SPORTS MEDICINE STAFF
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ATHLETIC TRAINERS & PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
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Ryan Cobb, MS, ATC
Senior Associate Athletic Director – Performance, Health & Welfare
ryancobb@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
Working in Sports Medicine and Intercollegiate Athletics for over 20 years, Ryan works to coordinate services for Cal's Intercollegiate Student Athletes, as well as helping to foster collaboration and integration between Athletics and many other campus departments and services, in areas of welfare, health and conduct. Serving as Cal's Head Athletic Trainer since 2003, Cobb oversees areas related to Performance, Health and Welfare, including Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition Services, Risk Management, Student Athlete Development, and coordinating all medical services in conjunction with the Head Team Physician and Medical Director at University Health Services. He also is the administrator overseeing several of Cal's Athletic Teams. |
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Laura Dixon, MS, ATC
Associate Athletic Director - Sports Medicine
Sport Assignment: Women’s Golf
ladixon@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
Laura joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2011. She comes to Cal mostly recently from Saint Mary’s College where she worked as an athletic trainer from 2003-2011. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Sport Science from Oregon State University in 2000, and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Hayward in 2003. She also worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Cal from 2001-2003. |
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Elaine Garcia, MS, ATC, CSCS
Assistant Athletic Director - Sports Medicine
Sport Assignment: Men’s Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
eagarcia@berkeley.edu • 510-642-3868 |
Elaine joined the Sports Medicine staff in 1999. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiological Sciences from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1993, and a Master of Science degree in Sports Healthcare from the Arizona School of Health Science in 1997. |
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Tyler Auston, MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Field Hockey, Women's Rowing
tyauston@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
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Tyler joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2024. She comes to Cal most recently from Occidental College, where she was an Assistant Athletic Trainer from 2022-2024. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development from California State University, Long Beach in 2017 and a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from California Baptist University in 2020. |
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Lauren Bernal, MA, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Baseball
laurencb@berkeley.edu • 510-642-3868 |
Lauren joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2021 as an Athletic Training Fellow. She was later hired as an Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2022. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2019, and a Master of Arts degree in Administration & Leadership in 2021 from New Mexico State University. She also worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Abilene Christian University from 2019-2020, and an Athletic Trainer at Grand Canyon University in 2021. |
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Brianna Boyd, MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Women's Tennis, Men's & Women's Cross Country
b.boyd@berkeley.edu • 510-642-3868 |
Brianna joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2024. She comes to Cal most recently from the University of Miami, where she was an Athletic Trainer from 2023-24. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Texas State University in 2020 and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology and Movement Science from the University of Michigan in 2022. She also worked as an Athletic Trainer at the University of Michigan from 2021-23. |
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Kaitlyn Carter, MPS, ATC, CES
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Softball, Women's Rowing
kkcarter@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
Kaitlyn joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2024. She comes to Cal most recently from Fordham University, where she was an Assistant Athletic Trainer from 2021-2024. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Oregon State University in 2014, and a Master of Professional Studies degree in Sports Management from Saint John's University in 2017. She also worked as an Athletic Trainer at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2021. |
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Ann Caslin, MA, ATC
Associate Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Men's Water Polo, Women’s Water Polo
acaslin@berkeley.edu • 510-642-3868 |
Ann joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2005. She comes to Cal most recently from Vanderbilt University where she was an Assistant Athletic Trainer from 1999-2005. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology & Physical Education from California State University, Hayward in 1996, and a Master of Arts degree in Human Performance from San Jose State University in 1999. She also worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Stanford University from 1997-1999. |
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Drew Dzurko, MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Women's Soccer
drewdzurko@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
Drew joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2024. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the Ohio State University in 2022 and a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science from the George Washington University in 2024. |
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Christopher DaPrato, DPT, SCS, CSCS, PES
Physical Therapist
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DaPrato joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2017 as a full time physical therapist. He was previously on staff at Cal from 2008-2011. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Physiology from San Francisco State University in 1999, a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Long Beach State University in 2002, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Temple University in 2008. Currently he is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCSF physical therapy department. He specializes in myofascial decompression, and teaches continuing education courses around the country on manual therapy techniques. |
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Luc Fecteau, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT
Physical Therapist
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Luc joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2021. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiothérapie from Université Laval in Québec, Canada in 2001, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica in 2015. Currently he is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCSF physical therapy department. |
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Lauren Forsyth, MS, ATC, CES
Assistant Athletic Trainer
lforsyth@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
Lauren joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2012 as a certified intern. She was later hired as an Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2104. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from California State University, Fullerton, in 2012 and a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Science from California University of Pennsylvania in 2013. She has also worked as a Governmental Affairs Representative for athletic training at the national (NATA), district (FWATA) and state (California) levels since 2012. |
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Kristy Illg, MPT, ATC, CSCS, SCS
Director of Rehabilitation
Sport Assignment: Football, Olympic Sports
kristyillg@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878
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Kristy joined the Sport Medicine staff in 2015. She worked as a volunteer Physical Therapist at Cal from 2003-2015, and as a full time Physical Therapist in various outpatient clinics from 2004-2015. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Physical Therapy from Sacramento State University in 1997, and a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2003. She is also associated with USA Swimming as a medical staff volunteer, and was a physical therapist at the University of California, Davis from 2007-2008. |
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Alice Jeong, MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Men’s Soccer, Men's Golf
alicejeong@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878
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Alice joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2021 as an Athletic Training Fellow. She was later hired as an Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2022. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, focus in Athletic Training from the University of Michigan in 2019, and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology, concentration in Athletic Training from Illinois State University in 2021. |
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Kady Johnson, MEd, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Lacrosse, Football
kejohnson@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878
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Kady joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2022. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2020, and a Master of Education degree in Sports Management from Wichita State University in 2022. |
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Daniel Keller, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
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Danny joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2019. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology from Saint Mary’s College in 2008, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of California, San Francisco in 2014. Currently he is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCSF physical therapy department. |
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Brenden Lambert, MS, ATC, CES, PES
Associate Athletic Trainer - Head Football Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Football
blambert1@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
Brenden joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2010 as a certified intern. He was later hired as an Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2012, and became the Head Football Athletic Trainer in 2015. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Long Beach State University in 2009, and a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science & Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania in 2011. He also worked as an Intern Athletic Trainer with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2009. |
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Sarah Lindquist, MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Men's & Women's Track & Field
lindquist.06@berkeley.edu • 510-642-3868 |
Sarah joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2022. She comes to Cal most recently from The Ohio State University where she was an Intern Athletic Trainer from 2021-2022. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Lasell University in 2019, and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2021. |
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Elizabeth Mannering, MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Women's Volleyball
emannering@berkeley.edu • 510-642-3868 |
Liz joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2021. She comes to Cal most recently from the OL Reign Football Club where she was an Athletic Trainer in 2020. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Physiology from the University of Oregon in 2017, and a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from Pacific University in 2019. She also worked as an Athletic Training Fellow at the University of Washington from 2019-2020. |
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Sydney Mitsui, MEd, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Men's Gymnastics
smitsui@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
Sydney joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2022 as an Athletic Training Fellow. She was later hired as an Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2024. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of New Mexico in 2021 and a Master of Education degree from the University of Phoenix in 2024. She also worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Texas A&M, Kingsville, in 2021. |
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Jonathan Ochoa, MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Football
j_ochoa@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
Jonathan joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2021 as an Athletic Training Fellow. He was later hired as an Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2022. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from California State University, East Bay in 2018, and a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Idaho in 2020. He also worked as an Athletic Training Intern at the University of Utah in 2021.. |
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Barry Parsons, MEd, ATC
Associate Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Men’s Basketball
bparsons@berkeley.edu • 510-642-3868 |
Barry joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2004. He comes to Cal most recently from Wofford College where he was an Assistant Athletic Trainer from 1999-2004. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Kansas State University in 1999, and a Master of Education degree from Converse College in 2003. |
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Lauren Piccinini, MS, ATC
Associate Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Women’s Basketball
laurenpiccinini@berkeley.edu • 510-642-3868 |
Lauren joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2017. She comes to Cal most recently from the University of California, Santa Barbara where she was an Assistant Athletic Trainer from 2015-2017. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from San Jose State University in 2011, and a Master of Science degree in Physical Activity from the University of Hawai’i in 2014. She also worked as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at San Jose State University from 2014-2015. |
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James Potter, MA, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Women's Gymnastics
jamespotter@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
James joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2022. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Springfield College in 2019, and a Master of Arts degree in Exercise and Sports Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2022. He also worked as an Athletic Trainer at Bryant University from 2019-2020. |
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Lindsay Renterias, MS, ATC
Associate Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Rugby
lindsay_renterias@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
Lindsay joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2021. She comes to Cal most recently from Louisiana Tech University where she was an Assistant Athletic Trainer from 2019-2021. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2016, and a Master of Science degree in Integrative Human Physiology from Central Washington University in 2018. She also worked as an Intern Athletic Trainer at Cal from 2018-2019. |
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Christina Roeckl-Navazio, MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Football
croecklnavazio@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
Chris joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2023. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Long Beach State University in 2020 and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology, emphasis in Athletic Training from Indiana University in 2023. |
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Halle Russell, MAT, ATC, CES
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Football
hrussell@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
Halle joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2024. She comes to Cal most recently from the Indianapolis Colts, where she was a Seasonal Intern Athletic Trainer from 2022-2024. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science Studies from Baylor University in 2021 and a Master of Athletic Training degree from Baylor University in 2021. She also worked as a Certified Intern Athletic Trainer at the University of Utah from 2021-22. |
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Tillie Schuhart, MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Men's & Women's Track and Field
tmschuhart2@berkeley.edu • 510-642-3868 |
Tillie joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2024. She comes to Cal most recently from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs where she was an Assistant Athletic Trainer from 2022-24. She grduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Science from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in 2020 and a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in 2022. |
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Madison Siebenaler, MAT, ATC, CES-CPT
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Men's Rowing
msiebenaler@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
Madison joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2022. She comes to Cal most recently from Michigan State University where she was an Athletic Training Intern from 2021-2022. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Rocky Mountain College in 2019, and a Master of Athletic Training degree from the University of Montana in 2021. |
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Stephanie Uyeno, MA, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Beach Volleyball, Men's Rowing
suyeno29@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
Stephanie joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2024. She comes to Cal most recently from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where she was an Assistant Athletic Trainer from 2015-2024. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Fresno State University in 2009 and a Master of Arts degree from San Jose State University in 2012. She also worked as an Intern Athletic Trainer at Cal Poly from 2012-2015 and as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Santa Clara University from 2009-2012. |
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Holly Vigario, MS, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Men's Tennis, Women's Swimming
hollyfvigario@berkeley.edu • 510-642-3868 |
Holly joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2024. She comes to Cal most recently from California State University, Fullerton, where she was an Adjunct Professor from 2023-2024. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from California State University, Fullerton, in 2018 and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology and Recreation from Illinois State University in 2021. She also worked as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Hope International University from 2021-2023. |
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Chelsea Williamson, MEd, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sport Assignment: Women's Crew
c_williamson@berkeley.edu • 510-642-4878 |
Chelsea joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2021. She comes to Cal most recently from the University of Tennessee where she was an Assistant Athletic Trainer from 2018-2020. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from San Diego State University in 2014, and a Master of Education degree from the University of Virginia in 2015. She also worked as an Intern Athletic Trainer at Cal from 2016-2018. |
ATHLETIC TRAINING FELLOWS
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Kristy Yeung, MS, ATC (Rugby)
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