The LSW Boys Soccer Program

Support Staff

"If you take care of your health, if you are in good shape, with your gift from God, no one will stop you."

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Lincoln Southwest Athletic Training, Sports Performance, & Sports Psychology Team

With nearly 50 years of combined experience within Lincoln Public Schools, Athletic Trainers Crystal Kjar and Rebecca Townsend play a vital role in the success and well-being of our student-athletes. As part of a National Athletic Trainers' Association Safe Sports School, our award-winning athletic training staff is committed to providing the highest level of care and support. From injury prevention and rehabilitation to nutrition and hydration guidance, as well as the evaluation and management of head injuries, they work tirelessly to keep our athletes healthy and help them return to competition safely and efficiently.

In addition, Lincoln Public Schools Sports Performance Coach Jake Fincham partners with our coaching staff to design and implement training programs that enhance flexibility, strength, power, speed, and overall conditioning. The goal of our sports performance program is not only to maximize athletic achievement but also to develop healthy habits and lifelong fitness principles that extend well beyond an athlete's competitive years.

Finally, Callum Goldsmith returns as a Guest Sports Psychology Performance Coach to share his expertise in helping athletes perform at their best both mentally and physically. Goldsmith was recently hired by The University of Nebraska Athletic Department, where he works with student-athletes to enhance mental performance, build resilience, and support overall well-being as the Sports Psychology Clinic Coordinator.

Crystal Kjar, ATC - Head Athletic Trainer

Email: ckjar@class.lps.org

- B.A. in Kinesiology & Exercise Science - University of Nebraska - Lincoln (1999)

- AT Board Certified & State Licensed (2000)

- Associate LPS Athletic Trainer (2000-2004)

- Head LSW Athletic Trainer (2004-Present)

- 2013 Nebraska State Athletic Trainer of the Year

- 2020 Lincoln Journal Star Girls & Women in Sports & Fitness - Anne Campbell Pioneer Award Recipient

- 2024 Nebraska State Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame Inductee

Crystal Kjar, ATC, CSCS - Associate Athletic Trainer

Email: rtownse@class.lps.org

- B.A. in Kinesiology & Exercise Science - Southern Illinois - Edwardsville (2000)

- AT Board Certified & State Licensed (2002)

- LSW Associate Athletic Trainer (2007-Present)

Coach Jake Fincham, M.Ed. - LPS Sports Performance Coach

Email: jfincham@class.lps.org

- B.S. in Kinesiology & Exercise Science - Kansas State University (2010)

- M.Ed. in Exercise Science - Wichita State University (2012)

- Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Wichita State University in Wichita (2012-2014)

- LPS Sports Formance Coach for LSW, LNE, LSB, & LE High Schools (2015-Present)

- Writes all Strength, Speed, & Conditioning programming for high school athletic programs

- Assists with Weight Training Classes during the school day

Callum Goldsmith, MS, CMPC - Guest Sports Psychology Performance Coach

Email: cgoldsmith3@huskers.com

- B.S. in Psychology w/ Minor in Coach, Sports Pscyhology, & Sociology - Concordia University - NE (2024)

- M.S. in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology - Minnesota State University (2026)

- Current Sport Psychology Clinic Coordinator with the University of Nebraska Athletic Department

- Played 5 years at CUNE as a Goalkeeper making 25 Appearances & winning the 2022 GPAC Championship

- Former Volunteer Varsity Goalkeeping Assistant Coach for LSW Boys Soccer from 2022-2024

Additional Links

https://sites.google.com/class.lps.org/southwest-athletic-training

Twitter (X): @SWAthTraining

https://home.lps.org/athletics/sports-performance-program/

Twitter (X): @LSWWeightTrain

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