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title: "AT Janie Kluempers: Balancing Care and Chaos in Collegiate Sports"
description: Janie Kluempers, CWU Athletic Trainer, manages injury care, chaotic in-game situations, and athlete rehab, emphasizing player safety on and off the field.
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 June 23, 2026

# AT Janie Kluempers: Balancing Care and Chaos in Collegiate Sports

![Picture of Tim Clark](https://blog.healthyroster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tim%20Clark.jpg?width=50&name=Tim%20Clark.jpg) By  [ Tim Clark ](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/author/tim-clark)  ·   1 minute read

![Articles for Athletic Trainers and News Stories](https://blog.healthyroster.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Athletic%20Training%20News%20and%20Articles%20-%20Small.png?width=500&height=150&name=Athletic%20Training%20News%20and%20Articles%20-%20Small.png)Janie Kluempers, Athletic Trainer for CWU’s men’s rugby and women’s soccer teams, juggles a demanding schedule.

<https://cwuobserver.com/27011/sports/cwu-sports-through-the-eyes-of-athletic-trainer-janie-kluempers/>Starting her days at 6 a.m. at Nicholson Pavilion, Kluempers preps rugby players with taping and treatments before practice, then shifts to post-practice care while simultaneously preparing soccer athletes.

On average, she treats 30-35 athletes daily, tailoring her approach to each individual’s injury needs.

Kluempers’ role extends beyond treatment rooms to the field, where she navigates the chaos of live gameplay.

*“During games, I try to get in and out when it’s safe, but sometimes contact is unavoidable. I was shielding a downed player when another player, eyes on the ball, collided with me. My goal is always to protect the injured player.”*

The rugby players also step in to safeguard injured teammates and trainers. Reflecting on a game against BYU, Kluempers said:

*“One player was unconscious from a concussion. Our team worked to direct the ball away, ensuring we were safe while I treated him.”*

Each situation requires Kluempers to adapt to players’ varied reactions.

*“I had a player with a dislocated hip who joked through his pain. He told paramedics his pain was a 10, but he was calm and dryly humorous, like he was on The Office."*

Yet, some moments are far more serious. Without helmets, rugby players risk severe head injuries.

*“I’ve witnessed players seizing in my hands. Those moments stay with you.”*

Despite the challenges, Kluempers cherishes her role.

*“The best part is getting to know the person behind the athlete and seeing their success on the field.”*

Her dedication underscores the critical role Athletic Trainers play in sports. Read her full story [here](https://cwuobserver.com/27011/sports/cwu-sports-through-the-eyes-of-athletic-trainer-janie-kluempers/)!

 

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