Olivia Turner '18
Olivia Turner ’18 graduated from the University of Alabama in May 2026 with a Master of Science in Athletic Training. During her final semester, she was selected to present her critically appraised topic, “The Impact of ADHD on Symptom Severity, Neurocognitive Outcomes, and Recovery Post-Concussion,” at the Southeastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposium in Atlanta.
Olivia was also the recipient of the Bill McDonald Award, presented to the student who best exemplifies excellence in academic performance, clinical skill, and professional service.
This fall, Olivia continues her education at the University of Alabama as she begins her PhD, while serving as a Graduate Assistant with the University’s Adapted Athletics program. In this role, she will serve as the athletic trainer for the adapted tennis and para track & field teams, while also contributing to research for para-athletes. She looks forward to advancing the evidence behind evidence-based practice and continuing to grow as a clinician, researcher, and educator.
The University of Alabama is home to a nationally recognized Adapted Athletics program and the nation’s first collegiate facility specifically designed for adapted athletes. With 24 national championships and student-athletes from around the world, the program provides opportunities for athletes with disabilities to compete at the highest level of collegiate adapted sport.
Olivia was also the recipient of the Bill McDonald Award, presented to the student who best exemplifies excellence in academic performance, clinical skill, and professional service.
This fall, Olivia continues her education at the University of Alabama as she begins her PhD, while serving as a Graduate Assistant with the University’s Adapted Athletics program. In this role, she will serve as the athletic trainer for the adapted tennis and para track & field teams, while also contributing to research for para-athletes. She looks forward to advancing the evidence behind evidence-based practice and continuing to grow as a clinician, researcher, and educator.
The University of Alabama is home to a nationally recognized Adapted Athletics program and the nation’s first collegiate facility specifically designed for adapted athletes. With 24 national championships and student-athletes from around the world, the program provides opportunities for athletes with disabilities to compete at the highest level of collegiate adapted sport.
