Athletic Training and Medical Support Staff
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Eddy McGuire, Head Athletic Trainer, MED, ATC, LAT, RMT
Eddy McGuire came to TJC in 2003 to help head the best student training program
at any Junior College in America.  He completed his bachelor's degree from Texas
A&M and his Masters from Stephen F. Austin.  He spent four years as  the head
trainer at A&M Consolidated High School in College Station, Texas.   Eddy is married
to wife, Shelley, and the couple have two children, Morgan and Mason.  
Aaron Eppler , Assistant Athletic Trainer, ATC, LAT
Aaron's came to TJC as a Grad Asst and now is the assistant athletic trainer.  In the
Spring of 2005, Aaron completed his bachelor of science in athletic training and a
minor in dietetics from the University of Central Arkansas. He is currently attending
graduate classes at the University of Texas at Tyler, working towards his Masters of
Education in Health and Kinesiology.
Contanya Ravin,   Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, LAT
Contanya is beginning her first year as a graduate assistant. In the Spring of 2005,
Contanya completed her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University
of Tulsa. She is also a 2002 Alumni of Tyler Junior College. She is currently
attending graduate classes at the University of Texas at Tyler, working towards her
Masters of Education in Health and Kinesiology.
Lindsey Busboom,   Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Lindsey is beginning her first year as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at TJC.  
In the Spring of 2005, Lindsey completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic
Training and Exercise Science from Missouri Valley College.  She is currently
working towards her Masters of Education in Health and Kinesiology at the University
of Texas at Tyler.
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Baseball
Student Trainer
Justin Thomison
2006 Grad
Brownsboro HS
         2007-2008 Student Training Staff
(back L-R)  Aaron Eppler, Derek Braden, Zephan Cannon,
Joe Garza, Cedrik Touray, Herb Pena, Justin Thomison,
Eddy McGuire    (front L-R) Tan Ravin, Holly Heilig, Lindsey
Lambert, Carla Placker, Alex Cross, Bri'Anne Hadnot,
Lindsey Busboom
Medical Support Team
Chris Lambert, D.C.
Chiropractor
Drew D. Douglas, O.D.
Optometrist
Kim A. Foreman, M.D.
Physician
James McKinley, M.D.
Physician
Chip Swinney, D.D.S.
Dentist
John R. McGough, O.D.
Optometrist
Baseball
Student Trainer
Eddie Pena
2007 Grad
R.E. Lee HS