MAAC Celebrates National Athletic Training Month
MAAC Celebrates National Athletic Training Month
Edison, N.J. (March 1, 2020) – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) recognizes athletic trainers throughout the conference in honor of National Athletic Training Month.
During the month of March, athletic trainers across America will be recognized for their commitment to prevent and treat injuries and keep athletes healthy and active. Currently, 67 men and women serve in sports medicine roles across 11 MAAC member institutions. Athletic trainers are a vital part of athletic departments, student-athlete success, and the MAAC.
For a full list of athletic trainers from the MAAC, see below.
| Name |
Position |
Institution |
| Andy Smith |
Director of Sports Medicine |
Canisius |
| Erin Thornton |
Associate Athletic Trainer |
Canisius |
| Tyler LaMonica |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Canisius |
| Kristen Saviola |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Canisius |
| Kim Twait |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Canisius |
| Mike Ziemer |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Canisius |
| Chrissy James |
Athletic Training Graduate Assistant |
Canisius |
| Mark Ayotte |
Director of Sports Medicine |
Fairfield |
| Scott Atkin |
Assistant Director of Sports Medicine |
Fairfield |
| Kaila Harpin |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Fairfield |
| Michael Thomas |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Fairfield |
| Katelyn Klercker |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Fairfield |
| Sam De Rosa |
Senior Associate AD/Sports Medicine |
Iona |
| Tatyana D'Aversa |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Iona |
| Ellie Goldense |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Iona |
| Greg Tozzi |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Iona |
| David Zippo |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Iona |
| Douglas Straley |
Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance |
Manhattan |
| Jaclyn Rettig |
Assistant Sports Medicine Director |
Manhattan |
| Samantha Gigante |
Athletic Trainer |
Manhattan |
| Lea Georgatos |
Athletic Trainer |
Manhattan |
| Meghan Negron |
Athletic Trainer |
Manhattan |
| Simon Jiries |
Graduate Assistant |
Manhattan |
| Olivia Park |
Graduate Assistant |
Manhattan |
| Jeffrey Carter |
Coordinator of Sports Medicine |
Marist |
| Amanda Alongi |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Marist |
| Maikee Migallos |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Marist |
| Jennifer Mailhiot |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Marist |
| Simon Rosenblum |
Associate Athletics Director/Sports Medicine |
Marist |
| Vanessa Sweeney |
Associate Director of Sports Medicine |
Monmouth |
| Kenneth Marsaglia |
Head Football Athletic Trainer |
Monmouth |
| Siobhan Huggins-Sullivan |
Associate Athletic Trainer |
Monmouth |
| Nick Aguilera |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Monmouth |
| Aaron Bottinick |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Monmouth |
| Jamie Hand |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Monmouth |
| Kylie Hubeny |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Monmouth |
| Matthew Tilton |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Monmouth |
| Jennifer Mulrooney |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Monmouth |
| John Munro |
Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Medicine Head Trainer |
Niagara |
| Scott Mastrobattista |
Associate Athletic Trainer |
Niagara |
| David Vasquez |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Niagara |
| Heather Gerace |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Niagara |
| Diana Bronschidle |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Niagara |
| Emily Bannister |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Niagara |
| Ernie Hallbach |
Associate Athletic Director, Athletic Training |
Quinnipiac |
| Jen Mead |
Associate Head Athletic Trainer |
Quinnipiac |
| Dan Smith |
Senior Associate Athletic Trainer |
Quinnipiac |
| Adam Pallone |
Associate Athletic Trainer |
Quinnipiac |
| Becky Mella |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Quinnipiac |
| Sara MacDonough-Civitello |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Quinnipiac |
| Carrie Gaydos |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Quinnipiac |
| Dave Bartolotta Jr. |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Quinnipiac |
| Tim Lengle |
Head Athletic Trainer |
Rider |
| Gina Dain |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Rider |
| Jacqueline Henry |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Rider |
| Priya Mehrish |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Rider |
| Karen Vassalluzzo |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Rider |
| Andrew Corato |
Graduate Assistant |
Rider |
| Adam Mourgas |
Graduate Assistant |
Rider |
| Christopher Meny |
Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine |
Saint Peter's |
| Erik Lindstrom |
Athletic Trainer |
Saint Peter's |
| Andrew Lunger |
Athletic Trainer |
Saint Peter's |
| Tanasia DeJesus |
Athletic Trainer |
Saint Peter's |
| Greg Dashnaw |
Head Athletic Trainer |
Siena |
| Brian McElroy |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Siena |
| Nic Piretti |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Siena |
| Kiera Kenyon |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Siena |
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About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 39
th year of competition during the 2019-20 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.