North Carolina State University Athletics
NC State Sports Medicine GA's
4/6/2009 12:00:00 AM | Sports Medicine
| | Name: | Lisa Branigan, LAT, ATC |
| Title: | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | |
| Sport: | Softball | |
| Education: | B.S. Athletic Training and Exercise and Fitness – University of Cincinnati |
Lisa is in her first year as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer with the Wolfpack softball team. Lisa is currently enrolled in the Masters of Education with a concentration in Health Professions. Formally of Cincinnati, OH, Lisa graduated from the University of Cincinnati where she served as a student athletic trainer for the football, volleyball, baseball, and track and field teams. She also worked off campus at Nova Care Physical Therapy, Princeton High School and in the dermatology clinic at the Cincinnati VA Hospital. Lisa also completed an 15 week internship at Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, KY, working primarily with the football team. Lisa is certified by the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification and is licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the state of North Carolina.
| | Name: | Becky Busack, LAT, ATC |
| Title: | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | |
| Sports: | Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country | |
| Education: | B.S. Athletic Training – Minnesota State University, Mankato B.S. Physical Education – Minnesota State University, Mankato |
Becky is in her 2nd 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, LAT, ATC |
| Title: | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | |
| Sport: | Women's Soccer | |
| Education: | B.S. Athletic Training – University of Cincinnati |
Leah is a second year graduate student working with the women's soccer team. 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 in 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: | Seth Myers, LAT, ATC |
| Title: | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | |
| Sport: | Football | |
| Education: | B.S. Athletic Training – Appalachian State University |
Seth is in his first year as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer with the Wolfpack football team. Seth is currently enrolled in the Master of Education program with a concentration in Health Profession Education. Formerly of Gastonia, NC, Seth graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC where he served as a student athletic trainer for football, baseball, Men's and Women's Track, Men's Soccer and cheerleading. Seth is certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification and licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the state of North Carolina.
| | Name: | Shane Reilly, LAT, ATC |
| 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 team. 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 Trainers' Association Board of Certification and licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the state of North Carolina.
| | Name: | Ryan Studer, LAT, ATC |
| Title: | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | |
| Sport: | Men's Soccer | |
| Education: | B.S. Athletic Training - Otterbein College |
Ryan started with the Sports Medicine Department at NC State University in 2009. Originally from Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Ryan attended Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio and graduated with a degree in Athletic Training in 2008. At Otterbein College Ryan worked with men's basketball, softball, baseball and football. He also did a full-time internship with Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew. In November 2008 Ryan passed his NATABOC exam becoming a certified athletic trainer. He now attends graduate school at North Carolina State University. His graduate degree will be in Adult and Higher Education. At NC State he is working his first year with men's soccer.
| | Name: | Valerie Trahan, LAT, ATC |
| Title: | Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | |
| Sport: | Volleyball | |
| Education: | B.S. Athletic Training – Florida Southern College |
Valerie is a first year graduate assistant certified athletic trainer working with the Wolfpack volleyball team. Valerie is currently enrolled in the Master of Park, Recreation, and Tourism Management. Formally from St. John, USVI, Valerie graduated from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Fl where she served as a student athletic trainer for women's basketball and men's soccer. Valerie completed a 12 week internship at IMG Sports Academy in Bradenton, FL working with tennis, golf, soccer, basketball, and football. Valerie is certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification and licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the state of North Carolina.
| | Name: | Amanda Upchurch, LAT, ATC |
| 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 he 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.
