Welcome to the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Sports Medicine webpage. We are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality medical services to every student-athlete. On-site medical services provided include, but are not limited to, prevention, evaluation, and treatment of injuries and illnesses, rehabilitation services, and pre-participation exams.

The Co-Lin Sports Medicine team is comprised of one Certified Athletic Trainer, one PTA, between 10 to 15 student assistants, Orthopaedic services provided by Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, and various health care professionals located throughout the Copiah/Lincoln County area.  Our professional staff is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the health and well-being of over 200 student-athletes participating in 10 sports in the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges.

Mission Statement

The sports medicine program is responsible for all athletic related instances that affect the health and welfare of the student-athlete on campus. Athlete has been defined as any person participating in a university or college sponsored intercollegiate athletic activity. The sports medicine program shall be responsible for managing the complete health needs of the intercollegiate student athlete.

The professional staff of Co-Lin Sports Medicine has the responsibility over all items affecting the health and safety of student athletes. This includes, but is not limited to, participation, conditioning, protective equipment/devices, nutritional concerns, maintenance of safe playing fields and facilities, and any other matter that would affect the health or safety of the student-athlete.

Philosophy

The sports medicine program embodies the commitment of patient/player care, education of the student-athlete as well as the provider, personal and community service, and the implementation and development of research.