Phone: 281-634-5303

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Master of Science in Kinesiology; Concentration: Sports Psychology Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training TSATA Sports Medicine I-IV Instructor CPR, AED, and First Aid Instructor Stop The Bleed Instructor IASTM Blood Flow Restriction Cupping

Ms. Essence Ephran, MS, LAT, ATC

Hello Hurricane Family,

 As a Fort Bend ISD graduate, I passionately enjoy serving the athletes in the community that poured so much into me. After graduating from George Bush High School in 2013, I attended Texas State University. I have been Head Athletic Trainer at Hightower since 2021. Aside from standing sideline maintaining the health and safety of the mighty hurricanes, I enjoy traveling, cooking, and reading. 

  • ATHLETE PAPERWORK

    As mandated by the Texas UIL and Fort Bend ISD, all student athletes, band, color guard, dance, and JROTC members must turn in a cleared Physical Form and complete pre-participation forms via Rank One before they are eligible to participate in organized team tryouts and or practice.

     

    Any physicals uploaded via Rank One may take up to 3 business days to process.

     

    Athletic trainers are not responsible for paperwork turned in to coaches or front office staff. 

  • HIGHTOWER SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM

    Hightower Sports Medicine offers a student internship program that allows its student aides to get hands-on experience in the medical field. 

    What do we offer:

    • Daily shadowing of USA board certified and Texas licensed healthcare professionals
    • Hands-on learning of wound care, first aid, taping, splinting, emergency care, and injury rehabilitation
    • CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification
    • Stop the Bleed Certification
    • Learning according to TSATA Sports Medicine I-III curriculum
    • Help with obtaining shadowing opportunities in careers of interest (Physical Therapy, Nursing, Surgeon, Physician's Assistant, Nurse Practitioners, etc.)

    Applications are released every spring for the following school year. Once the application is available, we will post it here and advertise at Hightower HS & Lake Olympia. Due to the competitive nature of our application process, we do not allow students to join the team after applications are complete. 

    If you are looking for other ways to get involved with Hightower Athletics, or interested in ways to improve your application, please stop by Room R4. 

  • Sports Medicine Donations

    DONATE HERE

    In our mission to support the health and wellness of our student athletes, we seek your support through donations to increase our student athletes’ access to quality sports medicine resources.

     

    About Our Program

     

    The L.V. Hightower High School Sports Medicine is a hands-on training program with a selected cohort of sports medicine students led by Head Athletic Trainer Essence Ephran dedicated to the success, health, and wellness of student athletes. Through the prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries of our high school and associated middle school programs daily, to the various other initiatives curated throughout the year, we lead and facilitate the comprehensive care of over 1200 high school and middle school athletes.

     

    How You Can Support

     

    Our district budget covers most daily expendable items such as tape, water coolers coolers, and some rehabilitation equipment. However, we are in search of donors to sponsor our program in the purchase of big-ticket items (see examples below). Donations will support Hightower athletes and athletic training students ensuring they receive top of the line care and educational experiences. Below is an example of our projected costs based on some needs of the program:

     

    • 50 Gallon Portable Hydration Stations $5000
    • 8 Foot Equipment Trailer $5,000
    • Normatec Sets $1450
    • College & University Campus Tours/Athletic Training Trip $3,500

     

    As a donor, you will be promoted as an established partner of the L.V. Hightower High School Sports Medicine Program respective to the various donor tiers.

     

    As Hightower’s sports medicine program continues to educate and serve, we hope that you join us in this effort to make a significant impact on the lives of our student athletes and community.

     

    We look forward to your support, and partnership. For more details please feel free to contact our Head Athletic Trainer, Essence Ephran. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
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