By: Kris Koenig (MAT Class of 2025) For my summer field experience, I have chosen to do my clinical rotation at SLU, specifically with the men’s basketball team. My preceptor is Jonathan Burth, ATC, aka “JB”. At the start of the fall semester of 2024, I will be joined by PY2 Jeremy, who is in the same cohort as myself. My time with the SLU men’s basketball team has been immensely rewarding. The ATR offers a diverse array of state-of-the-art modalities, which I have had the privilege to utilize on student-athletes, further enhancing my knowledge and experience with various treatment methods ..read more

By: Jeremy Gries (MAT Class of 2025) My clinical placement at the University of Washington has been an exceptionally enriching experience. Here, I have had the chance to apply a diverse array of skills learned in the classroom, including wound care, modalities, rehabilitation techniques, and taping. Working alongside my preceptor, Jaqulyn Carrell, M.ED, LAT, CKTP, I have actively engaged in contributing to a dynamic learning environment helping primarily with the University of Washington Football team. This experience has highlighted the importance of quick decision-making, adaptability ..read more

By: Jacob Kidwell (MAT Class of 2025) Our experience with the Gateway Grizzlies has been fulfilling and immersive. Our time has allowed us to showcase our skills that we have been building on over the past year, while also learning new skill sets and ways in which the knowledge we already have could be enriched. Working alongside our preceptor, Margaret Rall, LAT, ATC, we have been able to actively participate in both injury evaluation as well as rehabilitation strategies, these strategies include but are not limited to, modalities, manual therapy, and wound care.  The team, managers ..read more

By: Krystal Kohenskey (MAT Class of 2025) This summer I am provided the opportunity to learn under my preceptor Zach Hopkins, MAT, ATC, at STL City 2. All City programs use physicians associated with WashU. Being able to gain clinical experience at City 2 has been an amazing experience. Everything about the City program, both first team and second, has been extraordinary. Everyone is so nice and willing to help you navigate any obstacles you might encounter. All the staff go out of their way to know your name and get to know you. Sometimes the team even allows me to play with them during pra ..read more

By: Madison Wriborg (MAT Class of 2025) During my summer field experience, I have had the opportunity of assisting Dr. Bayes and his medical staff at Bluetail medical group with regenerative and sports medicine. During rotations I assist aside Dr. Bayes with ultrasound guided injections ranging from steroidal injections to platelet-rich plasma and stem cell injections. During my time at Bluetail Medical Group I get to see a lot of different imaging like X-ray, MRI, and ultrasound guided treatments which has been great for testing my anatomy! Another opportunity I get at Bluetail Medical G ..read more

By: Lauren Smith (MAT Class of 2024)     My clinical rotation at Alton High School has been going great so far this semester. My preceptor Andy Renner ATC, LAT, gives me a lot of freedom to evaluate athletes, provide treatment, and take athletes through therapeutic exercises. I am also very fortunate to have access to various therapeutic modalities like Marc Pro, cupping, and Graston tools. All the opportunities that have been provided to me have allowed me to adapt and get creative with my skillset. There is always the chance to grow in my knowledge and skills when I am at Al ..read more

By: Yu-Heng (Stanley) Hu (MAT Class of 2024)     My time at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has been exceptional. This semester, I started my clinical experience at SIUE. Even though it is a 30-minute commute from SLU, it is totally worth it. As SIUE is an NCAA Division 1 college, many athletes come to the training room every day, providing me with a great opportunity to practice and gain hands-on experience. This is also my first time being with a D1 basketball team, which is an exciting experience watching and assisting in high-intensity games. Additionally, I have ..read more

By: Marissa Uecker (MAT Class of 2024)     My clinical assignment with Pattonville High School has been a great learning experience. My preceptor, Alex Hubbs, has given me the opportunity to expand and develop my skills through hands-on practice with injury evaluations, therapeutic intervention, and patient education. Alex treats me almost as if I am a third certified athletic trainer at Pattonville. He gives me the autonomy to make clinical decisions regarding rehab and injury evaluations and provides feedback to help me learn and grow. This experience has significantly impa ..read more

By: I-Chen (Hugo) Lee (MAT Class of 2024)     This is my final clinical rotation before graduation, and I am delighted to be assigned to SIUE. SIUE boasts a wealth of athletic trainers who offer diverse perspectives. What I appreciate most is that all the preceptors treat us as colleagues. They encourage us to tackle tasks we feel confident in, and when there's a shortage, they offer advice in a remarkably polite manner. Fortunately, there are two AT graduates from SLU here, so they truly understand our needs. I want to extend special thanks to our main preceptor, Lupe. S ..read more

By: Justin Epperly (MAT Class of 2024) During the spring semester of 2024, I have been assisting Elena Melillo ATC, MAT, LAT. My prime responsibility has been coverage of the SLU women’s soccer team. This previous season, the fall of 2023, the women’s team won their 6th consecutive A-10 championship and achieved a historic playoff run, reaching the sweet 16 of the NCAA College Cup. The furthest the team has reached in SLU history. It was an amazing honor to serve not only the players, but coaches, team physicians, physical therapists, and all other members of our interprofessional team alon ..read more