Class of 2014-2015 Graduate Assistants & Interns

2014-2015 Graduate Assistants

Nicole Barton

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Linfield College

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

First Clinical Rotation: Claflin University

Second Clinical Rotation: Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

Research Project: "The Timing of Injuries Relative to Specialization and Maturation: Female Collegiate Swimmers"

Lyndsay Ferland

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of South Florida

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

First Clinical Rotation: USC Women's Tennis & Golf

Second Clinical Rotation: Mid-Carolina High School

Research Project: "Prevalence of Eating Disorder Risk and Body Image in ROTC Students"

Miranda Jensen

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Austin

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

First Clinical Rotation: USC Men's Soccer/Baseball

Second Clinical Rotation: Youth Football/USC Orthopedic Clinic

Research Project: "The Psychological Effects of Reserve Officers' Training Corps"

Payton Kingsley

Credentials: SCAT, ATC
Undergraduate: Louisiana State University

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

First Clinical Rotation: Youth Football/USC Orthopedic Clinic

Second Clinical Rotation: USC Student Health Center

Research Project: The Differences of Anthropometrics on Head Impact Biomechanics in Youth Football

Nicole Lichtenwalner

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of South Florida

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

First Clinical Rotation: Chapin High School/USC Orthopedic Clinic

Second Clinical Rotation: USC Track & Field/XC

Research Project: Recruitment in Athletic Training: Recruitment Perceptions and Socializing Agents that Define the Work Force

Alex Medina

Credentials: SCAT, ATC, FMS-C

Undergraduate: University of South Florida

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

First Clinical Rotation: Orangeburg Wilkinson High School

Second Clinical Rotation: USC Football

Research Project: "Association between Functional Movement Proficiency and Injury Incidence in Youth Athletes"

Joseph Meyer

Credentials: SCAT, ATC, FMS-C

Undergraduate: University of Connecticut

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

First Clinical Rotation: Benedict College 

Second Clinical Rotation: Swansea High School

Research Project: "Health Indices and Injury Incidence in Youth Athletes"

Steele Morris

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Charleston Southern University

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

First Clinical Rotation: USC Football

Second Clinical Rotation: Fairfield Central High School

Research Project: "Effects of Electrostatic Therapy on Range of Motion and Inflammation Associated with Eccentric Exercise-Induced Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness"

Benjamin Myers

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Eastern Kentucky University

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

First Clinical Rotation: USC Softball

Second Clinical Rotation: Newberry High School

Research Project: "Sweat Rate and Sweat Composition in Collegiate Softball and Women's Basketball Players"

Casey Niemela

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Delaware

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

First Clinical Rotation: USC Track & Field/XC

Second Clinical Rotation: Calhoun County High School

Research Project: "Examination of Energy Availability among CrossFit Athlete"

Kayla Price

Credentials: SCAT, ATC
Undergraduate: University of South Carolina

Graduate Studies: MAT in Physical Education

First Clinical Rotation: Newberry High School

Second Clinical Rotation: USC Student Recreation Center

Megan Plumb

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: East Stroudsburg University

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

First Clinical Rotation: Columbia College

Second Clinical Rotation: Calhoun Academy 

Research Project: "Energy Availability and Dietary Intake of NCAA Divison I Female Volleyball Athletes During Home Games Versus Away Game Weeks and Weekends"

Daniel Sabo

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: The Ohio State University

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

First Clinical Rotation: South Carolina State University

Second Clinical Rotation: Columbia International University

Research Project: "Potential Return of Investment of Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers"

Email: dsabo@email.sc.edu

Lindsay Schultz

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: The University of Alabama

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

First Clinical Rotation: USC Equestrian

Second Clinical Rotation: Orangeburg Preparatory School

Research Project: "The Prevalence of Disordered Eating and Low Energy Availability in Male and Female Adult Recreational Athletes"

Kelsey Stranc

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Stonybrook University

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

First Clinical Rotation: Calhoun Academy

Second Clinical Rotation: USC Sand Volleyball

Research Project: "Does Maturation Offset Correlate to Risk of Injury in Full-Contact Football? A Study of Youth Football Players"

Heriberto Zamora

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Austin

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

First Clinical Rotation: USC Men's Tennis & Golf

Second Clinical Rotation: Orangeburg Wilkinson High School

Research Project: "Effects of Deep Oscillation Therapy on Pain and Strength after Eccentric Exercise-Induced Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness"