Sports Performance and Wellness

• Washington State Director, National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA)
• Washington State Advisory Board Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Prior to Kennedy Catholic, Coach Freitag served as a strength and conditioning coach at:

• University of Kentucky
• Radford University
• Washington State University

• Teambuildr – Training program design, delivery, and athlete progress tracking
• Output Sports (VBT) – Velocity-based training and movement performance data
• iPads – Real-time coaching feedback, data collection, and athlete education
• Arena Gear Timers – Wireless laser-gate systems to accurately measure and instantly display athlete sprint times

• Bachelor of Education in Health Science Studies, Baylor University
• Master of Athletic Training, Baylor University
  • Master of Athletic Training Student, Baylor University
    • Baylor Football
    • Baylor Softball
    • Baylor Women’s Soccer
• Athletic Training Student Worker for Women’s Basketball, Baylor University
• Athletic Training Extern, University of Washington
• Amazon Injury Prevention Specialist Fellow, Amazon

Prior to Kennedy Catholic, Kendall served as athletic trainer at:

• Athletic Training Fellow, University of Southern California
  • USC Men’s & Women’s Water Polo
  • USC Football
  • Assisted with coverage in USC Track & Field, Lacrosse, & Men’s & Women’s Tennis
• Seattle Children’s
  • Head Athletic Trainer Eastlake High School, Sammamish WA

•    Licensed Athletic Trainer, WA-DOH
•    Certified Athletic Trainer, Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
•    LightForce Deep Tissue Laser Therapy Certification
•    Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Certification
•    Gua Sha Massage Certification
•    Fascial Distortion Model Full Body Certification
•    Myofascial Decompression Level 1 Certification
•    Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Certification

• LightForce Deep Tissue Therapy Lasers – High-power, non-invasive photobiomodulation to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain. Used to treat acute sprains, strains, and chronic conditions without medication, supporting faster recovery and improved performance.
• SWAY – Balance and neurological assessment technology to support safe return-to-play decisions

Kennedy Catholic student-athletes who have COVID-19 like symptoms, and/or have come into close contact with someone who tested positive, must be seen by a medical authority licensed to perform a physical examination using the COVID-19 Return-to-Participation. Before resuming full participation, student-athletes must submit a medical release and, if the athlete has tested positive, must complete a return-to-play progression as outlined below.

Symptom Monitoring 
Throughout the rest period and during each phase, please help monitor your student-athlete for the following symptoms, in addition to any COVID-19 symptoms: 

• Dizziness
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Chest pain, pressure, or tightness
• Excessive fatigue
• Racing heart reate
• Fainting

Covid-19 Return-to-play medical release form

Additional Resources
COVID-19 From Exposure to Feeling Better | WA State Department of Health
Cardiopulmonary Considerations for High School Student Athletes During COVID-19

Kennedy Catholic student-athletes who have suffered a concussion must be seen by a medical authority licensed to perform a physical examination using the Concussion Return-to-Play Medical Release form. Before resuming full participation, student-athletes must submit a medical release and be cleared by the Kennedy Catholic Athletic Trainer to return-to-play. 

Concussion return-to-play medical release form

Additional Resources
Concussion Assessment, Management, and Return-to-Play Guidelines
Zackery Lystedt Law

Kennedy Catholic student-athletes who have suffered an injury must be cleared by the Athletic Trainer before resuming full participation. Regardless if cleared by a physician the student-athlete must be cleared by the Kennedy Catholic Athletic Trainer before being allowed to return-to-play.

Student-athletes injured during practice or competition are required to notify Coaches immediately. Coaches will work directly with the Athletic Trainer to notify families and begin the Return-to-Play Process using the Return to Play Form. 

Kennedy Catholic Return-to-Play form