Brent is in his second year as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer working for Utah State University. His primary sports are men and women's cross country and track & field. He worked with the football team his first year.
Brent graduated in 2010 from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health with an emphasis in Athletic Training. Brent is currently working on his Master's of Science in Health and Human Movement with an emphasis in Sports Medicine.
Brent is the son of Jerry and Donna Appel and grew up in Marshalltown, Iowa. He enjoys playing basketball, golf, and an occasional game of tennis. He has recently found a new love for mountain biking, hiking, and snowboarding since moving to Logan. His favorite NFL team is the Baltimore Ravens. He enjoys spending his free time with his fiancé, Emily and dog Sully.
Jamilynn Davis, ATC
Nebraska
Jamilynn Davis, ATC is in her second year as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer working for Utah State University. Her primary sport is football during the fall and men and women's track & field in the spring.
Jamilynn graduated 2010 from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. She is currently working on a Master's degree of Science in Health and Human Movement with an emphasis in Sports Medicine.
Jamilynn was born in Colorado, and grew up in Nebraska. She enjoys rock climbing, four wheeling, hiking, mountain biking, yoga, snowboarding, and is a fan of the extreme sports. Current reigning King-of-the-Mountain, and her favorite color is purple.
Mallory Hale, ATC
University of Vermont
Mallory Hale is in her first year as a Graduate Assistant at Utah State University. Her primary sports are men and women's track & field and men and women's tennis.
She graduated in 2010 from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. During her undergraduate program she worked with the men's basketball, men's and women's lacrosse, women's ice hockey and field hockey teams.
She is currently working on her Master's of Science in Health and Human Movement with an emphasis in Sports Medicine. Mallory was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania but was raised in Durango, Colo. She enjoys camping, rugby, hiking and skiing.
Josh Holliday, ATC
Whitworth University
Josh is in his first year as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer working for Utah State University. His primary sport is women's basketball.
Josh graduated in 2011 from Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology, with a minor in Psychology. During his undergraduate work at Whitworth, Josh primarily worked with Men's Basketball his senior year.
Josh is currently working on his Master's of Science in Health and Human Movement with an emphasis in Sports Medicine.
Josh was born in Washington, and has spent the majority of his life there. He enjoys fishing, hiking, camping, football, basketball, baseball, and hockey.
Hannah Jaussen, ATC
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Hannah Jaussen, ATC is in her second year as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Utah State University. Her primary sports last year were football and tennis, and is soccer this season.
Hannah graduated in 2010 with a duel major, a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Athletic Training from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from California University of Pennsylvania. During her undergraduate program she worked with the football, men's basketball, wrestling, softball, and women's soccer teams. Hannah is currently working on her Master's of Science in Health and Human Movement with an emphasis in Sports Medicine.
Hannah was born in Pittsburgh, PA. She enjoys drinking coffee, playing golf, basketball, and tennis, snowboarding, and rock climbing. She is the current AT foosball champion. Her favorite teams are the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Josh Johnson, ATC
Southern Utah
Josh Johnson, ATC is entering his second year as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Utah State University. His primary responsibility this year is football. He worked with the women's gymnastics team last year.
Josh graduated in 2010 from Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah with a Bachelor's of Science in Athletic Training and Biology. While at Southern Utah he worked with Football, Baseball, and Men's Basketball. He is currently working on his Master's of Science in Health and Human Movement with an emphasis in Sports Medicine degree.
Josh was born in El Cajon,California and moved to Utah when he was 9. His sister Jessica and his niece Emma live in South Carolina. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, fishing, hunting, slapping da' bass, and playing racquetball.
Jamie Jolliffe, ATC
Washington State University
Jamie Jolliffe, ATC is in her second year as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Utah State University. Her primary sport last season was women's softball and is with football this season.
Jamie graduated in 2010 from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. She is currently working on a Master's of Science in Health and Human Movement with an emphasis in Sports Medicine.
Jamie was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. She enjoys hiking, reading, watching sports, playing soccer, fishing, and drinking coffee and Dr. Pepper.
Laura Perry, ATC
Washington State University
Laura Parry, ATC, in her first year as a Graduate Assistant at Utah State University. Her primary sport is football this season. While at Utah State, Laura will be seeking her Master's of Science Degree in Exercise Science with and emphasis in Sports Medicine.
Laura graduated from Washington State University in May 2011. She received a Bachelor's of Science in Athletic Training. While at WSU, Laura worked with women's basketball and men's and women's track & field. Also, Laura was able to work in many clinical settings outside of Washington State's Athletics.
Laura grew up east of Seattle, Wash. in a town called Sammamish. She enjoys the outdoors and staying active. Laura particularly enjoys mountain biking, hiking, camping, backpacking, and snowboarding.
Adam Raikes, ATC
Temple University
Adam is in his third year as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Utah State University, and is currently working on his PhD. His primary sport his first year was women's gymnastics. His primary responsibility this year is football.
Adam graduated in 2009 from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Athletic Training. Adam is currently working on his Master's of Science in Health and Human Movement with an emphasis in Sports Medicine.
Adam was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. He is married to Aneva. He enjoys video games, computer design and repair and spending time with his wife and baby.
Nick Rech, ATC
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Nicholas Rech is in his first year as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Utah State University. His primary sport is women's gymnastics.
Nick graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor's of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. While at Nebraska he worked with the wrestling and track & field teams. He is currently working on his Master's of Science in Health and Human Movement with an emphasis on Sports Medicine.
Nick was raised on a farm near Ulysses, Neb. He enjoys bike riding, trapshooting, nature walks, snowboarding, gardening, swing dancing and country music.
Melanie Sfara, ATC
Slippery Rock University
Melanie Sfara, ATC, in her first year as a Graduate Assistant at Utah State University. Commonly known as Mel, she works primarily with @@@@.
While at Utah State, Melanie will be seeking her Master of Science in Health and Human Movement with an emphasis in Sports Medicine.
Melanie graduated in 2011 from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and a minor in Spanish.
She was born and raised in Boardman, Ohio. She enjoy spending time with family and friends, exercising, playing outside, and being with her cat, Maya.
