athletic training strength & conditioning
Athletic Training Strength & Conditioning
Tennessee
101
Lady Vol Athletic Training Team ENHANCE Team ENHANCE (Enhancing Nutrition, Health, Athletic Performance, Networking, Community and Education), a program to help female studentathletes with issues that affect performance, has been established by a group of University professional staff members and experts from the private sector. Issues such as nutrition, body composition, diet, eating disorders and mental health, and their effects on the health, well-being and performance of the female student-athlete, are dealt with through the guidelines, policies and procedures that have been established by Team ENHANCE. The following experts compose Team ENHANCE: the team physician, athletic trainers, eating disorder/addictions specialist, nutritionists, therapists/counselors, strength and conditioning coaches, exercise physiologist, coaches, athletic administrators, sport sociologist and sport psychologists. Through this integrated team, the staff provides education and early intervention for the student-athlete’s emotional, mental and physical health, well being and performance.
In December 1998, a new era dawned for Lady Vol athletic training, as the state-of-the-art University of Tennessee women’s athletics training room opened its doors. The 5,600 square-foot sports care center for female athletes stacks up as one of the nation’s best facilities devoted solely to women. The Lady Vol training room features a modality area and adequate space for functional rehabilitation, aerobic training, hydrotherapy and practice preparation (taping). Additionally, there are administrative areas, a private exam room and a private bathroom for drug testing. The modality area, with room for nine treatment tables, is equipped with the latest technology to care for athletes. Of the nine treatment stations, three feature adjustable high/low tables for manual therapy. With functional rehabilitation being the key factor in a student-athlete’s recovery from injury, a large portion of the facility is devoted solely to this purpose. There are two mat tables for stretching and other exercises and an abundance of space for proprioceptive and strengthening exercises. Also included in this sector is the aerobic training area, where student-athletes stay cardiovascularly fit to ensure a smooth transition back to practice and competition. Included among the cardiovascular equipment are stationary bikes, a treadmill, elliptical machines, a slide board, a Versa Climber and a UBE (upper body extremity) machine. Another impressive feature of the new facility is the hydrotherapy area. Along with two traditional whirlpools, there is also a pair of whirlpool spas. The larger one, which is 14 feet x 8 feet and five feet deep, allows athletes to have aqua-therapy at the training room rather than going to a large pool at the aquatic center. The three-foot-deep smaller spa measures 10 feet x 7 feet, providing a great deal of space for Lady Vols to loosen up sore muscles. The construction of this gem provides UT with an exceptional facility to match the top-notch personnel on hand to care for Lady Volunteer athletes.
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JENNY MOSHAK, ATC/L, C.S.C.S. Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine
Jenny Moshak is in her 17th year with the Lady Vols. She oversees all sports medicine, athletic training, rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning, and continues to work directly with basketball. Moshak’s vision led to the creation of UT’s unique program, Team ENHANCE, which creates a healthy culture for the Lady Vol student-athletes so they can achieve personal bests in their sports and in their lives. Under her direction, the UT Women’s Athletics Department established the program to assist student-athletes in the nutritional, mental and emotional aspects of performance, with the guidance of UT professional staff, coaches and a comprehensive group of medical experts from the private sector. A graduate of Western Michigan in physical education, Moshak also holds a master’s degree from UT in exercise physiology. She spent one year on the sports medicine/ athletic training staff at Penn State before returning to UT as head athletic trainer in 1989. The Skokie, Ill., native has been a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association since 1986, a certified strength and conditioning specialist since 1997 and is an adjunct professor with the Exercise Science Department. Moshak is often invited to speak at conferences and workshops across the country.
CHRIS HOFMANN, ATC/L Associate Athletic Trainer
Chris Hofmann is in her 14th year with the Lady Volunteers and works most closely with the soccer team, as well as assisting in the overall operation of the athletic training room. Hofmann came to UT after working five years as the coordinator of athletic training services in a private sports medicine clinic in Waterford, Mich. Hofmann earned her bachelor’s degree from Wisconsin-La Crosse with a major in physical education and an emphasis in coaching and athletic training and earned her M.A. from Western Michigan in athletic training in 1985. The Glen Ellyn, Ill., native has been a certified member of the NATA since 1986.
“Arrival Point 2005”
Lady Vol Athletic Training CATHERINE JOHNSON, ATC/L, LMT
PRISCILLA BOLIN
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Catherine Johnson is in her eighth year as assistant athletic trainer. She continues her responsibilities as the home-based athletic trainer, overseeing the golf team and assisting other staff members with sport coverage and injury rehabilitation. Her other duties include administrative responsibilities and post-season event coverage. She has been a member of the staff at Tennessee since 1994, serving as a graduate assistant and intern assistant. Johnson graduated from Guilford College in 1994 with a degree in sports medicine, received her master’s degree in sports psychology from UT in 1997 and became a licensed massage therapist in 1999. The Thomasville, N.C., native and her husband, Tyler, reside in Louisville, Tenn.
Eating Disorders/Addictions Specialist
Priscilla Bolin is the eating disorders/addictions consultant for Team ENHANCE. Bolin is the clinical outreach coordinator for Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services in Hattiesburg, Miss. She has volunteered her time in the establishment and continuation of Team ENHANCE. Her greatest contribution to the program is her monitoring of the system and its effective operation in meeting the needs of the women’s athletics department. Bolin has experience working in the field of social work and is a certified masters addiction counselor and a certified social worker addictions counselor.
Brian Lehmann, m.s., R.D., L.D.N., c.s.c.s., s.c.c.c.
AMANDA SHIELDS, ATC/L
Sports Nutritionist
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Amanda Shields is in her third year on the Lady Vol athletic training staff and was elevated to full-time status in August 2004. Her primary responsibility is working with the cross country and track & field programs. Shields graduated from the College of Charleston in 2003 with degrees in athletic training and physical education & health with an emphasis in exercise science. In addition, she served as an athletic training intern at North Greenville College in Greenville, S.C., during the spring of 2003. The Chesnee, S.C., native graduated from UT in December 2004 with a master’s degree in safety with an emphasis in emergency management.
REBECCA L. MORGAN, M.D. Team Physician
Dr. Rebecca “Becky” Morgan is in her eighth year as the team physician for the Lady Vols. She is board certified in family practice and has a Certificate of Special Qualifications in sports medicine. Dr. Morgan received her medical doctorate from the University of South Alabama and completed her family practice residency training at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Huntsville. She also served her sports medicine fellowship at UASOMHuntsville in 1996. Dr. Morgan completed a volunteer physician internship at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., and is a consulting physician for USA Swimming. She also served as the team physician for USA Swimming at the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Australia. Prior to joining the staff at UT, Dr. Morgan spent two years in private practice in Franklin, Tenn., where she participated in the care of local high school athletes.
KRISTEN MARTIN
Brian Lehmann holds the position of Sports Nutritionist for University of Tennessee Athletics. Lehmann has been affiliated with Tennessee Athletics since July 2001. He came to the UT from Kansas State University as a graduate assistant strength and donditioning doach, where he earned certification through the College Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. In 2003, Lehmann was promoted to the position of sports nutritionist, and currently serves both men’s and women’s athletics in this capacity. He is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association and a licensed nutritionist in Tennessee. In addition to his responsibilities in Athletics, he is an instructor in the Department of Nutrition and takes a hands-on approach to teaching applied sports nutrition to student-athletes. Lehmann is fortunate to have a fine network of nationally recognized dietitians and nutritional scientists available for referral through the Department of Nutrition and the Knoxville District Dietetic Association, including an experienced Eating Disorder Consultant in Karen Wetherall. He and his wife, Miranda live in Maryville and have a son, Eli.
KAREN WETHERALL, R.D., L.D.N. Nutritionist Consultant
Karen Wetherall is in her 11th year as a consultant for the Lady Vol Athletics Department. She provides support and works with individual athletes to enhance performance through good nutrition. Wetherall also works in the Department of Nutrition as the dietetic internship director and has a private practice working with eating disorders. Her educational background includes an M.S. in nutrition education from Boston University and a B.S. in food and nutrition from Marymount College of Fordham University. She and her husband, Chris, reside in Oak Ridge.
L.C.S.W. Team ENHANCE Coordinator
Kristen Martin is a licensed clinical social worker and in her fourth year as the coordinator of the Team ENHANCE program. Her primary responsibility is providing individual and group counseling to Lady Vol athletes. She also consults with coaches and teams, sets up educational seminars, and conducts assessments on an as needed basis. Martin is a member of the USA Swimming Disordered Eating Task Force as well as a member of the Female Athlete Triad Coalition. Previously, she worked as a therapist in a residential treatment center for young women. Martin claimed Social Worker of the Year honors in 1998 for the Knox Area Branch of the National Association of Social Workers. The Orange, Calif., native received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Pepperdine in 1991 and a master’s degree in clinical social work from UT in 1997. Martin also understands intimately the athlete’s mind as she lettered all four years on the Pepperdine swim team and captained the squad during her senior season. Martin lives in Powell, Tenn., with her husband, Mike, and their three children, Ryan, Anna and Caroline.
2005 LADY VOL VOLLEYBALL
ATHLETIC TRAINING GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
Tara Burnett, ATC/L
Holli Cooper, ATC/L
Erin Hallman, ATC/L
Abe Kiggins, ATC/L
Mandy Miller, ATC/L
Amber Snyder, ATC/L
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Lady Vol Strength & Conditioning
Since 1992, the Lady Volunteer Strength and Conditioning program has played an integral role in the training and development of female athletes at the University of Tennessee. The Lady Vol strength and conditioning coaches, consisting of two full-time and two graduate assistant staff members, have two primary goals: to maximize strength and power, which will transfer to increased sport performance, and to decrease the likelihood and severity of injury. The Lady Vol weight room is approximately 4,500 square feet and equipped primarily with free weights, which allow for optimal functional training and athletic enhancement. Specialized equipment, including Olympic platforms and squat/power racks, allow for the specific environment for teaching proper technique to student-athletes, regardless of size. The strength staff is responsible for the design and implementation of programs for all 11 varsity sports. These programs feature resistance training and conditioning protocols, including plyometric, speed and aerobic/anaerobic training. The Lady Vol weight room environment is one of both camaraderie and competition at the highest levels. This facility and its staff are dedicated to meet the unique needs of Tennessee’s female student-athletes. The strength and conditioning coaches, athletic, trainers and sport coaches work very closely to design workouts with this purpose in mind: to challenge each student-athlete to reach her potential in her sport and be proud to be a Lady Vol.
StrengTh and conditioning graduate assistants
Jessica Kinder
104
HEATHER MASON, S.C.C.C. Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Heather Mason enters her 10th year in the strength and conditioning profession and her third year as the head strength and conditioning coach for the women’s athletics department, responsible for the Lady Vol strength, speed and conditioning programs. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Mason also earned a master of education degree in sports administration from Xavier (Ohio) University in 1998. She is certified by the National Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. The Wheelersburg, Ohio, native came to Tennessee after a five-year stint at the University of Notre Dame and two years at her alma mater, Cincinnati.
COLLIN SCHLOSSER, C.S.C.S. Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Collin Schlosser is in his third year as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the women’s athletics department. His responsibilities include creating and implementing strength, speed and conditioning programs for the Lady Vols. A 2000 graduate of Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, Schlosser also earned a master’s degree in developmental kinesiology from Bowling Green State University in 2002. A native of Napoleon, Ohio, he has been certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Kristen Kinder
“Arrival Point 2005”
Tennessee
101
Lady Vol Athletic Training Team ENHANCE Team ENHANCE (Enhancing Nutrition, Health, Athletic Performance, Networking, Community and Education), a program to help female studentathletes with issues that affect performance, has been established by a group of University professional staff members and experts from the private sector. Issues such as nutrition, body composition, diet, eating disorders and mental health, and their effects on the health, well-being and performance of the female student-athlete, are dealt with through the guidelines, policies and procedures that have been established by Team ENHANCE. The following experts compose Team ENHANCE: the team physician, athletic trainers, eating disorder/addictions specialist, nutritionists, therapists/counselors, strength and conditioning coaches, exercise physiologist, coaches, athletic administrators, sport sociologist and sport psychologists. Through this integrated team, the staff provides education and early intervention for the student-athlete’s emotional, mental and physical health, well being and performance.
In December 1998, a new era dawned for Lady Vol athletic training, as the state-of-the-art University of Tennessee women’s athletics training room opened its doors. The 5,600 square-foot sports care center for female athletes stacks up as one of the nation’s best facilities devoted solely to women. The Lady Vol training room features a modality area and adequate space for functional rehabilitation, aerobic training, hydrotherapy and practice preparation (taping). Additionally, there are administrative areas, a private exam room and a private bathroom for drug testing. The modality area, with room for nine treatment tables, is equipped with the latest technology to care for athletes. Of the nine treatment stations, three feature adjustable high/low tables for manual therapy. With functional rehabilitation being the key factor in a student-athlete’s recovery from injury, a large portion of the facility is devoted solely to this purpose. There are two mat tables for stretching and other exercises and an abundance of space for proprioceptive and strengthening exercises. Also included in this sector is the aerobic training area, where student-athletes stay cardiovascularly fit to ensure a smooth transition back to practice and competition. Included among the cardiovascular equipment are stationary bikes, a treadmill, elliptical machines, a slide board, a Versa Climber and a UBE (upper body extremity) machine. Another impressive feature of the new facility is the hydrotherapy area. Along with two traditional whirlpools, there is also a pair of whirlpool spas. The larger one, which is 14 feet x 8 feet and five feet deep, allows athletes to have aqua-therapy at the training room rather than going to a large pool at the aquatic center. The three-foot-deep smaller spa measures 10 feet x 7 feet, providing a great deal of space for Lady Vols to loosen up sore muscles. The construction of this gem provides UT with an exceptional facility to match the top-notch personnel on hand to care for Lady Volunteer athletes.
102
JENNY MOSHAK, ATC/L, C.S.C.S. Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine
Jenny Moshak is in her 17th year with the Lady Vols. She oversees all sports medicine, athletic training, rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning, and continues to work directly with basketball. Moshak’s vision led to the creation of UT’s unique program, Team ENHANCE, which creates a healthy culture for the Lady Vol student-athletes so they can achieve personal bests in their sports and in their lives. Under her direction, the UT Women’s Athletics Department established the program to assist student-athletes in the nutritional, mental and emotional aspects of performance, with the guidance of UT professional staff, coaches and a comprehensive group of medical experts from the private sector. A graduate of Western Michigan in physical education, Moshak also holds a master’s degree from UT in exercise physiology. She spent one year on the sports medicine/ athletic training staff at Penn State before returning to UT as head athletic trainer in 1989. The Skokie, Ill., native has been a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association since 1986, a certified strength and conditioning specialist since 1997 and is an adjunct professor with the Exercise Science Department. Moshak is often invited to speak at conferences and workshops across the country.
CHRIS HOFMANN, ATC/L Associate Athletic Trainer
Chris Hofmann is in her 14th year with the Lady Volunteers and works most closely with the soccer team, as well as assisting in the overall operation of the athletic training room. Hofmann came to UT after working five years as the coordinator of athletic training services in a private sports medicine clinic in Waterford, Mich. Hofmann earned her bachelor’s degree from Wisconsin-La Crosse with a major in physical education and an emphasis in coaching and athletic training and earned her M.A. from Western Michigan in athletic training in 1985. The Glen Ellyn, Ill., native has been a certified member of the NATA since 1986.
“Arrival Point 2005”
Lady Vol Athletic Training CATHERINE JOHNSON, ATC/L, LMT
PRISCILLA BOLIN
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Catherine Johnson is in her eighth year as assistant athletic trainer. She continues her responsibilities as the home-based athletic trainer, overseeing the golf team and assisting other staff members with sport coverage and injury rehabilitation. Her other duties include administrative responsibilities and post-season event coverage. She has been a member of the staff at Tennessee since 1994, serving as a graduate assistant and intern assistant. Johnson graduated from Guilford College in 1994 with a degree in sports medicine, received her master’s degree in sports psychology from UT in 1997 and became a licensed massage therapist in 1999. The Thomasville, N.C., native and her husband, Tyler, reside in Louisville, Tenn.
Eating Disorders/Addictions Specialist
Priscilla Bolin is the eating disorders/addictions consultant for Team ENHANCE. Bolin is the clinical outreach coordinator for Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services in Hattiesburg, Miss. She has volunteered her time in the establishment and continuation of Team ENHANCE. Her greatest contribution to the program is her monitoring of the system and its effective operation in meeting the needs of the women’s athletics department. Bolin has experience working in the field of social work and is a certified masters addiction counselor and a certified social worker addictions counselor.
Brian Lehmann, m.s., R.D., L.D.N., c.s.c.s., s.c.c.c.
AMANDA SHIELDS, ATC/L
Sports Nutritionist
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Amanda Shields is in her third year on the Lady Vol athletic training staff and was elevated to full-time status in August 2004. Her primary responsibility is working with the cross country and track & field programs. Shields graduated from the College of Charleston in 2003 with degrees in athletic training and physical education & health with an emphasis in exercise science. In addition, she served as an athletic training intern at North Greenville College in Greenville, S.C., during the spring of 2003. The Chesnee, S.C., native graduated from UT in December 2004 with a master’s degree in safety with an emphasis in emergency management.
REBECCA L. MORGAN, M.D. Team Physician
Dr. Rebecca “Becky” Morgan is in her eighth year as the team physician for the Lady Vols. She is board certified in family practice and has a Certificate of Special Qualifications in sports medicine. Dr. Morgan received her medical doctorate from the University of South Alabama and completed her family practice residency training at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Huntsville. She also served her sports medicine fellowship at UASOMHuntsville in 1996. Dr. Morgan completed a volunteer physician internship at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., and is a consulting physician for USA Swimming. She also served as the team physician for USA Swimming at the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Australia. Prior to joining the staff at UT, Dr. Morgan spent two years in private practice in Franklin, Tenn., where she participated in the care of local high school athletes.
KRISTEN MARTIN
Brian Lehmann holds the position of Sports Nutritionist for University of Tennessee Athletics. Lehmann has been affiliated with Tennessee Athletics since July 2001. He came to the UT from Kansas State University as a graduate assistant strength and donditioning doach, where he earned certification through the College Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. In 2003, Lehmann was promoted to the position of sports nutritionist, and currently serves both men’s and women’s athletics in this capacity. He is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association and a licensed nutritionist in Tennessee. In addition to his responsibilities in Athletics, he is an instructor in the Department of Nutrition and takes a hands-on approach to teaching applied sports nutrition to student-athletes. Lehmann is fortunate to have a fine network of nationally recognized dietitians and nutritional scientists available for referral through the Department of Nutrition and the Knoxville District Dietetic Association, including an experienced Eating Disorder Consultant in Karen Wetherall. He and his wife, Miranda live in Maryville and have a son, Eli.
KAREN WETHERALL, R.D., L.D.N. Nutritionist Consultant
Karen Wetherall is in her 11th year as a consultant for the Lady Vol Athletics Department. She provides support and works with individual athletes to enhance performance through good nutrition. Wetherall also works in the Department of Nutrition as the dietetic internship director and has a private practice working with eating disorders. Her educational background includes an M.S. in nutrition education from Boston University and a B.S. in food and nutrition from Marymount College of Fordham University. She and her husband, Chris, reside in Oak Ridge.
L.C.S.W. Team ENHANCE Coordinator
Kristen Martin is a licensed clinical social worker and in her fourth year as the coordinator of the Team ENHANCE program. Her primary responsibility is providing individual and group counseling to Lady Vol athletes. She also consults with coaches and teams, sets up educational seminars, and conducts assessments on an as needed basis. Martin is a member of the USA Swimming Disordered Eating Task Force as well as a member of the Female Athlete Triad Coalition. Previously, she worked as a therapist in a residential treatment center for young women. Martin claimed Social Worker of the Year honors in 1998 for the Knox Area Branch of the National Association of Social Workers. The Orange, Calif., native received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Pepperdine in 1991 and a master’s degree in clinical social work from UT in 1997. Martin also understands intimately the athlete’s mind as she lettered all four years on the Pepperdine swim team and captained the squad during her senior season. Martin lives in Powell, Tenn., with her husband, Mike, and their three children, Ryan, Anna and Caroline.
2005 LADY VOL VOLLEYBALL
ATHLETIC TRAINING GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
Tara Burnett, ATC/L
Holli Cooper, ATC/L
Erin Hallman, ATC/L
Abe Kiggins, ATC/L
Mandy Miller, ATC/L
Amber Snyder, ATC/L
103
Lady Vol Strength & Conditioning
Since 1992, the Lady Volunteer Strength and Conditioning program has played an integral role in the training and development of female athletes at the University of Tennessee. The Lady Vol strength and conditioning coaches, consisting of two full-time and two graduate assistant staff members, have two primary goals: to maximize strength and power, which will transfer to increased sport performance, and to decrease the likelihood and severity of injury. The Lady Vol weight room is approximately 4,500 square feet and equipped primarily with free weights, which allow for optimal functional training and athletic enhancement. Specialized equipment, including Olympic platforms and squat/power racks, allow for the specific environment for teaching proper technique to student-athletes, regardless of size. The strength staff is responsible for the design and implementation of programs for all 11 varsity sports. These programs feature resistance training and conditioning protocols, including plyometric, speed and aerobic/anaerobic training. The Lady Vol weight room environment is one of both camaraderie and competition at the highest levels. This facility and its staff are dedicated to meet the unique needs of Tennessee’s female student-athletes. The strength and conditioning coaches, athletic, trainers and sport coaches work very closely to design workouts with this purpose in mind: to challenge each student-athlete to reach her potential in her sport and be proud to be a Lady Vol.
StrengTh and conditioning graduate assistants
Jessica Kinder
104
HEATHER MASON, S.C.C.C. Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Heather Mason enters her 10th year in the strength and conditioning profession and her third year as the head strength and conditioning coach for the women’s athletics department, responsible for the Lady Vol strength, speed and conditioning programs. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Mason also earned a master of education degree in sports administration from Xavier (Ohio) University in 1998. She is certified by the National Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. The Wheelersburg, Ohio, native came to Tennessee after a five-year stint at the University of Notre Dame and two years at her alma mater, Cincinnati.
COLLIN SCHLOSSER, C.S.C.S. Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Collin Schlosser is in his third year as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the women’s athletics department. His responsibilities include creating and implementing strength, speed and conditioning programs for the Lady Vols. A 2000 graduate of Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, Schlosser also earned a master’s degree in developmental kinesiology from Bowling Green State University in 2002. A native of Napoleon, Ohio, he has been certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Kristen Kinder
“Arrival Point 2005”
