Taylor Quenzer, licensed athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer and head athletic trainer at Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) brings passion and expertise to sports and student-athlete care.

At RCHS, Taylor follows a simple yet powerful strategy: building strong friendships with athletes, enjoying the journey of understanding them, working together, and witnessing their growth in sports.

On the professional side, he is committed to constant improvement. Always eager to learn and enhance his skills, Taylor aims to give athletes more opportunities and diverse ways to improve, showing a dedicated focus to their overall development. He furthers his education by reading articles and listening to podcasts using these platforms to learn the latest insights and practices.

“I have always loved athletics and I don’t specifically remember knowing what drew me to this profession, but I knew it was where I needed to be,” said Taylor.

Born and raised in Colorado, Taylor attended Heritage High School where he wrestled and played lacrosse and also raced motocross during the summer. His journey continued at Colorado Mesa University where he played lacrosse.

After graduating from Metropolitan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training and successfully passing the board exams, Taylor studied and trained in several different settings, including Division II universities, local high schools, the Colorado Avalanche and outpatient and physical therapy clinics.

A typical day in Taylor’s routine at RCHS involves a mix of duties. Starting with pre-practice treatments, the training moves on to post-practice sessions, injury evaluations and rehabilitation efforts. In football season, he typically works with about 20 athletes on slower days and up to 50 on busier ones. Each step is carefully documented, creating a thorough record of every athlete’s progress.

“Communication is crucial in my role, and I am fortunate to have wonderful coaches and staff at RCHS who make collaboration easy. They trust my skills and understand the importance of athletic training for success,” said Taylor. “The parents at RCHS are amazing, too; it takes time to build good relationships, and their support for what I do with their student-athletes is fantastic.”

Additionally, Taylor safeguards the well-being of athletes during and after games. He guides athletes in injury prevention and recovery through education and trust-building. “I’m there for them no matter what the case is and will always be glad to lend a hand, ear or voice to help them in their young adult lives,” he added.

Looking ahead, Taylor is concentrating on the upcoming seasons, making the well-being of student-athletes his top priority. Committed to ongoing education as he moves forward in his career path, Taylor is also working toward a master’s degree in sports medicine rehabilitation.

 

By Dani Salas; photos courtesy of Taylor Quenzer