ATHLETIC TRAINER
Kenna Hodeaux-Pearce M.Ed, ATC, MFDc
Head Athletic Trainer
kpearce@smjuhsd.org
athletic training room: (805) 925-2567 x3170
cell: (805) 868-0343
What is an Athletic Trainer?
Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled healthcare professionals who render service or treatment, including 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. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emergent, acute, or chronic injuries and medical conditions.
Location:
The Athletic Training Room (ATR) is located at the south end of Wilson Gymnasium, directly across from the swimming pool.
Physicals must be completed on DragonFly (see information handout). All forms are filled out electronically except the physical form a physician should complete. This form must be uploaded with a clear picture of the doctor's signature and date under the PPE Physical Exam form in Dragonfly. All sections must be completed in DragonFly to be eligible to participate in sports.
**Physicals that are incomplete or do not meet the above standards will not be accepted until completed.**
**The most up-to-date sports physical form has been uploaded to every form section on the school website. After uploading it to DragonFly, you may turn it in to the athletic trainer. If unable to turn it in to the athletic trainer, have the office attendant leave it in her mailbox or turn it into your coach.
Insurance:
Under state law, school districts must ensure that all members of school athletic teams have accidental injury insurance that covers medical and hospital expenses. This insurance requirement can be met by the school district offering insurance or other health benefits that cover medical and hospital expenses. Some pupils may qualify to enroll in no-cost or low-cost local, state, or federally-sponsored health insurance programs. Information about these programs may be obtained by calling the programs below:
Seguro Atlético de Accidentes del Equipos Bajo la ley estatal, se requiere a los distritos escolares se aseguren que todos los miembros de los equipos atléticos escolares tengan seguro contra lesiones que cubra los gastos médicos y de hospital. Este requisito se puede cumplir cuando el distrito escolar ofrece seguro u otros beneficios de salud que cubran gastos médicos y de hospital. [E.C. 32221.5 (b)] La participación en programas de seguro adicional es la responsabilidad financiera de los padres/tutores. Algunos estudiantes pueden calificar para inscribirse en programas de seguro locales o estatales a ningún costo o de bajo costo, patrocinados por el gobierno federal. Para mas información sobre estos programas se puede comunicar a los siguientes números:
SISC Supplemental Insurance Program: (800) 972-1727
Healthy Families Program (888) 747-1222
Medi-Cal Program (800) 880-5305
Bio:
Kenna started at Santa Maria High School in September 2021. Prior to this she was an athletic trainer at the University of California Santa Barbara where she worked with the Gaucho Women’s Soccer, Track and Field, and Cross Country teams for 5 years.
Kenna earned her Master’s Degree in Sport Management at the University of Arkansas while working as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for 2 years with the Women’s Tennis and Spirit Squads as well as the Track and Field and Cross Country teams. She was able to work with several SEC championship teams, individual SEC champions, All-Americans, national champions, and Olympians.
Kenna received her Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Texas Christian University. During her time at TCU, Kenna worked with the Horned Frog Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer, Women’s Indoor and Beach Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, and Equestrian teams. She also had experience at Richland High School, All Saints Episcopal School and North Texas Physical Therapy.
Kenna is originally from Tucson, Arizona. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, exploring the outdoors, and trying new things with her husband Dustin.
Visiting Schools:
On behalf of Santa Maria High School, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your team(s) to Santa Maria High School. We hope that your visit is safe and injury free. The following information may be useful In preparation for your upcoming trip.
Visiting teams are provided water and injury ice (upon request). We ask that visiting teams please bring their own bottles or cups for water. Water will be available approx. 30-45 min prior to competition depending on the athletics schedule. Visiting athletes that require taping prior to play will need to provide their own supplies from your team’s med kit (ex; ankle tape: tape, pre-wrap, heel-lace pads, adherent spray). If the Athletic Trainer is needed but not present, please find our Athletic Director, an Asst. Athletic Director, or coach to contact her.
Hospital/Urgent Care:
● Marian Regional Medical Center
○ 1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (2.2 miles from SMHS)
○ (805) 739-3000
○ Open 24 hours/Includes Emergency Room
● Dignity Health Urgent Care Central Coast
○ 2271 S Depot St, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (2.1 miles from SMHS)
○ (805) 922-0561
○ Hours: 8:00am-6:00pm M-F / 9:00am-3:00pm Saturday
● Cottage Urgent Care
○ 1846 N Broadway Suite A, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (2.5 miles from SMHS)
○ Broadway Location: (805) 361-4279
○ 3596 Skyway Dr Suite A, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (3.3 miles from SMHS)
○ Skyway Location: (805) 345-5563
○ Hours: 8:00am-8:00pm Daily
● CHC Santa Maria - Del Valle
○ 430 S Blosser, Santa Maria, CA 93458 (1.7 miles from SMHS)
○ (805) 361-8900
○ Hours: 7:30am-*:00pm M-Saturday