2007

Jesse Abeler
Athletic Training, Chiropratic, CSCS

Jesse first became interested in the athletic training because he likes sports and the medical realm. Athletic training gives him the opportunity to be active in both medicine and sports. What Jesse enjoys most about the athletic training program is the interaction with high school and collegiate level athletes. A career in chiropractic care is Jesse's ultimate goal. As an athletic training student Jesse has had the opportunity to intern with the San Diego Chargers and Rehab United Physical Therapy.

Jen Boenau
Athletic Training

Jen was an athlete in high school, that love and involvement in sports is the reason that Jen chose the athletic training major. Some of the aspects of the athletic training program that Jen enjoys are: constantly learning new skills from her professors and peers, getting to the know the athletes, and most importantly building life long friendships with her peers. As an athletic training student at PLNU Jen has had the opportunity to intern with the Chivas USA MLS soccer team.

Andrew Peters
Athletic Training/Education

Andrew became interested in athletic training beause it was one way that he could be close to athletics. Even though Andrew was not an athlete his passion and knowledge of ahtletics is another reason he chose to enter into the athletic training program at PLNU. As a student athletic trainer Andrew enjoys the relationships he has been able to build with the athletes and other athletic trainers. Over the summer Andrew spent his time doing an internship with the Modesto Nuts (Colorado Rockies minor league baseball affiliate).

Travis Stueve
Athletic Training

Travis' interest in athletic training comes from his passion for the sport of baseball. Travis knew that he wanted to work in the baseball arena but did not know in which aspect until he came to PLNU. While at PLNU Travis chose the athletic training major so that he could work in baseball and keep the players healthy. As a result of Travis's hard work with the PLNU baseball team he earned an internship with the San Diego Padres.

Monica Stutzman
Athletic Training/Physical Therapy

Monica's interest in athletic training was sparked by her own devistating injuries (ACL and meniscal tears). While doing rehabilitation Monica was exposed to "the whole world of orthopedics." Monica enjoys the hands on experience and the close relationships she has developed with not only the athetes but also her professors. Currently Monica is the assistant athletic trainer at Bishop's High School and is in her second year of internship with Rehab United Sports Medicine. Monica also has experience in arena football (San Diego Riptide intern).

Shannon Tamisiea
Athletic Training

Shannon first became interested in athetic training when she tore her ACL as a sophomore in high school. She had the opportunity to work closely with the athletic trainer at her high school, and knew his job was definitley something she could see herself doing. Shannon enjoys the people she works with in the athletic training program. "My colleagues, the professors, and the athletes are so great," this Shannon says makes it easy for her to love the athletic training major. Through her many clinical and educational experiences she has had in the program she feels prepared to enter the athletic training profession with confidence. Shannon is currently the athletic trainer for San Ysidro High school.