Clinical Experience Sites and Preceptors
The Master of Athletic Training program offers comprehensive and hands-on learning experiences through a diverse network of clinical sites and expert preceptors. From high schools and colleges to clinics and hospitals, these real-world settings help students build the skills and confidence needed for independent practice as certified athletic trainers.
Even better, you aren’t limited to a set list of placements—our flexible program allows you to collaborate with the clinical education coordinator to pursue custom clinical experiences anywhere in the country that align with your professional goals.
Current Clinical Site Placements
Gustavus Adolphus College Health Service
Students interact with the Gustavus Adolphus College student and staff population as patients under the direct supervision of our interprofessional Health Service staff.
Preceptors: Heather Dale, PA; Nissa Fell, NP
Gustavus Adolphus College Sports Medicine
Providing healthcare for 23 varsity athletic teams at the NCAA Division III level and several junior varsity and club sports teams.
Preceptors: Preceptors: Troy Banse, MA, LAT, ATC; Brianna Bertrand MSAT, LAT, ATC; Olivia Cammers MSAT, LAT, ATC; Grant Reed MSAT, LAT, ATC; Jake Simuncak MSAT, LAT, ATC, Jorey Sorenson, MSAT, LAT, ATC; Maggie Willis MS, LAT, ATC
Mankato Clinic
Students get a variety of experiences within the Mankato Clinic system. These include: sports medicine, urgency care, and family practice
Preceptors: Robert Gazzola, M.D.; Thomas Finn, M.D.; Aaron Willey, R.N.
Shakopee High School Athletic Training
Partnered with St. Francis Regional Medical Center Rehab and Sports Medicine and TRIA Orthopedics
Preceptor: Chelsea Dropps, MS, LAT, ATC
Saint Peter High School Athletic Training
Partnered with Mayo Clinic Health Systems
Preceptor: Leah Willis, MS, LAT, ATC
TRIA Orthopedics
All students complete clinical experiences in the clinic and surgical observations with Gustavus's Sports Medicine's team physician, Dr. Gary Fetzer. In addition, students may have experiences with a wide variety of TRIA providers across their many sports medicine departments.
Preceptors: Gary Fetzer, M.D.; Lisa Schniepp, MS, LAT, ATC
Heartland Orthopedic
Preceptor: Andrea Allyn, MBA, LAT, ATC ‘06
Minnesota Twins Baseball Club
Preceptor: Masa Abe, LAT, ATC
Shattuck- St. Mary’s School
Preceptor: Clark Shirley, MS, LAT, ATC
Hamline University
Preceptors: Tara Dooley, MA, LAT, ATC, Blaine Birtzer DAT, LAT, ATC, Jessie Jacobson MS, LAT, ATC
Preceptor: Taylor Zeitchick, BA, LAT, ATC
Additional Affiliated Sites
These sites do not currently have students but have been used in the past or are excited to be new partners for future students with interest in learning in these environments.
- Allina Health
- Hulsebus Chiropractic
- Jordan High School Athletic Training
- Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine
- Minnetonka High School Athletic Training
- Martin Luther College Athletic Training
- New Prague High School Athletic Training
- New Ulm Public Schools Athletic Training
- Optivus Physical Therapy
- OSR Physical Therapy
- Select Medical - Abbott Laboratories
- Select Medical - MSP Airport (MSP Introduction Video)
- Twins Cities Orthopedics
- University of St. Thomas
- Waconia High School Athletic Training