丝瓜视频

The Athletic Training Program at 丝瓜视频 believes that hands-on, experiential learning is the cornerstone of education.

6 Clinical Semesters including:
- EMT School
- A variety of settings and patient populations
- A clinical immersion for one full semester, potentially anywhere in the country

Requirements to Begin Clinical Rotations:聽For the health and safety of all athletic training students and the patients they work with, there are specific academic and health requirements that must be met prior to beginning clinical rotations during an undergraduate鈥檚 junior year. Please refer to the聽聽for more information.聽

Current and Past Clinical Affiliations

Preceptors - Past and Present

鈥淧receptors supervise and engage students in clinical education. All preceptors must be licensed healthcare professionals and be credentialed by the state in which they practice鈥� (2020 CAATE Standards).聽

To improve the quality of athletic training student clinical experiences, each preceptor聽is hand selected and trained by our Coordinator of Clinical Education. This ensures that all聽preceptors are very familiar with the philosophy of our program and how to maximize our athletic training students鈥� education. We hold regular meetings for our preceptors to make sure that they are up-to-date on the latest treatment and educational techniques. We have a very strong network of healthcare professionals surrounding 丝瓜视频 and are very proud to have the opportunity to send our students into the community.

Katie Ohlman, RN
Katie Ohlman is an athletic trainer and registered nurse. Prior to her current position as an emergency room nurse, Katie earned her BA from Hope College in 2005. She worked at Onsted High School for six years as an outreach AT through Promedica Sports Care. In 2011, Katie graduated from Jackson Community College with an associate of science-nursing degree and now works as an RN in the Emergency Department at both Promedica Bixby and Herrick Hospitals.

Todd Nighswander, MPT
Todd Nighswander is the clinical manager at Athletico in 丝瓜视频, Michigan. He received his Bachelor of Science in Health Science from the University of Michigan and went on to earn a master鈥檚 in Physical Therapy at U of M. He has completed extensive continued education coursework, including advanced evaluation and treatment techniques for knees and shoulders, spinal coursework鈥攊ncluding McKenzie evaluation and treatment, lower extremity biomechanics and its role in injury evaluation鈥攁nd custom foot orthotics. He specializes in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine and prides himself in establishing solid relationships with his patients, enabling him to treat not just the injury itself, but the patient as a whole.

Anthony Rossi MS, AT, ATC, CSCS, NREMT
Anthony Rossi earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from 丝瓜视频 in 2014 and then earned his Master of Science in Athletic Training the following year.聽 Anthony joined the Athletic Training Staff in 2015 and is working primarily with Football, Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Wrestling and Men鈥檚 Lacrosse.聽 Anthony is originally from Milford, MI and played ACHA Hockey for 丝瓜视频 from 2010-2014.聽 Anthony is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician.

Lynne Neukom MS, AT, ATC
Lynne Neukom is the Head Athletic Trainer at Hillsdale College. 聽 She is a 1991 graduate of Hillsdale College, and has a master鈥檚 degree with an emphasis in athletic training from Western Michigan University. In the fall of 2009, Lynne began work on her Ph.D. She resides in Hillsdale with her husband, Jake, and their three children.

Stacy Robinson EMT-P, CCEMt-P, IC, BS, MPA
EMS Instructor Stacy Robinson is a Captain/Paramedic with the Charter Township of Madison鈥檚 Fire Department. Captain Robinson is a certified Firefighter II and Fire Officer III in the State of Michigan and is the EMS Education Course Coordinator of the Madison Charter Township Fire Departments EMS Education Division. Captain Robinson holds EMS certifications and licenses as a Paramedic in Michigan and Ohio, National certification as a Critical Care Paramedic, State of Michigan EMS Instructor Coordinator, among other specialty course instructor level certifications in pediatric and adult EMS education. Captain Robinson has obtained his Bachelor鈥檚 degree, B.S. in Biology, from Grand Valley State University and a Master鈥檚 degree, MPA with a general concentration in Emergency Services Management, from Columbia Southern University.

Caitlyn Hensel,聽AT, ATC
Caitlyn Hensel is the head athletic trainer for Clinton High School. She started working for Clinton in February 2017. She works for Probility Physical Therapy as well. Caitlyn Graduated from Aquinas College in 2016 with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in athletic training.

Tyler Cortright,聽MS, AT, ATC,CSCS
Tyler is the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance at Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI. He earned his B.S. from Hope College in 2009 and his Masters degree in Sports Administration from the California University of Pennsylvania in 2011.

Leah Gomez,聽MS, AT, ATC
Leah earned her BA in Kinesiology at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI; Master of Science in Health and Human Performance, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN; GA Athletic Training, University Wisconsin-Whitewater; Certified in Applied Functional Science. Leah currently lives in Tecumseh with her husband Adan and her son Maximus.

Dr. Eric Leikert,聽DO
Dr. Eric Leikert completed his medical residency in family聽medicine and neuromusculoskeletal medicine at Beaumont Health System in metro Detroit.聽 He is dual board certified in these specialties.聽 He received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and his Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical sciences and chemistry from Western Michigan University.聽 Dr. Leikert practices sports medicine, family/general medicine, and osteopathic manipulative treatment.

Dr. Aron Gornowicz,聽DO, FAOASM, OT
Dr. Aron Gornowicz is a dual board-certified physician in family and sports medicine. He completed his residency in family medicine and his fellowship in sports medicine at Garden City Hospital in Garden City, MI. He received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and his Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University. Dr. Gornowicz practices sports medicine, family/general medicine, and osteopathic manipulative treatment.

Dr. Michael Diment,聽MD
Dr.Diment is an orthopedic surgeon in 丝瓜视频, Michigan and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including ProMedica Bixby Hospital and ProMedica Flower Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Ray Lopez, EMT-P I/C
Lieutenant and Paramedic with 15 years of service at the Madison Township Fire Department. Currently serving as the department's training officer. Also employed as a Senior Paramedic for Lenawee Community Ambulance. Along with years of EMS experience, Ray has worked 9 years in the emergency room at Bixby and Herrick Hospitals as a Clinical Associate.

Kelly Largent, AT, ATC
Siena Heights University聽

Brian McEwan, PT
Brian S McEwan is a Physical Therapy Specialist in 丝瓜视频, Michigan. He graduated with honors in 1991. Having more than 26 years of diverse experiences, especially in Physical Therapy.聽

Kristie Jones, ATC, PA
Received her masters of science in physician assistant studies from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She received her bachelors of arts in exercise science and athletic training at 丝瓜视频. Kristie previously worked eight years for the University of Michigan Health System Department of Orthopedic Surgery. She currently works with Dr. Diment providing diagnostic therapeutic and preventative services to patients of all ages with any orthopedic condition.聽

Josh Boulay, LT, EMT-P I/C AS
Josh is a Lieutenant Paramedic with the Madison Township Fire Department and has been working in fire service for more than 12 years. He is an instructor for EMS and Fire, as well as Haz-mat Tech, county hazmat officer and instructor for the Michigan State Police hazmat training center.

Nic Wilson, AC EMT-P I/C
Nic has been a member of the Madison Township Fire Department since 2012. He replaced Ryan Rank as Chief in 2022. He is an ACLS, EMS and Fx

Carrie Rank,RN, EMT - B
ER Nurse, ProMedica Bixby, and Herrick

Kelsie VanBeelen, MS, AT, ATC, PES
Kelsie VanBeelen joined the athletic training staff at 丝瓜视频 in August, 2017. Kelsie works primarily with women鈥檚 volleyball, wrestling, and baseball. Prior to joining 丝瓜视频, she worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the men鈥檚 soccer team at California University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated with her Master of Science in Athletic Training in 2017. She has an additional certification as a Performance Enhancement Specialist. Kelsie received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Western Michigan University in 2015 and was a member of the co-ed cheerleading team from 2011-2015. Kelsie is originally from St. Johns, Michigan.

Andrew Bacon, MS, AT, ATC
Hillsdale College

Samantha Smith, MS, AT, ATC
Samantha Smith is an athletic trainer at Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training at Ohio University. Sam continued her education through The University of Toledo鈥檚 post-professional athletic training program, earning her Master of Science in Exercise Science, while also serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Start High School.

Deena Covey, OTR/L, CHT
Athletico

Michelle Heiser, MS, AT, ATC
University of Michigan

Beth Remke, PT
University of Michigan

Sierra Tittle, MS, ATC
Dundee HS

Jermey Marra, MS, AT, ATC
University of Michigan

Christian Hunt, ATC
University of Michigan

Ben Brown, MS, ATC
Ben Brown currently serves as an athletic trainer at Onsted High School working through Athletico Physical Therapy. Prior to starting his career as an athletic trainer, Ben attended Saginaw Valley State University where he obtained his Master鈥檚 degree in Athletic Training.

Rebecca Neal, MS, NR-EMT, AT, ATC
Rebecca graduated from 丝瓜视频 with a Master鈥檚 degree in Athletic Training in May of 2019. Rebecca began her career with Henry Ford Health System. Through the Henry Ford Health System, Rebecca was assigned to Columbia Central High School, where she is the Head Athletic Trainer, providing medical care for athletes on and off the field.

Claire Coates, MS, ATC, CES, WFS
A native of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Claire Coates graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology majoring in Athletic Training. She continued her education at the University of Florida, earning a Master of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Training and a specialization in Strength & Conditioning. She worked as an athletic trainer at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida and as Co-Head Athletic Trainer at Oakland University prior to Michigan Athletics beginning in 2016. She serves as a preceptor with the Michigan School of Kinesiology and 丝瓜视频 Athletic Training Education Programs and is the athletic department liaison for the Michigan Organization of Athletic Training Students.

Dan Meier, MS, ATC
Dan started at the University of Michigan in June 2019 with Aquatics. He is responsible for the medical care of the Swimming and Diving athletes as well as the supervisor of the Water Polo Athletic Training Fellow. Prior to working with the U of M, Dan was the Head Athletic Trainer at Concordia University Ann Arbor. Dan completed his two undergraduate degrees in 2008 at Concordia University Chicago (Exercise Science as well as Secondary Education PE) and his Masters in Athletic Training degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC (2014).

Alyssa Lassey, MS, ATC
Alyssa currently serves as an athletic trainer at St. Francis De Sales High School through Mercy Health. Prior to working for the St. Francis De Sales Knights, Alyssa worked as an athletic trainer for Athletico Physical Therapy. A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Alyssa obtained her Master鈥檚 degree in Athletic Training in 2017.