The Athletic Training Program at the University of Nebraska at Kearney relies on two educational components (curriculum and clinical education) to ensure that students receive an education that will prepare them to successfully challenge the Board of Certification (BOC) Examination and become a successful and proficient entry-level athletic trainer. The clinical education compliments the knowledge and competencies taught in the classroom and provides hands-on experience. UNK offers a wide range of opportunities to complete your clinical experience.
Clinical Experience Options
UNK Sports Medicine
Preceptors
- Bill Murphy, ATC
- Whitney Ryan, ATC
- John Duff, ATC
- Micah Stall, ATC
- Spencer Sheer, ATC
- Kinzee Goehring, ATC
- Doug Cooper, ATC
Local High Schools
Kearney Senior High School (Kearney, NE)
Preceptors
- Brian Haas, ATC
- Bryce Mason, ATC
Kearney Catholic High School (Kearney, NE)
Preceptors
- Derek Horsley, ATC
Lexington High School (Lexington, NE)
Preceptors
- Amber Burson, ATC
- Zach Follmer, ATC
- Colt Graf, ATC
Grand Island Senior High School (Grand Island, NE)
Preceptors
- Todd Goshorn, ATC
- Carly “Hircher, ATC
Grand Island Northwest High School (Grand Island, NE)
Preceptors
- Mike Peterson, ATC
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Local Hospitals/Clinics
Dr. Brad Rogers Clinic (Kearney, NE)
Site Supervisor
- Dr. Brad Rogers
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
New West Orthopedic and Surgery (Kearney, NE)
Site Supervisor
- Ben Pfannenstein
New West Sports Rehabilitation (Kearney, NE)
Preceptors
- Terry Nitsch, PTA, ATC
- Elizabeth Muller, PTA, ATC
Family Physical Therapy (Kearney, NE)
Preceptors
- Maggie Nelson, PTA, ATC
- Amber Bendig, ATC
Kearney Physical Therapy (Kearney, NE)
Preceptor
- Adam Liess, PT, ATC
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Grand Island Physical Therapy (Grand Island, NE)
Preceptor
- Angie Jones, PT
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Great Plains Health (North Platte, NE)
Preceptor
- Jeff Kautz, ATC
Local Sports Teams/NSAA State Championships
Tri-City Storm Hockey (Kearney, NE)
Preceptors
- Adam Strecker, ATC
Kearney Legion Baseball Teams (Kearney, NE)
Preceptors
- Kazuma Akehi, ATC
- Elena Robinson, ATC
- Scott Unruh, ATC
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
NSAA State Championships
Preceptor/Site Supervisor
- Kurt Behrhorst, ATC
- Justin Rethorst, ATC
Events
- Nebraska State Cross Country Championship (Kearney)
- Nebraska State Wrestling Regional Championship (Kearney)
- NSAA Six Man State Football Championship (Kearney)
