Exercise Science & Athletic Training - Faculty and Staff

Mark Huntington, PED, ATC, PT

Dean for Natural and Health Sciences
Program Director for Graduate Athletic Training Education
Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training
Office:  Science Center 210
Phone:  (260) 982-5033
Email:  mwhuntington@manchester.edu
At Manchester since:  1984
Education:  Manchester College, 1976 (B.S.); Boston University, 1979 (M.S.); Indiana University, 1994 (P.E.D.)
Graduate Research Area: Human Anatomy Education
Courses Taught: Human Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Human Performance Research
Current Research Interests: Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries, Physical Fitness Levels of College Students
Memberships & Affiliations: National Athletic Trainers’ Association  

Jeff Beer, PhD, LAT, ATC, CEAS, CKTP, CEAS, ROT, OPE-C

Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training
Undergraduate Director of Athletic Training Education
Office:  PERC 214C
Phone:  (260) 982-5381
Email:  jabeer@manchester.edu
At Manchester since:  2006
Education:  Ball State University, 2000 (B.S.); Kent State University, 2002 (M.A.); Indiana University (PhD)
Graduate Research Area:  Acute Effects of Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (SASTM) on Lower Extremity Flexibility, Isokinetic and Isometric Strength.
Courses Taught:  Upper Extremity Evaluation, Therapeutic Modalities, Therapeutic Rehabilitation, Administration in Health Care, Clinical Experience, Courses, Functional Kinesiology
Current Research Interests:  Myofascial Techniques
Memberships & Affiliations:  NATA, IATA, GLATA, IAPHERD

Corey Brueggeman

Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Phone: 5254
Office: PERC 214K
Email: cebrueggeman@manchester.edu

Brian Cashdollar, M.Ed.

Director of Cross Country and Track
Office: PERC 214F 
Phone:  (260) 982-5378
Email: brcashdollar@manchester.edu
At Manchester since:  1999
Education:  Ball State University, 1999 (B.S.); Indiana University, 2002 (M.Ed.)
Graduate Research Area:  School Administration
Courses Taught:  Principles of Coaching, Coaching Track and Field, Activity Courses.
Memberships & Affiliations:  USTFCCCA, USATF

Vincent Cashdollar

Lucas D. Dargo, DAT, LAT, ATC, ROT, OPE-C

Office:  PERC 124D
Phone:  (260) 982-5124
Email:  lddargo@manchester.edu
At Manchester since:  Fall 2018
Education:  Ball State University, 2013 (Bachelor of Athletic Training); Ohio University, 2014 (Master of Science in Athletic Training); Indiana State University, 2018 (Doctorate in Athletic Training).
Graduate research area: Athletic Trainers in the Occupational Health Setting
Courses Taught: Human Physiology, Principles of Nutrition, Injury and Illness Prevention, Medical Considerations, Graduate and Undergraduate Research Methods, Graduate and Undergraduate Clinical Modules/Experiences.
Current Research Interests: Athletic Training Education
Memberships and Affiliations: IATA, GLATA, NATA

Kim Duchane, Ph.D.

Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training
Office:  PERC 214B
Phone:  (260) 982-5382
Email:  kaduchane@manchester.edu
At Manchester since:  1992
Education:  Northern Michigan University, 1978 (B.S.); Sam Houston State University, 1987 (M.A.); Texas Woman’s University, 1996 (Ph.D. Adapted Physical Education)
Graduate Research Area:  Attitude of Teachers Towards Students with Disabilities
Courses Taught:  Adapted Physical Activity, Curriculum and Instruction in Health and Physical Education, Health and Fitness for Children, Health Concepts, Health Promotion, Motor Development, Physical Activity for Children, Service Delivery in Adapted Physical Education, Teaching Individual and Dual Activities
Current Research Interests:  Psychomotor Assessment, Developmental Physical Education
Memberships & Affiliations:  Society for Health and Physical Educators, Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

Josh Dzurick

Chuck Ehret

Assistant Football Coach
Phone: 5049
Office: PERC 211C
Email: cdehret@manchester.edu

Rick Espeset

Erin Foreman, MS, LAT, ATC

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training
Head Athletic Trainer
Senior Women Administrator (SWA)
Office:  PERC 124A
Phone:  (260) 982-5945
Email:  erforeman@manchester.edu
At Manchester since:  2006
Education:  Ball State University, 2004 (B.S. Athletic Training), West Virginia University, 2006 (M.S. Advanced Athletic Training)
Graduate Research Area:  Burnout in Athletic Training
Courses Taught:  Injury and Illness Prevention, Psychosocial Aspects of Sport, Lower Extremity Evaluation, Topics in Athletic Training
Current Research Interests:  Insite Technology in Football Helmets in the Use of Concussion Prevention.
Memberships & Affiliations:  NATA, IATA, GLATA

Riley Fisher

Assistant Football Coach
Phone: 5456
Office: PERC 211
Email: rdfisher@manchester.edu

Gerard Good

Blake Harris

Assistant Cross Country & Track and Field Coach
Phone: 5283
Office: PERC 214
Email: bmharris@manchester.edu

Brad Higginson

Tami Hoagland

Nate Jensen

Christine Johnson

Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Phone: 5046
Office: PERC 214G
Email:  cmjohnson@manchester.edu

Kevin Lake

Bryce Worrell

Assistant Baseball Coach
Phone: 5047
Office: PERC 101A
Email: blworrell@manchester.edu