This is my second year with the Columbus Crew as the Head Athletic Trainer. I feel that we have the best and most comprehensive medical and coaching staff in Major League Soccer. At this level of competition, the mental aspect of sports conditioning is one of the most important pieces to a healthy and successful team.
Todd does not reap rich monetary rewards for his professional service, but he is a large part of our success. He attends weekly training sessions along with individual meetings with players and staff to develop mental training for peak performance and enjoyment in life outside of soccer. This sports psychology component was a major factor in our United States Open Cup Championship in 2002. This year Todd has had an even bigger impact with a talented team that has under-achieved due to numerous key injuries. He has helped hold our team together with a dedicated purpose and goals, and now we are getting healthy and are making a run for the league championship.
I am proud to have Dr. Kays on our staff and as a colleague to help with my player rehabilitation. He has also helped me personally with the stress that accompanies my position in an injury plagued season.”