The ATEP

traveled to

Sacramento on

March 23rd to

participate in

the California

Athletic Train-

ers’ Associa-

tion “Hit the

H i l l ” d a y .

CATA organ-

ized the day at

the State Capi-

tol to lobby for

two new bills

that are de-

signed to help

ensure high

school athlete

safety. A total

of sixty-two athletic trainers and athletic training

students spent the day visiting with legislators to

promote Assembly Bill (AB) 1646Catastrophic

Injury Training for High School Coaches and As-

sembly Bill 1647 Catastrophic Injury Prevention.

CATA President Mike West and FWATA Govern-

mental Affairs Committee Chair Mike

Chisar (both friends and supporters of

the CBU ATEP) led this successful

event with the help of J. Walcher

Communications (PR Firm) and Aaron

Read and Associates (Lobby Firm).

Our students started the day learn-

ing about governmental affairs in ath-

letic training and were introduced to

the process of lobbying at the state

capital. The students then shadowed

their mentor Athletic Trainers in meet-

ings with their respective senators and

assembly members in an effort to cre-

ate support for AB 1646 and 1647. By

the day’s end, the group had interacted

with over half the state’s legislators.

CBU’s MSAT program

created quite an im-

pression by bringing

the largest contingent

of athletic training fac-

ulty and students to

the capital. The stu-

dents were led by Pro-

fessor Baker, Adam

Cady, and Belinda San-

chez. ATEP students in

attendance included

Tiffany Duran, Lauren

Hawthorne, Todd

Conger, Mark West,

Veronica Mondaca,

Karissa Scherer, Mel-

ody Mohebbi, Chase

Paulson, and Jennifer

(Bing) Vetter.

We are very proud of the students that took

the time to promote our profession, support our

legislative acts, and to be a leader of professional-

ism for ATEP involvement in California.

Ins ide This

I s sue

ATEP Hits

the Hill

1

Alumni & Fam-

ily Updates

2

NATA Month 3

ATEP Field

Trips

3

Professional

Development

4

ATEP Lecture

Series

4

Alum Focus 5

J u n e 2 0 1 0 V o l u m e 2 , I s s u e 1

Lancer Update

Congrats

Graduates

6

Life in the

ATEP

7

Life in the

ATEP

8

Life in the

ATEP

9

Lancers at

Practical Apps

9

Lancers Hit the Hill with CATA

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ALUMNI & FAMILY NEWS

Laurie Cook became certified when she passed the BOC

exam in February. She also had an exciting year as several

of her athletes and teams excelled at Rancho Verde High

School this year.

Sarah Anderson passed the BOC exam in April and is a

full-time ATC at Sports Conditioning and Rehabilitation in

Orange, CA.

Lauren Hawthorne passed the BOC exam in April and

accepted an Athletic Training internship position at Cali-

fornia State University, Long Beach.

Jennifer (Moore) Parker passed the BOC exam in April

and completed an Athletic Training internship with NASA

in May. She has also been accepted into the graduate

Sports Management program at the United States Sports

Academy.

Lauren Briley passed the BOC exam in April. She also

accepted an athletic training position with Orange Ortho-

pedic Medical Group.

Winnie Voong passed the BOC exam in April and ac-

cepted a position as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at the

University of California, Riverside.

John Hsu accepted an Assistant Athletic Trainer position

with the Washington Nationals and moved to Florida in

April to join the organization.

Veronica Mondaca accepted an athletic training position

with Palm Springs POWER Baseball.

Alexis Pettway will begin the graduate Teaching Creden-

tial program at the University of Redlands.

Jun Yun and his wife, Sunha Baik, welcomed their daugh-

ter, Jasmine, into the world this spring. Jun also passed the

BOC examination in April.

Drew Fothergill accepted an Assistant Athletic Trainer

position at Lon Morris College in Texas.

Current ATEP students Lindsey Warren and Melody

Mohebbi presented on the relationship of Hamstring in-

jury and stretching at Practical Applications in Sports Medi-

cine.

Lancer ATEP Faculty and Staff presentations at the 2010

Practical Applications in Sports Medicine Conference in

Palm Springs included: Dr. MacDonald and Adam

Cady (Sudden Athlete Death); Tony Ontiveros, Mark

Espinosa, and Jessika Hunt (PNF); and Professor

Baker and Mike Chisar (Young Athlete Fatality Rates).

Congrats to all presenters!

Belinda Sanchez is completing a mission trip with Ath-

letes in Action in Mexico. She also graduated with her

Master of Science in Kinesiology degree in May. We wish

her the best in her next career step!

The ATEP would like to thank Renee Hendershot and

Amber McKee for their commitment and service to the

program and our students. We are sad to see them move

on from the ATEP, but are very appreciative for their ef-

forts in educating our students and helping the program

grow. We would like to remind them though...that while

they may move on to new adventures….”once a Lancer,

always a Lancer.” We would also like to extend congratu-

lations to Amber and her husband, Jason, over the newly

announced pregnancy.

The ATEP would also like to thank Dr. Jan Kodat and

her family for hosting the annual end of the year Gradua-

tion and Alumni party. We had a great time celebrating

our graduating class and spending time with the ACIs,

team physicians, and alumni that make our program great.

We look forward to seeing all of you there next year.

Congratulations to the following Lancer alumni and family for

their accomplishments. Our apologies in advance for any

person or event we have missed… it was not done purposely.

To be included in future editions of the CBU ATEP Update,

please forward your personal and/or professional news to

rbaker@calbaptist.edu.

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The CBU Athletic Training Student Club participated in

several events throughout the month of March to cele-

brate NATA's National Athletic Training Month. It all

started with the ATSC holding a successful "I heart AT" t-

shirt fundraiser, speared by Linda Pon, where students,

staff, faculty, family and friends supported the effort by pur-

chasing and wearing shirts throughout the month. Next,

ATSC members reached out to college and high school

students in the Riverside community with goals of increas-

ing awareness of the athletic training profession. An infor-

mation booth was hosted on the CBU campus while sev-

eral ATSC members served as guest speakers at Poly High

School and RCC Norco athletic training classes. In addi-

tion, HR1137 forms for the Medicare Act were promoted

at these events. To top off National Athletic Training

Month, ATSC members were well represented in Sacra-

mento as they joined efforts with other athletic trainers for

Hit the Hill Day. Thank you to everyone who participated

and showed their support during our busy month of

March! -Winnie Voong

National Athletic Training Month

CBU ATEP Visits the LA Clippers & Rancho

Cucamonga Quakes

CBU ATEP attempts to expose its students to the

profession of athletic training at all levels of practice.

This semester Cal Baptist students had the opportu-

nity to visit JoHan Wang, Associate Athletic Trainer

for the Los Angeles Clippers as well as Mike Met-

calfe, Athletic Trainer the Rancho Cucamonga

Quakes, Angels Baseball affiliate. The Clippers visit

offered an inside look at athletic training in the NBA

setting, a presentation by CBU Alum Milo Andersen

on what it takes to be an intern, as well as a tour of

the Clippers practice facility. Mike Metcalfe led a

tour of the facilities, hosted a Q&A session for our

students during pre-game batting practice, and in-

vited CBU to stay for the ball game. Both visits

proved to be great experiences for our ATEP!

-Belinda Sanchez

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CBU’s Department of Kinesiology, in conjunction with the Department of Athletics’ Athletic Training Staff,

offered several continuing education opportunities for faculty, staff, and local certified athletic trainers through-

out the past year. The lecture series for the 2009-2010 academic year featured select professors, researchers,

and allied healthcare providers in Southern California. It also included the CATA State Meeting in December.

During the Fall semester, the MSAT welcomed Robert Kersey, PhD, ATC, CSCS to speak on Anabolic-

Androgenic Steroids and (CBC Alum) Lee Brown, EdD, CSCS*D, FNSCA, FACSM to speak on the Science of

Speed Training.

Our Spring semester lineup included Jared Coburn, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA speaking on Measuring Muscle Per-

formance, Kavin Tsang, PhD, ATC presenting research on therapeutic modalities and evidence based practice

in healthcare, and Commander Christopher Dewing, MD discussing orthopaedic evaluation and surgical tech-

niques for Femoral Acetabular Impingement.

We have had great speakers this year and look forward to continuing our lecture series next year. If you have

any requests for lecture topics or guest speakers, please be sure to pass those along to the ATEP.

CBU ATEP Lecture Series

L a n c e r U p d a t e

Summer Professional Development A big “THANKS” to Jim Clover, Jim Winn, and the SPORT Foundation for putting on another

excellent Practical Applications in Sports Medicine event this June in Palm Springs. The confer-

ence offered a great group of faculty presenting and an outstanding cadaver experience to round

out the outstanding learning opportunity. We also had a GREAT ATEP turnout—we look for-

ward to an even bigger representation next year—and highly recommend that our students/

alumni get involved with PASM next year!

Up next is the NATA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. If you are in attendance, be sure to show

your love for Jim Clover, who will be presenting this year!

For those attending the FWATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia in Hawaii—be sure to

check out presentations by ATEP Alumni, Faculty and Staff—including Winnie Voong, Jennifer

Parker, Adam Cady, Belinda Sanchez, and Professor Baker. Also, be on the lookout for

the Winnie Voong organized ATEP social to take place at FWATA.

L-R Front Row: Joe Luat, Alonzo Green, rey Flores, John Hsu, Lindsay Warren. Middle Row: Belinda Sanchez, Ve-

ronica Mondaca, Karissa Scherer, Winnie Voong, Tiffany Duran, Melody Mohebbi. Back Row: Mark West, Jennifer

Vetter, Daniel Scalia, Jenna Oltmanns, Lauren Hawthorne, Linda Pon, Lauren Briley, Commaner Christopher Dew-

ing, Adam Cady, Chase Paulsen

For this addition of the Lancer Alum Focus, we caught up with

Sarah Anderson, MS, ATC. After completing the ATEP at CBU, Sarah be-

came the head athletic trainer for Murrieta Mesa High School. In Decem-

ber 2009, she was contacted by the head athletic trainer at Sports Condi-

tioning and Rehabilitation (SCAR) through her resume being posted on the

NATA website. SCAR supported her in the certification process and she

obtained her ATC credential in 4/2010. We were able to catch up with

Sarah to get her thoughts on life as an ATC and his Lancer roots.

What is your current employment position:

I currently work as a certified athletic trainer for SCAR. I work from

11:30am to 8:00pm Monday through Friday.

I am responsible for providing athletic training services to a wide popula-

tion of physically active people ranging from youth to geriatric. My main

responsibility is to assess the strengths and weakness of clients and de-

velop strength and conditioning/injury prevention programs designed to

target the needs and goals of my clients. I also work with physical thera-

pists and other athletic trainers in the rehabilitation of injured athletes.

Our clinic is very unique; it includes physical therapy clinic, gym, and an

athletic training clinic. The athletic trainers work closely with the physical

therapists and personal trainers. We all work very well as a team in mak-

ing sure our clients/patients are receiving the best treatment and care pos-

sible. I am very happy with my current position and work with great peo-

ple. I know I still have a lot to learn and enjoy that SCAR has so much to

offer.

What do you love about your job? What keeps you coming back?

I love helping people reach their goals. I enjoy getting to know my patients/

clients and building a rapport with them. The kids are amazing and keep

me on my toes. Although some days are crazier than others my cowork-

ers and clients keep me coming back each day.

What is the toughest part of job/least favorite?

Just like in the classroom I would say the administrative part of the job is

my least favorite. I would much rather be on the floor of the gym interact-

ing with my coworkers, patients, clients and gym members.

What is a typical day like for you?

A typical work day in the life of Sarah Anderson would be arriving at SCAR

around 11:30am. We generally see anywhere from 10-25 athletes per day.

Our work with the athletes consists of taking them through their injury

prevention or rehab program and providing any treatment that may be

necessary. As part of my job I also do some personal training. I can see

about 2 to 3 personal training clients a day. Throughout the day I am con-

stantly catching up on administrative duties and completing any necessary

athletic training projects, including one of my favorites, laundry. On

Wednesday evenings, I teach a class for runners called Runner’s Work-

shop. I teach the runners basic form, technique, and strengthening exer-

cises. I also teach a TRX Suspension Training class on Thursday nights. I

really like teaching this class and have enjoyed learning about and working

with the TRX.

What are the similarities/differences between your setting and

the traditional AT?

There is limited first aid and emergency care provided in the clinical set-

ting. Although with emergency care it is still important to stay current

because when working with elderly patients there is a higher chance of

cardiac and other emergency aliments.

What is your favorite professional highlight from your career so

far?

Passing the BOC exam!!! Getting a full time job with some of the coolest

coworkers a girl could ask for.

Who are your mentors?

Marilyn Oliver, the program director at University of La Verne and Rusty

Baker. Thank you both for your time, support, encouragement, and men-

torship. You both played a significant role in my success.

What is the best piece of advice you ever received during your

career?

Stay in contact with your mentors, peers, and colleagues and do not be

afraid to ask for help. In this profession we have to lean on each other to

grow as clinicians and as a profession. Also, do not over analyze the BOC

exam. Think of your college courses as your study guide for the class and

the BOC exam is just a cumulative exam of your college career. Learn

along the way!

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Alum Focus: Sarah Anderson

Congrats to the Class of 2010!

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What is you fondest memory of your time in the CBU ATEP?

I have so many memories from the time I spent at CBU that it is hard

to pick just one. I am grateful for the time I had with my classmates and

the bonds we created with each other. The staff was and is very

supportive and encouraging. I am so grateful for the relationships I have

created with the staff and students.

What was your toughest class and who was the toughest

professor at CBU? Why?

“Management in professional Issues” was the toughest class for because

it was a class of little interest for me, but little did I know it was going

to be the class I used most after graduating from CBU. We carry out

administrative tasks daily at SCAR. It is a very important part of our

job.

Advice for current ATC/young professional/anyone interested

in your setting etc?

The best advice I can give is to prepare ahead. Set goals and work

towards them because time flies. Once you have graduated the learning

has only just begun. I have gained so much knowledge since I have

graduated. This is a learning profession and we will always be students.

Anything else you would like to say to the Lancer Family?

Thank you all so very much for all of your support! I would not be

where I am today without all of the support I have received from staff

and classmates.

From Left to Right: Lauren Hawthorne, Linda Pon, Lauren Briley, Rey Flores, John Hsu, Alonzo Green, Joe Luat, Jennifer

Parker, Winnie Voong, Veronica Mondaca, and Alexis Pettway.

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Chris Gonzales

Sarah Anderson

Winnie Voong

Jennifer Parker

Veronica Mondaca

Linda Pon

Todd Conger

Chase Paulson

Lindsey Warren

Melody Mohebbi

Jennifer Vetter

Karissa Scherer

Tiffany Duran

Mark West

Michele Vasquez

Ashlee Harlow

Adam Cady

Rusty Baker

Nicole MacDonald

Todd Babcock

Guido Sendowsky

Tony Ontiveros

Mark Espinosa

Jessika Hunt

Jim Clover

Jim Winn

LANCERS @ 2010 Practical Applications Meeting

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