Monday January 5 2009
Thursday January 8 2009
Women's Basketball
Jan 8
at Florida Gulf Coast
5:00 PM
Friday January 9 2009
Track & Field
Jan 9
at Clemson Invitational
Saturday January 10 2009
Men's Basketball
Jan 10
at Stetson
2:00 PM
Track & Field
Jan 10
at Clemson Invitational
Women's Basketball
Jan 10
at Stetson
7:00 PM
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Athletic Training
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Brian Johnston, MSS, ATC, OTC
Director of Athletic Medicine
Brian is entering his fifth year as Director of Athletic Medicine after serving three years as the Assistant Athletic Trainer for ETSU. As a former graduate of the NATA approved Athletic Training Curriculum, Brian has been associated with East Tennessee State University for over 10 years. After graduating from ETSU in 1998, Brian worked with Southeastern Sports Medicine in Asheville, NC and then at Greenwood High School where he taught Anatomy and Physiology and oversaw the schools athletic training needs. Brian rejoined the ETSU Athletic Training Staff in 2001 as the Assistant Athletic Trainer for Football where he oversaw the Buccaneer Football team for three years. During that time, he assisted the sports medicine staff with the Pittsburgh Steelers in mini camp sessions. In 2003, Brian became the interim head athletic trainer and interim Clinic Director for the Jerry Robertson BucSports Athletic Medicine Center. Brian serves as the primary athletic trainer for baseball while overseeing the entire Sport Medicine program. He also has responsibilities for men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s golf, and women’s golf. The Knoxville, TN native received his Masters in Sport Science Degree from the United States Sports Academy in 2002 and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with a concentration in Athletic Training in 1998. He is a certified instructor for CPR/AED for the professional Rescuer. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Southeastern Athletic Trainer’s Association, and Tennessee Athletic Trainer’s Society. Brian currently resides in Johnson City and is married to the former Sherri Saltys (ETSU ‘98) and has two children, Derek and Isaac.
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Brett Lewis, MA, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer for Male Sports
Brett is entering his second year as Assistant Athletic Trainer. Prior to becoming Assistant Athletic Trainer, he served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for ETSU. During his tenure as a graduate assistant, Brett worked with the baseball, women’s basketball, men’s tennis, and women’s tennis teams. Brett serves as the primary athletic trainer for men’s basketball while overseeing responsibilities for men’s tennis, women’s tennis, and cheerleading. He is certified in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. The South Pittsburg, TN native received his Master of Arts degree in Exercise Physiology from East Tennessee State University in 2007 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Middle Tennessee State University in 2005. Brett is a licensed athletic trainer in the state of Tennessee and is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Southeastern Athletic Trainer’s Association, and Tennessee Athletic Trainer’s Society. He currently resides in Johnson City, TN.
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Lori Hill, MHS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer for Female Sports
Lori is entering her third year as Assistant Athletic Trainer. Prior to coming to coming to ETSU, she served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for Western Carolina. During her tenure at WCU, Lori worked as the primary athletic trainer for the volleyball and baseball teams. Lori serves as the primary athletic trainer for women’s basketball while overseeing responsibilities for volleyball and softball. The Knoxville, TN native received her Master of Health Sciences degree from Western Carolina University in 2006 and a received a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Gardner-Webb University in 2004. Lori is certified in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. She is licensed athletic trainer in the state of Tennessee and is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and Southeastern Athletic Trainer’s Association. She currently resides in Jonesborough, TN.
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Elizabeth Schoen, MA, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Liz is entering her first year as Assistant Athletic Trainer and Executive Aid for the Center of Excellence after serving the previous two years as a graduate assistant for ETSU. During her tenure as a graduate assistant, Liz worked with the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field and cross-country teams while also working extensively with the SPEC program. She will now serve as the primary athletic trainer for the men’s and women’s track and field and cross-country teams. A native of Warrenton, VA, Liz earned her Master of Arts degree in Sports Management from East Tennessee State University in 2008 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan in 2005. While at Northern Michigan, Liz worked with the men’s ice hockey and football programs. She previously worked for Hood College in Frederick, Maryland working with the men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and football programs. She also worked with U.P. Sports Medicine Clinic and with area orthopedic surgeons. Liz is a certified in CPR/AED for the professional rescuer and is a licensed athletic trainer in the state of Tennessee and is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association. She currently resides in Jonesborough, TN.
Ralph L. Mills, M.D.
Team Physician
Dr. Ralph L. Mills is a native of Madisonville, TN. Dr. Mills joined ETSU/BucSports, the athletic medicine arm of the ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, in December 2003. He has served as the Team Physician for East Tennessee State athletes since 2004. A graduate of King College, Mills earned his M.D. degree from the James H. Quillen College of Medicine in 1984 and completed his family practice residency with ETSU Family Physicians of Kingsport, where he was named “Most Outstanding Senior Resident” in 1987. At one time he was the youngest licensed physician in the state of Tennessee. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine,for which he scored in the top one-third percentile on his certificationexam. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine. Locally, Mills serves as a team physician for Daniel Boone and David Crockett High Schools, and annually helps coordinate and organize sports physicals for over 1,000 middle and high school athletes. He holds a teaching appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine with the Quillen College of Medicine, and teaches/runs a rotation in Sports Medicine for Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatric residents. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine(ACSM), American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians (TAFP), and the Southern Medical Association (SMA). Mills also been affiliated with Appalachian Orthopaedic Associates in Johnson City since 2001, and continues to have a private practice of Sports Medicine there. He is married to Candance (Candi) Mills, and lives in Johnson City.
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Reghan Boob, ATC
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Reghan is entering her second year as a graduate assistant at ETSU and will be working with the women’s volleyball team. She graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina in May 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. While a student with Appalachian State, Reghan worked with the Mountaineer wrestling, football, and women’s soccer teams. She also worked for the Elite Sports Camp located in Charlotte, NC. Reghan is a native of Charlotte, NC and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Sport Management.
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Heather Cornett, ATC
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Heather enters her first year as a graduate assistant athletic trainer and will be working with the ETSU men’s and women’s cross-country and track and field programs. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, OH in May of 2008. While at Mount St. Joseph, Heather worked with the lacrosse, softball, soccer, basketball, and track and field programs. She also worked with Northern Kentucky Xtreme Semi-Pro Football Team as a student assistant. Heather is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and the Greater Cincinnati Athletic Trainer’s Association and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Sport Management at ETSU.
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Valerie Csiszer, ATC
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Valerie is entering her second year as a graduate assistant and will be working with the ETSU women’s soccer team. She graduated from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois in August of 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. Valerie worked as a student athletic trainer for Illinois State football, track and field, women’s basketball, women’s soccer, and also provided coverage for Normal Community High School. She is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Great Lakes Athletic Trainer’s Association, and Illinois Athletic Trainer’s Association. Valerie is a native of Plano, IL and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Performance.
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Zachary Ensor, ATC
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Zack is entering his first year as a graduate assistant athletic trainer and will be working with the ETSU baseball team. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Athletic Training from Tusculum College in May 2006. While at Tusculum, Zack worked with the football, men’s basketball, women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball programs. He also worked as a summer intern athletic trainer with the Tennessee Titans in 2005 and 2006 and as a physical therapy technician for Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Zack, a native of Elizabethton, Tennessee, is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Performance at ETSU.
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Alex Hondl
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Alex enters his first year as a graduate assistant and works with the ETSU men’s and women’s track and field and cross-country teams. He graduated from the University of North Dakota in May of 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. Alex worked with UND football, volleyball, men’s basketball, women’s soccer, and track programs. He also worked with the Idaho Sports Medicine Clinic performing rehab duties for pre- and post-surgical patients. He is a member the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and the North Dakota Athletic Trainer’s Association. A native of Baxter, Minnesota, Alex is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Sports Management at ETSU.
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Travis Livingston, ATC
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Travis is entering his second year as a graduate assistant at ETSU and will be working with the men’s soccer program. He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin in Martin, Tennessee in May of 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Performance concentrating in Athletic Training. While at UTM, Travis worked with the football, women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, and baseball teams. Travis also worked with Vanderbilt Sports Medicine in Martin, TN aiding in coverage of high school rodeo, football, and basketball. Travis is a member of the Southeastern Athletic Trainer’s Association. The Murfreesboro, TN native is pursuing a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Performance.
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Travis Patton, ATC
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Travis is entering his second year as a graduate assistant and will be working with the ETSU men’s tennis and cheerleading programs. Travis graduated form Concord University in Athens, West Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. While at Concord, he worked with the football, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, softball, and baseball. Travis is a native of Chilhowie, Virginia and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Performance here at ETSU.
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Dawn Thomas, ATC
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Dawn is entering her first year as a graduate assistant at ETSU working with the softball program. Dawn graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Performance concentrating in Athletic Training. While a student at UTM, she worked with football, softball, baseball, and women’s soccer. She also has worked with several high school sports through STAR Physical Therapy in Union City, Tennessee. The Arlington, Tennessee native is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Performance.
Heather Wice
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Heather is entering her second year as a graduate assistant at ETSU and works with the women’s tennis and cheerleading programs. Heather graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee in May of 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. As a student at LMU, Heather worked with Union College football in Barbourville, Kentucky and University of Tennessee Basketball camps. She also worked several clinical rotations within Kentucky and Tennessee. Heather is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Southeastern Athletic Trainer’s Association, and Tennessee Athletic Trainer’s Society. The Bean Station, Tennessee native is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Performance.
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