University of Toledo Celebrates Athletic Training Month
7/20/2015 4:17:00 PM | Sports Medicine
TOLEDO, OH – Over the course of March, the University of Toledo is recognizing the tireless efforts of its athletic training staff in honor of National Athletic Training Month.
"I believe our athletic trainers at the University of Toledo rank among the very best in the country," UT Vice President and Athletic Director Mike O'Brien said. "Their dedication and hard work are greatly appreciated by all of our student-athletes, coaches and staff."
The National Athletic Trainers' Association sponsors the event as an attempt to raise awareness about the effort and hard work that athletic trainers put forth.
"Athletic Training Month is an excellent opportunity for us to showcase those who provide quality health care to our student-athletes," assistant athletic director for sports medicine Brian Jones said. "Our staff of five staff certified athletic trainers and eight graduate assistant athletic trainers work hard every day to protect the health and safety of our Rocket student-athletes. Without their efforts behind the scenes, our student-athletes would not excel to their full potential. We truly are the team behind your team."
With an extremely well qualified staff, athletic trainers are the first on the scene when it comes to an athletic injury.
Below is the list of the trainers that keep our Rockets healthy:
Asst. AD for Sports Medicine: Brian Jones (Men's Basketball)Associate Head Athletic Trainer: Gretchen Buskirk (Soccer)
Associate Athletic Trainer: John Walters (Football)
Associate Athletic Trainer: Brad Pierson (Women's Basketball)
Associate Athletic Trainer: Kelly Stobba (Football)
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer: Brianna Camp (Volleyball & Cheerleading)
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer: Larry Cattell (Softball)
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer: Kyle Patrick (Football & Men's Tennis)
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer: Danielle Torp (Cross Country & Track)
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer: Rachel Wright (Swimming & Diving)
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer: Mike Uzelac (Cross Country)
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer: Will Yungtum (Football & Women's Tennis)
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer: Patrick Yukanin (Baseball)
Insurance Coordinator/Administrative Assistant: Michelle Harris
Physical Therapist: Jennifer Miller (Men's and Women's Golf)
