Highlights Kevin Wolf of Eagleville

RCS Athletic Trainers Visit TN Capital Hill to Promote Athletic Training

Siegel High Baseball Emergency Action Plan Practice

RCS High Schools Receive Gold Level Safety Award

Spears recognized as 2018 TATS Educator of the Year

Rohling named 2018 TATS Athletic Trainer of the Year-Corporate

RCS Concussion Physician and ATs Meeting

Bowker named 2017 TATS Athletic Trainer of the Year-Secondary Schools

RCS Athletic Trainers Concussion Education Session

Daily News Journal article on Siegel football

Daily News Journal article about Brad Rohling

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