MUSC Health, Charleston County School District team up to expand care for student-athletes
July 2, 2026
MUSC Health Sports Medicine has been named the official health care partner for the Charleston County School District (CCSD) through a five-year agreement, providing comprehensive sports medicine services across the district. MUSC Health will provide 11 athletic trainers dedicated to CCSD schools, along with physician support.
This new partnership includes the following schools:
- Baptist Hill Middle School and Baptist Hill High School
- Burke High School
- Military Magnet Academy
- North Charleston High School
- R. B. Stall High School
- St. John’s High School
- Wando High School
- West Ashley High School
“At MUSC Health, we’re committed to keeping student-athletes healthy, safe, and performing at their best, both on and off the field. This partnership with Charleston County School District expands access to expert sports medicine care, athletic training services, and specialized resources that support injury prevention, treatment, and recovery,” said Saj Joy, M.D., CEO of MUSC Health-Charleston Division. “We’re proud to partner with CCSD to help ensure student-athletes across Charleston County have access to the high-quality care they need to succeed.”
For each school, an MUSC Health athletic trainer will provide daily on-site sports medicine coverage throughout the academic year, as well as physician coverage for all home varsity football games. The partnership also extends to the summer months for off-season conditioning and training. Injured or ill athletes and coaches will receive expedited access to the vast services provided by MUSC Health.
“Charleston County School District Athletics is thrilled to partner with MUSC Health to provide our student-athletes, coaches, and parents with exceptional athletic training services,” said CCSD’s executive director of Athletics, Gene Ross. “Having dedicated MUSC athletic trainers on our sidelines ensures that our school communities have access to top-tier, localized medical care and injury prevention. This collaboration allows us to elevate safety, health, and the overall athletic experience across all our athletic departments.”
The partnership strengthens coordination between school-based athletic training services and MUSC Health’s broader sports medicine network. When additional evaluation or treatment is needed, student-athletes can be connected to the appropriate specialists and services, supporting timely, comprehensive care.
