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First-Year Students (Class of 2026)
Recent Alumni Profiles (Class of 2024) Brennen Anderson.................................36 Jacob Bonin............................................36 Sam Cappadora.....................................36 Lexi Dutton.............................................36 McKenna Engebose..............................36 Taylor Fuerstenberg ..............................36 Nouteng Ly.............................................37 Sophia Reddan......................................37 Jessica Slowik........................................37 Destiny Smith.........................................37 Michael Stephenson..............................37 Taylor Thelen..........................................37 Complete Alumni Listing..........................38-39 About the Program......................................... 40 Faculty/Staff.................................................... 40
Kyler Anklam............................................4 Bryce Baller..............................................5 Luke Bembenek.......................................6 Taylor Birr.................................................7 Rece Dietz................................................8 Conner Enright.........................................9 Delaney Kunkel......................................10 Samantha McCarthy..............................11 Allie Meyers............................................12 Ayanna Priestley.....................................13 Breanna Schnell....................................14 Trent Van Ess.........................................15 Bryant Vanrossem.................................16 Ellie Wefel...............................................17 Carter Zawlocki......................................18
Second-Year Students (Class of 2025)
Brenden Canterbury..............................20 Quenton Gellin.......................................21 Shelby Klobucar.....................................22 Caitlin Kravick........................................23 Amanda Lettman...................................24 Logan Lutz..............................................25 Haylee Malson.......................................26 Connor McKee.......................................27 Emma Moeglein.....................................28 Rachel Muenchow.................................29 Miranda Nieman....................................30 Grace Nys...............................................31 Lauren Scheneman...............................32 Jarrett Shields........................................33
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KYLER ANKLAM ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I like sports and helping people. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I joined the MS-AT program because I am passionate about using my scientific knowledge and my desire to make an impact on athletes’ healthcare through advanced therapeutic treatments. This program offers the opportunity to gain the skills and expertise needed to contribute meaningfully to the ever-evolving field of medicine and preventative care. What setting would you like to work in? Professional hockey. Fun fact: I am the sneakiest athletic in my class.
HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Psychology CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR D.C. Everest High School Blade Cameron Aspirus ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
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BRYCE BALLER ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I enjoy sports and helping others reach their goals. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose UWSP because it is close to home and it is a great community to learn in. What setting would you like to work in? Professional basketball. Fun fact: I was the first baby born in Shawano County!
HOMETOWN Shawano, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science and Wellness CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP Men’s Basketball Grant Bargender Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Mosinee High School
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LUKE BEMBENEK ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I want to be an athletic trainer because I’ve always loved playing and watching sports and I’ve always been interested in healthcare. I think athletic training is the best way to get both of those things. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose to continue at UWSP for my graduate studies because of the clinical opportunities available and the intimate program size. What setting would you like to work in? Professional sports.
HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP Women’s Volleyball Brock Reichardt Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
Fun fact: I’ve touched the Stanley Cup.
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TAYLOR BIRR ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I’ve always wanted to help others in a healthcare setting. The time I spent with athletic trainers in the collegiate setting as an athlete pushed me towards athletic training versus physical therapy. I’m excited to be able to connect to future athletes that I will work with based on my experiences! Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: The athletics department at UWSP has a tight-knit community within the coaches, players and athletic trainers. I wanted to be apart of that environment and learn from some of the best! What setting would you like to work in? Collegiate or professional sports. Fun fact: I have a German Shorthaired Pointer named Boone – Roll Dawgs!
HOMETOWN Pulaski, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science and Wellness CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP ATF/Fall Baseball Cass Salmen Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
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RECE DIETZ ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I want to be an athletic trainer because my life has been centered around sports of so long and knowing what it’s like to be injured and pulled away from it makes me want to help those same athletes and give them a sense of closer of what they’re dealing with. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I decided to be in the 3+2 program because it was a faster and economical way to achieve my goal of being an athletic trainer. What setting would you like to work in? My dream athletic training setting is in baseball whether that be with a Triple A team like the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, or in the bigger scope of the MLB. Fun fact: A fun fact about me is that when I was 13, I completed two Spartan races.
HOMETOWN Appleton, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training 3+2 program CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Amherst High School Jodi Waltenberg Aspirus ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
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CONNER ENRIGHT ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I have always wanted to be in healthcare while maintaining a heavy involvement with sports, which makes athletic training the perfect combination for me! Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I came here for my MS-AT due to the relatively small class size and because of the faculty. I’ve had previous friends in the program that stated they were extremely helpful with their course studies! What setting would you like to work in? Collegiate or professional. Fun fact: I own TWO small businesses in the outdoor industry.
HOMETOWN Kewaskum, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2022 B.S. in Health Promotion and Wellness CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP Women’s Volleyball Brock Reichardt Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
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DELANEY KUNKEL ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I always knew that whatever career path I ended up taking I wanted to work with and help athletes so becoming an AT is a perfect fit. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose to come to UWSP because I was already familiar with the campus, and I knew the professors from undergrad and knew that I liked their teaching styles and how they build relationships with their students. I also liked all the opportunities and connections that this program provides. What setting would you like to work in? Collegiate athletics. Fun fact: A fun fact about me is that I am a twin.
HOMETOWN Manhattan, Ill. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science and Wellness CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Marshfield High School Paige Higgins Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
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SAMANTHA MCCARTHY ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I had ATCs in the past who saw past the injury I had. They cared about my mental health and who I was as a person, which is how I hope to help my patients in the future. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose UWSP because the area is great, the athletics here are close-knit and it feels like family! What setting would you like to work in? Professional basketball. Fun fact: I was a gymnast growing up for about eight years before doing basketball full- time.
HOMETOWN Appleton, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Waupaca High School Cassie Glodowski ThedaCare ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
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ALLIE MEYERS ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I want to be an athletic trainer because I love sports, and I want to be able to make athletes as successful as possible. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose to attend UWSP because I have had multiple friends go through the program and they have told me such great things about it, and how interactive and hands-on the curriculum is! What setting would you like to work in? Division 1 college.
HOMETOWN Oak Forest, Ill. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science and Wellness CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP Men’s Soccer Makenzie Ward Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
Fun fact: I have two orange cats.
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AYANNA PRIESTLEY ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I want to be an athletic trainer because I enjoy being the first on the scene for acute athletic injuries and also love sports. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose UWSP because I enjoyed the environment the university provides and how enjoyable the professors made it to learn. What setting would you like to work in? Tactical. Fun fact: I have been to five European countries.
HOMETOWN Menasha, Wis. UNDERGRAD
UW-Oshkosh, 2024 B.S. in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP Football Kelsey Quinnell Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
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BREANNA SCHNELL ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I grew up playing sports my entire life, so I have always loved the game atmosphere. I love the adrenaline rush and the excitement. Now that I am on the sideline, I get a taste of that even though I am no longer competing in a sport. Also, I have gone through two knee surgeries in college due to sports so I have spent countless hours in the training room seeing what my future could look like. Someday I will be able to relate to my patients and I cannot wait! Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose the MS-AT program here at Point because it felt like home, and I didn’t want to transfer for my master’s. Also, the 3+2 program made it easier! What setting would you like to work in? Collegiate. Fun fact: I grew up on a farm back in little Bonduel. As soon as I could walk, I showed horses, swine, and later on dogs.
HOMETOWN Bonduel, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training 3+2 Program CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School Nicole Slovensky Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
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TRENT VAN ESS ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: Playing sports has been a huge part of my life. Being an athletic trainer, I would get to continue my passion for sports and share it with others. My dream is to help athletes stay healthy and continue on with their passions as well. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose UWSP because I had family members who attended, and this persuaded me into attending as well. I also loved the area as it felt like a home away from home. What setting would you like to work in? Professional or semi-professional baseball.
HOMETOWN Two Rivers, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Promotion and Wellness CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School Chris Orgeman Aspirus ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
Fun fact: I have more than 100 hats in my baseball hat collection.
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BRYANT VANROSSEM ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I want to be an athletic trainer because of the positive impact it has on people’s lives.
Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose UWSP because it had everything I was looking for in a graduate program.
HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR Nekoosa and Assumption High Schools Josh Scott Aspirus ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
What setting would you like to work in? Collegiate or professional.
Fun fact: I love to cook.
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ELLIE WEFEL ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I had a very good relationship with my high school athletic training and that really inspired me to follow in her footsteps and become an AT as well. She really knew how to listen to all her athletes and was able to support us all on and off the field. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose UWSP because I had made great connections with my professors from the first day on campus. I was in Intro to Athletic Training and Danelle Smith was my professor. I walked out of her class the first week of classes so confident that I wanted to eventually be in the athletic training program one day. As I continued in my undergraduate program, I met the rest of the athletic training program professors and all of them were amazing and so helpful. They are the main reason I chose UWSP for my master’s degree. What setting would you like to work in? Professional football. Fun fact: I am planning my wedding for June 2025!
HOMETOWN Jackson, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - 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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CARTER ZAWLOCKI ’26
Why I want to be an athletic trainer: I want to be an athletic trainer to help athletes recover from injury along with teaching them why their injury occurred and how to prevent it from happening again. Why I chose UW-Stevens Point: I chose UWSP because of the community the program has. Being surrounded by good people makes it easier to learn. What setting would you like to work in? Professional football.
HOMETOWN Green Bay, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Milwaukee, 2024 B.S. in Kinesiology CLINICAL PLACEMENT & PRECEPTOR UWSP Football Kelsey Quinnell Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Coming Soon
Fun fact: I LOVE popcorn.
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BRENDEN CANTERBURY ’25
HOMETOWN Waupaca, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2023 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Women’s Basketball Brock Reichardt Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Iola High School, UWSP Basketball, UWSP Men’s Wrestling, UWSP Track and Field, UWSP Women’s Soccer, WIAA Cross Country Finals, D3 NCAA Wrestling Regionals
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? UWSP women’s soccer has been my favorite experience during my clinical journey because I gained a lot of independence/ confidence and the team is one of a kind. I will miss working with them. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? Study often and hang out with your classmates as much as possible. Where do you want to work in the future? Higher division high school or D3 or D2 college athletics.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? Acronyms are key to remembering stuff.
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QUENTON GELLIN ’25
HOMETOWN Green Bay, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2023 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR Green Bay Preble High School Nolan Wagner Bellin Health ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Waupaca High School, UWSP Women’s Wrestling, UWSP Men’s Hockey,
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? Other than using a Wet a bulb, my favorite experience while being an MS-AT student as to be the appreciation that we receive from the teams and players. Often time we are overlooked and not thought of from a fan’s perspective. The teams ensure we are well taken care; this proven time and time again. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? One piece of advice, I would give someone looking to join our MS-AT program would be to develop a study habit early. There is a lot of information that is thrown at you, especially in
UWSP Baseball, UWSP Football
the first year, and understanding how to study the material is important so that you can retain the material and use it in clinicals. You can never study too much!
Where do you want to work in the future? My goal is to work at a high school in either Central or Eastern Wisconsin.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? One interesting fact I learned while in class was the entire inflammation process. All eight steps, from the injury to phagocytosis.
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SHELBY KLOBUCAR ’25
HOMETOWN La Crosse, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2023 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR Colorado Springs Air Force Prep School Ashley Pierce ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES D.C. Everest High School, UWSP WBB, UWSP MWR, UWSP Softball, UWSP WVB, Wonderful Water Run, MC United Soccer Tournament, NCAA Wrestling Tournament
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience has been the support and hands-on learning through our close-knit classes. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? My best advice is to not take it for granted. Be ready to try everything and develop who you are as a person. Where do you want to work in the future? I want to work for the military setting in some way.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? 1) Signs and symptoms from a concussion are a result of energy deficit. 2) A urinalysis is needed before competing in wrestling to ensure proper hydration of athletes.
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CAITLIN KRAVICK ’25
HOMETOWN Kiel, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2023 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR Arizona State University Volleyball Kendall Stewart ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Stevens Point Area Senior High, UWSP Men’s Hockey, UWSP Women’s Basketball, UWSP Football, ASU Men’s Hockey
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience in the MS-AT program was my first rotation at SPASH. It was during this time that I gained confidence in my abilities while working under an incredible preceptor, Jackie Burner. This experience remains one of the most memorable and has played a significant role in shaping me into the athletic trainer I aspire to become. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program?
If you’re looking to explore all areas of athletic training, UWSP is the place for you. Having experienced other programs, like ASU, I can confidently say that UWSP stands out for the way it allows you to shape your own career path with the guidance and support of dedicated professors. The opportunities and flexibility here are truly unique, and you won’t find a program like this anywhere else.
Where do you want to work in the future? Somewhere in healthcare administration or in a clinic.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? In the world of athletic training, there is something for everyone, and you just need to find your place within the profession.
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AMANDA LETTMAN ’25
HOMETOWN Belleville, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2022 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Women’s Hockey Cassandra Salmen Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES UWSP Women’s Soccer, UWSP Men’s Wrestling, Stevens Point Police Department, Stevens Point Fire/ EMS Department, Wausau Police Department, Wausau Fire/EMS Department, Waupaca High School, UWSP Football
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? Forming relationships with my patients and watching them not only achieve my goals I set for them but also meet their own personal goals. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? Keep an open mind when envisioning your future career setting, you may be surprised what ends up calling to you!
Where do you want to work in the future? I find passion in positions centered around community; with this I see myself in a small high school or working with tactical athletes of police and fire/EMS departments.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? There are two types of Gatorade bottle lids.
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LOGAN LUTZ ’25
HOMETOWN Greenfield, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR Milwaukee Brewers David Yeager ADDITIONAL CLINICAL
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? It has been extremely fun being a student- athlete while in the MS-AT program because I can still relate to these athletes in ways no other student can. This allows me to think and act out of my comfort zone which teaches me new ways to continue to grow. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? Don’t do the bare minimum, try to grow every day as a person and always have a healthy mentality. Always surround yourself around successful individuals that work hard, those are people that will build a bright future for you and themselves.
EXPERIENCES Assumption HS, Nekoosa HS, Port Edwards HS,
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Where do you want to work in the future? Currently I want to work in professional sports, I am looking at jobs in the Dominican Republic so I can work my way up in baseball. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? I learned about the reliability of many special tests and how much technique really matters and can vary depending on the patient.
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HAYLEE MALSON ’25
HOMETOWN Madison, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2022 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Football Kelsey Quinnell Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? Being with the athletes and making connections with everyone. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? Always keep your head up. It may get hard at times but don’t be afraid to reach out. Where do you want to work in the future? Either a high school or D3 college. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? N/A
EXPERIENCES UWSP Softball, UWSP Swimming, UWSP Basketball, SPASH Football, SPASH Soccer, Tri-County Football
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CONNOR MCKEE ’25
HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2023 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Football Kelsey Quinnell Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Wisconsin Rapids High School, UWSP Women’s Basketball, UWSP Baseball,
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? All the new people that I have met and got to know. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? It is not as scary as it seems. You have an entire class, teachers and preceptors who are there to help you with anything you need, no matter what it is. Where do you want to work in the future? Either a high school or a college.
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What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? Not so much of a fact but advice of fake it till you make it.
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EMMA MOEGLEIN ’25
HOMETOWN Midland, Texas UNDERGRAD
Texas Tech, 2023 B.S. in Kinesiology; B.A. in Music IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UWSP Women’s Wrestling Makenzie Ward Marshfield Clinic Health System ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES UWSP Football, SPASH, UWSP Women’s Hockey, UWSP Baseball, The Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, UWSP Men’s Soccer, UWSP Club Women’s Rugby, Green Bay Gamblers Hockey
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? Working MC United Soccer Tournaments in Wausau! The event staff is always a hoot to talk to and it is a great event to apply your communication skills with patients of all ages. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? Never be afraid to step out of your comfort zone … you never know what opportunities (especially if our professors have any say in the matter) it might bring you. Where do you want to work in the future? Collegiate or high school setting.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? Athletic trainers are not permitted to fire cup in the state of Wisconsin.
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RACHEL MUENCHOW ’25
HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-La Crosse, 2022 B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR University of St. Thomas Women’s Hockey Eric Linnell Twin Cities Orthopedics ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES UWSP Women’s Volleyball, UWSP Men’s Basketball, UWSP Football, Wisconsin Rapids High School
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? Making friends and doodling on Danelle’s whiteboard in her office. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? The professors are amazing and super relatable. It’s very easy to be yourself. Where do you want to work in the future? With a men’s hockey team at the juniors, D1 or professional level. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? Beth did not know how to play Thunderstruck.
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MIRANDA NIEMAN ’25
HOMETOWN Vesper, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2023 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR St. Olaf Football and Women’s Hockey Colton Funk ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES Amherst High School, UWSP Women’s Wrestling, UWSP Men’s Hockey, UWSP ATF, UWSP Softball
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience so far was reducing an athlete’s shoulder. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? If you are looking to join the UWSP MS-AT program my advice to you is to review and keep reviewing your anatomy. Knowing the muscles’ origin and insertion points can make your first and second year of classes a lot easier. Where do you want to work in the future? Collegiate football.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? One interesting fact that I found out during classes is that the lunate, one of your carpal bones, can pop completely out of your skin with enough force.
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GRACE NYS ’25
HOMETOWN Denmark, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2023 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UW-Green Bay Volleyball Maddie Thorson Prevea Sports Medicine ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES UWSP Men’s Hockey, UWSP Men’s Wrestling, UWSP Volleyball, UWSP Women’s Wrestling, UWSP Football, Marshfield High School
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? Meeting new people and creating relationships. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? Make sure you find an effective way to study for yourself. Also don’t be afraid to ask for help. Where do you want to work in the future? Professional baseball or collegiate sports.
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? If an athlete gets an open wound on their head, you can use a swimming cap to cover it.
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LAUREN SCHENEMAN ’25
HOMETOWN Andover, Minn. UNDERGRAD University of Minnesota, 2022 B.S. in Kinesiology IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR University of St. Thomas Men’s Hockey Jamie Jaeger Twin Cities Orthopedic ADDITIONAL CLINICAL
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? Being able to talk to preceptors/professors who have unique experiences. I have been able to gain new skills that may not be taught in the classroom. Learning about their experiences have better prepared me for what I will encounter after graduating. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? My advice for someone looking to join the MS- AT program is to ask questions and follow up with more questions. Take every opportunity to learn. Make sure to introduce yourself to everyone and create relationships; make connections! Where do you want to work in the future? I would like to work in the collegiate setting.
EXPERIENCES UWSP Football, UWSP Wrestling, Nekoosa/Assumption High Schools, UWSP Spring Football
What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? One interesting fact I learned while in class is 2-10% of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy. The risk increases as you get older.
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JARRETT SHIELDS ’25
HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. UNDERGRAD UW-Stevens Point, 2024 B.S. in Health Science - Pre-Athletic Training IMMERSION EXPERIENCE & PRECEPTOR UW-River Falls Kristina Mitchell Twin Cities Orthopedics ADDITIONAL CLINICAL UWSP Women’s Hockey, D.C. Everest High School, UWSP Track and Field, UWRF Athletic Training Department EXPERIENCES UWSP Football,
What has been your favorite experience while being in the MS-AT program? My favorite experience with the program so far has been my clinical experiences. I have gotten to work with a lot of very cool people, and I have had an amazing time working with so many different athletes. What advice would you give someone that’s looking to join our MS-AT program? My best advice for someone looking to join the program is that you have to love working with people. Whether it be with your fellow students, preceptors, athletic trainers or especially with your athletes. You are always working with many different people.
Where do you want to work in the future? I would love to end up with a professional football team in the future. There is so much opportunity that the NFL holds, and it would be amazing to work with the best football athletes in the entire world. What one interesting fact you’ve learned while in class? One interesting fact I have learned in class is that if you do not know your anatomy, then you probably will not do very well.
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RECENT GRADUATES: CLASS OF 2024
Brennen Anderson ’24 Presbyterian College Prisma Health Clinton, S.C.
Jacob Bonin ’24 Iola High School and P.J. Jacobs Jr. High Aspirus Health Stevens Point, Wis.
Sam Cappadora ’24 NAHL Watertown Shamrocks Prairie Lakes HealthCare System Watertown, S.D.
Lexi Dutton ’24 Hopkins High School TRIA Orthopedics Minnetonka, Minn.
McKenna Engebose ’24 Luxemburg-Casco
Taylor Fuerstenberg ’24 St. Luke’s Orthopedic Residency Boise, Idaho
High School Bellin Health Green Bay, Wis.
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RECENT GRADUATES: CLASS OF 2024
Nouteng Ly ’24 Emory & Henry University Emory, Va.
Sophia Reddan ’24 Stevens Point Area Senior High Aspirus Stevens Point, Wis.
Jessica Slowik ’24 Golden Gate High School Collier County Public Schools Naples, Fla.
Michael Stephenson ’24 UW-Parkside Kenosha, Wis.
Destiny Smith ’24 Adams County Regional Medical Center Seaman, Ohio
Taylor Thelen ’24 Michigan Tech University
UP Health System Houghton, Mich.
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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.
Taylor Heuring ’22* UC Health Residency Denver. Colo.
Taran Holland ’23*
Frank Arriola ’22 Kimberly High School
Matt Hovell ’22* Bryant & Stratton College Aurora Health Care Wauwatosa, Wis.
Prevea Health Kimberly, Wis.
Colin Barker ’23* Aspirus Health Portage, Wis. Dakota Bazile ’23* ThedaCare Appleton, Wis. Karly Bihner ’23* Post University Waterbury, Conn.
Jonathan Koth ’20* Health In Motion – Physical Therapy
Lexi Dutton ’24 Hopkins High School TRIA Orthopedics Minnetonka, Minn.
Josh Kuester ’21* Northwestern University Evanston, Ill.
Jacqui Landry ’20 UW Health Madison, Wis.
Justin Edge ’22* UW-Eau Claire Eau Claire, Wis.
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
Adrienne Lewis ’23* Green Bay Gamblers - USHL Aurora BayCare Medical Center Green Bay, Wis. Nouteng Ly ’24 Emory & Henry University Emory, Va.
Mckenna Engebose ’24* Luxemburg-Casco High School Bellin Health Green Bay, Wis.
Taylor Fuerstenberg ’24* St. Luke’s Orthopedic Residency Boise, Idaho Elijah Hansen ’20* Miles College Fairfield, Ala. Maddy Hardyman ’22 Red Wing High School Mayo Clinic Red Wing, Minn.
Dylan Lynch ’22 UW-Stout Mayo Clinic Menomonie, Wis.
Matthew Miller ’21 Providence Academy High School Allina Health-Abbott Northwestern Hospital Plymouth, Minn.
Medical Center Watertown, Wis.
Anna Herra ’22 OrthoIllnois Rockford, Ill.
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Dane Moore ’23* The College of Wooster Wooster, Ohio Mariah Nelson ’21 Crandon High School Courtney O’Neil ’22 Kaukauna High School Advocate Aurora Health Kaukauna, Wis. Rose Paul ’23* Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Ind. Aspirus Health Crandon, Wis. Johanna Poole ’20* AdventHealth Orlando, Fla.
Cassie Semon ’23 Rib Lake High School Rib Lake, Wis.
Dakota Wesenberg ’21 Notre Dame High School Bellin Health Green Bay, Wis. Alex Willette ’21* St. Luke’s Orthopedics Duluth, Minn.
Jessica Slowik ’24 Golden Gate High School Collier County Public Schools Naples, Fla.
Destiny Smith ’24* Adams County Regional
Turner Wittig ’22* Evernorth Pharmaceuticals
Medical Center Seaman, Ohio
Kassie Yeazel ’20* Outreach and Walk-in Clinic Bellin Health Green Bay, Wis. Amanda Zettler ’22 St. Cloud State University Saint Cloud, Minn
Michael Stephenson ’24 UW-Parkside Kenosha, Wis.
Danielle Tebbe ’23* Crystal Lake Central
High School MercyHealth Antioch, Ill.
Davan (Fleming) Raasch ’22* Shawano High School Thedacare Shawano, Wis.
Taylor Thelen ’24 Michigan Tech University UP Health System Houghton, Mich. Josh Thompson ’22 Biokinetix Marshfield, Wis. Zachary Trzinski ’21 University of Alaska – Fairbanks Fairbanks, Alaska
Sophia Reddan ’24 Stevens Point Area Senior High Aspirus Health Stevens Point, Wis.
Abby Ruppel ’22* Marshfield Clinic Health System Wausau, Wis.
Quinlyn Schram ’23 Thedacare Appleton, Wis.
Makenzie Ward ’22* UW-Stevens Point Marshfield Clinic Health System Stevens Point, Wis.
Lynnee Schultz ’23
Scott Sell ’21 Coker College Hartsville, S.C.
Dani Welcing ’21 Prevea Health Green Bay, Wis.
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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; Associate Professor
Beth Kinslow, DSc. Assistant Professor
Danelle Smith Associate Lecturer; Clinical Coordinator
Julia Fischer, Ph.D. Interim Assistant Dean School of Health Sciences and Wellness
Tiffany Firkus Academic Department Associate
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