Sport Assignment: Men’s Lacrosse/Men’s Cross Country
EDUCATION
Master of Science- Health and Exercise Science, Louisiana Tech University, 2006
Bachelor of Science- Exercise Science/Athletic Training, Western Michigan University, 2004
CAREER/WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Athletic Trainer, Jacksonville University, 2015-present
Assistant Athletic Trainer, Jacksonville University, 2006-2015 Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Louisiana Tech University, 2004-2006
Athletic Training Student, Western Michigan University, 1999-2004
AWARDS/HONORS
Jacksonville University Athletics Department Staff of the Year Award, 2021
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association
The Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Board of Certification, Inc. Certified Athletic Trainer
State of Florida, Department of Health, Licensed Athletic Trainer
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Certified
National Academy of Sports Medicine Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES)
Graston Techniques Soft Tissue Mobilization (M-2)
Owens Recovery Science Blood Flow Restriction Training (P-BFR)
Structure and Function Foundations in Dry Needling for Orthopedic Rehab and Sports Performance, (SFDN1)
Structure and Function Advanced Dry Needling Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip, (SFDN-LPH)
Approved Clinical Instructor for the UNF Athletic Training Education Program
PERSONAL
Hometown: Vicksburg, MI
Family: Currently resides in Orange Park, FL with his wife Katie and three daughters, Lola, Ada, and Cora