USC Graduate Athletic Training Program: Class of 2017 Graduate Assistants

Class of 2017 Graduate Assistants

Timothy Bailey

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Charleston Southern University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Men's Tennis & Golf

Second Clinical Rotation: Orangeburg Wilkinson

Research Project: TBD

Spencer Connell

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Coe College

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Spring Valley High School

Second Clinical Rotation: Apex

Research Project: TBD

Ari Cowen

Credentials: MS, SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Pennsylvania State University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Fairfield Central High School

Second Clinical Rotation: USC Football

Research Project: TBD

Kaitlyn Creznic

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Messiah College

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Dreher High School
Second Clinical Rotation: SC State

Research Project: TBD

Andrew Flanagan

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Duquesne University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: South Carolina State University
Second Clinical Rotation: USC Rec Center

Research Project: TBD

Lora Furhmann

Credentials: SCAT, ATC, NASM-PES

Undergraduate: The Ohio State University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Men's Soccer & Baseball
Second Clinical Rotation:

Research Project: TBD

AJ Garcia

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Miami

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Football
Second Clinical Rotation: Mid Carolina High School

Research Project: TBD

Sarah Gilleland

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Western Carolina University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Hammond School
Second Clinical Rotation: Ortho Clinic & CA Johnson

Research Project: TBD

Kayla Gonzalez

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Colorado Mesa University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Claflin University
Second Clinical Rotation: USC Rec Center

Research Project: TBD

Molly Harris

Credentials: SCAT, ATC
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina - Wilmington

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Dutch Fork High School
Second Clinical Rotation: AC Flora

Research Project: TBD

Caitlin Hart

Credentials: SCAT, ATC, NASM-PES

Undergraduate: The University of Alabama

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Newberry High School
Second Clinical Rotation: Newberry High School

Research Project: TBD

Shannon Jamerson

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Liberty University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Track & Field/Cross Country

Second Clinical Rotation: Calhoun Academy

Research Project: TBD

Elena Keretses

Credentials: SCAT, ATC, EMT-B

Undergraduate: Western Carolina University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Campus Recreation Center
Second Clinical Rotation: USC Band/Dance

Research Project: TBD

Monica Kimmel

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Texas

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Equestrian
Second Clinical Rotation: Orangeburg Prep

Research Project: TBD

Taylor Lyles

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Miami

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Campus Recreation Center
Second Clinical Rotation: USC Cheer

Research Project: TBD

Cathleen O'Neal

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Charleston Southern University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Swansea High School
Second Clinical Rotation:

Research Project: TBD

Kelsey Potts

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Texas State University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Calhoun County High School

Second Clinical Rotation: Dreher High School

Research Project: TBD

Zachary Richards

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Springfield College

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Volleyball & Softball

Second Clinical Rotation: Grays Academy

Research Project: TBD

Sydney Suppa

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of South Florida

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Calhoun Academy

Second Clinical Rotation: USC Beach Volleyball

Research Project: TBD

Nicole Taranto

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Connecticut

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Youth Football/USC Orthopedic Clinic/Brookland Cayce High School
Second Clinical Rotation: Heathwood Hall

Research Project: TBD

Gregory Wakefield

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Oregon State University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Chapin High School

Second Clinical Rotation: USC Track and Field

Research Project: TBD

Top Reasons Students Pick USC

"The people. I came for the type of people who were in and about the program." -Craig Pfeifer, Class of 2014

"Quality program with many clinical opportunities."-Charles Emerson, Class of 2009

"The opportunity for a diverse graduate assistant experience to help me grow autonomously as a professional." -Joelle Gage, Class of 2014

"I really liked the way the Graduate Program was presented when I came for my interview. I liked that a strong emphasis was placed on the academic side of the GA position, and not just on the clinical setting, like many other positions. I wanted a Masters program that would help me advance my knowledge through classwork and clinical work." -Ashley Claprood, Class of 2014

"Quality of program; staff, reputation." -Victoria Stanislawski, Class of 2013

"I would be able to work as an athletic trainer while getting my teacher certification." -Stephanie Mitchell, Class of 2010

"The people/community - The classes are larger, which some like and some might not like, but it's just more people to learn from and be around. This also includes the faculty. They all just seemed happy to be there, and were very encouraging throughout the process." -Justin Goins, Class of 2009

"There is an invested effort for the classes to get to know each other and learn from each other. I had a lot of friends who went to graduate school other places and there was not the same type of environment to encourage the students to become friends, beyond just colleagues. It is important to creating a program that people really care about even after they leave." -Rebekah Hibbert, Class of 2009

"Variety of clinical sites, and the program director takes your interests into consideration when deciding your assignment. There are a lot of opportunities depending on what interests you have. The staff is very receptive to what you want to accomplish as a graduate student whether it be helping with additional research projects, being a TA, presenting research/case studies at conferences or helping at a different clinical site during your free time. There is a lot you can experience if you take the initiative and communicate with the staff. Classes are not just a review of what you learned during undergrad. When you graduate you will have advanced AT skills clinically and administratively. Projects are very applicable to real problems/situations that we may be faced with in the future." -Jessica Koler, Class of 2014

"Sound education." -Erin Lundy, Class of 2007

"Tri-fold mission: education, clinical experience, research. That is unique here and necessary to develop as a well rounded AT." -Dawn Emerson, Class of 2009

"Advanced faculty and staff that will push you to strive for greatness."-Corey Lopez, Class of 2014

"The opportunity to work in different clinical settings (HS, clinic, outreach); motivation towards research in athletic training and it's impact in health to gain awareness of the profession to different health care models, strong curriculum creates a good learning environment to help with future goals as a certified athletic trainer." -Erica Simone, Class of 2012

"The faculty has a wide variety of research interests which allows graduate students some freedom to focus on areas that interest them." -Collin Dixon, Class of 2009

"Not many programs that offers a range of clinical opportunities as vast as USC." -Samuel O'Brien, Class of 2014

"The opportunity to have as much autonomy as you can handle, which further enhances your clinical experience." -Nina D’Agostino, Class of 2014

"These people will invest in you and your future and help you to advance yourself and career. It's great to be part of the gamecock family!!!" -Nicholas Thomas, Class of 2009

Reviews

"It was a great experience and definitely shaped where I am as a professional. It is great to see how strong the program is now!" -Paul Dobyns, Class of 2006

"I think there have been great improvements in the program since I have gone through. I will forever be a proud alum of USC. I hope the relationships at USC involving all aspects of sports medicine continue to improve and grow to better the students." -Stephanie Bingham, Class of 2011

"One of the best experiences, I miss it very much. It helped me become the successful AT I am today." -Kristen Sutton, Class of 2013

USC Graduate Athletic Training Program

Class of 2017 Graduate Assistants

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