Athletic Training Student Directory

Athletic Training Student Directory

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First-Year Students (Class of 2023) Colin Barker..........................................................................................................................................4 Dakota Bazile. ......................................................................................................................................5 Karly Bihner..........................................................................................................................................6 Rachel Brockdorf. ................................................................................................................................7 Taran Holland.......................................................................................................................................8 Adrienne Lewis.....................................................................................................................................9 Dane Moore....................................................................................................................................... 10 Rose Paul........................................................................................................................................... 11 Quinlyn Schram................................................................................................................................. 12 Lynnee Schultz. ................................................................................................................................. 13 Cassie Semon.................................................................................................................................... 14 Danielle Tebbe................................................................................................................................... 15 Taylor Vaughn. ................................................................................................................................... 16 Second-Year Students (Class of 2022) Frank Arriola...................................................................................................................................... 18 Justin Edge. ....................................................................................................................................... 19 Davan Fleming................................................................................................................................... 20 Maddy Hardyman.............................................................................................................................. 21 Taylor Heuring.................................................................................................................................... 22 Matt Hovell. ....................................................................................................................................... 23 Dylan Lynch. ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Courtney O’Neil. ................................................................................................................................ 25 Anna Rossato. ................................................................................................................................... 26 Abby Ruppel....................................................................................................................................... 27 Jon Thompson................................................................................................................................... 28 Makenzie Ward.................................................................................................................................. 29 Turner Wittig. ..................................................................................................................................... 30 Amanda Zettler.................................................................................................................................. 31 Alumni Profiles Libbey Breaker. ................................................................................................................................. 33 Caitlin Broberg................................................................................................................................... 33 Blade Cameron.................................................................................................................................. 34 Zach Caroselli.................................................................................................................................... 34 Josh Kuester...................................................................................................................................... 35 Matthew Miller. ................................................................................................................................. 35 Mariah Nelson................................................................................................................................... 36 Scott Sell............................................................................................................................................ 36 Zachary Trzinski................................................................................................................................. 37 Dani Welcing...................................................................................................................................... 37 Dakota Wesenberg............................................................................................................................ 38 Alex Willette....................................................................................................................................... 38 About the Program. ........................................................................................................................................39 Faculty/Staff....................................................................................................................................................39

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COLIN BARKER ’23

Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I have had an interest in human anatomy and the body as well as sports. The relationship and influence someone can have on athletes as an athletic training professional is comparable and powerful. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: Things fell into place and my family moved up here the year I transferred. Fun fact: I am a miracle baby as I was born premature. What setting would you like to work in? I’m keeping my options open ... clinic, college or high school.

HOMETOWN Dakota, Ill. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2021 B.S. in Health Promtion and Wellness CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR SPASH High School Linda Hull Ascension ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon

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DAKOTA BAZILE ’23

Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I had an amazing athletic trainer in high school who helped me overcome a serious injury both mentally and physically, and I wanted to follow in her footsteps. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: UWSP was close to home, and I knew the area well. Point also had an academically accredited program that would give me an amazing education to go with my degree. Fun fact: I’m the biggest soccer fan in the world but have never actually played soccer. My love was created through a school trip to Costa Rica during the 2014 World Cup, where Costa Rica made it to the quarterfinals. Watching a country come together to celebrate something like that was awe-inspiring. What setting would you like to work in? I’d like to work in a professional setting for a pro team like the Green Bay Packers or a professional soccer team, but college/industrial is cool, too.

HOMETOWN Marion, Wis. UNDERGRAD

UW-Platteville, 2021 B.S. in Exercise Science - Health and Human Performance CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School Chris Orgeman Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon

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KARLY BIHNER ’23

Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I love sports and helping people. I was an athlete and feel I can really relate to athletes. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose UWSP because of the awesome faculty, I felt so welcomed onto campus and into the program.

HOMETOWN Oakdale, Minn.

Fun fact: I raced snowmobiles growing up.

UNDERGRAD Hamline, 2021 B.S. in Exercise Science CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP Women’s Soccer Anna Kinzel Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon

What setting would you like to work in? I would like to work in the high school or college setting.

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RACHEL BROCKDORF ’23

Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I want to be able to make a difference in people’s lives. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I continued at Point because I enjoyed being here for my undergraduate degree. Fun fact: I was a UWSP cheerleader and part of the 2019 national champion team. What setting would you like to work in? I would like to work in the high school or college setting.

HOMETOWN Germantown, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2021 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Amherst High School Jodi Waltenberg Ascension ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon

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TARAN HOLLAND ’23

Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I have always loved sports and now I get to work with them for the rest of my life. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I loved UWSP when I went here for my undergraduate degree, and I couldn’t see myself going anywhere else.

HOMETOWN Princeton, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2021 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP Football Kelsey Quinnell and Brock Reichardt Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon

Fun fact: I wrestled for UWSP – Go Pointers!

What setting would you like to work in? I would like to work in the college setting.

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ADRIENNE LEWIS ’23

Why I want to be an athletic trainer: To be involved in the continuation of building better athlete and help them achieve their athletic goals. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: My high school athletic trainer recommended the program and UWSP allowed me to continue my track and field career.

HOMETOWN Kimberly, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2021 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Marshfield High School Athletics Paige Albrecht Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon

Fun fact: I was born in Georgia

What setting would you like to work in? I’d like to work in a collegiate setting.

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DANE MOORE ’23

Why I want to be an athletic trainer: So I can help keep people healthy and they can keep playing the sport they love. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I was familiar with the area, and I had friends here. Also, the MS-AT program looked very good. Fun fact: I know how to play the drums and guitar. What setting would you like to work in? I would like to work in a college setting.

HOMETOWN Necedah, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2021 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Iola High School Aaron Bestul Ascension ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon

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ROSE PAUL ’23

Why I want to be an athletic trainer: To help people become better at what they love. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I love the community and my professors are great.

HOMETOWN Edgar, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2021 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Assumption/Nekoosa High Schools Joshua Scott Ascension ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon

Fun fact: I grew up on a dairy farm.

What setting would you like to work in? I would like to work at a high school or college.

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QUINLYN SCHRAM ’23

Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I was a three-sport athlete in high school, and I feel that I can connect with my student-athletes in a high school setting. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: My high school AT was a UWSP alumni, and she told me about the program, I love being here. Fun fact: My senior year of high school, I played in the state football All-Star Game at the UW-Oshkosh Titans Stadium. What setting would you like to work in? I would like to work in a high school setting.

HOMETOWN Sturgeon Bay, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2020 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Waupaca High School Cassie Glodowski ThedaCare ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon

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LYNNEE SCHULTZ ’23

Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I wanted the fast-paced athletic training job and I have always enjoyed athletics and helping athletes. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I loved the atmosphere and the research projects here have really excited me. Fun fact: I started working with hockey during my undergraduate degree and since the first game, I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. What setting would you like to work in? I’d like to work with a college or state hockey team or USA Hockey team.

HOMETOWN DeForest, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-River Falls, 2021 B.S. in Exercise, Sport and Science CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP Women’s Volleyball Callie Sitter Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon

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CASSIE SEMON ’23

Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I enjoy athletics and helping others. Also, there is never a dull, ordinary day in this field and I love variety in my day- to-day. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I knew they had a reputable program and it’s the closest grad program to where I live. Fun fact: My favorite animal is a kangaroo, and I actually got to pet one once. What setting would you like to work in? I would like to work at a high school or maybe a clinic.

HOMETOWN Barron, Wis. UNDERGRAD Wisconsin Lutheran, 2021 B.S. in Sport and Exercise Science CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Phillips High School Jim Nesbit Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon

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DANIELLE TEBBE ’23

Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I was always injured in high school during my sports seasons, so I was always in the AT room, and I found what they did interesting. I want to help athletes the way my athletic trainers helped me. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: UWSP was the only school I visited that had a master’s program for athletic training. Fun fact: I got a black lab Archie my junior year of college and I like to take him everywhere I go. What setting would you like to work in? I would like to work with a college.

HOMETOWN Antioch, Ill. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2020 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP Football Kelsey Quinnell and Brock Reichardt Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon

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TAYLOR VAUGHN ’23

Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I enjoy being involved with athletics and find working with injuries and athletes interesting. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I had been on campus quite a few times when I was young and loved it. I also knew they have an amazing AT program. Fun fact: I beat cancer my senior year of high school. What setting would you like to work in? I would like to work at a high school.

HOMETOWN Waupaca, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2021 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Tri-County High School Alex Pieczynski Ascension ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon

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STUDENT DIRECTORY

FRANK ARRIOLA ’22

HOMETOWN Madison, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2020 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR Edgewood High School Danielle DeSerano and Sheri Clark UW Health ADDITIONAL CLINICAL

What has been your favorite experience in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience has been working with the women’s basketball team and any day that animals are brought in. I also liked when emergency medical staff would come in because I like unique learning experiences. What advice would you give someone looking to join our MS-AT program? Have a love for helping others as well as loving sports. If you’re interested in the program, I’d look into different outlets like the Sports Medicine Club or getting to know current students.

EXPERIENCES UWSP Football,

UWSP Women’s Hockey, Marshfield High School, UWSP Track and Field

Where do you want to work in the future? A couple years after I graduate, I would like to work in either North Carolina, South Caroline, Florida or Texas. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? An interesting thing I learned while being in the program is that one year, the swim team actually had more concussions than the football team.

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JUSTIN EDGE ’22

HOMETOWN Belleville, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2019 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR University of St. Thomas Jamie Jaeger Twin Cities Orthopedic ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES UWSP Football, UWSP Women’s Volleyball, UWSP Men’s Hockey, Wis. Rapids Lincoln High School, UWSP Track and Field, UWSP Baseball

What has been your favorite experience in the MS-AT program? Being able to work with the athletes and see them get back to their sports. What advice would you give someone looking to join our MS-AT program? Don’t be afraid to be nervous about things. Where do you want to work in the future? I would like to work in a college setting with a hockey team.

What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? If you get a tooth knocked out, you can put it in saliva to save it.

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DAVAN FLEMING ’22

HOMETOWN Cremona, Alberta Canada UNDERGRAD Lakeland University, 2020 B.S. in Exercise Science IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Women’s Hockey Cassandra Salmen Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Waupaca High School, UWSP Wrestling, UWSP Men’s Basketball, UWSP Softball, Clintonville High School

What has been your favorite experience in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience while being in this program has been my high school clinical rotations and getting to make amazing connections with people from all over. What advice would you give someone looking to join our MS-AT program? Be willing to make mistakes and try new things that may be uncomfortable at first–it is how you grow, learn and become better at the profession. Take the time to ask questions and work with your peers/professors–they want to see you succeed and want to help you get better.

Where do you want to work in the future? At a high school in the Appleton/Green Bay area, working my way up to a semi-pro or professional football team. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? That not every injury is what it may seem to be; there may be some underlying condition or another pathology affecting the current injury. And sometimes, you may not have a concrete answer to an injury or how to fix it.

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MADDY HARDYMAN ’22

HOMETOWN Red Wing, Minn. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2019 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Wrestling Anna Kinzel Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Wautoma High School, UWSP Women’s Basketball, UWSP Tennis, UWSP Men’s Hockey, UWSP Baseball, Wis. Rapids Lincoln High School

What has been your favorite experience in the MS-AT program? I like seeing how everyone does something a little bit different. Each certified athletic trainer has little tips and tricks about pretty much everything. They all have their own unique style of rehabilitation, evaluation and interacting with athletes. What advice would you give someone looking to join our MS-AT program?

Don’t be afraid of the professors! Anyone could walk into their office and ask about the MS-AT program and they would be happy to either talk then or set up a time to do so. Holly, Danelle and Beth are some of the nicest people I know. Get to know them more than what you see during the allotted time slot for class. Where do you want to work in the future? I hope to work at a college setting in North Carolina and start taking steps towards working with USA Soccer. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? When you hit your “funny bone” it’s actually the ulnar nerve that runs on the inside of your elbow.

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TAYLOR HEURING ’22

HOMETOWN Plover, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2020 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR U.S. Air Force Prep Academy Ashley Ziniel ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Amherst High School, UWSP Women’s Hockey, UWSP Wrestling, UWSP Track and Field, UWSP Football

What has been your favorite experience in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience has been working with a wide variety of athletes and helping them get back to playing the sports they love and watching them succeed. What advice would you give someone looking to join our MS-AT program? I would tell someone who’s looking to join our program to go for it and be confident in yourself!

Where do you want to work in the future? I would like to work in a sports medicine or orthopedic clinic in the future. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? One interesting fact I’ve learned while in class is that the strongest muscle based on size is the masseter! It can close your teeth with a force of 200 pounds.

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MATT HOVELL ’22

HOMETOWN Kimberly, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2020 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Women’s Soccer Anna Kinzel Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Wis. Rapids Lincoln High School, UWSP Men’s Basketball, UWSP Women’s Hockey,

What has been your favorite experience in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience has been working with our women’s hockey team! Hockey is a sport that I had never experienced outside of watching on TV. The team was super welcoming and presented a lot of great opportunities to learn, have fun and make great connections with the players from the ice rink to the Sports Medicine Center. What advice would you give someone looking to join our MS-AT program? My advice to someone looking to join our MS-AT program is to observe a variety of settings or during different seasons. This will give you a lot of exposure to different sides of athletic training—daily operation, types of injuries, a range of age groups, and different approaches to the profession!

UWSP Softball, Marshfield Clinic

Where do you want to work in the future? After graduating, I would like to work in a collegiate setting. I have really enjoyed getting to know different patients and being close to sports each day. It is fun to see patients come back from injuries to compete and help them achieve the goals they set for themselves! What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? Something small but cool I learned in class is about the piriformis muscle. Normally muscles are stretched opposite of what motion they do, but the piriformis muscle—an external rotator in the hip—is the only muscle you stretch the same direction it creates motion!

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DYLAN LYNCH ’22

HOMETOWN St. Croix Falls, Wis. UNDERGRAD Carroll University, 2018 B.S. in Exercise Science IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR St. Olaf College Athletics Colton Funk ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES UWSP Women’s Soccer, UWSP Men’s Basketball, SPASH High School,

What has been your favorite experience in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience would have to be working with Josh at Assumption High School in Wisconsin Rapids. He made it a really fun rotation and I learned a ton from him. What advice would you give someone looking to join our MS-AT program? Allow yourself to be open to failure, you are not going to know everything and having an open mind and trying new things even if you don’t do them right will help a ton.

UWSP Softball, UWSP Football

Where do you want to work in the future? I would love to work in Oregon or in New England at a small college or high school setting. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? The smallest bone in the human body is called the “stapes” bone and is located in the ear.

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COURTNEY O’NEIL ’22

HOMETOWN Stratford, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2020 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Football Kelsey Quinnell and Brock Reichardt Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Auburndale High School, UWSP Men’s Hockey, UWSP Women’s Basketball, UWSP Spring Football, UWSP Wrestling

What has been your favorite experience in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience has been working with all of my athletes, last year especially because there was so much uncertainty. They all practiced each day and played each game like it could potentially be the last. Lots of memories were had like hanging out in the Athletic Training Facility before women’s basketball games talking with the players about their days to freezing outside with the football players in the snow and rain. What advice would you give someone looking to join our MS-AT program? Take advantage of the resources that come

with the MS-AT program! We have some amazing preceptors, and they want you to succeed so take every chance you can to ask questions and absorb information.

Where do you want to work in the future? In the future I would like to work for a university or a larger high school!

What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? I think it’s super interesting that athletic training is always evolving. There’s always new special tests and research coming out that can help you make an evaluation.

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ANNA ROSSATO ’22

HOMETOWN Rockford, Ill. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2019 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR Divine Saviour Healthcare James Schlimovitz and Jason Cerkoney ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES UWSP Football, SPASH High School, UWSP Women’s Soccer, UWSP Men’s Basketball

What has been your favorite experience in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program so far has been being able to solely focus on classes I am interested in, which is unique to the MS-AT program, that will help me progress into my future. What advice would you give someone looking to join our MS-AT program? Go for it! The athletic training field is growing, and it would be great to have you a part of it!

Where do you want to work in the future? I would like to work in a clinical setting in the future.

What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? One interesting fact that I have learned from class is that athletic trainers have the knowledge and certification to cast someone in addition to other responsibilities. This depends on the situation/setting and what the guidelines are.

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ABBY RUPPEL ’22

HOMETOWN Weston, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-La Crosse, 2013

B.S. in Community Health Education IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR Marshfield Medical Center- Minocqua Amanda Bergender ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Pacelli High School, UWSP Football, UWSP Women’s Basketball, Marshfield Clinic, UWSP Men’s Basketball

What has been your favorite experience in the MS-AT program? Working the Waupaca Boatride Volleyball Tournament was a terrific experience to solidify hands-on skills and learn an exceptional amount in a weekend. The variety of injuries and varying level of skilled players from professionals down to weekend warriors and youth provided an array of opportunities to evaluate, treat and learn from. What advice would you give someone looking to join our MS-AT program? Ask plenty of questions. There are likely many areas of athletic training that you didn’t even know existed! The more you know the deeper you can explore areas of interest and career opportunities.

Where do you want to work in the future? I would like to work at the Sports Chiropractic Clinic in Weston, Wisconsin. It would allow me to add to our current offerings and serve our patients in new capacities. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? The City of Milwaukee hired an athletic trainer at the fire department and was one of the first in the nation to do so. The AT has spearheaded an incredible program that is changing the way firefighters’ injuries are treated. Watching the field of AT grow is fascinating.

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JON THOMPSON ’22

HOMETOWN Lime Ridge, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stout, 2020

B.S. in Health Wellness and Fitness-Health Professional IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Volleyball Callie Sitter Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL

What has been your favorite experience in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience would have to be learning and growing as an AT alongside some people I would call some of my closest friends. I really enjoyed working with the men’s basketball team at UWSP. What advice would you give someone looking to join our MS-AT program? Soak up as much as you can from preceptors, professors and classmates. Learn as much as you can.

EXPERIENCES UWSP Football,

UWSP Men’s Basketball, Auburndale High School, UWSP Baseball, D1 Training

Where do you want to work in the future? I would love to work with college athletes in the future.

What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? One interesting thing I have learned in class is that athletic training may be a new profession, but it is health care!

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MAKENZIE WARD ’22

HOMETOWN Kimberly, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2020 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Women’s Basketball Brock Reichardt Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES D1 Training, D.C. Everest High School, UWSP Women’s Soccer,

What has been your favorite experience in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience has been being able to try out different settings and meeting so many different people through clinical rotations. I love to see how everyone thinks about different situations and to pick up little tips and tricks along the way. What advice would you give someone looking to join our MS-AT program? Just jump in without the floaties. Where do you want to work in the future? In the future, I would love to work in a

UWSP Men’s Hockey, UWSP Spring Football

college setting. I like the relationships you are able to establish with the college setting. Otherwise, I am interested in working in the Appleton or Madison area. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? There are lots of new emerging places where ATs are working-like fire departments, police, etc. The future for athletic training is bright!

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TURNER WITTIG ’22

HOMETOWN Green Bay, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2020 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR Bellin Health Allison Pahl Bellin Sports Medicine ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Nekoosa High School, UWSP Football, UWSP Women’s Hockey, Marshfield Clinic

What has been your favorite experience in the MS-AT program? During my first year, I formed friendships and relationships that will last forever. It has been awesome to learn and grow alongside my peers. If I had to pick my favorite experience from year 1, it would probably be going to Assumption High School and working with Josh. I looked forward to it every day! What advice would you give someone looking to join our MS-AT program? Be a sponge. Learn as much as you can, but don’t forget to have fun. Our professors have a great understanding of work/life/school balance, which makes the program a great place to be.

Where do you want to work in the future? If I could handpick my future job, I would put myself at Bellin in Green Bay as a physician extender. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? I’ve learned a lot, but one thing that has stuck with me is the fact that ATs ARE HEALTH CARE!

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AMANDA ZETTLER ’22

HOMETOWN Loyal, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2019 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Men Hockey Callie Sitter Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL UWSP Women’s Basketball, Wausau East High School, UWSP Baseball, UWSP Ath. Train. Facility, UWSP Men’s Hockey EXPERIENCES UWSP Football,

What has been your favorite experience in the MS-AT program? Being able to work with and learn from a wide variety of people. Our clinical preceptors are all extremely smart and I have learned so much and been able to see a different perspective from working with each and every one of them. What advice would you give someone looking to join our MS-AT program? Get involved in everything you can and ask tons of questions. Don’t be afraid to jump right in and get an much experience as possible to get ahead with your education.

Where do you want to work in the future? I would love to work in a smaller collegiate setting.

What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? One interesting thing I learned is how the athletic training profession is growing and diversifying. Athletic trainers are employed in so many different settings from athletics to the arts to industrial settings and I think that says a lot about how valuable we are as professionals.

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ALUMNI

PROFILES

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LIBBEY BREAKER ’21

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

ORGANIZATION Wausau East High School Wausau, Wis.

CAITLIN BROBERG ’21

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

ORGANIZATION Crown College St. Bonifacius, Minn.

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BLADE CAMERON ’21

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

ORGANIZATION D.C. Everest High School Schofield, Wis.

ZACH CAROSELLI ’21

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

ORGANIZATION Graceland University Lamoni, Iowa

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JOSH KUESTER ’21

HEAD BASEBALL ATHLETIC TRAINER

ORGANIZATION Northwestern University Evanston, Ill.

MATTHEW MILLER ’21

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

ORGANIZATION Allina Health-Abbott Northwestern Hospital; Providence Academy High School Plymouth, Minn.

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STUDENT AND ALUMNI DIRECTORY

MARIAH NELSON ’21

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

ORGANIZATION Aspirus - Crandon High School Crandon, Wis.

SCOTT SELL ’21

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

ORGANIZATION Coker College Hartsville, S.C.

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ZACHARY TRZINSKI ’21

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

ORGANIZATIONS Alaskan Anchorage Wolverines and Eagle River High School Anchorage, Alaska

DANI WELCING ’21

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

ORGANIZATION Prevea Health Green Bay, Wis.

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DAKOTA WESENBERG ’21

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

ORGANIZATION Ascension Medical Group - Xavier High School Appleton, Wis.

ALEX WILLETTE ’21

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

ORGANIZATIONS Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital; Itasca Comm. College; Greenway High School Grand Rapids, Minn.

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ABOUT THE UW-STEVENS POINT ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM The athletic training program at UW-Stevens Point is committed to serving students seeking national certification in athletic training. The MS-AT program will strive to incorporate effective teaching strategies, hands-on learning, the latest technologies, and mentorship to prepare students to excel as athletic training professionals. The MS-AT program will provide a collaborative, responsible, student-centered and experiential learning environment, which will produce students who are passionate and productive athletic trainers, critical thinking lifelong learners, and ambassadors for cooperative and effective health care for active individuals.

Holly Schmies, Ph.D. Program Director; Associate Professor

Beth Kinslow, D.H.S. Assistant Professor

Danelle Smith Associate Lecturer; Clinical Coordinator

Rebecca Sommer, Ph.D. Assistant Dean, School of Health Sciences and Wellness

Tiffany Firkus Academic Department Associate

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STUDENT DIRECTORY

uwsp.edu/athletictraining