By HockomockSports.com Staff
Taunton High athletic trainer Kristine Coute was honored as the Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Director Association (MSSADA) “Yoshitaka Ando” Athletic Trainer of the Year on Thursday at the association’s award banquet held during its annual conference.
The honor, named after the longtime Lincoln-Sudbury AT, is presented annually to an Athletic Trainer for their exceptional service and unique contributions to the athletic training profession. The award reflects a lifetime of servant-like attitude, dedication, and a willingness to go above and beyond what is expected in the field of athletic training according to the MSSADA. Coute has been the head athletic trainer at Taunton for 31 years.
Below is a write up from the MSSADA awards banquet:
The Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association proudly presented the award for Exceptional Service in Athletic Training to Kristine Coute, ATC, in recognition of her remarkable contributions and dedication to the Athletic Training profession. This award celebrates a lifetime of servant-like attitude, unwavering dedication, and a willingness to go above and beyond in the field of Athletic Training.
Kristine Coute, ATC, has served as the Head Athletic Trainer at Taunton High School for an impressive 31 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in 1993 from Bridgewater State University and a degree in massage therapy from Bancroft School of Massage Therepy.
In addition to her work at Taunton High School, Coute serves as an Athletic Trainer for the Silver City Football Camp and Taunton 7v7 Football Camp.
The Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association commends Kristine Coute for her outstanding service, leadership, and enduring impact on high school athletics Her tireless dedication to the health and well-being of student-athletes exemplifies the highest standards of the Athletic Training profession.
Support from the Taunton High athletics community and the Hockomock League poured in over social media:
That's an understatement! Kris Coute deserves this award every year!
Shout out to Louryn Willie too. They both do an amazing job with our athletes. https://t.co/fHde6kso7h— Blair Bourque (@Coach_BBourque) March 29, 2024
Friend/colleague-ROCK STAR! Congrats so deserved https://t.co/B1GlOqKusm
— Kristen (@CantonBulldogAT) March 29, 2024
No one better!!! Congratulations to my friend!!! Taunton High and the Hockomock League are lucky to have you. https://t.co/38oysh8Ok6
— JenEdmundsATC (@FHSTrainingRoom) March 28, 2024
We are all champions b/c of Kristine Coute – Congrats on being named Athletic Trainer of the Year award! @tauntonhstigers #TigerPride https://t.co/S7jiEP5nK8
— Taunton Baseball (@DirtyTBaseball) March 29, 2024
Congrats to the glue that helps keep our teams together, our wonderful trainer Kristine Coute! Much deserved and a long time coming! https://t.co/fBuvso9miD
— Taunton Hockey (@TauntonHSHockey) March 29, 2024
We couldn’t have said it any better! Well deserved by one of the most amazing trainers that keep all our athletes ready to play. 🧡🖤 https://t.co/v4VgYAwiE1
— THS Softball (@tauntonsoftball) March 29, 2024
Simply put: NONE BETTER!! An unsung "hero" of THS 🐯 Athletics!! @Taunton_Schools @thstvstudio @tauntonhstigers @ThsWebmaster https://t.co/CvCE3drGy4
— Michael Fox (@THSCoachFox) March 28, 2024