Faculty
The Heidelberg Athletic Training Department faculty is a group of diverse and energetic professionals who truly have a desire to educate and mentor athletic training students. They are current in athletic training methods and philosophies because of their commitment to continuing education and professional development.
Trevor Bates, MS, ATC, LAT, CIE
Chair, Program Director & Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
Trevor comes to Heidelberg with a passionate and progressive approach towards the development of the Athletic Training Department both academically and clinically. As a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), he has provided athletic training education and services to athletes at high school, NJCAA, NCCAA, NCAA Division I & III athletic levels. His clinical work experience also includes patient care in orthopedic and sports medicine physician offices (as a physician extender), outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation and sports enhancement settings. He has more than five years of teaching experience in Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education accredited programs and has taught most major coursework within athletic training as well coursework within departments of physical education, kinesiology and exercise science. He is a versatile educator who addresses students' learning styles and prepares them to become competent and functional professionals.
M.S.: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S.: Millikin University
tbates@heidelberg.edu
419.448-2290
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Ryan Musgrave, MS, ATC, LAT
Clinical Education Coordinator, Athletic Trainer, ACI
Ryan has a varied background and experience in the field of athletic training and brings a tremendous amount of educational diversity to the ATEP. Ryan has worked with professional athletes and Olympians to high school and junior high students. From his time working in these settings, he is able to bring valuable experiences into the classroom and clinical setting, not only benefiting the Athletic Training students, but also the student athletes at Heidelberg.
M.S.: Indiana University
B.S.: Wilmington College
rmusgrav@heidelberg.edu
419.448.2577
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Jerry Bean, MS, ATC, LAT, CSCS
Head Athletic Trainer, Instructor
Jerry comes to Heidelberg with a diverse history of experience working with a variety of clients ranging from occupational patients to Olympic and international strength competition athletes as well as most levels in between through extensive private contracts. He has prior collegiate experience in NCAA Division I, II and NJCAA athletic programs. In addition to being an NATA Certified Athletic Trainer, he is an NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and private pilot. Jerry brings a wealth of professional experiences to help the Athletic Training Department in both the care of student athletes and the education of athletic training students at Heidelberg.
M.S.: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S.: University of Kansas
jbean@heidelberg.edu
419.448.2519
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Karen Keenan, MA, ATC, LAT
Athletic Trainer, Instructor, ACI
Karen brings a diverse background in athletic training to Heidelberg. Not only does she have experience at both the Division I and III levels, but she also has experience working with international and world-class athletes both here and abroad. In addition to her athletic training experience, Karen is able to draw from her work experiences as a gymnastics coach and a pharmaceutical representative. These unique experiences enable her to enrich the educational experiences of Athletic Training students in both the classroom and clinical settings.
M.A.: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S.: University of New Hampshire
kkeenan@heidelberg.edu
419.448.2008
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Laura Kunkel, MS, ATC, LAT, NASM-PES, ACSM Health Fitness Instructor
Athletic Trainer, Instructor, ACI
Laura has athletic training experience in a wide array of settings, from youth athletics to the Division I level, along with adapted physical education and even working with the elderly in both fitness and physical rehabilitation. She also has a diverse educational background, which, in addition to athletic training, includes exercise science, strength and conditioning, sport/fitness management and adapted physical education. She is very enthusiastic of athletic training and the education of Athletic Training students. Her immense interest in Heidelberg's Athletic Training students and in helping them to reach both their professional and personal goals makes her a valuable resource for students as they progress through the program.
M.S.: University of Florida
B.S.: Augustana College
lkunkel@heidelberg.edu
419.448.2514