Taylor Spyker, a Kentucky Senior Athletics Trainer, has been named Head Athletic Trainer for Lexington Sporting Club through its partnership with UK HealthCare. This announcement was made by the organization on Friday. Spyker will take on the role of primary athletic trainer for the United Soccer League (USL) League One squad and will also oversee all Lexington SC medical staff including the youth and academy teams.
Spyker, who is originally from West Virginia, has been an athletic trainer for more than ten years, gaining experience at major NCAA Division I institutions such as LSU, West Virginia (WVU), and Kentucky (UK). She earned a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training at WVU before going to LSU to complete her master’s degree in Kinesiology. It was during her time at these institutions that she would work as an Undergraduate Curriculum Athletic Training Student and then a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, covering a variety of sports.
Spyker joins Lexington SC from UK, where she’s been for eight years as Senior Athletics Trainer. She began her time in Lexington assisting the football team for three years before switching over to soccer, helping the team optimize their performance and improve their nutritional needs.
In addition to her experience at UK, Spyker has also worked for the ESPN Wide World of Sports as a first responder for athletes of all ages. During her extensive career, she has covered soccer, lacrosse, baseball, softball, wrestling, field hockey, track and more, including being selected as the athletic trainer for the USA Cheerleading team at the Winter Olympics in 2018.
“We are excited for Taylor and this new opportunity with Lexington SC,” Kentucky Head Coach Johan Cedergren said. “She has been a huge part of our program and we look forward to seeing her excel in her new role. She will be greatly missed by our players and staff.”
Lexington SC begins the USL League One season March 18 at One Knox SC and will welcome Forward Madison FC for the home opener April 8. With Spyker’s extensive experience and dedication to athlete wellness, she is sure to make a positive impact on the team’s performance.
