Sports Medicine Team

Welcome to another season of sports! Please know that as a student-athlete, your protection and performance remains a top priority for TAS Sports Medicine. Our team is composed of certified athletic trainers. Our responsibilities are to provide comprehensive and accessible health care to student-athletes.

Athletic trainers are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide 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 trainers are considered one of the many medical professionals that make up the multidisciplinary team approach to sports medicine. We aim to optimize the safety, health, and performance of all student-athletes and sports teams.

If you are injured or have concerns about your health, please book an online appointment (see link below). Delivering early and effective health care interventions has been shown to lead to better outcomes! We will communicate with your parents if a serious injury arises or if we see you frequently.

TAS is committed to providing you with unparalleled access to quality health care from our sports medicine team. GO TIGERS!

Sports Medicine Team

Team members

Team members

HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER

Caleb Lott

MAT, ATC, NREMT, CES

Head Athletic Trainer

Bio

Caleb is native to the western region of North Carolina. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Mars Hill University. Upon graduation, Caleb accepted a graduate assistant athletic trainer position at the University of South Carolina working in a variety of settings for the athletic department. While there, Caleb also earned a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Physical Education. Since his professional journey began, he has been a Board of Certification athletic trainer (2009), South Carolina certified physical education teacher (2012), National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (2018). Prior to joining TAS, Caleb served as the athletic trainer for seven years at Shanghai American School.

With a student-athlete-centered philosophy, Caleb’s approach goes beyond the prevention, assessment, and treatment of injuries to encompass the total well-being of each active participant. Caleb is joined in Taipei by his wife and two children. They enjoy traveling, exploring new cuisines, and outdoor adventures. GO TIGERS!

Education:

BS in Athletic Training - Mars Hill University

MA in Teaching (Physical Education) - University of South Carolina

Certifications/ Licenses:

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)

Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

TK Edwards

MS, ATC, CES

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Bio

TK joined the TAS community in August 2019 and has previous international experience as the athletic trainer for Shanghai Community International School-Pudong. TK graduated from Texas State University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training before going on to complete a Master’s degree in Kinesiology at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi in 2015. Throughout her years as a certified athletic trainer, TK has worked with a variety of populations including NCAA Division I and professional athletes. TK holds certifications in ImPACT concussion baseline testing and the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s Corrective Exercise Specialist. TK is a cross-divisional representative on the TAS JEDI committee.

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER

Taylor Stevens

MS, OTC, ATC

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Bio

Taylor joined TAS to begin the 2022 school year. He previously was employed in Atlanta, GA working as an athletic trainer and surgical assistant for an orthopedic surgeon. Prior to joining TAS, Taylor gained international experience working as an athletic trainer with Major League Baseball at their Nanjing, China development center for 3 years. Taylor has experience working in a variety of settings with athletes ranging from middle school through professional athletics. Taylor is joined in Taipei by his wife and daughter.

About TAS Sports Medicine

Appointments

TAS has two athletic training facilities located in room 2C33A of the Liu Lim Arts Center and room 2H29 of the Hennessy Upper School Building. Here, we provide sports medicine services for our student-athletes throughout the day. Our athletic trainers will be on campus for all TAS-sponsored activities where there is a higher risk of injury.

Regular appointments are 30 minutes long and can be booked to the right (on desktop) or at the bottom (on mobile) of this page. Middle school student-athletes should schedule appointments in 2C33A.

Please remember to wear appropriate clothing for your appointment. Ex: for a knee injury, please wear shorts, not jeans.

Appointment Priority List (from highest to lowest priority)
I. In-season student-athletes who sustain injuries in TAS-sponsored athletics activities
II. In-season student-athletes who have sustained injuries outside of TAS-sponsored athletics activities
III. Out-of-season student-athletes who sustain injuries in TAS-sponsored athletics activities
IV. Out-of-season student-athletes who have sustained injuries outside of TAS-sponsored athletics activities
V. Students who do not participate in TAS athletics programs

Concussion Care

What is a concussion?

A concussion is defined as a “trauma-induced alteration in mental status that may or may not involve loss of consciousness.” This can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. Concussion signs and symptoms can appear immediately or not be noticed until days or even weeks after the injury.

Video: Concussion Management and Return to Learn

Impact Testing Information

What is the ImPACT test?

ImPACT Concussion testing is a computer-based test that objectively measures the function of the brain, focusing on attention, memory, visual and verbal problem solving. The ImPACT test is one of the most effective ways to get an objective measurement of your child’s “normal” brain functions (reaction time and memory) in case there is an incident where they may have a concussion. Data from the ImPACT test is never used to compare students.

Who takes the ImPACT test?

Due to the risk of head injury, every student-athlete participating in volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, touch, and rugby at TAS will take the ImPACT test.

Why do we want you tested?

If an incident occurs that you get hit in the head and there is a risk of concussion, the ImPACT test will be administered the next school day to see if there are any deficits in addition to reporting symptoms of concussion. This information can be used to better support student-athletes' return to school and athletics at an appropriate pace and with appropriate accommodations.

The ImPACT test is NOT:

A diagnostic test. ImPACT is one tool that can be used by medical professionals to help measure an individual’s recovery from a concussion.
A one-step solution to concussions.
A preventative tool. Nothing can truly prevent concussions.
A substitute for medical treatment or management.
A replacement for a CAT scan, MRI, or other medical technology.