Current ATEP Students
The students in the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) are high achievers who are actively engaged in all aspects of their educational process. They are also a diverse group who are committed to campus engagement as many of our students are involved with several campus organizations, intercollegiate athletics, Greek life and community service. Our students are an energetic and driven group who successfully rise to challenges. Currently, we have sixteen Athletic Training students in the ATEP, which affords one-on-one interaction with our faculty and Approved Clinical Instructors. As students reach senior status there are many options for them to consider. The majority of our students go on to pursue graduate work. Several of our students have gone on to schools such as The Ohio State University, Kent State University, Wright State University, Ohio University, University of Florida, Temple University, West Virginia University amongst other reputable institution of higher education. While at these universities, they have carried out responsibilities at local high schools, clinics, instruction, and intercollegiate athletics. Other students have pursued various allied health avenues, including massage therapy, physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, physician's assistant positions and nursing.
MEET OUR STUDENTS! We currently have 20 students in the program and more than 20 applying in 2008-09!
SENIORS:
ANDREA WENIG
Hi, my name is Andrea Wenig, and I am currently in my second year in the Athletic Training Program and am double majoring in Psychology. I am currently working with the men’s and women’s soccer teams and will be working with baseball in the spring. I have also worked with the football team, men’s and women’s indoor track teams and the softball team. I am a 2004 graduate of Otsego High School and am originally from Haskins, Ohio. I am a transfer student from Capital University. I also work part time in the pharmacy at The Pharm as a technician. After completion of the program I plan to take the Board of Certification exam and become a high school athletic trainer. I also plan on attending massage therapy school and possibly emergency medical technician classes.
KASSANDRA WILSON
My name is Kassandra Wilson, and I am from Tiffin, Ohio. I graduated from Columbian High School where I played four years of tennis. I work at the Fabrizio Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Clinic as a Physical Therapist Aid as well as at the St. Francis Convent. I am involved in the Student Athletic Training Organization, and I am a junior in the Athletic Training Program. After I graduate from Heidelberg I plan on becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer but then continuing on with graduate studies for a doctorate in physical therapy. I’m hoping to be accepted into either the Medical University of Ohio or Findlay University for my graduate studies. I aspire to work in a physical therapy clinic and focus on athletic injuries and rehabilitation. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (419) 618-3974.
KYLE KISSLING
I am junior from Swanton, Ohio. I am double major in Athletic Training and Sports Management. I am also the social chair of the Student Athletic Training Organization. The instructors are what make the program what it is. They are extremely dedicated to the program and to the students. The students in the program are all fun to work with and make learning easy. I am happy that I chose Heidelberg.
RONDA RIFFLE
JUNIORS:
AUDRA CLEVELAND
Hi! My name is Audra Cleveland. I’m a sophomore in the Athletic Training Program here at Heidelberg. I am from Old Fort, Ohio, where I graduated from Old Fort High School...which is located about 10 minutes outside of Tiffin, so I commute. I am a member of the women’s cross country team here at the Berg and a member of the Student Athletic Training Organization. My future plans are to go on to physical therapy school and receive a doctorate. I would like to work with either college athletes or possibly pro teams. If you have any questions you would like to ask feel free to email me at aclevela@heidelberg.edu
FRANK DUDZIK
Frank is currently a sophomore at Heidelberg, double majoring in Athletic Training and Sports Management. He is a native of Galloway, Ohio and a graduate of Hilliard Darby High School. At Heidelberg he is a member of the wrestling team as well as the Student Athletic Training Organization. After his four years at Heidelberg he plans to become a Certified Athletic Trainer and attend graduate school to earn a doctorate in physical therapy. Some of Frank's hobbies include working out, playing frisbee golf and hanging out with friends. If you have any questions feel free to contact him via email at fdudzik@heidelberg.edu
ASHLEY LONG
My name is Ashley Long. I am currently a sophomore at Heidelberg, majoring in Athletic Training. I went to Merrimack High School, and I am from Merrimack, New Hampshire, so I am a little far from home. When I graduate from Heidelberg I hope to go to graduate school; I am still looking for schools to go to. I plan on going to graduate school for athletic training. I am currently a part of the Student Athletic Training Organization. In my spare time, I like to hang out with my friends and just have fun. If you have any questions please feel free to IM me, HurleyYC22
JARED RUFFING
My name is Jared Ruffing, and I am a sophomore Athletic Training and Sports Management major here at Heidelberg. I am from Bellevue, Ohio and attended Seneca East High School where I graduated in 2006. Currently I am a member of the Heidelberg football team where I play linebacker. I plan on graduating from Heidelberg in 2010 and hopefully continuing my education at The Ohio State University.
ED BIZORIK
My name is Ed Bizorik, and I am a sophmore double majoring in Athletic Training and Sports Management. I graduated from Bellevue Senior High School in 2007. I am the current Observation Liaison in the Student Athletic Training Organization and am a member of the Heidelberg Fighting Student Princes Wrestling team. After I obtain my undergraduate degree in Athletic Training and Sports Management I plan to go into chiropractic medicine. Some other things I enjoy in my spare time are football, weight lifting, baseball, hanging out with my friends and just taking it easy having a good time. I am a very easily approachable fellow so if you have any questions or are interested in the ATEP feel free to contact me at ebizorik@heidelberg.edu.
ELIZABETH DAVIS
WELCOME SOPHOMORES:
Ashley Klaco, Taylor Bloom, Megan Richardson, Nicole Bachman, Nathan James, Katherine Klein, Daniel Gifford, Elizabeth Cantley, Melissa Hamons, and Caitlyn Bromley.