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Students and Alumni

Class of 2008 : Class of 2009 : Alumni

Class of 2008

Eric Crowley, ATC
Hometown: Fulda, MN Eric Crowley
Undergraduate Institution: MN State University, Mankato; BS in Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Higley High School
Thesis: Validity of the LigMaster shoulder arthrometer
Graduation Plans: Work at the collegiate level
Andrea DiTrani , ATC
Hometown: Staten Island, NY Andrea DiTrani
Undergraduate Institution: Marist College; BS in Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Arizona State University Cross-country and Track and Field
Thesis: The relationship between postural stability and movement assessments in collegiate track and field athletes
Graduation Plans: University Athletic Trainer and eventually pursue a PhD and get into athletic training education
Meganne Gourley, ATC, NREMT-B
Hometown: Salem, SD Meganne Gourley
Undergraduate Institution: Augustana College; BA in Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Desert Ridge High School
Thesis: A Prospective Study of the Knowledge and Recognition of Concussion by Youth Athletes and Parents
Graduation Plans: Work in Collegiate or Olympic Setting
April Jessee, ATC, LMT
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ April Jessee
Undergraduate Institution: Arizona State University, BS in Exercise Science and Physical Education
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Phoenix College
Thesis: The reliability and validity of NIH ImageJ in measuring shoulder range of motion
Graduation Plans: High school, collegiate, or rodeo setting
Jessica Martinez, ATC
Hometown: Miami Beach, FL Jessica Martinez
Undergraduate Institution: Boston University, BS in Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Corona del Sol High School
Thesis: Comparing Health-Related Quality of Life in Three Subpopulations of Adolescents
Graduation Plans: Undecided
Liz Nosbisch, ATC
Hometown: Dyersville, IA Liz Nosbisch
Undergraduate Institution: Central College; BA in Exercise Science / Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant,  Glendale Community College
Research Interests: Undecided
Graduation Plans: College/University setting
Amanda Parsley, ATC
Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD Amanda Parsley
Undergraduate Institution: South Dakota State University; BS in Athletic Training
Current position: Clincial Rotations
Research Interests: Undecided
Graduation Plans: College or professional setting and achieve CSCS
Sarah Piebes, ATC
Hometown: Danbury, CT Sarah Piebes
Undergraduate Institution: Ithaca College; BS in Athletic Training/Exercise Science
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Xavier College Preparatory
Thesis: Measurement properties of headache and migraine scales in high school athletes for future use in assessing quality of life following concussion
Graduation Plans: ATC/Teaching Position in the Northeast
Amber Suckow, ATC
Hometown: Fredericksburg, IA Amber Suckow
Undergraduate Institution: University of Northern Iowa; BA in Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Central Arizona College
Thesis: Core stability and strength in rodeo athletes
Graduation Plans: Collegiate, high school, or rodeo setting
Stephanie Thomas, ATC
Hometown: East Haddam, CT Stephanie Thomas
Undergraduate Institution: Ithaca College; BS in Athletic Training/Exercise Science
Current position: Graduate Assistant at Athletes' Performance, Tempe
Thesis: The Reliability of the Functional Movement Screen
Graduation Plans: Undecided

Class of 2009

B.J. Capili, ATC
Hometown: Oxnard, CA B.J. Capili
Undergraduate Institution: California State University, Fullerton, B.S. in Kinesiology, emphasis in Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Phoenix College
Research Interests :

Concussions

Graduation Plans: Work in the collegiate or university setting and then pursue a PhD
Nicholas Carlson, ATC, LAT
Hometown: Viola, IL Nicholas Carlson
Undergraduate Institution: North Central College, B.A. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Chandler – Gilbert Community College
Research Interests: Strength training prior to ACL reconstruction and post-surgical outcomes
Graduation Plans: Attaining an athletic training position at the collegiate or professional level
Ashley DickeyATC
Hometown: Ankeny, IA Ashley Dickey
Undergraduate Institution: University of Northern Iowa, B.A. in Athletic Training
Current position: Clinical Rotations
Research Interests: Undecided
Graduation Plans: Head Athletic Trainer at Division II or Division III College
Jessica Enz, ATC, LAT
Hometown: Wentzville, MO Jessica Enz
Undergraduate Institution: Lindenwood University, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Fountain Hills High School Head Athletic Trainer
Research Interests: Undecided
Graduation Plans: Undecided
Janine Ferro, ATC
Hometown: East Haven, CT Janine Ferro
Undergraduate Institution: Boston University, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Grand Canyon University
Research Interests: Undecided
Graduation Plans: Undecided
Alyssa Fredericks
Hometown: Hopi, AZ Alyssa Fredericks
Undergraduate Institution: Fort Lewis College, B.A. Athletic Training
Current position: Clinical rotations
Research Interests: Undecided
Graduation Plans: I plan to work at my hometown high school where there is currently no certified athletic trainer. I also hope to spread more awareness to the surrounding reservation schools about the importance of certified athletic trainers.
Jacqui Hunt, ATC, LAT, EMT
Hometown: Shirley, MA Jacqui Hunt
Undergraduate Institution: Westfield State College, B.S. Movement Science
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Mesquite High School
Research Interests: Undecided
Graduation Plans: Undecided
Amy Jennings, ATC
Hometown: Newfield, NY Amy Jennings
Undergraduate Institution: Ithaca College, B.S. Athletic Training / Exercise Science
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Tempe Prep Academy
Research Interests: Undecided
Graduation Plans: Undecided
Matthew Kuehl, ATC
Hometown: Hartford, WI Matthew Kuehl
Undergraduate Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Arizona State University Football
Research Interests: Undecided
Graduation Plans: Undecided
Kristine Kuschel
Hometown: South Milwaukee, WI Kristine Kuschel
Undergraduate Institution: Concordia University, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Clinical Rotations
Research Interests: Undecided
Graduation Plans: Professional baseball or college setting
Brandie Peterson, ATC
Hometown: Mesa, AZ Brandie Peterson
Undergraduate Institution: Grand Canyon University, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Grand Canyon University
Research Interests: Shoulder, upper extremity
Graduation Plans: Professional baseball, D I or II college
Melissa Schneider, ATC
Hometown: Denver, IA Melissa Schneider
Undergraduate Institution: Luther College, B.A. Athletic Training/Exercise Science
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Arizona State University Tennis
Research Interests: Undecided
Graduation Plans: College or Olympic setting
Kimberly Smith, ATC
Hometown: Austin, TX Kimberly Smith
Undergraduate Institution: Lynchburg College, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Marcos De Niza High School
Research Interests: Undecided
Graduation Plans: To work with professional baseball
Travis Stueve, ATC, CSCS
Hometown: Hereford, TX Travis Stueve
Undergraduate Institution: Point Loma Nazarene University, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Central Arizona College
Research Interests: Shoulder and elbow
Graduation Plans: Professional baseball athletic trainer
Tomo Tanabe, ATC
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan Tomo Tanabe
Undergraduate Institution: Ithaca College, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Brophy College Preparatory
Research Interests: Undecided
Graduation Plans: Undecided
Staci VonHolten, ATC
Hometown: Lyndon, IL Staci VonHolten
Undergraduate Institution: North Central College, B.A. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Highland High School
Research Interests: Shoulder / Concussions
Graduation Plans: Head AT at a DIII College
Mariel Yakuboff, ATC, LAT
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Mariel Yakuboff
Undergraduate Institution: Boston University, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Brophy College Preparatory
Research Interests: Internal injury; quality of life after injury in male high school athletes; back injury and its effect on lower/upper extremity function
Graduation Plans: Undecided

 

Athletic Training Alumni

Alumni from the A.T. Still University Athletic Training Program have accepted employment in the following areas:

Professional and Olympic Level Athletics

Chicago Cubs Minor League
NFL Europe
Oakland Raiders
San Francisco 49ers
United States Olympic Training Center, Chula Vista, CA
United States Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO
United States Olympic Training Center, Lake Placid, NY

College and University Athletics

Arizona School of Health Sciences
Bethune Cookman College
Brown University
Cal Berkeley
California State University Monterey Bay
Campbellsville University
Canisius College
Catawba College
Chapman University
Coe College
Concordia University
Duke University
Elon College
Holy Cross University
Ithaca College
King’s College
Marist College
North Carolina State University
North Central College
Northern Arizona University
Old Dominion University
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix College
Providence College
Sacred Heart University
Santa Clara University
Sierra Community College
South Mountain Community College
Southwest Missouri State University
SW Oklahoma State University
Stanford University
Stetson University
Tufts University
United States Coast Guard Academy
University of California at San Diego
University of California at Santa Barbara
University of Michigan
University of Pittsburgh
University of Texas, Pan American
University of Virginia
Vanguard University of Southern California
Washington University (St. Louis)
West Point
Whittier College
William Jewell College

High School Athletics

Various teaching and athletic training positions at high schools across the country

Clinics

Eli Lilly
Fischer Physical Therapy
Greensboro Orthopedic Sport and Rehabilitation Center (NC)
HealthSouth (AZ - physician extender)
Metro Physical Therapy
Middletown Regional Hospital (MI)
NW Sports Physical Therapy (WA)
Physiotherapy Associates
Sports Medicine Acceleration (IL)
Steadman-Hawkins Clinic, Vail, CO
Strength Training, Inc. Physical Therapy (AZ)

Professional Schools

Duke University (PA)
Midwestern (PA)
Ohio University- (Medical School)
Oregon State University (PhD)
Penn State University (PhD)
Texas Tech University (PhD)
University of Alabama/Birmingham (PA)
University of Southern California (PA)
University of Virginia (PhD)

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