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Name Hometown Years at LSU |
Athletic Training Responsibilities at LSU | Where they are now and what they’re doing there: |
Mark Abshire Baton Rouge, La. 1999-2002 |
* Football, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Tennis | Clinic Director/ Director of Sports Medicine at Advanced Rehabilitation in Gonzales. PT/ATC working in the Baton Rouge area |
Randy Aldret Tulsa, Okla. 1993-97 |
* Football, Gymnastics, Men’s Basketball | Head ATC at Cascia Hall Prep School; enrolled in EdD Program at Oklahoma State; wife’s name is Stephanie |
Ashley Anderson Winterville, N.C. 2007-09 |
* Graduate Assistant for Football and Women’s Soccer | East Carolina University, Assistant Athletic Trainer overseeing Women’s Basketball |
Billy Andrew Indian River, Mich. 1991-94 |
* Track & Field, Volleyball | Real Estate, Business Mgmt I currently own a real estate brokerage and function as general manager of a variety of businesses for private owners. I am married and have 3 children, Will (14), Casey (11), and Kylee (9). |
Aaron Bachert Jacksonville. Fla. 2001-04 |
* Football, Gymnastics, Baseball, Men’s Basketball | Certified Athletic Trainer for All Marine Boxing and Wrestling I am currently the Certified Athletic Trainer for the All Marine Boxing and Wrestling Teams at Camp Lejeune NC. I am the first ATC hired in this capacity for the Marine Corps and I also help with other All Marine Sporting events as necessary. |
Blance Keith Bankston Baton Rouge, La. 1984-89 |
* Football, Wrestling, Swimming and Diving | LSU-Fire and Emergency Training Institute |
Robert Baudier Chattanooga, Tenn. 1992-94 |
* Football and Gymnastics | Coordinator of Clinical Placement and adjunct instructor for Graduate Athletic Training Program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. |
Stephanie Denise Bell Tuscaloosa, Ala. 2002-03 |
* Soccer | Clinical Coordinator at the University of Alabama |
Erin Leigh Bolin Whitehouse, Texas 2001-06 |
* Gymnastics, Football, Softball, Track & Field | Head athletic trainer for Arp Independent School District |
Ashley Bonck Beaumont, Texas 2002-06 |
* Women’s Basketball, Football, Women’s Tennis | Assistant Athletic Trainer at Lamar University |
Jody Bouchereau Baton Rouge, La. 1993-95 |
* Football, Men’s Basketball | Office Manager/Pluscare Physical Therapy |
Heather Bouler Stevens, L/ATC,PTA McAllen, Texas 1995-97 |
* Football, Volleybal, Women’s Basketball, and Track & Field | Physical Therapist Assistant/ South Texas Health Systems Married to husband Jaime Stevens, one child, Jonathan |
Rhonda (Blythe) Brach Springfield, Va. 1989-91 |
* Football and Gymnastics | Married to Daryl Brach (former swimmer) for 12 years. I have 3 children; ages 7, 4, 18 months (Girl,Boy,Girl). Currently I work in the Pentagon as a Major, Active National Guard for the Director of the Army Staff in Reserve Affairs. Currently finshing my MBA. |
Shelle Brown Houston, Texas 2002-06 |
* Gymnastics, Volleyball, Football | Methodist Hospital System. Recently Graduate from University of Houston with a Masters in Sport Administration; Head Trainer at Lee College; High School Outreach within the southeast region of Houston; Seasonal work with the Houston Ballet Company |
Murray Thomas Burch Brandon, Miss. 1979-84; 1993 |
* Student Athletic Trainer for all sports * Staff-Rec Center Training Room |
After graduating from LSU, worked as an intern with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL for one year, then I served as the head trainer at St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Metairie for six years … Worked as a graduate assistant at Southeastern Louisiana while earning my masters degree. After graduating, I worked at LSU in the Rec Center training room. I was hired in 1993 by Mississippi Sports Medicine to work at Millsaps College. In 1999, I was hired full time at Millsaps, where I am currently entering my 11th year as the head athletic trainer/equipment manager. |
Bob Calabritto 1994-96 |
* Football GA, Basketball, Women’s Tennis, Swimming & Diving | Self Employed Consultant After LSU I worked as a health and wellness specialist for Pfizer Inc in New York. Then moved to Bali, Indonesia, where I still live and work as a creative consultant, writer, and speaker – amongst other things. |
Scott Campbell Armagh, Pa. 2010-12 |
* GA for Track & Field and Volleyball | Currently working at Penn State University – Assistant Athletic Trainer with Football |
Ray Castle Baton Rouge, La. 1987-90 |
* Football, Women’s Basketball, Track & Field | After LSU, I completed my M.S. (1991-93) from the Univ. of Southern Mississippi, where I was a grad. asst. athletic trainer. After grad school, I worked as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at USM (1993-94); Lake Charles Memorial Hospital (1994-95); Univ. of Louisiana-Lafayette (1995-98). Went back to USM (1998-2000) to obtain my PhD. After PhD work I worked at Univ. of West Florida as their Program Director. In August 2002, I was hired by the LSU Dept. of Kinesiology as the Director of the Athletic Training Concentration. |
Lance Champagne Bossier City, La. 1997-2002 |
* Football, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Tennis, Track | I am employed by Christus Schumpert Health Systems as the Head Athletic Trainer at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. I also have some high school responsibilities in the Shreveport/Bossier area as well. |
Troy Chenevert Lafayette, La. 1986-89 |
* Football and Spring Sports | FBI Special Agent |
Jay Colvin San Antonio, Texas 1984-88 |
* Men’s Basketball | Employee of Cardiac Surgery Division of Boston Scientific |
Bryan Combs Bessemer, Ala. 2002-04 |
* Football GA | Head Athletic Trainer / Birmingham Southern College |
Joseph L. Combs Las Vegas, Nev. 1985-88 |
* Football, Swimming, Baseball, Track & Field | VP of Operations Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Inc. Wife Dana of 26 years 20 year old son Ryan |
Janaki “J.R.” Comeaux Carencro, La. 1998-2002 |
* Football, Soccer, Baseball | |
Tamara Copes Fort Walton Beach, Fla. 2004-06 |
* Volleyball, Tennis | Physical Therapist/ PT Solutions I finished my DPT in August 2010 and am currently working in Niceville, FL in an outpatient setting. I help cover the local high school football games and help rehab the athletes from the local community college. |
Chris Cosce Louisville, Ky. 2006-09 |
* Track & Field/Cross Country, Football | Assistant Athletic Trainer University of Louisville |
Cory Couture Patterson, La. 2001-04 |
* Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Tennis | Graduate assistant trainer at Florida State University |
Alex Dibbley Lake Charles, La. 1991-95 |
* Football and Swimming and Diving | I am now teaching sports medicine and serving as athletic trainer at Sam Houston High School. Also, I am married and have 3 children. |
Dawn Allyson Didier Fayetteville, Ark. 1999-2002 |
* Women’s Basketball, Football, Soccer, Baseball | Intern Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Arkansas |
Karyn Dunn Ann Arbor, Mich. 1997-1999 |
* Football and Track & Field | Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Michigan |
Gary Ebert Bossier City, La. 1982-86 |
* Football, Baseball, Track & Field | Gary W. Ebert & Associates LTD Worked with Joe Mistich Troy Prevot David Degeneras during the time of John David Purdy and John Anderson while Jeff Boss was the Equipment Manage |
Matthew Ennis Bradenton, Fla. 1992-1996 |
* Football, Track & Field, Gymnastics, and Women’s Tennis | Athletic Director, State College of Florida |
Tara Enoch Greensboro, N.C. 2003-05 |
* Women’s Tennis, Insurance Coordinator, Football | District Fitness Manager/The Rush Fitness Complex |
Bradley M. Farrell Louisville, Ky. 1997-99 |
* Graduate Assistant, Football, Soccer | Has been working with U of Louisville’s baseball squad since July 2002; Spent 2 years as head athletic trainer at Glenville State College in W. V.; One year prior worked at New England College in New Hampshire |
Chelsa Fontenot-Patterson Lake Charles, La. 2000-02 |
* Men’s Tennis, Soccer, Insurance Coordinator | Medical Assistant to Dr. Brett Cascio, Orthopaedic Specialists |
Michael Gassen Baton Rouge, La. 1974-78 |
* Football, Baseball |
Louisiana Technical College – Region 2 Obtained MS in Voc Ed. Taught at the high school, university, and college level, and currently Regional Facility, Safety, & Property Manager for Louisiana Technical College – Region 2 (Greater Capital Area) Married to Julie, 2 daughters and 5 grandkids Still attend LSU Athletic Events with friends and family. |
Scott Giardina Baton Rouge, La. 2006-08 |
* Gymnastics, Cross country, Track/Field | Head Athletic Trainer for Lutcher High School; Scott will be a father in September 09′. |
Cliff Gillio Baton Rouge, La. 1985-89 |
* Football, Track & Field | Mechanical Engineer for LSU Facility Development |
Greg Glueck Baton Rouge, La. 1978-84 |
* Basketball, Westling, Men and Womens Track, Womens Gymnastics, Men and Womens Tennis | After graduating I worked for Stuart Gonzales (former trainer) with a local ambulance provider. After several more years obtained my Paramedic certification and worked with East Baton Rouge Parish EMS for 7 years. In 1992 I started working in industrial safety for Jacobs Engineering. After working for Jacobs for 10 years I took a job for The Shaw group in the corporate office as a Safety Manager in Charge of Drug and Alcohol testing. I then worked for LUBA Workers Comp (with Troy Prevot, another former trainer) as a Loss Control Consultant. I presently work for Turner Industries Group as a Area Health and Safety Manager. I have two children. Lauren 25 who is married to Josh Spahn of Baton Rouge and Catherine 22. We all live in Baton Rouge and still enjoy LSU sports. |
Lauren M. Gontkof Pasadena, Md. 2000-04 |
* Football, Track & Field/CC, Volleyball | Received M.Ed. in Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia in 2005. Currently the Head Athletic Trainer for the Houston Ballet Company in Houston, TX. |
Ryan M. Green Covington, La. 1997-2002 |
* Graduate Assistant (Gymnastics 1997-2001; Football 2001-2002) | Managing Partner – Varsity Sports Mandeville After completing my master’s and doctoral programs at LSU in 2006, I moved to Wilmington, NC as the AT Clinical Coordinator at UNC Wilmington. My wife, Jill, and I moved back to southeast Louisiana in 2007 and, with many good friends and business partners, opened up a second Varsity Sports (specialty running shop) in Mandeville, LA. Jill and I enjoy running marathons, many together, and are blessed to have a beautiful daughter, Emma (2008). |
Jeff Gregory Monroe, La. 1995-99 |
* Football, Swimming & Diving | Football/Baseball Coach and Teacher – Neville High School. Married to Elizabeth with two daughters – Sara Kate and Adeline. |
Jennifer (Groff) Bent Destrehan, La. 1990-94 |
* Track & Field, Football, Tennis | Lived in Lakeview before Katrina..Lost house and now rebuilding back where we were. Loved being a trainer. Helped me become the person I am. |
Michele J. Hale Austin, Texas 1996-97 |
* Football, PMAC | Author of SKIN, released 9/02 and ELEVEN, released 10/03 |
Jeff Hardie Windsor, Calif. 1984-85 |
* Football, Wrestling, Men’s Tennis | Graduated in 1985, moved to California, and worked in construction field for 13 years. Now, a resource teacher at Windsor High School, Windsor, Calif. |
Stan Harris Nashville, La. 1976-81 |
* Basketball and Assembly Center assigned sports | Louisiana Restaurant Association – President & CEO |
Berk Jackson Baton Rouge, La. 1995-96 |
* Rec Center, Men’s Basketball, Football | Director of IT for Louisiana Lottery Led IT departments for the last 12 years at multi-chain (Raising Canes) and international based companies. Recently moved my family back to BR to be with family, friends and my Tigers. Love working with the Louisiana Lottery. |
Sasa Jezdic Belgrade, Serbia 2001-04 |
* Men’s Basketball, Football, Softball | Physical Therapy “JEZDIC” After I graduated from LSU in 2004, I moved to New York, where I spent 5 years working as a ATC for a PT clinic. (www.recoveryPT.com) In July, 2009, I moved back to Europe and I opened Physical Therapy clinic in Belgrade, Serbia. (www.ft-jezdic.com) |
J. Gregg Jones Slidell, La. 1979-83 |
* Football and Baseball | Clinic Director, Wellness Works Advanced Physical Therapy, Picayune, MS |
Zane Kirby Arlington, Va. 2005-08 |
* Football, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Tennis | General Internal Medicine Group After graduation, I attending the LSU physician assistant program at LSU in Shreveport, LA. Following that, I worked part time at OLOL emergency room and part time in family practice in Baton Rouge. In April of 2011, I accepted a position as a physican assistant in an internal medicine group in Arlington, VA. My wife, Madeline, and I are currently living in the D.C. metro area. |
Pamela Knight Guidry 1992-94 |
* Graduate Assistant for Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Rugby | Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Sports Medicine |
Joshua Koch Hempstead, N.Y. 2002-04 |
* Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | Assistant Athletic Trainer New York Jets |
Matt Koepplinger Perrysburg, Ohio 1994-96 |
* Baseball, Football, Track & Field |
Orthopaedic Surgeon; Married to Aida (former gymnast), son Tommy, daughters Sophia & Victoria. |
Monica LaBorde Garza San Antonio, Texas 1998-2003 |
* Graduate Assistant, Softball, Football, Gymnastics, SAT | Athletic trainer for the Edgewood Independent School District (Memorial High School) Married to Jeremy Garza |
Stuart Gonzales Baton Rouge, La. 1975-80 |
* Football, Gymnastics, Track & Field, Wrestling | Director of Customer Supply, Tembec; Worked the last 5 years of Charlie Mac when Tracy Ladd was Head Trainer, with several other guys listed on this page. Owned and operated Ambulance Service of BR, then Operations for EBR-EMS. Then managed part of a large paper mill north of Baton Rouge. |
Jamie Kennedy Tampa, Fla. 2006-08 |
* Men’s Tennis, Gymnastics and Insurance Coordinator | Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Tampa |
Julie Kruessel Lubbock, Texas 2007-09 |
* Insurance Coordinator, Men’s Tennis, and Football | Assistant Athletic Trainer / Texas Tech University |
Da Nae Lacy Athens, Ga. 1989-92 |
* Football, Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Track | Sr. Field Rep for Sports Marketing Firm |
Heather Landry Shirley Pontotoc, Miss. 1997-2001 |
* Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Women’s Tennis |
Senior Athletic Trainer/The University of Mississippi |
Ricky Landry Lafayette, La. 1989-91 |
* Graduate Assistant | Acadiana Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, Inc. |
Blake LeBlanc Louisville, Ky. 1998-2002 |
* Football, softball, and swimming and diving | Rehab Coordinator- Asst Athletic Trainer/ University of Louisville Athletic Department Have worked as Rehab Coordinator since August 2009. Received DPT from West Virginia University in 2009. Received MS from University of Louisville in 2004. Worked as a GA assigned to Track and Field (’02-03, then Football (’03-04). Married to Dr. Amanda LeBlanc, PhD in 2005. |
David LeCates Spring, Texas 1978-82 |
* Wrestling and Football | Head Athletic Trainer at Nimitz High School from 1982-1986. Head Athletic Trainer at Klein High School from 1986-1987. Taught 2 classes of Health. Assistant Coach for Track and Football at Hambrick Jr. High in Aldine ISD from 1987-1988. Assistant Football and Varsity Assistant Baseball at Nimitz High School in Aldine ISD. Teaching field Math from 1988-1994. From 1994-1999 continued to teach Math at Nimitz High School and began working for the Houston Astros charting pitches. Varsity Assistant Baseball and Math teacher at Nimitz High School 1999-present. Married, wife Lisa in 1982 after graduation. Sons, James born 1986, Matthew born 1989, and Christopher born 1995. |
Stacy A. LeCompte 1991-96 Houma, La. |
* Football, Baseball, Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Swimming & Diving | I am currently a Louisiana Assistant A.G. in the New Orleans Litigation Office and practice medical malpractice defense. |
Vic Ledoux Hermitage, Tenn. 1995-97 |
* Football and Gymnastics | Director, Vanderbilt Sports Medicine |
Chad Libby Iowa City, Iowa 1993-95 |
* Football and Gymnastics | Married to former LSU Gymnast, Larissa Lowing, with two wonderful girls Bailey (2) & Taylor (8). Larissa is the Head Women’s Gymnastics Coach at the Univ. of Iowa. |
Lee Lysiuk Noblesville, Ind. 2000-02 |
* Swimming & Diving, Soccer, Gymnastics | St. Vincent Sports Medicine, Pike High School |
Jennifer Lyn Mackenzie Stinson Raleigh, N.C. 1999-2001 |
* Insurance Coordinator, Tennis and Rehab Services | Currently working as a physical education teacher, athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach. |
David Mahaffey |
* Graduate Assistant Football, Men’s Basketball, Track & Field | Currently in Medical Sales/Teleflex Medical. Worked for 10 years as ATC and CSCS at HealthSouth and Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, Ala. Progressed into medical sales opportunity. Currently live in Jacksonville, FL with wife Lia of 13 years, son Dakota (7), and niece Sarah (13) |
Marco Mastrangelo |
* Graduate Assistant, Track & Field, Football | Athletic Trainer at Briar Woods High School |
Casey Maxwell |
* Track & Field, Volleyball | Athletic Trainer at Princeton University |
John P. McLaughlin |
* U-High, Football, Volleyball | Graduate Assistant at Stephen F. Austin State University |
Joey Meloncon Franklinton, La. 1969-70 |
* Football, basketball, track, baseball | Lee Finance Co. Franklinton, La. — Worked 2 years under Doctor Broussard and Trace Ladd. Last 2 years at LSU played baseball for Coach Jim Smith. |
Joe Metz Gadsden, Ala. 1989-02 |
* Football, Baseball, Swimming & Diving, Volleyball | Physical Therapist / Champion Partners in Rehab Physical Therapist by day, Coach/PT, ATC, CSCS @ Westbrook Christian School in afternoon. |
Joe Metz Jacksonville, N.C. 2007-09 |
* Gymnastics, Volleyball, Women’s Tennis | Head Minor League Athletic Trainer- Arizona Diamonbacks |
Anthony P. Miller Covington, La. 1998-2000 |
*Football, Tennis, Volleyball | Rehab Manager Amedisys |
Vincent Webb Miranda Jr. Spring, Texas 1990-94 |
* Football, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field | Athletic Trainer for Employee Health Clinic for United Airlines at Bush International Airport in Houston, TX. Wife is Helen Garcia and daughter is Sofia. |
Joseph A. Mistich Mandeville, La. 1982-86 |
* Football, Golf, Tennis, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Track & Field | Architect/Vice President LA Operations Manti Resources/The Mantco Group I had a great experience at LSU while working in the athletic department. Married to Sandy S. Mistich for 26 years. After finishing LSU completed a 2nd degree in architecture in 1990 and a Masters in architecture. Taught at Tulane in the school of architecture for 2 years after graduation went on to become Director Of Public Works City of Mandeville for 13 years. Currently a partner at Manti Resources out of Corpus christi , TX and Vice President of Louisiana Operations. Sandy & I currently have our 2 sons attending LSU and both working with the football team. our oldest son Blake is an equipment manager and our youngest son Bradley is working in the videography department . I am past president of the l club letterman board from 2001-2002 and I am still currently serving on the L club board. |
A.J. Montalbano 1979-80 |
* Football, Gymnastics | Sr. Vice-President, American Equity Underwriters |
Paul Newman Xenia, Ohio 1983-85 |
* GA for Baseball | Director, Athletes in Action Sports Performance |
Mike Nicola Bellevue, Neb. 2004-06 |
* Track & Field and Gymnastics | Assistant Athletic Trainer, Iowa Western Community College |
Jessica M. Oblinger Baton Rouge, La. 2000-02 |
* Football and Softball | Ortho Rx |
Dawn Marie Osterberger Denham Springs, La. 1992-95 |
* Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Tennis | Executive Director, Hospice Compassus |
James Sheldon Osterberger, Jr., MD Baton Rouge, La. 1970-73 |
* Football, Basketball, Track & Field | Physician; I am proud to be one of “Doc’s Boys”, having served under the the watchful eye of the legendary Marty Broussard, becoming friends and colleagues. |
Kevin Ozimek Louisville, Ky. 2005-07 |
*Graduate Assistant, Track & Field/Cross Country; Women’s Soccer | Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Louisville |
Phil Page Baton Rouge, La. 1985-90 |
* Football, Baseball, Basketball | Performance Health I am Director of Research and Education for Thera-Band and Biofreeze, which I’ve been since 1998. I am a physical therapist and certified athletic trainer, and completed my PhD in Kinesiology at LSU in 2009. I am also an instructor in the Athletic Training curriculum at LSU and clinical instructor of orthopedics at Tulane Medical School. Married with 4 children and living in Baton Rouge. |
Greg Penczek Maryland 2002-04 |
* Graduate Assistant, Gymnastics | Head Atheltic Trainer, Stevenson University |
Troy J. Prevot Baton Rouge, La. 1980-85 |
* Student trainer, football | Physicians Assistant/Manager LUBA Worker’s Comp. Recently recieved my MBA at LSU. Have 2 daughters 16 and 13 both at University High School. I married Sarah Kenelly, a golden girl from 1980-81. We spent 2 years at Wake Forest for PA School and 2 years at the University of Florida working for the gators. We have been back since 1989. We are on campus every day! |
Michael D. Rhoads Baton Rouge, La. 1980-82 |
E. Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. Bachelor of Criminal Justice and MPA both from LSU. Have been with the E. Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office for the last 18 years. Both kids are grown and living in Baton Rouge. |
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Heidi Pritzl Rochefort Jupiter, Fla. 1986-91 |
* Football, Gymnastics, Track and Field, Volleyball, Baseball | Self-employed |
Steven Saccaro Woodworth, La. 1988-92 |
* Men’s Basketball and Football | Started practice in Hematology/Oncology in Alexandria, La. He and wife Kellie have four children (Mallory 8, Emily 7, Nicholas 5 and Anna 2) |
Jeffrey M. Schmitt Ponchatoula, La. 1990-94 |
* Football, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Men & Women’s Track | North Oaks Health System/North Oaks Sports Medicine, Hammond, LA |
Beth Schroeter Noland Halifax, Nova Scotia 1999-2003 |
* Football, Track/Field, Gymnastics, W. Tennis, Storeroom extraordinare | Graduate Assistant at USM ’03-’04; Assistant Athletic Trainer at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego ’05-’07 (and Rock Climbing instructor ’06); Moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in April ’07 for my husband’s job and am expecting our first child around Sept. 7, 2007. |
Jason Schultz Woodbury, Minn. 1995-97 |
* Football, Cheerleading, Softball | Assistant Principal After completing graduate school at LSU I went to Fairbanks, Alaska and worked Clinical Outreach. Moved back to the midwest in 1999 where I taught in a post-secondary setting. In 2006 I completed my Educational Specialist degree and obtained my Administrative License as a K-12 Principal. |
J. Shelby Searcy, Jr. Prattville, Ala. 1978-82 |
* Wrestling, Track & Field, Men’s Basketball | After graduating from LSU, I attended Auburn University where I completed my master’s in exercise science and worked as a graduate assistant working with football and track & field. Since graduating from Auburn U. I have held the following jobs: YMCA Fitness Director (1986-88, Waycross, Ga); Head athletic trainer at Auburn University – Montgomery (1988 – 95, Montgomery, AL); Clinical athletic trainer with HealthSouth (1991 – 97, Montgomery, AL); Coordinator of Sports Medicine Services with Rehab Associates (1997-99, Montgomery, AL). In 1999 I accepted the position of assistant professor in the human performance program and program director for the athletic training education program at Huntingdon College located in Montgomery. The program receive CAAHEP accreditation in the spring 2004. I am currently completing my doctorate at Auburn U. My wife Allison and I will be celebrating our 20th anniversity this summer. We have three children: Tyler (14), Mac (12), and Jennifer Leigh (5). We reside in the town of Prattville which is only a short drive from Montgomery. |
Jeff Smith Maryville, Mo. 2000-02 |
* Graduate Assistant for Football and Track & Field | Football Athletic Trainer / Northwest Missouri State University After serving as the Head Athletic Trainer / Assoc AD at Nicholls State University, THibodaux, LA for 6 years (2003-2009) I accepted a positon in 2009 as the Football Athletic Trainer at my alma mater; Northwest Missouri State University. |
Andy Sonnier Vinton, La. 1989-91 |
* Football and Baseball | Works in operations for Westlake Group of Companies. |
Melissa Ann Sorrells Baton Rouge, La. 2002-Present |
Gymnastics, Softball, Football. Graduate Assistant with University High School. | Head Athletic Trainer at U-High |
Matt Starring Mandeville, La. 1973-76 |
* Football and Track & Field | Medical Sales |
James Stevenson Lumberton, Texas 1995-2000 |
* Football, Men’s Basketball, Swimming and Diving | Assistant Principal/Lumberton ISD |
Tommy Stich Gainesville, Fla. 2007-09 |
* Swimming & Diving, Volleyball, Women’s Tennis | Athletic Trainer/University of Florida Responsible for Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving at University of Florida |
Jeremy Richard Stinson Raleigh, N.C. 1999-2001 |
* Track & Field, Cross Country and Football | Currently working as a Physician Assistant and athletic trainer at Duke University Sports Medicine |
Ben Stolberg 2009-10 |
* Track & Field, Football | Assistant Athletic Trainer/Mississippi State University Currently work with Football and oversee Women’s Tennis. |
Keith Thompson Baton Rouge, La. 1995-97 |
* Football, Swimming & Diving, Volleyball | Works for LSU as an Associate Athletic Trainer |
Cheryl L. Tingle Tallahassee, Fla. 2001-03 |
* Graduate Assistant, Volleyball & Football, Volunteer coordinator | After two years as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at LSU, began a position with Florida State University under the title of Floor Trainer in charge of day-to-day operations of the new Don Fauls Athletic Training Room. |
Gage Trahan Pineville, La. 2002-06 |
* Soccer, Baseball, Football | Certified Athletic Trainer-Christus Louisiana Sports Medicine High School Outreach. Graduate Student at Northwestern State University. |
Charlie Vaughn Atlanta, Ga. 1992-96 |
* Football, Baseball, Track & Field, Tennis, Women’s Basketball, Volleyball | Brokerage Assistant with Colliers Spectrum Cauble (international commerical real estate firm) |
Matt Verret Pineville, La. 1999-2002 |
* Football, Women’s Basketball, Swimming and Diving | Head Athletic Trainer at Mississippi College |
Pamela Brown Wheatley Davidson, N.C. 2004-06 |
* Track & Field, Football | Head Athletic Trainer Michael Waltrip Racing |
Patrick John Whitley Madison, Wisc. 2002-06 |
* Football, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Tennis | Assistant Football Athletic Trainer at University of Wisconsin I am the second assistant staff athletic trainer with football. Although, I am not technically a tiger, there is no doubting that I bleed PURPLE and GOLD! T-I-G-E-R-S TIGERS! |
Heather Wong Winston-Salem, N.C. 2009-11 |
* Men’s Tennis, Women’s Soccer | Assistant Athletic Trainer/Wake Forest University Currently working with Women’s Soccer and Women’s Tennis |
Pamela Workman Hattiesburg, Miss. 2001-05 |
* Women’s Basketball, Baseball and Football | Associate Athletic Trainer/ University of Southern Mississippi |
D. Hunter Yentzen 2004-07 |
* Men’s Basketball, Football & Volleyball | Holy Cross School in New Orleans I got married in November 2009 to Mary Katherine Gwin of Vicksburg, Ms. We have planted our roots in Slidell and hope to be a part of the Holy Cross family for many years to come. |