Greetings, LU AT students and preceptors!
I wanted to take a few minutes to update everyone on Beginning of the Semester Stuff (BSS).
NEW HIRES
Hampen-Sydney College has hired two new athletic trainers. Alison Cameron will cover soccer, basketball and tennis. Kyle Murray will assist Brandon with football and cover lacrosse, swimming and golf.
Longwood has hired two new interns. Konstandena Brown will cover field hockey and lacrosse and she starts today! Andrew Cagle will work with women’s basketball and cheer, and while we know he will be here soon, the date has not yet been set.
CAMPUS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
On a recent walk across campus, I noted five (!!) construction sites between Willett and Lancaster. Campus is somewhat of a scene right now, and likely will remain that way right up until the debate. Be prepared to be inconvenienced ;-))
NEW FACULTY
We are currently conducting a faculty search for the third AT faculty member, the position that is vacant due to Sharon retiring. We will have two adjunct instructors due to this vacancy.
- Ellen Hudgins, president and co-owner of Progressive Physical Therapy, will be teaching modalities this semester.
- Catie LeBlanc will be teaching lower extremity evaluation.
Exercise Science has hired two new faculty. Dr. Kyle Levers will be teaching KINS 316 Essentials of Strength and Conditioning, and Mr. Troy Purdom will be teaching KINS 387 Exercise Physiology. I have met them both and I think they are a great addition to our faculty.
It is certainly shaping up to be an exciting academic year!
-Dr. Thompson