Athletic Office

Athletic Trainer

Dear Parent/Guardian,

My name is DeAnna Essman, and I am the Athletic Trainer at Reynolds High School. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and provide you with some important information regarding procedures and policies related to athletic injuries and care.

As the athletic trainer, my goal is to ensure the health and safety of our student-athletes and help facilitate a safe and timely return to play following an injury. It's important that you are aware of these procedures so that we can work together to support your child throughout their athletic season.

Contact Information

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or concerns.
The best way to reach me is via email: dessman@rsd7.net

Training Room Hours

During the school year, I am in the training room by 12:00 PM each day.
Athletes are encouraged to come see me during their lunch period or before school ends if they have early release and need treatment or assistance.
If an athlete does not have early release, they should come to the training room immediately after school so I can assist them and get them to practice as quickly as possible..

If there are no home games scheduled, I will leave after practices/treatment conclude.
On home game days, I will remain on campus until the event ends.

My daily schedule is posted on the athletic training room doors for reference.

Reporting Injuries

It is critical that all injuries are reported to me as soon as possible.
Prompt reporting allows me to coordinate the best and fastest care possible.
If an injury occurs at an away event, please notify me so I can assist with follow-up care or answer any questions.

Returning to Play
Per school policy, any athlete who sees a physician (family doctor, urgent care, ER, etc.) for a sports-related injury must provide a written clearance note from the physician before returning to play.
Parent or guardian notes cannot be accepted for return-to-play clearance.

Thank you for your support. I look forward to a safe and successful season ahead.
See you out at the games — Go Raiders!

Sincerely,
DeAnna Essman, ATC/LAT
Athletic Trainer
Reynolds High School
Email: dessman@rsd7.net