NC State Wolfpack

NC State Sports Medicine Graduate Assistants

Tim is a first year graduate assistant certified athletic trainer working with the Wolfpack football and men's tennis teams. Tim is working to get his Master's of Adult Education with a specialization in Health Professions. Formally from Fredericksburg, VA, Tim graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Athletic Training from James Madison University. He gained clinical experience working with the JMU football, baseball, and women's soccer teams. After graduating from JMU, Tim worked as a certified athletic training intern at Coastal Carolina University. At Coastal, he worked with the football and track & field teams. Tim is certified by the Board of Certification and is licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the state of North Carolina.

Daniel is in his second year as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer with the Wolfpack football team. Daniel is currently enrolled in the Master's of Education with a concentration in Health Professions. Formally from Jacksonville, FL, Daniel graduated from the University of North Florida where he served as a student athletic trainer for the men's basketball team. Daniel also served as a student athletic trainer for Jacksonville University's football and men's lacrosse team. During the summer of 2009 Daniel served as a pre-season intern athletic trainer for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL. After graduation Daniel served as an intern athletic trainer for Jacksonville University's football, cross country, and softball teams. Daniel is certified by the Board of Certification and is licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the state of North Carolina. Daniel currently resides in Raleigh with his wife Colene James.

Christian is a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer with the Wolfpack football program. Christian is currently enrolled in the Master's of Education program with a specialization in Health Professions. Formerly of Gothenburg, Sweden, Christian graduated from Iowa State University. He gained clinical experience working football, men's and women's track & field and cross country, women's gymnastics and women's basketball. Christian also had two summer internships in the NFL working with the Indianapolis Colts and upon graduation in December 2010 he worked in the 2010 NFL playoffs and the 2011 NFL Combine with the Colts. Christian is certified by the Board of Certification and is licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the state of North Carolina.

Jessica is in her second year as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer with the Wolfpack swimming & diving teams. Jessica is currently enrolled in the Master's of Adult Education with a concentration in Health Professions. Formally of Pittsburgh, PA, Jessica graduated from Duquesne University as the 2010-2011 Dean's Outstanding Student in Athletic Training. While at Duquesne, Jessica served as an athletic training student for Duquesne University football, Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and various local high schools. She also spent two seasons as a medical staff volunteer with the Pittsburgh Passion, a women's professional, full-contact football team. Jessica is certified by the Board of Certification and is licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the state of North Carolina.

Caroline is in her first year as a graduate assistant athletic trainer with the Wolfpack cross country and track & field programs. Caroline is currently enrolled in the Master's of Education with a concentration in Health Professions. Originally from Charleston, SC, Caroline graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina where she served as an athletic training student for the Gamecock football, men's soccer, baseball and intramural sports programs. She also worked as an outreach athletic training student at Columbia Women's College, and two Columbia area high schools. Caroline is certified by the Board of Certification and is licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the state of North Carolina.

Julie is a second year graduate assistant certified athletic trainer with the Wolfpack wrestling program. Julie is currently enrolled in the Master's of Education with a concentration in Health Professions. Formerly from Camdenton, Missouri, Julie graduated from Missouri Valley College where she served as an athletic training student for football, men's and women's basketball, women's soccer and men's and women's wrestling. Julie is certified by the Board of Certification and licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in North Carolina.

Amber is a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer with the Wolfpack women's tennis team. Amber is currently enrolled in the Master's of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. Originally from Asheville, NC, Amber graduated Magna cum laude from Appalachian State University where she served as a student athletic trainer for the football, track & field, women's soccer and women's basketball teams. She also completed a summer internship at International Gymnastics Camp in Stroudsburg, PA, where she gained experience working with adolescent, collegiate, and international gymnasts and staff. Amber is certified by the Board of Certification and is licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the state of North Carolina.

Taylor is in his second year as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer with the Wolfpack softball team. Taylor is currently enrolled in the Master's of Education with a concentration in Adult Education program at NC State. Formally of Lexington, SC, Taylor graduated from the University of South Carolina where he served as a student athletic trainer for the Gamecock football, basketball, women's Soccer and track & field teams. He also worked off-campus at Brookland-Cayce High School, a Columbia area high school. Taylor is certified by the Board of Certification and is licensed to practice as an athletic trainer in the state of North Carolina.