ATHLETIC TRAINERS
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. The training room is conveniently located at WRAL Soccer Park, and it is generally open during training sessions on the weekdays and mornings/afternoons on game weekends. Thanks to our partnerships with Wake Orthopaedics, ATCs also provide coverage during the season on designated nights at Thomas Brooks Park, Wake Competition Center, Middle Creek, and on tournament 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 atc@ncfcyouth.com.
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 3:30 PM - 8:15 PM |
| Friday | 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
*All dates and times are 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
Thanks to Wake Orthopaedics, Luke Hudson, PT, DPT, will work with physicians and our ATCS to ensure your injured athlete is rehabbed appropriately and to the highest standards of care.
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.
Other Athlete Care Resources
Raleigh Radiology is here for your athlete's and entire family's medical imaging needs - MRI, CT, Ulstrasound, 3D Mammography, X-ray, Nuclear Medicine, & Bone Density. Raleigh Radiology prides itself on having the best sub-specialized radiologists, convenient locations, accountable fee structure & state of the art technology.
WakeMed Urgent Cares and Emergency Departments: Locations are convenient to our families all over the county
Wake Orthopedics Urgent Care (located near WRAL Soccer Park): offers high-quaility & convenient orthopedic care, even at the most inconvenient times. Treatments include sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures, ligament tears, cast/splint issues, cuts/lacerations, sports injuries, pediatric injuries, and more. Open Monday - Friday (8am - 9pm) and Weekends/Holidays (9am - 1pm).
