Athletic Training
Athletic Training Staff
Ms. Taylor Opperhauser, MS, LAT, ATC, enters her ninth year as the Head Athletic Trainer (AT) at Cecil College.
During her first year at Cecil, Taylor played a role in recognizing the month of March as National Athletic Training Month in Cecil County. Taylor also assisted the administration with the development of various academic support services for student-athletes. Taylor earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Towson University where she worked with the men's lacrosse, field hockey, baseball, women's basketball and football teams. She continued her education at West Virginia University, earning her Master of Science degree while teaching undergraduate Athletic Training courses to students and maintaining a presence with student-athletes in the all of WVU's training facilities.
In addition to her duties in athletics, Taylor Opperhauser is the director of Cecil College’s Fitness Center (FC). She is responsible for day-to-day operations of the FC as well as supervising staff.
Taylor currently serves at the NJCAA Region 20 Athletic Training liaison. She has been a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers' Association (MAATA), and Maryland Athletic Trainers' Association (MATA) since becoming a certified athletic trainer in 2014. When she is not working at Cecil College, Taylor provides additional AT coverage at various lacrosse camps/tournaments in Baltimore and southern Maryland.
Taylor is a native of Street, Md. and currently resides in North East, Md. with her daughters Colbie and Reagan. In her free time, Taylor enjoys being outdoors, watching sports, exercising, reading, and DIY projects.
Brian C. DeMuth, M.D., affiliated with Union Hospital of Cecil County, joined Cecil athletics over ten years ago as the team physician. Dr. DeMuth is available to see injured athletes at one of his three conveniently located offices. Please see the Athletic Trainer for more information regarding appointments with Dr. DeMuth.
Mission
To provide optimal medical care to the student-athletes of Cecil College through preventative measures, acute emergency and non-emergency attention, rehabilitative measures, injury/illness management, and education. Oversee the daily administration and operation of the Cecil College Sports Medicine facilities. Provide individual support and personal attention as a liaison, between the student-athlete and the medical community and assure the highest possible quality medical attention per student-athlete in the area.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the Athletic Trainer orbits around the central idea that "prevention is the best medicine." Consequently, it is in your best interest, as well as in that of the Athletic Trainer, to provide access to any information regarding optimizing performance and any of the following topics: nutrition, fluid replacement, supplementation, strength and conditioning issues, some psychological issues, any medical issues, and all related areas. It is your responsibility to inquire about consultation in any of the aforementioned topics. All issues will be handled with the utmost respect for trainer-patient confidentiality.
Athletic Training Facilities
Our state-of-the-art Athletic Training room, located in the Physical Education building (Building E) on the North East campus, features a large rehabilitation area, taping room, and wet room allowing current student-athletes the space they need to healthily compete at Cecil College. Click the photo below for more images of the Athletic Training room.
