Ericka Sims joined Voorhees University in 2025 as Head Athletic Trainer for the Intercollegiate Athletics Department. In her role, she provides comprehensive medical care to all student-athletes, with an emphasis on injury and illness prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency response.
Prior to her arrival at Voorhees, Sims served as a Collegiate Athletic Trainer at Kennesaw State University, where she was responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the softball program. She developed individualized rehabilitation plans, coordinated medical services, and guided student-athletes through successful return-to-play protocols following surgical procedures and other injuries.
Throughout her career, Sims has gained diverse experience across multiple sports and competitive levels, including:
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USA Wrestling U16 & Junior Nationals
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University of Illinois (wrestling, women’s volleyball, men’s gymnastics)
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University of South Carolina Campus Recreation Clinical Facility
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Public and private high school athletics
Sims earned a Master of Science in Athletic Training from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Lander University.
She holds professional certifications and licensure including:
Outside of athletics, Sims enjoys outdoor activities such as camping and hiking, creating digital art, and spending time with family.
