LCMHS and CPSB Renew Athletic Training Partnership

LCMHS and CPSB Renew Athletic Training Partnership

LAKE CHARLES, February 13, 2025 – Lake Charles Memorial Health System (LCMHS) and Calcasieu Parish School Board (CPSB) are proud to announce the renewal of their decades-long sports medicine partnership. This renewed agreement extends the services through 2029.

The partnership includes two additional sports medicine trainers, enhancing and continuing coverage at all area high schools. Memorial sports medicine trainers provide comprehensive, on-site medical care and injury prevention support for student athletes, coaches, and parents.

“Extending this important partnership with LCMHS is vital to the health and success of our student athletes. We are grateful for the care, knowledge, and commitment that the trainers and doctors bring to our athletic endeavors, and we look forward to continuing this joint endeavor into the future,” says Dr. Jason VanMetre, CPSB Superintendent of Schools.

“This strong partnership exemplifies our vision to strengthen community ties and collaboration,” added Devon Hyde, President & CEO of LCMHS. “Additionally, the medical expertise of Dr. Brian Harrell and Dr. James Jackson, sports medicine specialists, shapes the quality of care for student-athletes. Their guidance ensures that the LCMHS athletic training program remains at the forefront of sports medicine excellence.”

“For 38 years, our athletic trainers have been there—on the sidelines, at practices and games, and in the community—supporting student-athletes,” said Jason Rashall, Chief Strategy Officer of Lake Charles Memorial Health System. “It closely connects athletes and their families to comprehensive care through LCMHS, both on and off the field.”

As part of this agreement, LCMHS will continue providing on-site care for injuries, personalized injury prevention programs, and tailored recovery plans to help athletes get back in the game. Trainers will also work closely with coaches, parents, and doctors to ensure every student’s health and safety comes first.

Pictured in the photo (left to right) : 

Devon Hyde, President & CEO, LCMHS

Jason Rashall, Chief Strategy Officer, LCMHS

Dr. Jason VanMetre, CPSB Superintendent of Schools

Jamey Rasberry, Director of Sports Medicine, LCMHS

James Jackson, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Physician, LCMHS

Brian Harrel, MD,  Medical Director of Sports Medicine, LCMHS