Brandon Aiken is in his eighth year as head athletic trainer and 11th overall at USC Aiken.

Aiken, a native of Sturgeon Bay, WI, joined the USCA training staff in 1997 as a graduate assistant. He served in that capacity for three years until stepping into the head position in 2000.

A 1997 graduate of Saint Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, N.C., Aiken received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine. Aiken is certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Aiken also served as assistant and head athletic trainer at Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center in Aiken, S.C., for more than three years. At Hitchcock, he worked with high school, college, and professional athletes as well as general outpatient rehabilitation.

 

 

 

Jennifer Cloud is in her first year as the Assistant Athletic Trainer at USC Aiken. She began her duties on August 1, 2007. Cloud completed her graduate studies at Louisiana Tech in May 2007.

Cloud graduated this past May with her Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Science. As a graduate assistant, Cloud worked primarily with the Bulldogs’ football, volleyball, tennis, and cross country teams. She also served as an instructor for the Health and Exercise Science Department, supervised student aides, and provided medical coverage for both soccer and baseball camps.

A 2005 graduate of the University of Wyoming, Cloud earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. While at Wyoming, she worked as an athletic training student for the football, soccer, volleyball, men’s basketball, and track and field teams.