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Students and Alumni

Class of 2012 : Class of 2013 : Alumni

Class of 2012

Ryan Averett
Hometown: Cedar City, UT

Undergraduate Institution: Southern Utah University , B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Arizona State University Tennis
Thesis Title : Content analysis of Journal of Athletic Training: Disablement model and Level of Evidence Components
Graduation Plans: College / University Setting
Sara Golec, ATC
Hometown: Hayward, CA
Undergraduate Institution: San Jose State University , B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Xavier College Prepatory
Thesis Title : Content analysis of Journal of Athletic Training: Disablement model and Level of Evidence Components
Graduation Plans: College or High School Setting in the Bay Area
Daniel Mummert, ATC
Hometown: Clinton, MS
Undergraduate Institution: University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS , B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Brophy College Preparatory
Thesis Title : Healthcare provider knowledge of concussion management guidelines
Graduation Plans: Collegiate or Professional (hopefully international) Sports
Adam Nelson, ATC
Hometown: McKeesport, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Slippery Rock University , B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Athlete's Performance
Research Interests : Functional Movement Screen
Graduation Plans: Undecided
Marissa Purdoff, ATC
Hometown: Franklin, WI
Undergraduate Institution: Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Head Athletic Trainer, North Pointe Prep
Thesis Title : Health Related Quality of Life outcomes measures following Traumatic Brain Injury in adults: A Systematic Review
Graduation Plans: Professional or Collegiate setting
Steve St. Thomas , ATC
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Undergraduate Institution: University of Utah, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position:

Graduate Assistant, Raymond Kellis High School

Thesis Title : Health Related Quality of Life of athletes suffering knee injuries and receiving in patient rehabilitation
Graduation Plans: College/University Setting
Ryo Watanabe, ATC
Hometown: Nikko, Tochigi, Japan
Undergraduate Institution: San Jose State University B.S, Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Grand Canyon University
Thesis Title: Correlation between shoulder pathology and hip ROM in baseball players
Graduation Plans: Professional Baseball

Class of 2013

Matthew Corvo , ATC
Hometown: Mount Vernon, NY

 

Undergraduate Institution: Colby Sawyer College, B.S., Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Copper Canyon High School
Research Interests :

Concussion Rehabilitation

Graduation Plans: Professional Baseball
Kaytelyn Dressel , ATC
Hometown: Valdosta, GA

 

Undergraduate Institution: Georgia College & State University, B.S., Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Mesquite High School
Research Interests : Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries; quality of life and treatment options
Graduation Plans: Head AT in Secondary School Setting
Robert Fennell , ATC
Hometown: Roselle, IL

 

Undergraduate Institution: North Central College, B.A., Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Chandler Preparatory Academy
Research Interests : Shoulder mechanics and pathology
Graduation Plans: Athletic training in a satisfying job setting
Janie Kelly , ATC
Hometown: Michigantown, IN

 

Undergraduate Institution: Indiana University, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Central Arizona College
Research Interests : Undecided
Graduation Plans: Undecided
Chantal King , ATC
Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI

 

Undergraduate Institution: Western Michigan University, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Chandler Gilbert Community College
Research Interests : Landing Error Scoring System normative values and group comparisons
Graduation Plans: Undecided
Stephanie Kulow , ATC
Hometown: Plymouth, WI

 

Undergraduate Institution: Univerity of Wisconsin, La Crosse, B.S., Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Grand Canyon University
Research Interests: Landing Error Scoring System scores and knee injuries
Graduation Plans: Undecided
Richelle Mayfield , ATC
Hometown: Novato, CA

 

Undergraduate Institution: San Diego State University, B.S., Kinesiology with emphasis in Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Datalys
Thesis Title : Academic Accommodations for adolescent athletes following sport related concussion
Graduation Plans: Undecided
Katie McIlnay , ATC
Hometown: Bartlett, IL

 

Undergraduate Institution: Penn State University, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Arizona State University - Football
Research Interests : Concussions / Manual Therapy Techniques
Graduation Plans: Division I University or Professional Football
Nick Metz, ATC
Hometown: Edgewood, WA

 

Undergraduate Institution: George Fox University , B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Fountain Hills High School
Research Interests : Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation / Foot and Ankle Biomechanics
Graduation Plans: Undecided
Trevor Rice , ATC
Hometown: Toledo, OH

 

Undergraduate Institution: University of Toledo, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Westview High School
Research Interests : Concussions in secondary school athletes / pediatrics
Graduation Plans: Athletic Training Education clinical coordinator or program director
Jessica Rodriguez, ATC
Hometown: Hebbronville, TX

 

Undergraduate Institution: Texas State University , B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Brophy College Preparatory
Research Interests : Health Related Quality of Life
Graduation Plans: Secondary School AT / PhD Program
Kosuke Sato , ATC
Hometown: Uenohara, Yamanashi, Japan

 

Undergraduate Institution: San Jose State University, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Clinical Rotations
Research Interests : Shoulder and elbow pathology in throwing athletes
Graduation Plans: Professional Baseball / PhD Program
Lindsey Shepherd, ATC
Hometown: Charleston, IL

 

 

Undergraduate Institution: Indiana State University , B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Gilbert High School
Research Interests: Concussions
Graduation Plans: Collegiate Athletic Training
Yuka Shimozawa, ATC
Hometown: Saitama, Japan

 

 

Undergraduate Institution: Univerity of Central Arkansas , B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Xavier College Preparatory
Research Interests: Shoulder Rehabilitation
Graduation Plans: Secondary School AT / Sports Medicine Clinic
Bridget Spooner, ATC
Hometown: Canton, NY

 

 

Undergraduate Institution: Springfield College, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Phoenix College
Research Interests: Shoulder Rehabilitation
Graduation Plans: Military Athletic Training / Wounded Warriors
Travis Williams, ATC
Hometown: Iowa City, IA

 

 

Undergraduate Institution: University of Iowa, B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Mesa Community College
Research Interests: Landing Error Scoring System / Balance Error Scoring System and ankle injuries
Graduation Plans: Undecided
Daisuke Yamada, ATC
Hometown: Aichi, Japan

 

 

Undergraduate Institution: Washington State University , B.S. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Arizona State University - Track and Field
Thesis Title : Scapular muscle activation pattern during rehabilitation exercises
Graduation Plans: PhD Program
Aubrey Yanda, ATC
Hometown: Elkader, IA

 

 

Undergraduate Institution: University of Northern Iowa, B.A.. Athletic Training
Current position: Graduate Assistant, Poston Butte High School
Thesis Title: The effects of Ankle Injury on Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescent Athletes
Graduation Plans: NCAA Division III College

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
New England Patriots
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
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 Kansas
University of Michigan
University of Pittsburgh
University of Texas, Pan American
University of Vermont
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
St. Johns Sports Medicine (MO)
Sports Medicine Acceleration (IL)
Steadman-Hawkins Clinic, Vail, CO
Strength Training, Inc. Physical Therapy (AZ)
Work-Fit (WA)

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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