Rachel Sharpe MS, SCAT, ATC

Education University of South Carolina Columbia, SC Aug 2009-Dec 2011 Masters of Science, Concentration in Athletic Training Samford University Birmingham, AL Aug 2004-2008 Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training

Professional Experience University of South Carolina Columbia, SC Aug 2019-Present Rehabilitation Coordinator Primary Responsibility: Football • Oversee long term rehabilitation programs to ensure athletes are progressing appropriately • Work with other athletic training staff members in planning daily rehabilitation programs • Research and develop criteria-based rehabilitation programs • Administer patient outcome measures • Provide football practice and game athletic training coverage Alliance of , GA Dec 2018-Apr 2018 Head Athletic Trainer, Atlanta Legends • Organized and directed medical care for new football team in the initial season • Supervised a team of three athletic trainers and one physical therapist • Facilitated team entrance and exit physicals with our medical group • Worked creatively to provide evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries in a single hotel suite • Presented injury report daily to coaches and management • Made injury related practice and play decisions under the supervision of team physicians • Consulted regularly with management and coaches about personnel decisions related to injury University of South Carolina Columbia, SC July 2009-Dec 2018 Assistant Athletic Trainer Aug 2011-Dec 2018 Primary Responsibility: Football Secondary Coverage: Cheerleading Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer July 2009-May 2011 Head Athletic Trainer, Keenan High School, Columbia, SC Sept 2010-May 2011 Graduate Athletic Training Assistant, University of South Carolina Football July 2009 - July 2010

Atlanta Falcons Football Club Flowery Branch, GA May 2017, 2018 • Observed and assisted with rookie physicals • Helped with coverage of rookie mini camp practices Tennessee Titans NFL Team Nashville, TN July-Sept 2010 • Served as preseason athletic training intern • Completed practice and game setup and breakdown • Assisted full time athletic training staff with treatments and practice and game coverage

Related Experience American Sports Medicine Institute Birmingham, AL Jan-May 2008 Student Research Assistant The Injury Clinic London, England Jan-May 2006 Physiotherapist Intern

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Rachel Sharpe MS, SCAT, ATC

Professional Affiliations, Credentials and Certifications Membership in Professional Organizations ▪ Feb 2007 – Present National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) - 1008021 ▪ Feb 2010 – Present Mid Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA) o May 2015 – 2018 SC Representative to MAATA Young Professionals’ Committee ▪ Feb 2010 – Present South Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association (SCATA) o Jan 2015 – 2017 Member of PR Committee o July – Dec 2018 Secretary o Jan 2020 - Present Member of Licensure Task Force Credentials ▪ Jan 2019 – Present Athletic Training License (AT003540) ▪ June 2012 – Present NPI #: 1124382619 ▪ July 2009 – Present South Carolina Athletic Training Certification (1085) ▪ May 2008 – Present Board of Certification (050802353) Certifications & Additional Training ▪ June 2019 Integrative Dry Needling Foundation Course ▪ May 2014 Kinesio Tape ▪ September 2013 IV Therapy ▪ February 2013 Graston Technique (M1) ▪ Sept 2006 – Present CPR/AED for the Healthcare Professional Presentations, Publications & Other Research Activities Presentations ▪ Sharpe R. From Student to Professional. Presented at 2016 SCATA College & University Symposium, February 12, 2016. ▪ Sharpe R. The Mental Health Puzzle in Athletics: What piece do athletic trainers hold? Presented at the 2015 Big Sky Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Conference, February 5, 2015. ▪ Sharpe R. The Mental Health Puzzle in Athletics: What piece do athletic trainers hold? Presented at 2014 MAATA Symposium and Annual Business Meeting, May 10, 2014. ▪ Sharpe R. ATC Perspective of Mental Health Issues in Athletes. Presented at NCAA Mental Health Task Force Meeting, November 18, 2013. ▪ Sharpe R. In-season Management of a Lisfranc Injury in a Collegiate Quarterback. Presented at 2013 MAATA Symposium and Annual Business Meeting, May 19, 2013, and the 2013 SCATA Annual Symposium, July 12, 2013. ▪ Sharpe R, Torres-McGehee TM, Dompier TP, Davis JM. Time to Plasma Sodium Accumulation of Three Different Beverages of Varying Sodium Concentration at Rest. Presented at the 58th Annual Meeting for American College of Sports Medicine, June 1, 2012. Publications ▪ Sharpe R. Solving the Mental Health Problem. In: Mind, Body and Sport: Understanding and Supporting Student-Athlete Mental Wellness. E-publication: http://www.ncaa.org/health-and-safety/sport-science-institute/introduction-mind-body-and sport. November 2014. ▪ Sharpe R. The Mental Health Problem: Is it real? What’s our role? College Athletic Trainers Society Newsletter. 2014:1:4. Other Research Activities ▪ Reviewer, International Journal of Exercise Science, July 2010 Professional Activities ▪ Instructor in University of South Carolina Undergraduate Athletic Training Program o PEDU 366 Therapeutic Modalities (Fall 2015) ▪ Instructor in University of South Carolina Post-Professional Athletic Training Program o ATEP 735 Contemporary Issues in Athletic Training (Spring 2016) o EXSC 755 Advanced Skills in Athletic Training ▪ Assistant Instructor for Study Abroad Program PEDU 555-M Australia: Sports Medicine, History and Culture (May 2016) ▪ Member of University of South Carolina Health and Wellness Team o Took lead in restructuring our athletic department mental health program ▪ Member of NCAA Mental Health Taskforce o Group responsible for publishing Mind, Body, and Sport: Understanding and Supporting Student-Athlete Mental Wellness (2014) and Inter-association Consensus Document: Best Practices for Understanding and Supporting Student-Athlete Mental Wellness (2016).

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