ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES!
1. Jared Friedly (DPT, CSCS- Physical Therapist) will be on site at NWC upper campus in the upper campus AC foyer or game management area in the UC gym every Wednesday from 3:00-4:00.
2. Game priority emphasis for our amazing trainers, Kelsey Evins, Russ Richardson, and Jared Friedly (DPT, CSCS- Physical Therapist) will be on high risk sports (Football, Boys/Girls Soccer, Boys/Girls Basketball, wrestling) in addition to adding other sporting events when possible.)
3. If you have any questions for our medical team, please email them at: athletictrainer@nwcs.org
4. Click HERE for information on required 9th-12th baseline testing for high risk sports (football, soccer, basketball).
Athlete Healthcare
The Crusader Athletics Department has been able to secure the services of Dr. Laura Fralich as our Team Physician/Medical Director. Dr. Laura Fralich will work in collaboration with the Athletic Trainers contracted to provide high quality patient care for our Crusader Athletes. Our Athletic Trainers, in collaboration with the Team Physician/Medical Director, will have final authority for all Return-To-Play (RTP) decisions. This will allow NWCS to provide consistent patient centered care in the best interest of our student-athletes.
Other Healthcare Professionals
Historically, NWCS has had a number of highly qualified, very skilled, licensed healthcare professionals (i.e. PTs, DCs, RNs, MDs, ATs, etc.) willing to assist in patient care for our athletes. We continue to welcome other professionals to support our student athletes.
As a licensed healthcare provider in Washington, willing to support Athletic Trainers on gameday, you MUST introduce yourself to the onsite Athletic Trainer (AT) prior to the contest. The ATs will inform you of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the specific venue and provide instructions for you in the event of an emergency in which additional assistance may be needed. Again, please be reminded that the onsite AT has the authority to provide patient care and make RTP decisions on behalf of Crusader Athletics.
Alignment with WIAA Medical Protocol:
This system of care is also aligned with WIAA protocol that schools must be following.
18.4.2 Those licensed to perform physical examinations include a Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Physician’s Assistant (PA),& Naturopathic Physician (NP).
18.4.3 The school in which this student is enrolled must have on file a statement from a medical authority licensed to give a physical examination, certifying that the participant's physical condition is adequate for the activity or activities in which the student wishes to participate.
18.4.4 To resume participation following medical care by a medical
authority licensed to perform a physical examination and/or a dentist (for
dental injury) or podiatric physician (for a foot and/or ankle injury), a
participating student must present to the school officials a written release
from a medical authority licensed to perform physical examinations as listed in
Rule 18.4.2 and/or a dentist or podiatric physician as applicable.
18.4.5 To resume participation following medical care for suspicion of
concussion or concussion, both the school athletic director and the medical
authorities approved by the WIAA to make return to practice/play decisions for
concussions (MD, DO, PA, ARNP, LAT or PhD/PsyD neuropsychologists with
concussion assessment and management experience) shall use the WIAA’s
designated “Return to Practice and Competition for Athletes with a Suspected
Concussion” form. This new rule is called the “Kenney Bui Rule.
RETURN TO PLAY FORM AND CONCUSSION PROTOCOL STEPS
Athletes must attend school all day and have zero academic accommodations to begin their RETURN TO PLAY steps.
MEET OUR MEDICAL TEAM:
KELSEY EVINS-ATHLETIC TRAINER
athletictrainer@nwcs.org
Kelsey Evins began working with the Crusaders
beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. She currently works full-time as a
physician extender with a local hospital assisting with orthopedic and hand
surgery.
Kelsey herself grew up in Pendleton Oregon, participating in softball and
basketball, finding herself in sports medicine through her local rodeo. She
received a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Boise State University
in 2017, where she worked with numerous teams including Football, Men’s
basketball, Swim & Dive, Track & Field, Cross Country, and numerous
club teams including work with baseball, rugby, and lacrosse. She became a
certified and licensed athletic trainer that year and proceeded to obtain her
Masters in Exercise Science and Nutrition from University of Western States in
2019 while working for her local college in Pendleton.
Through her time as an athletic trainer, she has worked in colleges, high schools, orthopedic & sports medicine clinics, PT clinics, club sports and Justin's Sports Medicine Rodeo team, but took a special interest in baseball after learning under a prior head PT of the Boston Red Sox.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family that includes her husband Trent, son Paxton, and 2 dogs, Milo and Charlie. Any time she can, she is experimenting with her cooking and baking, exploring the mountains or will head back home to Oregon to ride horses with family.
RUSS RICHARDSON- ATHLETIC TRAINER
Russ Richardson recently retired as the Head Athletic Trainer (AT) at the University of Montana Western. He has over 40 years of patient care experience. During his career, Richardson was the Director of Student-Athlete Health and Wellness for the NAIA and was responsible for developing a holistic approach to student-athlete well-being within the association. Russ has been recognized for his expertise on topics like: Dealing with the Catastrophic Injury or Death of a Student-Athlete; The Integration of Faith in Learning, Managing the Cervical Spine Injured Athlete, Substance Use and Abuse in Intercollegiate Athletics, The Medical Model of Athletic Healthcare, and Mental Health Concerns in Today’s Student-Athlete.
Russ is from southwestern Montana and a graduate of Western Montana College. He
went on to California State University Fresno earning his Master’s degree. His
doctorate is from Washington State University. He has served as an educational
consultant for AT program development throughout the US and Japan.
Dr. Richardson has served the profession of athletic training at all levels:
locally, state-wide, regionally, and nationally. He has been the Director of
Athletic Training/Medical Director for numerous events including, USA vs. USSR
Boxing, USA vs. Cuba Boxing, US Olympic Wrestling Trials, The World Cup of
Wrestling, Skate America Competition, and US Olympic Figure Skating
Championship.
In 2015 he was inducted into the NATA’s Hall of Fame. He is also a member of
the Washington State Athletic Trainer’s Association and the Northwest Athletic
Trainer’s Association Halls of Fame. Richardson is married, a father of 3 grown
children (2 of which graduated from NWC) and has 7 grandchildren. He and his
wife (Debi) attend the Open-Door Congregational Church in Deer Park, WA.
JARED FRIEDLY- DPT, CSCS- PHYSICAL THERAPIST
athletictrainer@nwcs.org
Head Strong Concussion &PT
509-240-9701
10103 N Division St, 101
Jared Friedly DPT, CSCS is a physical therapist with deep roots in the Spokane area. He graduated from Northwest Christian Schools and then earned his B.S. in Health Sciences from Whitworth University. Jared took a year off after graduating from Whitworth University to marry his lovely wife, Lindsey, before attending Eastern Washington University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
During one of his internships, Jared
was introduced to concussion rehabilitation. Through this experience
he developed a passion for vestibular and concussion rehabilitation that has led
to seeking out specialized training in concussion management. Since graduating,
Jared has worked with local physicians to establish standards of return to
function following concussion and is one of the leading Physical Therapists in
the Inland Northwest for concussion rehabilitation.
Jared is passionate about living life to the fullest. Jared provides medical support for Northwest Christian Schools as he has a lifelong passion for soccer, running, and fitness.
Lindsey is the Office Administrator for Headstrong NW and is the Director of Sideout Volleyball club. When not helping patients and athletes achieve their goals, the Friedly family enjoy sports, boating, camping and board games.
Lindsey is the Office Administrator for Headstrong NW and is the Director of Sideout Volleyball club. When not helping patients and athletes achieve their goals, the Friedly family enjoy sports, boating, camping and board games.
