PAINESVILLE, Ohio -- During March, athletic trainers across America are being recognized for their commitment to helping people prevent injuries and stay healthy and active. As healthcare professionals, they are highly educated and dedicated to the job at hand. Athletic trainers are found in high schools and colleges, corporations, professional sports, the military, performing arts, clinics, hospitals, and physician offices.

Here at Lake Erie, we are lucky enough to have five of the best athletic trainers in the country. Behind every one of our student-athletes success is an AT who goes above and beyond every day. Their commitment and hard work day in and day out does not go unrecognized, and every day, we are thankful for them.

This week we are highlighting Christine Luttrell, who is in her first year on the LEC sports medicine staff. Christine works primarily with the Storm football, and track & field programs. Here is what our staff and student-athletes have to say about Christine:

"Christine has been nothing but amazing for the whole track program. She is always bringing light to every situation and she wants nothing but the best for every individual athlete. Christine will get to know you very fast and it is always a relief being able to go to her during any time because she is very understanding and dedicated to helping every athlete succeed in every matter. She is more than just someone to tape up your ankles and that is apparent fast with her, she genuinely cares." - Caleb Burns, Track & Field

"Mrs. Christine is a very kind and caring person, she is always working hard to find a solution to your problem so that you can heal up and get back to playing. She takes care of her athletes like we are her own children. Without her I wouldn't nearly be where I am today as an athlete. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication Mrs. Christine, It is greatly appreciated." - Ty Stinson, Football

"Our program is so very thankful to have Ms. Christine working along side of us. Her focus and understanding of each of our student athletes as individuals has helped our program immensely. From practices before the sun comes up, to treatment throughout the day, Ms. Christine has held strong to our culture and done everything in her power to keep our players on the field." - Head Coach David Price, Football