Sports Medicine

Athletic Training Program

• Xavier University
• Ohio University 
• Mount St. Joseph University
• Thomas More University

• Aiken High School
• Cincinnati Christian Schools
• Clark Montessori Jr. / Sr. High School
• DePaul Cristo Rey High School
• Gamble Montessori High School
• Hughes STEM High School
• Lockland High School
• North College Hill High School
• Shroder High School
• St. Bernard-Elmwood Place Jr. / Sr. High School
• Western Hills University High School
• Withrow High School
• Woodward Career Technical High School

• Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy
• The Gymnastics Center
• Kolping Soccer Club
• Go the Distance - 5K & 1 Mile
• Flying Pig Marathon

John Brehm
Senior Athletic Trainer and Athletic Training Education
Athletic Trainer - Cincinnati Children’s Sponsored Events
john.brehm@cchmc.org

John has been a certified athletic trainer for more than 20 years. John is involved in the prevention, recognition, and treatment of athletic injuries for the high school athletes and also for local area athletic events. He has a vast knowledge of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and is a member of the OATA, NATA and GLATA. John is also CPR certified.

Prior to joining Cincinnati Children's, John was the athletic trainer for St. Xavier High School, Deer Park High School and Mariemont High School. He has been involved in many local camps and sporting events such as the ATP, Marvin Lewis Football camp, and East / West Football games. John received bachelor's degree from Xavier University in sport medicine and his master’s degree in health education and promotions from the University of Cincinnati.

John enjoys watching and playing athletic events like golf and baseball and also helping coach soccer and t-ball for his kids. 

Kelly Camp
Athletic Trainer- Withrow HS and DePaul Cristo Rey HS
kelly.camp@cchmc.org

Kelly works with Withrow and DePaul Cristo Rey High Schools. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati in spring 2010 and has been working with Withrow since December 2010. Kelly has worked with St. Xavier High School and Cincinnati Children's since graduating. She enjoys participating in many sports, but currently competes in boxing and random running races throughout the city.

Jirequez Fair-Harris, ATC
Athletic Trainer – Aiken HS and North College Hill HS
jirequez.fair-harris@cchmc.org

Jirequez is from Columbus, Ohio where he graduated from Centennial High School in 2014. He received his Bachelor of Science in athletic training from Mount St. Joseph University in May of 2019. During his 4 years in undergrad at MSJ, Jirequez participated in athletics as a football player. During his time with MSJ, he had a variety of different clinical rotations including softball, baseball, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, and track & field. Jirequez enjoys watching Ohio State football and spends his time shooting hoops with his friends.

Sharon Frank
Gymnastics Outreach Athletic Trainer, Flip n Twist Gymnastics, Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy
sharon.frank@cchmc.org

Sharon received her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Michigan State University in 2012 and her master’s degree in athletic training from the University of Kentucky (UK) in 2014. While at UK, she worked as the graduate assistant providing full-time coverage to the UK women’s soccer team. She comes to Cincinnati Children’s after a one-year stint in Memphis, TN with Rhodes College. At Rhodes College, Sharon was the primary athletic trainer for volleyball, track & field/cross country, women's basketball, and softball. Sharon is also a member of the NATA, GLATA, and OATA.

Sharon is a native of Plymouth, MI. She brings first-hand experience to her position after spending 12 years as a gymnast herself at Michigan Academy of Gymnastics, reaching USAG Level 9. She enjoys spending her free time biking, playing racquetball, reading, and exploring downtown Cincinnati.

Tanner Harned
Athletic Trainer - Woodward Career Technical High School
tanner.harned@cchmc.org

Tanner is a native of Berea, Kentucky and a 2015 graduate of Northern Kentucky University (NKU). While at NKU, he gained a variety of clinical experience in the high school, clinic, and college settings, including NKU women’s soccer. Following undergrad, Tanner worked at Lexington Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine before returning to school. In 2017 he obtained his master’s degree in exercise science from Auburn University. As a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Auburn, he was contracted to work NAIA football, women’s lacrosse, and tennis at Point University in West Point, Georgia.

During his time in the field, Tanner has become interested in the study of biomechanics and human movement related to injury prevention in student athletes. Outside of work he enjoys playing guitar, golfing, hockey, and being outdoors.

Holly Horton
Registered Nurse
Clinical Care Coordinator - Dr. Logan
holly.horton@cchmc.org

Cory Jacobs
Senior Athletic Trainer- Cincinnati Christian Schools
cory.jacobs@cchmc.org

Cory graduated from Lee University in 2000 with a degree in Biological Sciences and in 2001 with a Health Sciences degree. Prior to joining Cincinnati Children's, Cory worked with Lakota Local Schools at Lakota East for 15 years through Premier Health and Wellington Orthopaedics. He is a member of National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association, and Greater Cincinnati Athletic Trainers’ Association.

Lisa Koenig
Athletic Trainer
Clinical Care Coordinator - Dr. Berz
lisa.koenig@cchmc.org

 Lauren Tauber
Athletic Trainer- Clark Montessori Jr. / Sr. High School
lauren.tauber@cchmc.org

Lauren is Cincinnati native who graduated from Sycamore High School. She received her Bachelor of Science in athletic training from the College of Mount Saint Joseph, and worked at NovaCare Rehabilitation with coverage of Clark Montessori High School for five years. Lauren went to the University of West Florida and graduated with her master's in health, leisure, exercise science and physical education. While there, she taught modalities lab and worked with the NCAA DII Women’s Soccer National Championship team. 

She has practiced athletic training in the Unites States, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Mexico and Costa Rica. Lauren has experience working the Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati Commandoes, Cincinnati Sizzle, Cincinnati Roller Girls, Cincinnati Rugby, and Lakota West Lacrosse teams. Lauren is a member of the NATA, SETA, GLATA, and OATA. 

Jen Werner
Athletic Trainer - St. Bernard-Elmwood Place Jr. / Sr. High School and Shroder HS
jennifer.werner@cchmc.org

Jen is a Wisconsin native. She received her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse in 2012 and her master’s degree in athletic training from the University of Kentucky (UK) in 2014. While at UK, she worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for a local Fayette County High School, two Middle Schools, UK Club Hockey and Lacrosse, as well as, in clinic at UK Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Prior to coming to Cincinnati Children’s, Jen worked at the University of Michigan as the primary athletic trainer for the Men’s and Women’s Tennis program for three years. Jen is a member of the NATA, GLATA, and OATA. 

Brandin Williams-Johnson
Athletic Trainer-Hughes HS
brandin.williams-johnson@cchmc.org

Brandin is from Cincinnati, Ohio where he graduated from Withrow University High School in 2014. Brandin then obtained his Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training from Wilmington College in May of 2018. While at Wilmington, Brandin also spent a time participating in athletics as a Quaker Cheerleader. During his time at Wilmington, Brandin had a variety of different clinical rotations including baseball, basketball, and soccer. Brandin was also the Senior Athletic Training Student for both the Women’s Lacrosse team and the Fightin’ Quakers Football team for the duration of their seasons. Outside of providing medical coverage as a Student Athletic Trainer, Brandin enjoys traveling, being outdoors, and attending Cincinnati Reds games at the Great American Ball Park.