Washington and Lee University has announced the hiring of Kimber Scifres as an assistant athletic trainer on August 17, 2026.
Scifres joins the Generals after earning a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in May 2026. A BOC-certified athletic trainer, Scifres brings clinical experience at both the collegiate and secondary school levels to Washington and Lee.
As a member of the athletic training services and sports performance staff, Scifres will provide comprehensive health care services to W&L student-athletes and will work primarily with the Generals' men's soccer, women's basketball and baseball programs.
"Kimber has developed a strong foundation in athletic training through clinical education and experiences across collegiate and secondary school settings," said Joshua D. Williamson, DAT, LAT, ATC, Director of Athletic Training Services & Sports Performance, Head Athletic Trainer and Associate Professor of Physical Education. "What stands out about Kimber is a commitment to student-athlete care, a willingness to learn and grow as a clinician, and the professionalism brought to the field. We are excited to provide Kimber with the opportunity to begin a professional career at Washington and Lee and look forward to supporting continued development as an athletic trainer on our staff."
Scifres completed nearly 680 clinical hours at Colorado College during the 2025-26 academic year, providing athletic training services for volleyball, lacrosse and swimming and diving student-athletes. Responsibilities included injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, injury prevention and return-to-play support.
Prior to Colorado College, Scifres completed clinical rotations at Rampart High School and Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Colorado, gaining additional experience working with student-athletes across football, basketball, wrestling, volleyball and track and field.
Scifres also worked at the UCCS Recreation Center from 2023-26, gaining experience in safety, risk management, staff training and program operations. Additional certifications include Basic Life Support and CPR/First Aid/AED.
"I am incredibly excited to join the Washington and Lee community and begin working with the Generals," said Scifres. "I am passionate about building meaningful relationships with student-athletes and providing individualized, high-quality care that supports them both on and off the field. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue growing as an athletic trainer alongside such an experienced and supportive staff, and I look forward to contributing to the culture of excellence within Washington and Lee Athletics."
Scifres earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology from UCCS in 2023 before completing a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2026. While at UCCS, Scifres also contributed to the Inclusive Community Exercise Training project, helping develop educational materials addressing accessibility and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities in recreation settings.
