--- title: "Building a Team Behind the Scenes: Sheridan High School’s Student Athletic Trainers" description: Sheridan’s Athletic Trainer Joanne Goss mentors student trainers, offering hands-on experience in injury care, fostering teamwork, and building connections. image: https://blog.healthyroster.com/hubfs/Athletic%20Training%20And%20Sports%20Medicine%20News-1.jpg --- [ All posts ](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/all) June 23, 2026 # Building a Team Behind the Scenes: Sheridan High School’s Student Athletic Trainers ![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)At Sheridan High School in Wyoming, Athletic Trainer Joanne Goss has created a unique environment that not only supports the school’s athletes but also inspires students to join her team of student trainers. With a passion for mentoring, Goss welcomes all students, offering them hands-on experience in athletic training. *“I like giving kids a place to land. If this is a good fit for them, then come on.”* Goss manages a demanding schedule, overseeing multiple sports like football, volleyball, and swimming. Her student trainers play a crucial role, ensuring athletes are hydrated and assisting with first aid. *“They help with hydration, taping ankles, and making sure water is available at all practices.”* Student trainers like JoeJoe Bennett and Dani Grooms found their calling through personal experiences. Bennett, who became a trainer after Goss helped him recover from a growth plate injury, said: *“Joanne got me to a good doctor. Without her, I wouldn’t have had surgery when I needed it.”* Grooms, initially joining to support her brother, stayed for the invaluable lessons and strong connection with Goss. For Goss, the job goes beyond treating injuries; it’s about building relationships. *“I see them every day, from injury through recovery. Being a caring adult they can talk to is really important."* Through Goss’s mentorship, student trainers learn critical skills like communication and empathy, preparing them for future careers in healthcare. As Bridgette Price puts it: *“The opportunity to help teammates and gain real experience is something not many places offer.”* Check out the whole story [here](https://www.thesheridanpress.com/sports/local-sports/sideline-heroes-shs-athletic-trainers-provide-more-than-game-day-help/article_2776936c-8195-11ef-9f76-f321f7c5ea17.html)!  Share: [facebook-f icon ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/building-a-team-behind-the-scenes-sheridan-high-schools-student-athletic-trainers) [linkedin-in icon ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/building-a-team-behind-the-scenes-sheridan-high-schools-student-athletic-trainers) [twitter icon ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/building-a-team-behind-the-scenes-sheridan-high-schools-student-athletic-trainers) [pinterest-p icon ](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/building-a-team-behind-the-scenes-sheridan-high-schools-student-athletic-trainers) [envelope icon ](mailto:?body=https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/building-a-team-behind-the-scenes-sheridan-high-schools-student-athletic-trainers) ## Related posts [![](https://blog.healthyroster.com/hubfs/Athletic%20Training%20And%20Sports%20Medicine%20News-1.jpg) ](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/another-high-school-athletic-trainer-steps-up-to-save-a-life) [Athletic Trainers Save Lives](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/tag/athletic-trainers-save-lives) ### [Another High School Athletic Trainer Steps Up to Save a Life](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/another-high-school-athletic-trainer-steps-up-to-save-a-life) [![](https://blog.healthyroster.com/hubfs/Athletic%20Training%20And%20Sports%20Medicine%20News-1.jpg) ](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/the-athletic-trainer-behind-the-scenes-at-mill-valley-high-school) [Spotlight on Athletic Trainers](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/tag/spotlight-on-athletic-trainers) ### [The Athletic Trainer Behind the Scenes at Mill Valley High School](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/the-athletic-trainer-behind-the-scenes-at-mill-valley-high-school) [![](https://blog.healthyroster.com/hubfs/Athletic%20Training%20And%20Sports%20Medicine%20News-1.jpg) ](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/kaitlyn-martinez-named-new-athletic-trainer-for-taos-high-school) [Spotlight on Athletic Trainers](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/tag/spotlight-on-athletic-trainers) ### [Kaitlyn Martinez Named New Athletic Trainer for Taos High School](https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/kaitlyn-martinez-named-new-athletic-trainer-for-taos-high-school) ![websights](https://ws.zoominfo.com/pixel/633f1c8a5a797886caf77a14) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Tim Clark", "url" : "https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/author/tim-clark" }, "dateModified" : "2026-06-23T16:46:13.649Z", "datePublished" : "2024-11-12T14:33:23.000Z", "headline" : "Building a Team Behind the Scenes: Sheridan High School’s Student Athletic Trainers", "image" : [ "https://blog.healthyroster.com/hubfs/Athletic%20Training%20And%20Sports%20Medicine%20News-1.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/building-a-team-behind-the-scenes-sheridan-high-schools-student-athletic-trainers", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.healthyroster.com/hubfs/2026%20HR%20Logo%20w%20Tagline_Full%20Color-1.png" }, "name" : "Healthy Roster" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "Article", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : [ "Tim Clark" ], "url" : "https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/author/tim-clark" }, "datePublished" : "2024-11-12T14:33:23+0000", "description" : "Sheridan’s Athletic Trainer Joanne Goss mentors student trainers, offering hands-on experience in injury care, fostering teamwork, and building connections.", "headline" : "Building a Team Behind the Scenes: Sheridan High School’s Student Athletic Trainers", "image" : "https://6581845.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6581845/Athletic%20Training%20And%20Sports%20Medicine%20News-1.jpg", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://6581845.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/6581845/2026%20HR%20Logo%20w%20Tagline_Full%20Color-1.png" }, "name" : "Healthy Roster" }, "url" : "https://blog.healthyroster.com/blog/building-a-team-behind-the-scenes-sheridan-high-schools-student-athletic-trainers" } ```