“As an athletic trainer, you see people at their greatest and most vulnerable moments. It’s vital to be a person the athlete trusts,” she says. “I left the internship with a heart on fire for serving others and inspired to build a culture like the one at the Seattle Seahawks.” A SOLID FOUNDATION SHAPES A BRIGHT FUTURE Hands-on-learning, supported by a strong academic base, shapes her approach to athletic training and powers her success. “The faculty and staff put a great deal of work into the process of accreditation and ensure we fully address topics and show proficiency in the skills necessary to be an athletic trainer who provides high-quality health care,” she says. Their work has paid off. Molly showcased her knowledge and represented OSU in the Northwest AT Koto-Steele Quiz Bowl in 2023, where her team won the regional competition, reinforcing the high standards and expertise instilled by OSU’s MATrn faculty. Now an intern athletic trainer for Gonzaga University, Molly aspires to become a collegiate football athletic trainer — a goal bolstered by her internship with the Seahawks. Sam Johnson, PhD, ATC, CSCS Director of Athletic Training Program “We think of our students as future peers and part of the OSU athletic training family forever. We push them to be the best they can be while supporting them to reach their goals. Athletic training is a challenging profession, and we want them to be prepared for that, and we also want them to know that we are there for them even after they graduate.” “The program has consistently evolved. We continually ask how we are doing and what we can do better. Faculty regularly solicit feedback from students, preceptors and recent alumni. We look at trends in the profession and try to adapt the curriculum and student experiences to meet the needs of our students as future professionals in the field.” “I love working with athletic training interns because it is the best way I can have a direct impact on young athletic trainers and athletic training students. It’s a small way to give back and support the OSU program I came out of.” CJ Neumann, ’09 Associate athletic trainer, Seattle Seahawks Are you an AT alum? Sign up to get regular updates from the program by emailing sam.johnson@oregonstate.edu.
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