Thoughts from the Program Director

Another fall and our athletic teams have arrived on campus. At this time, I think about our dedicated athletic training students giving up yet another part of their summer for their education. It is now my ninth year, and I can’t tell you how proud I am of our students and staff. If you are following the program, be on the lookout for faculty to engage in more research with students this year. Look for us to participate in more community service and continue our mentoring program. Help us welcome more than 51 first-year and transfer athletic training students, new preceptors and at least two visiting cadaver labs to campus. And don’t forget our inaugural international sports medicine trip during January session to Ireland and London. Let’s have a great year!  

Congratulations to the following recent graduates on their Board of Certification Exams and new positions.

Jacob Meyer ’14 passed BOC on first attempt and accepted graduate assistantship at Grand Valley State University

Jillian Bower ’14 passed BOC on first attempt

Alissa Niswonger ’14 passed BOC on first attempt and accepted graduate assistantship at Arkansas Southern University

Shelby Phillips ’14 passed BOC on first Attempt

Christina Gonzalez ’14 passed BOC on first attempt and accepted graduate assistantship at Indiana Wesleyan University

Makenna Hamilton ’14 passed BOC on first attempt and accepted an invitation to attend Physical Therapy School at Trine University

Amanda Tassler ’14 passed BOC and accepted a position with Fort Wayne Orthopedics

Jennifer Smith ’12 Henn accepted a position with Pain ONE in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Brooke Waddups ’13 accepted an invitation to attend Physical Therapy School at Trine University

Pictured below are Brooke Waddups ’13 (AT) Makenna Hamilton ’14 (AT), and Ryne Lehrman ’14 (ESS) at their Trine University white coat ceremony with Dr. Mark Huntington ’76.

Meet Joe McCudden

Joe joins Manchester’s Athletic Training staff from Orthopedics North East. Joe earned his undergraduate degree from North Central College and his master’s degree from The University of Texas at Tyler. His current sporting assignments are with men’s soccer, wrestling and track and field.

September 27 will bring more than 30 students to Manchester University for the inaugural youth triathlon, funded through the Community Foundation of Wabash County. The event, for students in grades 1-6, is designed to promote physical activity and build awareness about youth obesity in Wabash County. Ryan Hedstrom ’00 and Jeff Beer of Manchester’s Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, as event organizers, have teamed up with The Foundation, SportONE and Chartwells to offer finishing medals, t-shirts and healthy snack bags for participants. Find details at www.manchester.edu/youthtriathlon.

Manchester University Athletic Training has received funding to purchase two dozen football sensors to monitor head impact trauma during football practices and games. The sensors are designed to establish thresholds for each player and signal athletic trainers when they reach a threatening level, acting as a second pair of eyes on the field. Look for an update and results in the spring.

Student & Faculty Collaboration

Manchester University Athletic Training offers multiple opportunities for faculty-student research collaboration. Below you will find preliminary topics that several students and faculty will be presenting in the spring.

Concussion Sensor Research: Mark Sexton and Jeff Beer

May Thurner Syndrome: Rylie White, Megan Smith and Jeff Beer

Tarsal Tunnel Coalition: Laurisa Richard and Jeff Beer

Quadriceps Compartment Syndrome: Mandy Toney, Maureen Lund and Jennifer Beer

Vasal Vagal Syncope: Brandy Crouse and Erin Foreman

Subclavian Blood Clot: MacKenzie Williams and Erin Foreman

Pneumomediastinum Subcutaneous Emphysema: Megan Smith, Rylie White and Joe McCudden

Homecoming

Alumni, save the date for Oct. 11, 2014 when Manchester University Athletic Training will host its annual Homecoming cookout forathletic training alumni and family. Meet us at our tent at 10:30 a.m. for socializing and lunch at 11 a.m.

Manchester University Athletic Trainer and Student Save a Life

2014-2015 Undergraduate and Masters of Athletic Training Students

Undergraduates
Blake Miller Cody Harlan Heather Racine Brandon Madden	Courtney Chowning Kolton Hawkins Shawn Devore Megan Smith	Samantha Burrows Allison Boyles Jenifer Lee Kari Carpenter
Graduate Students
Bryan Black Bachelors in Health and Exercise Science Spring Arbor University Jonesville, Michigan	Benjamin Charles Human Biology with an emphasis in Exercise Science University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Green Bay, Wis	Kayla Parkos Human Biology with Exercise Science emphasis University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Algoma, Wisconsin
Jordan Weitzell Exercise Science Cornell College State Center, Iowa	Darshan Shah Kinesiology: Movement Science. University of Illinois at Chicago  Chicago, IL	Primmer Zook B.S. of Kinesiology IUPUI Flora Indiana
Shelby Archable B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Health Education Notre Dame College (Ohio) Valley View, Ohio	Camille Edwards Community Health Education University of Indianapolis  Indianapolis, IN

Experiential Learning in Athletic Training

All MU athletic training students were given the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. and Virginia, Sept. 4-7, for a collegiate volleyball road trip. This hands-on, immersive experience enabled students to experience a different learning environment, as well as see the Washington monument, the White House and the Capitol Building. Pictured below are athletic training students and players Siera Updike, Courtney Chowning, Heather Racine, Blake Miller and Certified Athletic Trainer Jennifer Beer.

Connect with us!

To contact us, email Jeff Beer at jabeer@manchester.edu.