Sports Medicine

Amber is originally from Silver Spring, MD. She attended the University of Tampa where she earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Athletic Training. She then continued on to Texas State University-San Marcos, where she pursued her Masters of Science degree in Athletic Training. Following graduation, Amber then went on to be the assistant athletic trainer at a 5A high school outside of Houston, TX for three years. She has several years of experience with a variety of sports at different levels, ranging from middle school aged athletes to professional. Amber decided to move her career to Asia in 2015 where she worked in Beijing for one year before moving to Taipei. She has been a certified and licensed athletic trainer since 2010 and joined Taipei American School in the 2016-17 school year.

Education:

BS in Athletic Training - University of Tampa 2010

MS in Athletic Training - Texas State University-San Marcos 2012

Certifications/ Licenses:

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)

NASM - Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)

TK has previous international experience as the athletic trainer for Shanghai Community International School-Pudong. Before moving to Asia, she worked for BHS Healthlink Outpatient Rehab clinic in San Antonio, Texas where she assisted in the physical therapy department. TK holds a master's degree in kinesiology from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi and a bachelor's degree in athletic training from Texas State University San Marcos. While studying in Corpus Christi, she served as the athletic trainer for the university's NCAA Division I women's volleyball and golf teams.

Additionally, TK holds certifications in ImPACT concussion baseline testing and the Functional Movement Screen (FMS). Her passions include positively impacting young athletes and increasing awareness about the athletic training profession. In pursuit of her passions, she will advocate for student-athlete safety as they work hard and compete in TAS athletics. In her free time, TK enjoys a variety of activities that include playing board games and trying her hand in the kitchen at new recipes. She likes to stay active by playing recreational basketball and sand volleyball.

Conor holds a bachelor's degree in athletic training from the University of Vermont. He has been the athletic trainer for two Massachusetts junior hockey organizations and served as the assistant at Wellesley College. During his time at Wellesley, he worked with student-athletes who participated in soccer, volleyball, crew, track & field, fencing and many more. Additionally, Conor spent time working with Boston College's NCAA Division I men's baseball and women's lacrosse and softball teams.  

During his college years, Conor gained experience as a student athletic trainer with various high schools in the Burlington, Vermont area. This is where he acquired his passion for assisting  developmental student-athletes to achieve their goals, and maintain success both on and off the playing field.

In his free time, Conor enjoys traveling and is thrilled to come to TAS following a year in the south of Vietnam. Conor also enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle outdoors. Hiking, swimming and discovering quirky new areas in the neighborhood are among his many interests. Most importantly, he is relatively adventurous when it comes to trying new foods, so he is looking forward to seeing what Taiwan has to offer.