Army West Point Athletics
Football Names McCann First Female Head Football Athletic Trainer
May 31, 2023 | Football
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point Athletics has announced the promotion of Jacqui McCann to Head Football Athletic Trainer.
She becomes the first-ever female head football athletic trainer in Army history.
McCann joined the Army Athletic Association in 2013 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer, where she has been working as a secondary trainer with football but has previously worked with Men's Hockey, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, and Softball while at Army.
"Jacqui is well respected by our physicians, coaches, administrators and most importantly our cadet-athletes. She has worked tirelessly over the past 10 years with several Army teams. Her professionalism, care and empathy have contributed to her success." - Associate Athletics Director - Head Athletic Trainer, Tim Kelly
Prior to her arrival at West Point, McCann completed her master's degree in Exercise Science from Long Island University, with an emphasis in Strength and Conditioning and Sports Nutrition. While obtaining her degree, she worked with the LIU Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Track and Women's Lacrosse programs.
McCann also has previous experience with the Philadelphia Flyers, Widener University, Temple University, and Cinnaminson High School.
"I speak for everyone, especially our players on how happy they are for Jacqui. She has been a part of our football team for several seasons and has done a tremendous job. This is well deserving, and we are lucky to have her on staff." – Head Football Coach, Jeff Monken
McCann maintains a BOC Athletic Training certification, CPR/AED certification, National Athletic Training Association membership, and is a New York and Pennsylvania state licensed Athletic Trainer. Additionally, she holds an FMS certification, Corrective Exercise Specialization, Performance Enhancement Specialization and is certified in Dry Needling Level 1.
"Jacqui has earned her promotion to head football athletic trainer, and I am excited for her in this opportunity, knowing that she will continue to provide excellent care for our cadet-athletes but will also serve as a tremendous role model for others in the profession and considering the profession. We're lucky to have Jacqui at Army West Point." - Executive Associate Athletics Director / Senior Woman Administrator, Tricia Brandenburg
She earned her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training from Temple University.
McCann lives in the Greater New York Area with her wife, Mary as the couple expects their first child this summer.
She becomes the first-ever female head football athletic trainer in Army history.
McCann joined the Army Athletic Association in 2013 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer, where she has been working as a secondary trainer with football but has previously worked with Men's Hockey, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, and Softball while at Army.
"Jacqui is well respected by our physicians, coaches, administrators and most importantly our cadet-athletes. She has worked tirelessly over the past 10 years with several Army teams. Her professionalism, care and empathy have contributed to her success." - Associate Athletics Director - Head Athletic Trainer, Tim Kelly
Prior to her arrival at West Point, McCann completed her master's degree in Exercise Science from Long Island University, with an emphasis in Strength and Conditioning and Sports Nutrition. While obtaining her degree, she worked with the LIU Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Track and Women's Lacrosse programs.
McCann also has previous experience with the Philadelphia Flyers, Widener University, Temple University, and Cinnaminson High School.
"I speak for everyone, especially our players on how happy they are for Jacqui. She has been a part of our football team for several seasons and has done a tremendous job. This is well deserving, and we are lucky to have her on staff." – Head Football Coach, Jeff Monken
McCann maintains a BOC Athletic Training certification, CPR/AED certification, National Athletic Training Association membership, and is a New York and Pennsylvania state licensed Athletic Trainer. Additionally, she holds an FMS certification, Corrective Exercise Specialization, Performance Enhancement Specialization and is certified in Dry Needling Level 1.
"Jacqui has earned her promotion to head football athletic trainer, and I am excited for her in this opportunity, knowing that she will continue to provide excellent care for our cadet-athletes but will also serve as a tremendous role model for others in the profession and considering the profession. We're lucky to have Jacqui at Army West Point." - Executive Associate Athletics Director / Senior Woman Administrator, Tricia Brandenburg
She earned her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training from Temple University.
McCann lives in the Greater New York Area with her wife, Mary as the couple expects their first child this summer.
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