Athletic Training

Athletic Training

Bethany Rohl

Bethany Rohl Ph.D., LAT, ATC

Assistant Professor Athletic Training
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Rachel Miller National Athletic Training Scholarship

Athletic Training Student Wins National Scholarship

Rachel Miller, a second-year Master of Science in Athletic Training student, was recently awarded the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFBATS) Jerry Rhea Scholarship from the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) for her hi...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2026
Jackson Hoovler

Quick-acting MSAT student saves man's life

Quick-acting MSAT student saves man's life Students often use the long Labor Day weekend to catch their breath before the fall semester kicks in. This year, Jackson Hoovler MSAT ’26 used his breath to save a man’s life. Twice. Utilizing the skills...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2025
Ashley Gray 2025

Ashley Gray-Reed DAT, LAT, ATC

Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Clinical Education Athletic Training
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Thomas Franek 2023

Thomas Franek Ph.D., LAT, ATC

Professor of Athletic Training Athletic Training
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Tom Franek

He finds joy in helping students find their 'lightbulb moments'

Dr. Thomas Franek started at Alvernia University during the 2015-2016 year, but has nearly 20 years of experience as an educator and 30 years of practical experience. Once an active high school athlete, the associate professor of athletic training...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2021
MSAT student Susan Pirollo in athletic training classroom

Student aspires to become a certified athletic trainer and coach

Susanna Pirollo ’22 values the observational experience she’s receiving with the university’s athletic training staff. As a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) student and track and field athlete, she’s getting a different perspective of...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2021
MSAT student Kelly Ryan '21 in athletic training classroom

MSAT student logs over 250 clinical hours

Dean’s list student Kelly Ryan ’21 decided to attend Alvernia University to pursue a degree in Athletic Training because it gave her the opportunity to be challenged in a small learning environment. She was thrilled with the program’s transition t...

  • College of Health Sciences
  • 2020