Class of 2016 Graduate Assistants

2015-2016 Graduate Assistants

Erik Bonn

Credentials: SCAT, ATC, NASM-PES

Undergraduate: Duquesne University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Benedict College
Second Clinical Rotation: USC Track & Field/XC

Research Project: "Recovery in CrossFit"

Erin Cahoon

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Florida

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Youth Football/USC Orthopedic Clinic/Benedict College
Second Clinical Rotation: USC Cheerleading

Research Project: "Effects of Practice Variables and Environmental Conditions on Risk Factor Categorization in Youth Football"

Kyra Dodson

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Western Carolina University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Equestrian
Second Clinical Rotation: Mid-Carolina High School

Research Project: "Prevalence of Female Athlete Triad in Division I Equestrian Athletes"

Kyle Dolan

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Salem State University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Softball
Second Clinical Rotation: CA Johnson High School/USC Orthopedic Clinic

Research Project: "Professional Ice Hockey Athletic Trainers Knowledge of Hydration Guidelines and Implementation of Practice"

Jeremy Eith

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Connecticut

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: South Carolina State University
Second Clinical Rotation: AC Flora High School

Research Project: "Current Practices of Certified Athletic Trainers Concerning Fluid Intervention Strategies"

Marguerite Gilchrist

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Salisbury University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Claflin University
Second Clinical Rotation: USC Sand Volleyball

Research Project: "Energy Availability and Muscle Glycogen Levels in Division I Cross Country Athletes" 

Cassandra Mall

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Florida

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Women's Tennis & Golf
Second Clinical Rotation: Youth Football/USC Orthopedic Clinic

Research Project: "Specialization, Objectification, & Body Image Perception in Collegiate Female Tennis and Golf Athletes"

Meaghan Minori

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: East Carolina University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Track & Field/XC
Second Clinical Rotation: Orangeburg Wilkinson High School

Research Project: "Prevalence of the Female Athlete Triad Components Among Collegiate Cross Country Athletes"

Chelsea Nugent

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Stonybrook University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Chapin High School/USC Orthopedic Clinic
Second Clinical Rotation: USC Campus Recreation Center

Research Project: "Effect of Sport Specialization on Functional Movement Patterns in Youth Athletes" 

Alyssa Otto

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Capital University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Men's Soccer/Baseball
Second Clinical Rotation: Allen College

Research Project: "Concerns Among Athletic Trainers Pertaining to Entry-Level Masters' Education"

Adam Quigley

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Salisbury University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Chapin High School/USC Orthopedic Clinic
Second Clinical Rotation: USC Football

Research Project: "Injury Rates in Youth Lacrosse Athletes"

Kami Rodgers

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: South Carolina State University
Second Clinical Rotation: Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

Research Project: "Examination of Relationships between Maturity Offset, Physical Self-Perceptions and the Functional Movement Screen in the Adolescent Athlete"

Alicia Scott

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: AC Flora High School
Second Clinical Rotation: South Carolina State University

Research Project: "Examinations of Health Related Fitness with the FMS, Functional Movements and Health Related Fitness in Youth Athletes"

Matthew Sienkowski

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Michigan

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Men's Tennis & Golf 
Second Clinical Rotation: Youth Football/USC Orthopedic Clinic

Research Project: "Athletic Training Program Characteristics and Their Effects on BOC Exam Performance"

Kayla Souvé

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: The Ohio State University

Graduate Studies: MS in Physical Education with an Emphasis in Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: CA Johnson High School/USC Orthopedic Clinic
Second Clinical Rotation: 

Research Project: "Examination of Performance Measurements within Position, Competition Level, and Across Gender and Sport"

Emily Sterling

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Lynchburg College

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Dreher High School
Second Clinical Rotation: Orangeburg Preparatory School

Research Project: "Attrition of Women Aged 28-35 in the Profession of Athletic Training"

Kristine Whittington

Credentials: SCAT, ATC, CSCS

Undergraduate: Georgia Southern University

Graduate Studies: MAT in Physical Education

First Clinical Rotation: Hammond School
Second Clinical Rotation: USC Campus Recreation Center

Jared Williams

Credentials: SCAT, ATC, NASM-PES

Undergraduate: Louisiana State University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Football
Second Clinical Rotation: USC Student Health Center

Research Project: "Patient Satisfaction of Athletic Trainers in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinics"