Class of 2019 Graduate Assistants

Class of 2019 Graduate Assistants

Lucas Ankenbruck

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Indianpolis

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Rec Center

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: The Effect of the Level of Specialization on Organized Youth Athlete Injuries

Email: 

Stewart Bowers

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Georgia

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Cardinal Newman 

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: 

Email: 

Courtney Bradley

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Southern Utah University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Rec Center 

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Coaches' Perceptions of Body Image Among Collegiate, High School, and Club Cheerleading

Email: 

Ellen Burgess

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Lower Richland/Columbia High 

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Effects of a Stretching Intervention in Linear Periodization

Email: 

Danielle Cadet

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Boston University 

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Irmo High School/Chapin High School 

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Hemoglobin Profiles and Previous History in NCAA Division I Sickle Cell Trait Athletes

Email: 

Robert Cooke

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Springfield College

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Men's Tennis/Golf

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD
Research Project: 
Email: 

Ashley DeSousa

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Kean University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Youth Football/Clinic/BC High School

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD
Research Project: Parents' Decision Making Process for Children Participating in Youth Football
Email: 

Gabrielle Deucher

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Roanoke College

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Equestrian 

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Sleep and Performance in Recreational CrossFit Athletes

Email: 

David Dinh

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Texas

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Volleyball/Softball

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD 

Research Project: Time Exercise is Performed and its Effects on Sleep Quality

Email: 

Lauren Field

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: George Mason University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Cross Country, Track & Field

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Examination of Maturity Status on Injury Rates in Youth Football Players

Email: 

Zoe Greim

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Nova Southeastern University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Dreher High School 

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Female Attrition in Athletic Training

Email: 

Sarah Himes

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Dutch Fork High School

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: An Examination of Preceptor Perceptions of the CAATE-Proposed Standards

Email: 

Madisen Keim

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Youth Football/Clinic/Lower Richland High School

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: The Validity of Cross Sectional Maturity Status Indicators: Variability by Race

Email: 

Heather Key

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Duquesne University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Women's Tennis/Golf

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Examination of Quality of Life Related to Sport Participation

Email: 

Jordan Lane

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Charleston Southern University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Benedict College

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: 

Email: 

Morgan Larson

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: South Dakota State University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: AC Flora High School

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Assessing Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge of the Female Athlete Triad

Email: 

Luke Miller

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Western Carolina University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Men's Soccer/Baseball

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: A Cohort Study Examining Mulligan Concept Fibular Mobilizations with Movement on Patients with Lateral Ankle Sprains

Email: 

Alison Mitchell

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Salisbury University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: SC State University

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Immediate and Short-Term Effects of Mulligan Concept Mobilizations with Movement on Pain and Disability Associate with Acute Lateral Ankle Sprains

Email: 

Jessica Phillips

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Eastern Carolina University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Newberry High School 

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Examination of Hydration Status and Sweat Variables Among Division I Collegiate Football Players with Sickle Cell Trait

Email: 

Nicole Pruchnik

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Southern Connecticut State University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Hammond High School/USC Rec Center 

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Examination of Eating Disorder and Body Image Dissatisfaction Risk Among Collegiate Cheerleaders

Email: 

Raegan Smith

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Indiana University, Bloomington

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Whitemire School  

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: The Relation Between Concussion History and Mental Health in Youth Athletes

Email: raegans@email.sc.edu

Conlan Sodrosky

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Penn State University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Fairfield Central High School 

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Utilizing Mulligan Concept Lumbar Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAGs) for the treatment of Nonspecific Low Back Pain in the Athletic Population

Email: 

Nicole Theobald

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Eastern Illinois University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Calhoun Academy 

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: The Utilization of Mulligan Sustained Glenohumeral Posterolateral Glide in Treatment of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome 

Email: 

Ben Tofaute

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: Eastern Kentucky University

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: USC Football

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Short and Long Term Efficacy of Mulligan Concept Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides on Chronic Low Back Pain in the Athletic Population

Email: 

Nancy Uriegas

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Texas

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Calhoun County High School 

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Assessing Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge of Feeding and Eating Disorders

Email: 

Emily Weaver

Credentials: SCAT, ATC

Undergraduate: University of Kansas

Graduate Studies: MS in Advanced Athletic Training

First Clinical Rotation: Allen University/Columbia Dance 

Second Clinical Rotation: TBD

Research Project: Undulating Periodization on Tactical Athletes Completing a 12 Week Strength and Conditioning Program 

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