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Published March 29, 2008 06:14 pm - Not only is the SportsFirst athletic trainer in a profession that he loves, but he’s also in a position where he can help his stepson prepare for a career in sports medicine. SCOTT LOCKRIDGE: Training for the future By Justin Graves The Cullman Times Scott Lockridge has it made.
Not only is the SportsFirst athletic trainer in a profession that he loves, but he’s also in a position where he can help his stepson prepare for a career in sports medicine. Lockridge serves as the athletic trainer for Cullman High School, where he also heads an internship program for students. And since Lockridge’s stepson, Cody Miller, is a freshman at Cullman, he decided to help his stepfather out. When Lockridge took a position with SportsFirst, starting a student internship program was something he wanted to do. “That was actually something I asked for when I took the job,” Lockridge said. “I wanted to start a program where I could work with the students here at the school. “So far, everything has gone well. One of my former students recently graduated from Alabama and is working as a trainer. We also have a few more in college. So this has been everything I hoped it would be.” When Miller signed up to work with his stepfather, he wasn’t sure if sports medicine was something he would be interested in. But after working at Cullman for almost a year has helped the freshman make up his mind. Miller said he hopes to attend the University of Alabama after graduating from Cullman in three years. After that, Lockridge hopes his son will decided to attend graduate school — possibly at LSU. “Oh yeah, this is something I would like to do,” Miller said. “It really is a fun job. We go to all the games, work with the athletes and help them stay healthy. I really like it.” When it comes to his interns, teaching and providing guidance is Lockridge’s main priority. But the Cullman trainer admits its nice to have his step son with him at work. “We get to spend a lot of quality time together,” Lockridge said. “Who wouldn’t want that. I think it’s been really good for us. On top of that, I get a chance to help his future. He’s already knows a lot about the anatomy of the ankle, so I’m helping him get a head start. It’s a great opportunity for both of us. I get a lot of satisfaction out of that.” Even though Miller has a unique relationship with Lockridge, the Cullman trainer still treats all of his interns the same. Lockridge currently has three student interns: Miller, Hannah Powell and Candice Crider. Lockridge works with all three trainers, passing along advice and offering guidance when he can. And according to Miller, all of the interns know they’ve got one of the best on-the-job teachers they could ask for. “He knows his stuff,” Miller said. “He’s been doing this forever. So when he tells us something, we listen. Teaching student interns and working with student athletes at Cullman is only two of Lockridge’s many duties as an athletic trainer. In fact, Lockridge said its not uncommon for him to get a call about a student getting injured in P.E. 
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