2020 Athletic Trainer of the Year (EAP). And she has held the school's coaches and athletic director to greater expectations, ensuring they get CPR and first aid certified at a higher standard than the state's requirements. Her passion for helping others and community-building spoke volumes to anyone who came in contact with Jenkins - including Brent Holtgrewe from Athleticare Sports Health Foundation. " Ashley epitomizes the mission and heart of Athleticare and the quintessential values of what it means to be an athletic trainer in the secondary school setting, " he said. Holtgrewe went on to credit Jenkins for revamping what he described as a " failing program " to University City High School being named to the second team Sports School Award in 2017 from the National Athletic Trainers Association. Additionally, she is involved with the Special Olympics and an active volunteer with the United States Wheelchair Tennis Association. 10 | Training & Conditioning | May/June 2020