North Carolina State University Athletics
Graduate Assistants in Sports Medicine
8/2/2006 12:00:00 AM | Pack Athletics
| Name: | Scott Armstrong, ATC, LAT |
| Title: | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Sport: | Wrestling |
| Education: | B.S. Athletic Training Texas State University |
Scott is entering his third year at NC State as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. Scott works primarily with the wrestling team but has also worked with the Wolfpack men’s and women’s soccer, gymnastics and cheerleading programs. Formerly of San Antonio, TX, Scott graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX with a B.S. in Athletic Training in 2006. While at Texas State he worked with their football, volleyball, track and field, and women’s basketball programs in addition to internships and the Student Health Center and San Marcos High School. Scott joined the Arena Football League’s Austin Wranglers as a seasonal intern for the 2005 and 2006 seasons. Scott then joined the National Football League’s Tennessee Titans as a pre-season intern for the 2007 and 2008 seasons. Scott is certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification and is licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in North Carolina.
| Name: | Becky Busack, ATC, LAT |
| Title: | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Sports: | Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country |
| Education: | B.S. in Athletic Training Minnesota State University, Mankato B.S. in Physical Education Minnesota State University, Mankato |
Becky is in her 1st year as a graduate assistant athletic trainer with the Wolfpack cross country and track teams. Becky is currently enrolled in the Master's of Education department with an emphasis in Health Professions. Formally of Echo, Minnesota Becky graduated from MSU, Mankato and obtained a degree in athletic training and physical education teaching. She served as a student athletic trainer for the football and men's basketball teams. She then joined the staff at Charlotte Country Day school in August 2008 where she taught P.E. and health to 5th-8th graders and was the athletic trainer for the 7th and 8th grade teams for 3 years. Becky is certified by the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification and licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the State of North Carolina.
| Name: | Leah Dunagan, ATC, LAT |
| Title: | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Sport: | Volleyball |
| Education: | B.S. Athletic Training University of Cincinnati |
Leah is a first year graduate student working with the volleyball and gymnastics teams. Leah is currently enrolled in the Master of Education with a concentration in Health Professions. Formally from Solon, OH, Leah graduated from the University of Cincinnati where she served as a student athletic trainer for men's and women's track and field, men's soccer, and football. She also worked off campus at Choice Physical Therapy, Roger Bacon High School and Princeton High School. Leah completed a 10 week internship at North Carolina State University working with gymnastics, women's soccer, football and volleyball. Leah is certified by the National Athletic Training Association Board of Certification and licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the State of North Carolina.
| Name: | Sarah Manville, ATC, LAT |
| Title: | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Sport: | Women’s Soccer |
| Education: | B.S. Athletic Training Florida Southern College |
Sarah is in her second year as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer with the women’s soccer team. Sarah is currently enrolled in the Master of Education with a concentration in the Health Professions program. Formerly of Chelsea, MI, Sarah graduated from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL, where she served as a student athletic trainer for baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s swimming. She also worked off campus for with the Lakeland High Shool football team and the Detroit Tigers’ minor league team during spring training. Sarah completed a year internship working with the Austin Peay State University football and baseball teams. Sarah is certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification and licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the State of North Carolina.
| Name: | Lonnie Meyers, ATC, LAT |
| Title: | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Sport: | Football |
| Education: | B.S. Athletic Training Marietta (OH) College |
Lonnie is in his second year as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer with the Wolfpack football team. Formerly of Cumberland, MD, Lonnie graduated from Marietta College where he was a student athletic trainer for the baseball and women’s basketball teams, the Parkersburg (WV) High School football team for two seasons, and has worked in an outpatient physical therapy clinic, doctor’s office, and Shelby Memorial Hospital emergency room. In addition, Lonnie was a 4-year letterman and starter for the Marietta College football team and two-time Academic All-OAC honoree. Lonnie is certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification.
| Name: | Shane Reilly, ATC, LAT |
| Title: | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Sports: | Football, Men’s and Women’s Tennis |
| Education: | B.S. Athletic Training Merrimack College |
Shane is in his first year as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer with the Wolfpack football and men's and women's tennis teams. Shane is currently enrolled in the Master of Education program with a concentration in Health Profession Education. Formerly of Raynham, MA, Shane graduated from Merrimack College in Andover, MA where he served as a student athletic trainer for the men’s hockey and women’s basketball teams. Shane also worked for one semester in an outpatient physical therapy clinic. In addition, Shane was a 4-year letterman for the Merrimack College Football Team. Shane is certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification and licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the State of North Carolina.
| Name: | Abby Stillings, ATC, LAT |
| Title: | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Sports: | Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving |
| Education: | B.A. Athletic Training Otterbein College |
Abby is in her second year as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer with the men's and women's swimming and diving teams. Abby is currently enrolled in the Master of Education with a concentration in Health Professions program. Formerly of Milford Center, OH, Abby graduated from Otterbein College in Westerville, OH where she served as a student athletic trainer for men's and women's cross country, women's soccer, baseball, men's basketball and football. She worked off campus for one semester at a high school where she provided coverage for gymnastics and wrestling. Abby is certified by the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification and licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the State of North Carolina.
| Name: | Amanda Upchurch, ATC, LAT |
| Title: | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer |
| Sport: | Football |
| Education: | B.S. Athletic Training East Carolina University |
Amanda is serving her first year as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer with the Wolfpack football program. Formerly of Charlotte, North Carolina, Amanda graduated from East Carolina University where she served as the athletic training student for football, women's basketball, baseball, track and field and cheerleading. She currently serves as the faculty advisor for the MAATA Student Senate. Amanda is certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification and licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in North Carolina.
