Student Trainers 2007-2008

Ashley Herridge
"Hello again Laurentian. My name is Ashley Herridge and I hail from the booming city of Newmarket, Ontario. This year I will be the student therapist for the varsity swim team. I am very excited to work with the team as I am aspiring to be a sports therapist with a specialty in massage therapy with a background in sport psychology. I am excited to get to work with such a large and diverse team, as it will give me plenty of experience and feedback into my future career. I hope to see a lot of support for the Laurentian Vees teams and hope that the confidence I have in the team is reflected back to the athletes through the constant University support. Go Vees Go!!"

Dan Keir
My name is Daniel Keir. I am currently entering my fourth year in the Kinesiology program. I am originally from Hamilton, Ontario and will be working in the Athletic Therapy Clinic this fall (2007). I am interested in pursuing a career in exercise and rehabilitative science. I hope to gain some hands-on, clinical experience through this placement in order to give myself a better idea of where i'd like to be with regards to a future career.

Elise Latouf
Hi! I’m Elise Latouf; I grew up in Barrie, ON and now live in Port Elgin. I am currently in my fourth and final year of Sport and Physical Education. I am very excited about being apart of the Men’s Basketball Team this year. This amazing learning opportunity will give me valuable experience working with injury prevention and rehabilitation. I am looking forward to using this experience to help prepare for a career in teaching or athletic therapy. I know this will be a fun and rewarding season and I hope to see everyone out to the games!

Jean-Sebastien Hartell
My name is Jean-Sebastien Hartell from Mississauga and I am going into 3rd year EDPH. I will be a student trainer with the men's soccer team this year and I am looking forward to the great experience that this season will bring. I have played soccer since I was 5 years old and the opportunity to be a part of the school's soccer team and gain some experience in athletic therapy seems too good to be true. After my undergrad, I plan on pursuing a career in teaching out west or in sports medicine. I have always been interested in athletic therapy and this will be a great way for me to learn more about the field and gain some valuable experience. Hope to see you all at the games. LET'S GO VOYAGEURS!

Jennifer Yates
Hello! My name is Jen Yates. From a small town called Stonecliffe, Ontario, I had originally come to Laurentian for its Kinesiology program. After completing my first year in Kin I decided that Sport and Physical Education (SPED) was more what I was looking for. I am now in my fourth and final year of SPED, with this being my first year as a student trainer for the men’s lacrosse team. During this season I hope to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to benefit me in the future, as I plan to apply to both athletic therapy and teacher’s college this fall. Having always had an extreme love for sport and its surroundings, there is no doubt that this hands-on experience will be an enjoyable one.
Go Voyageurs!

Matt Starr
Hi my name is Matt Starr I am from Montreal, Quebec and I will be entering my 2nd year with the men’s basketball team. Last year, I served as Team Manager and Sport Psychology Student Intern. I will be completing my Sport Psychology degree this year and have plans to venture into the world of sports business/administration for my masters degree next year. This past summer I was an Intern with the Montreal Alouettes Football Team which gave me some very valuable knowledge and quality hands on experience about different aspects of how a professional organization is run. I am excited about working with the Voyageurs again as they will be a strong, fun and competitive group. So come out to the Ben Avery and support your Voyageurs, be loud, be rowdy and make our home court an advantage in 07’- 08’!

Tania Martin
Hi! My name is Tania Martin and I am a third year Kinesiology student. My hometown is North Bay, Ontario. This year I decided to volunteer in the Athletic Therapy Clinic, in hopes that it will give me the chance to gain clinical experience. With this opportunity, I will also learn a lot and I will get the chance to apply many of the things I have learnt in class. In the near future, I hope to pursue a career in Physiotherapy or Athletic Therapy.
I'm sure that I will have a great year doing this, and I wish you all a great year as well!

Michelle O’Neill
Hi, my name is Michelle O'Neill and I am from Elmvale, Ontario. I am currently in my fourth year at Laurentian in the Sport Psychology program. I will be volunteering in the Voyageur Athletic Therapy Clinic in hopes to gain some experience with rehabilitation. I love sports and helping others, so I feel that the clinic will be a great place to learn about the world of sports injury and take this knowledge with me after graduation. I look forward to helping others and gaining some valuable experience.

Julie Lamontagne
Hi everyone! My name is Julie Lamontagne and I am a 4th year Kinesiology student from Timmins, ON. This will be my second year as the team trainer with the women’s basketball team. I learned a lot last year and wish to further my knowledge this year. I am really excited to be part of this team again and hope to live another unforgettable season. I am also completing a fall internship at the Voyageur Athletic Therapy Clinic where I will be able to further develop and apply my skills and to challenge myself by bringing what I have learned to the court. GO VEES GO!

Chris Hocking
Hi, my name is Chris Hocking. I am from Sudbury, Ontario and am in my 3rd year of Health Promotion. This will be my first year as trainer with the girl’s cross-country running team and I am really looking forward to it. I am very excited to work with this great group of girls throughout the season to rehabilitate and prevent injuries. The knowledge that I will gain through this experience will be an asset as I hope to continue my education by obtaining a Masters in Physiotherapy.

Amanda Burchert
My name is Amanda Burchert and I am a forth year Sport and Physical Education/ Concurrent Education student. I am from Kemptville Ontario (20 minutes South of Ottawa). This year I will be the trainer for the Men’s and Women’s Swim team. I have been a competitive swimmer for 12 years; three of those years being with the Laurentian Lady Vees Swim Team. Unfortunately due to a serious shoulder injury I am unable to swim for the team this year. Swimming has been a large part of my life and I am excited to work alongside the coaching and therapy staff to learn about the other side of the sport that I enjoy so much.

Sophie Joanisse
Hi, my name is Sophie Joanisse and I am from… here Sudbury Ontario. I’m currently in my third year in the kinesiology program. This will be my first year volunteering as a student trainer for the cross country running team. I am looking forward to all the experience and knowledge I will gain this year which will in turn help me achieve my future goals. Hope to have a great season, Go Vees!

Stacie Westgate
My name is Staci Westgate and my hometown is London Ontario. This year I will be entering my last year in Health Promotion and will be working as a student trainer for the Laurentian Varsity Women’s Soccer team. I look forward to this opportunity to gain field experience in treating and preventing injuries. I hope this experience and the knowledge acquired will help prepare me for my future; as I plan to apply for my Master’s in physiotherapy. Hope to see you all out at the games supporting the VEES.

Robyn Grigg
Hi! My name is Robyn Grigg. I am from The Gateway City to the North, North Bay, Ontario. I am going into my third year in Kinesiology and will be working as the Student Trainer with the Nordic Ski team. I love sports in general and am interested in a career in Athletic Therapy. As a previous competitive athlete I can relate to the pain, agony and persistence of injuries and look forward to assisting the team in treatment and prevention. This will be a great hands on learning experience and I am excited about working with the team

Natalie Lefrancois
Bonjour! My name is Natalie Lefrançois, I am a 3rd year student in Education Physique et Santé. I live in Markstay, Ontario and this will be my first year as a student trainer! I am very proud to have the opportunity be part of the women's basketball team. It has always been a dream of mine to work with athletes. I am extremely interested in athletic injuries and rehabilitation and I know for a fact that this year will be unforgettable! I look forward to working with fellow student trainers and staff to better my understanding and knowledge in the field of Athletic Therapy. The experience and memories that I will acquire from this year will remain with me for the rest of my professional career. GO VEES GO!

Mike Mallen
Hi, my name is Mike Mallen. I am from Brampton, Ontario. I am currently in my fourth year of the Sport and Physical Education Program. This will be my second year working with the Men’s Soccer Team. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the team last year, as it was a great learning experience. I will be able to take the knowledge gained from the players and the Athletic Therapists and carry them on to my future aspirations. I have always been interested in athletic therapy and plan on pursuing the field after graduating from Laurentian.
I hope to see you all out at the games. Go Voyageurs!

Alexis Rose
My name is Alexis Rose and I am a 3rd year Kinesiology student from Barrie, Ontario. This year I will be volunteering at the Voyageur Athletic Therapy Clinic to gain a better understanding of the field of sports medicine. I am really looking forward to the opportunity to gain some hands on experience in order to prepare me for my internships in 4th year. Upon completion of my Kinesiology degree I would like to pursue a career in the health care field with a specialization in rehabilitation.

Sarah Pitt
Hello, my name is Sarah Pitt and I am a 4th year Kinesiology student from North Bay, Ontario. I will be partaking in an internship at the Voyageur Athletic Therapy Clinic. I am looking forward to the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience in the field of athletic therapy and putting my education obtained from my university career to practical use. My passion for sports and my enthusiasm for fixing things should allow for a thrilling year. I am looking forward to the 2007-2008 season, Go Voyageurs!

Christina Chartrand
Hey Everyone! My name is Chrissy Chartrand and I was born and raised in a small town, even more north than Sudbury, called Timmins. I will be entering my third year in the Kinesiology program. I have yet to decide where and what I want as a career and lifestyle for my future, but my confidence reassures me that I will know when the right time comes along. In the meantime, I have been given an amazing opportunity to help along with the newly introduced competitive sports team to our University, Men’s Lacrosse. As a student trainer, I look forward to the application of the knowledge that I have gained over my few years of schooling already; health and fitness, injury prevention and rehabilitation, only to name a few. I believe that this Lacrosse team will do wonders, competing against other Universities across Ontario. If you’re new at the game or if you’re a die hard Lacrosse fan, I encourage everyone to come out and to support your classmates and friends to victory!! Have a great school year and see you at the games!!!

Nathalie Auger
Hi, my name Nathalie Auger and I’m in my fourth year of Sport Psychology. I’m from Ottawa, Ontario, and have always tried to have a strong involvement in the sporting community. After two years of working with Varsity Men’s Basketball I’m hoping for a change of scenery while working both in the clinic and with Women’s Varsity Soccer. I am very excited to work with Women’s Soccer and I’m sure that they will have both a trilling and successful season. In the near future I hope to be accepted as a graduate student so that I can eventually pursue a career as a doctor of sports medicine.