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STUDENT and ALUMNI DIRECTORY
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First-Year Students (Class of 2027)
Recent Alumni Profiles (Class of 2025) Brenden Canterbury..............................31 Quenton Gellin.......................................31 Shelby Klobucar.....................................31 Caitlin Kravick........................................31 Amanda Lettman...................................31 Logan Lutz..............................................31 Haylee Malson.......................................31 Connor McKee.......................................31 Emma Moeglein.....................................31 Rachel Muenchow.................................32 Miranda Nieman....................................32 Grace Nys...............................................32 Lauren Scheneman...............................32 Jarrett Shields........................................32 Complete Alumni Listing....................... 33-354 About the Program.........................................36 Faculty/Staff....................................................36
Michael Bird.............................................4 Gabby Dunn.............................................5 Casey Gerber............................................6 Caitlin Hartsell.........................................7 Mollie Krueger.........................................8 Colton Maroszek......................................9 Caroline Narel........................................10 Bronson Schultz.....................................11 Caden Skelding......................................12 Donovan Wendt.....................................13
Second-Year Students (Class of 2026)
Kyler Anklam..........................................15 Bryce Baller............................................16 Luke Bembenek.....................................17 Taylor Birr...............................................18 Rece Dietz..............................................19 Conner Enright.......................................20 Delaney Kunkel......................................21 Samantha McCarthy..............................22 Allie Meyers............................................23 Ayanna Priestley.....................................24 Breanna Schnell....................................25 Trent Van Ess.........................................26 Bryant Vanrossem.................................27 Ellie Wefel...............................................28 Carter Zawlocki......................................29
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MICHAEL BIRD ’27
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I always had great athletic trainers who were there to help when I needed, and I would like to do the same for other athletes when they need it. I also like the idea of being part of a team and in a team atmosphere. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I came to UWSP to play football and from day 1 it felt like home. I met all of my grad professors in undergrad and had a few like Kelsey and Brock as my trainers while playing football. I always felt like part of the family so I never wanted to go to another grad program. What setting would you like to work in? Working with a college football team. Fun fact: I played football for five years at UWSP.
HOMETOWN Madison, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Amherst High School Jodi Waltenberg Aspirus ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
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GABBY DUNN ’27
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: TBA Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose UW-Stevens Point for an opportunity to play women’s soccer at the next level. Since being here, I’ve been welcomed by a loving community and have been pushed beyond my limits to strive for what I never thought I could do. What setting would you like to work in? Professional women’s soccer team for the NWSL.
HOMETOWN Dallas, Texas UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2025 B.S. in Health Science and Wellness CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR SPASH High School Jackie Burner Aspirus ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
Fun fact: I have been to 11 countries.
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CASEY GERBER ’27
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I never want to be away from athletics. I grew up with sports and competition and I don’t ever think I’ll be able to get away from it. I want to be able to keep athletes healthy, rehabilitate the injured ones to get them back into competition, and make sure they all can keep performing at their best. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: UWSP is my alma mater, and I have developed good relationships with the MS-AT instructors, students and student-athletes. What setting would you like to work in? Professional baseball or basketball. Fun fact: I’ve known I wanted to get into athletic training since 8th grade.
HOMETOWN West Bend, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2025 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School Nicole Slovensky Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
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CAITLIN HARTSELL ’27
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I was someone who was in the training room with a few major injuries and my ATs helped me get through them and that made me want to go and do what they did for me for someone else. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose Point because it is not too far from home and everyone here was so welcoming. What setting would you like to work in? College. Fun fact: I played softball for 17 years including the college level.
HOMETOWN Sandwich, Ill. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2025 B.S. in Health Science and Wellness - Pre-Athletic Training 3+2 Program CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP Men’s Soccer Makenzie Ward Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
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MOLLIE KRUEGER ’27
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I want to be an athletic trainer because it allows me to combine my passion for sports with my desire to help others. I love the idea of being hands on in injury prevention, recovery and positively supporting athletes through some of their toughest moments and contributing to their success on and off the field. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose UW-Stevens Point because the athletic training program stood out to me for the hands-on clinical experience early on, along with the close relationships I have made with the amazing professors who have pushed me through not only the master’s but my undergraduate as well. The campus felt like a great fit for me personally, as it is the right size and has a sense of community.
HOMETOWN Green Bay, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2025 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Marshfield High School Paige Higgins Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
What setting would you like to work in? Dream Athletic Training setting is one where I am working with high- performance athletes in a professional setting where I can grow my career while impacting athletes at the highest level.
Fun fact: My friends like to say I’m basically a walking first-aid kit.
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COLTON MAROSZEK ’27
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I want to be an athletic trainer because I enjoy helping people stay active and do what they love. From my own experiences in sports, I’ve seen how much injuries can impact both performance and confidence. Being able to support someone through recovery and see them return to what matters most to them is what motivates me to pursue this career. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose UWSP because it feels like home to me. The supportive community and welcoming atmosphere make it the right place for me to grow both personally and professionally, What setting would you like to work in? College/university. Fun fact: I raise and exhibit exhibition poultry.
HOMETOWN Pulaski, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2025 B.S. in Health Science and Wellness CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP Football Kelsey Quinnell Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
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CAROLINE NAREL ’27
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I aspire to become an athletic trainer because sports have always been an important part of my life. Growing up, I not only played but also enjoyed watching sports, which fueled my passion for athletics. From an early age, I knew I wanted to work with athletes and support them in reaching their full potential. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose UWSP because it is close to home, and I had the professors during my undergraduate studies. I also value the small class sizes and hands-on learning opportunities, which make it easier to learn and create a strong sense of community within the class. What setting would you like to work in? D1 or D2 college.
HOMETOWN Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Physical Therapy CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP Women’s Volleyball Aaron Bestul Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
Fun fact: I ride dirtbike.
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BRONSON SCHULTZ ’27
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I grew up playing sports all throughout my youth, so I have had a lot of exposure to athletic trainers, and I have always been super intrigued by what they do. Along with that I love being around sports nothing beats the atmosphere of being at a game. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose this school because I did my four years of undergrad here, and I fell in love with the area. Also the small cohorts help to create a collaborative and healthy learning environment. What setting would you like to work in? I would love to work for a D1 college.
HOMETOWN Baraboo, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2025 B.S. in Health Science and Wellness CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP Football Kelsey Quinnell Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
Fun fact: I have snowboarded In Colorado.
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CADEN SKELDING ’27
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: My passion for becoming an athletic trainer comes from my desire to help people during their most challenging moments. I’m excited by the opportunity to support individuals through injury and recovery, helping them return to the activities they love. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose UW-Stevens Point because my athletic trainer from high school went to UWSP, as well as my sister. They turned out to be not only great at what they do, but also great people. What setting would you like to work in? My dream athletic training setting is one where I am working with an NFL team or with PGA Tour players. Fun fact: I can tell you where almost any NFL player from the 2010s to the present day went to college.
HOMETOWN Black River Falls, Wis. UNDERGRAD Waldorf University, 2025 B.A. in Health Promotion and Exercise Science CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Waupaca High School Cassie Glodowski ThedaCare ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
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DONOVAN WENDT ’27
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I want to be an athletic trainer because it combines my interest in health science, my drive to help others and my love for sports into one profession. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose UW-Stevens Point because I heard a lot of good things about the MS-AT program from my peers and advisers, as well as the campus being closer to home. What setting would you like to work in? High school or collegiate athletics. Fun fact: I coached high school soccer for two years at River Falls High School, while completing my undergrad.
HOMETOWN DeForest, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-River Falls, 2025 B.S. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Assumption High School Joshua Scott Aspirus ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
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KYLER ANKLAM ’26
HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Psychology IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Women’s Basketball Brock Reichardt Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES D.C. Everest High School, UWSP Women’s Hockey, UWSP Women’s Basketball, UWSP Baseball, UWSP Women’s Soccer
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience that I have had so far in the program was when I traveled with the women’s basketball team for the first time to Eau Claire. It was their senior night, and they were leading the whole game until with no time on the clock one of the girls hit the craziest buzzer beater three-pointers to win the game. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? If you like watching sports, this is a great career for you.
Where do you want to work in the future? I want to work in a professional setting either with hockey or soccer.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.
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BRYCE BALLER ’26
HOMETOWN Shawano, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science and Wellness IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Men’s Basketball Makenzie Ward Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Mosinee High School, UWSP Men’s Basketball, UWSP Women’s Hockey, UWSP Track and Field, UWSP Football
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite part of the program so far has been going to WATA as I feel like we as a class became more together. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? If you like work to be different every day and fast pace is something that may interest you, this is the career. Where do you want to work in the future? I want to work for a professional basketball team or higher D1 school.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? One interesting fact that I learned while in class is that Carter DOES NOT KNOW WHAT SHARING IS (DID NOT LET ANYONE HAVE ANY PIZZA ON THE FIRST DAY OF OUR SECOND YEAR).
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LUKE BEMBENEK ’26
HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR University of South Dakota Football Grant Rohrig and Brooke Opdahl Sanford Health ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES UWSP Women’s Volleyball, UWSP Football, UWSP Baseball, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln HS, UWSP Women’s Hockey
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience that I have had so far in the program is working with all the different athletes across all my rotations so far. Both the players and my preceptors have made it a lot of fun to be a part of this program. A specific experience that has been my favorite so far was watching the USD Coyotes beat Drake 42-21. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? It’s a fun program; you get out of it what you put in.
Where do you want to work in the future? I would like to work with an NFL team, but I also like the idea of working with a Division 1 college football team. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? There is such a thing as a cabbage soup diet. They are very strict about when you can eat bananas and baked potatoes.
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TAYLOR BIRR ’26
HOMETOWN Pulaski, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science and Wellness IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR Oconto Falls High School Jesse Jorgensen Emplify Health by Bellin Titletown ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES UWSP Women’s Soccer, UWSP Women’s Wrestling,
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? One of my favorite experiences by far has been getting to know and build relationships with the student-athletes, preceptors and coaches that I have worked with! What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? Be your own best advocate; work hard, be confident and strive to model servant leadership whenever you can! Where do you want to work in the future? I would love to get the opportunity to work in the outreach setting!
UWSP Men’s Hockey, SPASH High School, UWSP Men’s Hockey, UWSP Spring Football
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? There are a lot of placebo effects including KT Tape.
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RECE DIETZ ’26
HOMETOWN Appleton, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training 3+2 program IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UW-Whitewater Baseball Kelly Loudon Mercyhealth ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Amherst High School, UWSP Men’s Basketball, UWSP Softball, UWSP Athletic Training Facility, UWSP Men’s Soccer
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience that I have had so far in the program was when I worked with Amherst High School. We were undefeated going into their homecoming game. They were down by 1 and went to kick a field goal to win it, but they had a bad snap, causing the ball to get away from them. The kicker picked up the ball and passed it into the end zone. It ricocheted off a defender’s hand into the arms of our wide receiver, who’s known for dropping passes, and won the game with a touchdown.
What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? It’s a great career for those who like sports but also enjoy helping others in need. Where do you want to work in the future? I want to work in a professional setting, preferably baseball, but if I choose to change in the future, hockey.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? Know your anatomy.
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CONNER ENRIGHT ’26
HOMETOWN Kewaskum, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2022 B.S. in Health Promotion and Wellness IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Men’s Volleyball, SPASH Aaron Bestul, Marshfield Clinic Health System; Jackie Burner, Aspirus Health ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES UWSP Women’s Volleyball, UWSP Men’s Hockey, UWSP Men’s Wrestling, Assumption/Port Edwards HS, Emplify Health by Bellin Titletown
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience so far while being in the program has been the relationships that I have made with my classmates, preceptors, doctors, PTs and athletes! What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? The MS-AT program has been a blast and extremely fulfilling, the professors and preceptors are excellent! One word of advice would be to jump in and get uncomfortable cause that will increase your confidence tremendously.
Where do you want to work in the future? I can see myself working at a large high school or at a university working with soccer, volleyball or hockey. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? Most people think you’re speaking a different language when you say “Sustentaculum Tali.”
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DELANEY KUNKEL ’26
HOMETOWN Manhattan, Ill. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science and Wellness IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UW-Green Bay Cassie Klubertanz Prevea Health ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Marshfield High School, UWSP Women’s Basketball, UWSP Men’s Hockey, UWSP Spring Football/ATF, UWSP Women’s Volleyball
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience so far while being in the MS-AT program was when I got to watch an athlete, I had worked with a lot, return and play in their first game after being out for almost two years due to injury. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? Be prepared to learn a lot at a fast pace, but don’t be afraid to ask questions. Even when it feels like a lot, everyone around you is there to support you, and you have a lot of resources available to you, so make sure to use them!
Where do you want to work in the future? I would like to work at the collegiate level in the future.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? Something interesting that I’ve learned in class is how to test the sensory and motor functions for different nerves.
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SAMANTHA MCCARTHY ’26
HOMETOWN Appleton, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Women’s Basketball Brock Reichardt Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Waupaca High School, UWSP Men’s Hockey, UWSP Baseball, UWSP Track & Field, UWSP Men’s Soccer, UWSP Women’s Basketball
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience so all of the pre-game excitement especially with UWSP men’s hockey. The energy and the craziness the guys have is really something interesting. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? Be open minded about what sport you want to work with because I have worked with different sports that I ended up liking a lot more than I thought.
Where do you want to work in the future? The plan is to work for a university or a bigger high school like Division 3 or higher. The true ultimate goal is to work for a pro or a semi pro team.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? A disqualifying condition from all sports is carditis.
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ALLIE MEYERS ’26
HOMETOWN Oak Forest, Ill. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science and Wellness IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR Auburn University Women’s Gymnastics Janet Clark Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES UWSP Men’s Soccer, UWSP Men’s Wrestling, UWSP Baseball, SPASH High School
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience that I have had so far in the program has been working with the football team this fall. The athletes, my preceptor Kelsey and my fellow student ATs have been such a great group to work with/ be a part of. They make all the days more enjoyable. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? Be a sponge! Absorb everything and ask a lot of questions! Our preceptors love to teach and show us their skills, and it is awesome to learn from them.
Where do you want to work in the future? I want to work at a collegiate level, and I am open to any sports at the moment! What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? Ice is mostly a placebo effect and can slow down healing processes if not applied right away after an injury.
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AYANNA PRIESTLEY ’26
HOMETOWN Menasha, Wis. UNDERGRAD
UW-Oshkosh, 2024 B.S. in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR U.S. Air Force Academy Caitlin Broberg 10th Medical Group ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES UWSP Football, UWSP Men’s Hockey, UWSP Women’s Wrestling, UWSP Track & Field, Wittenberg/D.C. Everest HS, UWSP Baseball, UWSP Cross Country
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? Being able to move to Colorado Springs and do a clinical with the United States Air Force Academy and work with men’s and women’s basketball. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? Be open to new experiences and opportunities. If you have the chance to go to a different state for a clinical, do it! You are only in graduate school once. Ask lots of questions and be involved in everything you can while in clinicals! The clinical experience is what you make of it. Learn as much as you can and take on every experience you can!
Where do you want to work in the future? The goal is to eventually work within a military setting, but as a new graduate I want to be at a bigger high school or a D3 college.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? Athletic trainers can work in a variety of settings!
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BREANNA SCHNELL ’26
HOMETOWN Bonduel, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training 3+2 Program IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR Bellin Health Titletown Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Dakota Kraintz and Nick Winkler ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln HS, UWSP Women’s Hockey, UWSP Men’s Basketball,
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite experiences have been working hands-on with the basketball and football team. I remember traveling to Oshkosh with the basketball team last year and how exciting and close that game was. Mak (the head trainer) and I learned a lot together working with the team and we were so invested in this game! Also, when I was working the first football game this year, we went into overtime and took the win. This was intense for my first game but seeing how happy the players were was worth it. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? This career has so many opportunities and it is so different than a 9-5 desk job if that is not what you like! If you work hard to learn human physiology, you will love your job.
UWSP Softball, UWSP Football
Where do you want to work in the future? I would like to work at a college for a few years or at a large high school. Once I have my own family to take care of, I hope to transition to a clinic. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? Icing does not solve all your problems; there are so many other beneficial modalities.
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TRENT VAN ESS ’26
HOMETOWN Two Rivers, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Promotion and Wellness IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR University of St. Thomas Baseball Jason Ellenbecker Twin Cities Orthopedics ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Wittenburg-Birnamwood HS, UWSP Women’s Basketball, UWSP Men’s Wrestling, UWSP Women’s Lacrosse, UWSP Women’s Soccer
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? Getting to experience the everyday life of an athletic trainer with awesome preceptors, classmates and athletes. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? Always bring energy to the ATF every day. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Where do you want to work in the future? I want to work in a professional or college baseball setting.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? How the inflammatory process is like the Chicago Bears organization.
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BRYANT VANROSSEM ’26
HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR Nicholls State Tyler Trahan Thibodaux Regional Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience so far has been getting to know and work with athletes from many different sports. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? My advice is to jump on any opportunity you can to learn or practice your skills in your first year. It will help you be more prepared to take on larger roles in your second year and help prepare you for after graduation. Where do you want to work in the future? I want to work with football at the college and professional level.
EXPERIENCES UWSP Football, UWSP Baseball, UWSP Track and Field, Assumption/Nekoosa HS
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? One interesting fact I’ve learned in class is that the first ACL repair was in 1895.
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ELLIE WEFEL ’26
HOMETOWN Jackson, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training 3+2 Program IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Football Kelsey Quinnell Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES UWSP Men’s Soccer, UWSP Men’s Wrestling, UWSP Spring Football, Nekoosa/ Port Edwards/Assumption HS, Matanzas High School, NASCAR
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience so far while being in the program has been with fall football. The other students that are with football are fantastic. We have a great bond that has helped on the hard days, encouraging and keeps me laughing. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? Talk with athletic trainers that you have had in the past or at the university and hear their why. They can give you the encouragement that you need to start in the program. Everyone at UWSP wants to see you excel in this field of work.
Where do you want to work in the future? I want to work in a college or high school setting. If I work in the college setting, I would like to work with football or gymnastics. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? One interesting fact that I learned is that sometimes an injury might present as one thing, but as time goes on it can change to be something else.
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CARTER ZAWLOCKI ’26
HOMETOWN Green Bay, Wis. UNDERGRAD
UW-Milwaukee, 2024 B.S. in Health Science IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR Seymour High School Kassie Harris Emplify Health by Bellin Titletown ADDITIONAL CLINICAL
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? Building relationships with my classmates, professors and athletes! What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? I would tell them to STUDY YOUR ANATOMY! Where do you want to work in the future? Originally, I was pretty set on working in the collegiate setting, but now I am leaning more towards outreach athletic training.
EXPERIENCES UWSP Football, UWSP Softball,
UWSP Women’s Hockey, Waupaca High School, Emplify Health by Bellin Titletown
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? MITOCHONDRIA IS THE POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL!
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RECENT GRADUATES: CLASS OF 2025
Brenden Canterbury ’25 Lawrence University Advanced Physical Therapy Appleton, Wis.
Quenton Gellin ’25 Appleton East High School ThedaCare Appleton, Wis.
Shelby Klobucar ’25 Aspirus Health Care Portage, Wis.
Caitlin Kravick ’25 Tomah High School Emplify Health System Tomah, Wis.
Amanda Lettman ’25 D.C. Everest High School Sport and Spine Clinic Weston, Wis.
Logan Lutz ’25 Oakland Athletics Baseball Mesa, Ariz.
Haylee Malson ’25 Aurora Health Care Milwaukee, Wis.
Connor McKee ’25 Eastside High School
Emma Moeglein ’25 Brownwood High School Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood, Texas
Prisma Health Greenville, S.C.
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Miranda Nieman ’25 College of St. Benedict’s Athletics St. Joseph, Minn.
Rachel Muenchow ’25 University of Minnesota – Duluth Athletics Duluth, Minn.
Grace Nys ’25 UW-Whitewater Athletics Whitewater, Wis.
Jarrett Shields ’25 Concordia Morehead University Athletics Morehead, Minn.
Lauren Scheneman ’25 St. Thomas University Twin City Orthopedics St. Paul, Minn.
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Brennen Anderson ’24* Presbyterian College Prisma Health Clinton, S.C.
Blade Cameron ’21 UW-Stevens Point Marshfield Clinic Health System Stevens Point, Wis. Sam Cappadora ’24 NAHL Watertown Shamrocks Prairie Lakes HealthCare System Watertown, S.D. Zach Caroselli ’21* University of North Dakota Grand Forks, N.D. Brenden Canterbury ’25* Lawrence University Advanced Physical Therapy Appleton, Wis.
Maddy Hardyman ’22 Red Wing High School Mayo Clinic Red Wing, Minn.
Frank Arriola ’22 Kimberly High School
Anna Herra ’22 OrthoIllnois Rockford, Ill.
Prevea Health Kimberly, Wis.
Taylor Heuring ’22* UC Health Residency Denver. Colo.
Colin Barker ’23* Aspirus Health Portage, Wis. Dakota Bazile ’23* ThedaCare Appleton, Wis. Karly Bihner ’23* Post University Waterbury, Conn.
Taran Holland ’23*
Matt Hovell ’22* Bryant & Stratton College Aurora Health Care Wauwatosa, Wis. Shelby Klobucar ’25 Aspirus Health Care Portage, Wis. Jonathan Koth ’20* Health In Motion – Physical Therapy Caitlin Kravick ’25* Tomah High School Emplify Health System Tomah, Wis. Josh Kuester ’21* Northwestern University Evanston, Ill.
Lexi Dutton ’24 Hopkins High School TRIA Orthopedics Minnetonka, Minn.
Emily (Miller) Boesen ’20 Fond du Lac High School SSM Health Fond du Lac, Wis. Jacob Bonin ’24 Iola High School / PJ Jacobs Aspirus Health Stevens Point, Wis. Libbey Breaker ’21*1 Bellin Health Green Bay, Wis. Caitlin Broberg ’21* U.S. Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, Colo. Rachel Brockdorf ’23 Luther Preparatory School Watertown Regional
Justin Edge ’22* UW-Eau Claire Eau Claire, Wis.
Mckenna Engebose ’24* Luxemburg-Casco High School Bellin Health Green Bay, Wis. Taylor Fuerstenberg ’24* St. Luke’s Orthopedic Residency Boise, Idaho Quenton Gellin ’25* Appleton East High School ThedaCare Appleton, Wis.
Jacqui Landry ’20 UW Health Madison, Wis.
Adrienne Lewis ’23* Green Bay Gamblers - USHL Aurora BayCare Medical Center Green Bay, Wis.
Medical Center Watertown, Wis.
Elijah Hansen ’20* Miles College Fairfield, Ala.
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COMPLETE MS-AT ALUMNI LISTING Amanda Lettman ’25* D.C. Everest High School Sport and Spine Clinic Weston, Wis. Mariah Nelson ’21 Crandon High School Aspirus Health Crandon, Wis. Quinlyn Schram ’23 Thedacare Appleton, Wis. *Click on flashing names to view LinkedIn profile.
Lynnee Schultz ’23
Nouteng Ly ’24 Emory & Henry University Emory, Va. Logan Lutz ’25* Oakland Athletics Baseball Mesa, Ariz.
Miranda Nieman ’25* College of St. Benedict’s Athletics St. Joseph, Minn. Grace Nys ’25* UW-Whitewater Athletics Whitewater, Wis. Courtney O’Neil ’22 Kaukauna High School Advocate Aurora Health Kaukauna, Wis. Rose Paul ’23* Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Ind.
Scott Sell ’21 Coker College Hartsville, S.C.
Cassie Semon ’23 Rib Lake High School Rib Lake, Wis. Jarrett Shields ’25* Concordia Morehead University Athletics Morehead, Minn.
Dylan Lynch ’22 UW-Stout Mayo Clinic Menomonie, Wis. Haylee Malson ’25* Aurora Health Care Milwaukee, Wis. Connor McKee ’25* Eastside High School
Jessica Slowik ’24 Golden Gate High School Collier County Public Schools Naples, Fla.
Johanna Poole ’20* AdventHealth Orlando, Fla.
Prisma Health Greenville, S.C.
Destiny Smith ’24* Adams County Regional
Medical Center Seaman, Ohio
Matthew Miller ’21 Providence Academy High School Allina Health-Abbott Northwestern Hospital Plymouth, Minn. Emma Moeglein ’25* Brownwood High School Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood, Texas Dane Moore ’23* The College of Wooster Wooster, Ohio Rachel Muenchow ’25* University of Minnesota – Duluth Athletics Duluth, Minn.
Davan (Fleming) Raasch ’22* Shawano High School Thedacare Shawano, Wis.
Michael Stephenson ’24 UW-Parkside Kenosha, Wis.
Sophia Reddan ’24 Stevens Point Area Senior High Aspirus Health Stevens Point, Wis.
Danielle Tebbe ’23* Crystal Lake Central
High School MercyHealth Antioch, Ill.
Abby Ruppel ’22* Marshfield Clinic Health System Wausau, Wis. Lauren Scheneman ’25* St. Thomas University Twin City Orthopedics St. Paul, Minn.
Taylor Thelen ’24 Michigan Tech University
UP Health System Houghton, Mich. Josh Thompson ’22 Biokinetix Marshfield, Wis.
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COMPLETE MS-AT ALUMNI LISTING Zachary Trzinski ’21 University of Alaska – Fairbanks Fairbanks, Alaska *Click on flashing names to view LinkedIn profile.
Makenzie Ward ’22* UW-Stevens Point Marshfield Clinic Health System Stevens Point, Wis.
Dani Welcing ’21 Prevea Health Green Bay, Wis.
Dakota Wesenberg ’21 Notre Dame High School Bellin Health Green Bay, Wis. Alex Willette ’21* St. Luke’s Orthopedics Duluth, Minn.
Turner Wittig ’22* Evernorth Pharmaceuticals
Kassie Yeazel ’20* Outreach and Walk-in Clinic Bellin Health Green Bay, Wis. Amanda Zettler ’22 St. Cloud State University Saint Cloud, Minn
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ABOUT THE UW-STEVENS POINT ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM The athletic training program at UW-Stevens Point is committed to serving students seeking national certification in athletic training. The MS-AT program will strive to incorporate effective teaching strategies, hands-on learning, the latest technologies, and mentorship to prepare students to excel as athletic training professionals. The MS-AT program will provide a collaborative, responsible, student-centered and experiential learning environment, which will produce students who are passionate and productive athletic trainers, critical thinking lifelong learners, and ambassadors for cooperative and effective health care for active individuals.
Holly Schmies, Ph.D. Program Director; Professor
Beth Kinslow, DSc. Assistant Professor
Danelle Smith Associate Lecturer; Clinical Coordinator
Julia Fischer, Ph.D. Assistant Dean School of Health Sciences and Wellness
Tiffany Firkus Graduate Program Manager
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