Get to Know: Luke Carson, Head Athletic Trainer

3/21/2024 5:00:00 PM

BANNER ELK, N.C. - As part of National Athletic Training Month, Lees-McRae Athletics would like to recognize our athletic training staff for their support and help with our student-athletes daily. Luke Carson has been with Lees-McRae since January 2013 and was elevated to the position of head athletic trainer in August 2019. Luke currently serves as the athletic trainer for cycling, men's soccer, men's basketball, and the track & field programs. He has also worked with the cross country programs, men's and women's lacrosse, softball, and cheerleading here at Lees-McRae.

"After participating in athletics my whole life, I wanted to help people and decided helping athletes in particular was a good route."

Luke Carson, Head Athletic Trainer

After participating in athletics my whole life, I wanted to help people and decided helping athletes in particular was a good route.
Renfrew, Pennsylvania
Winning the Conference Carolinas Men’s Basketball Championship and appearing in the national tournament.
Helping Avery Wallis return to the basketball court following what could have been a career-ending injury.
Elk River below the Mill Pond spillway
Breaking Benjamin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Evans Blue, Avenged Sevenfold
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steelers

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