Our certified athletic trainers are highly educated and skilled professionals specializing in athletic healthcare. In cooperation with physicians and other allied health personnel, our athletic trainers function as integral members of the athletic healthcare team.
Meet Our Sports Medicine Team
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Theresa Z. Backous, MS Ed., LAT, ATC
Sports Medicine and Acceleration Manager
Athletic Trainer for Aberdeen Roncalli High School
- Education: Master of Science of Education - Northern State University; Emphasis in School Counseling
Bachelor of Science of Education
- Major - Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- Minors - Athletic Training, Coaching, Gerontology
Certifications: National Athletic Trainers Association Board Certified; Athletic Republic Certified Administrator
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Kyle Everson, BS Ed., LAT, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer for Northern State University and the Acceleration Program
- Education: Bachelor of Science - South Dakota State University
- Major - Athletic Training
Certifications: National Athletic Trainers Association Board Certified; Athletic Republic Certified Administrator
Licenses : SD Licensed Athletic Trainer
Email: kjeverson1@northern.edu
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Sara Arnesen, ATC
Athletic Trainer for Presentation College and the Acceleration Program
- Education: Bachelor of Science - South Dakota State University
- Major - Athletic Training
- Certifications: National Athletic Trainers Association Board Certified
- Licenses: SD and ND Licensed Athletic Trainer
- E-mail: sara.arnesen@averastlukes.org
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Sean Duffy, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer for Northern State University and the Acceleration Program
- Education: Bachelor of Science - South Dakota State University
- Major - Athletic Training
- Certifications: National Athletic Trainers Association Board Certified
- Licenses: SD Licensed Athletic Trainer
- E-mail:
smduffy@northern.edu
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Amber Rae Bryant, MS Ed., LAT, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer for Northern State University
- Education: Master of Science of Education - Northern State University; Emphasis in Health, Physical Education, and Coaching
Bachelor of Science in Arts in Science - South Dakota State University
- Major - Athletic Training
- Certifications: National Athletic Trainers Association Board Certified
- Licenses: SD Licensed Athletic Trainer
- Email: amber.bryant@northern.edu
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Chuck Pelton, MA, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer for Aberdeen Central High School and the Acceleration Program
- Education: Master of Arts in Teaching - Northern State University, Health, Physical Education, Recreation emphasis
Bachelor of Science of Education
- Major - Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- Minor - Athletic Training
Certifications: National Athletic Trainers Association Board Certified; Athletic Republic Certified Administrator
Licenses : SD Licensed Athletic Trainer
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Lindsey Swenson, LAT, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer for Northern State University
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Arts in Science - South Dakota State University
- Major - Athletic Training
- Certifications: National Athletic Trainers Association Board Certified
- Licenses: SD Licensed Athletic Trainer
- Email: lmnebelsick@wolves.northern.edu
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Exercise Specialist
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Joe Dudley, BS
Acceleration Supervisor
- Education: Bachelor of Science - Northern State University
Major - Health, Physical Education, Recreation
Minors – Coaching and Political Science
Certifications: Athletic Republic Certified Administrator
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Medical Directors
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Thomas Harbert, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon |
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Mark C. Harlow, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
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