BOWIE, MD – The Department of Athletics at Bowie State University Athletics is pleased to announce the addition of Kiara Paylor as the new Assistant Athletic Trainer.
A Bronx, NY, native, joins the Bulldogs with a strong background in injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation, as well as experience serving NCAA Division I and II student-athletes.
"Bringing Kiara on board strengthens our commitment to providing top-notch care for our student-athletes," said Courtnee Springs, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.
Her clinical experience includes working with men's lacrosse at the University of Bridgeport, women's volleyball at Fairfield University, and men's basketball and track & field (distance) at Sacred Heart University. She has also served in athletic training roles covering sports such as football, track, and various high school athletic programs.
"I am incredibly grateful and excited for this opportunity to begin my career at Bowie State University," said Paylor.
In addition to her clinical credentials, Paylor is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Mental Health First Aid, and Hawkgrips Level I Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). She also brings leadership and organizational skills from her time as a graduate assistant in Sacred Heart's athletic training lab, where she supported instructional operations and represented the program at university events.
"Her knowledge and dedication to athlete wellness make her a perfect fit for our team, and we're excited to see the impact she will have across all our programs," added Springs.
Paylor recently earned her master of science in athletic training from Sacred Heart University (Fairfield, Conn.) in May 2025 after completing her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Manhattan University (Riverdale, NY) in 2023. She holds athletic training licensure from the Maryland Board of Physicians and is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) through the Board of Certification, Inc.
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