John Burrell is an accomplished African - American Certified Athletic Trainer seasoned with valuable experience and insight for anyone. He is an inspiration to all who has served as an assistant AT for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Head AT with the Washington Redskins (Commanders). He currently resides in Philadelphia and serves as an independent AT for area schools and sports programs.
John spent eight seasons in Jacksonville as an assistant athletic trainer--he had been with the Jaguars since their inaugural season in 1995.
Previously, Burrell was a summer assistant athletic trainer with the Atlanta Falcons from 1990-95.
A native of Vicksburg, Miss., Burrell served as head athletic trainer at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss., and assistant athletic trainer of the Shreveport Pirates of the Canadian Football League during the team's inaugural season.
A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, Burrell also serves on a number of national trade boards and committees. He was appointed and served by Florida Gov. Jeb Bush to serve as a member of the Board of Athletic Training.
Burrell is also a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, the Athletic Trainers Association of Florida and served on the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society Executive Committee.
