Brant Berkstresser
6/10/2008 4:10:00 AM | General
Brant Berkstresser begins his sixth full year as
In addition, he carries an Assistant Athletics Director title. In conjunction with the University, he also works as a clinical instructor in the CAATE approved undergraduate athletic training program.
Berkstresser has presented on various athletic training topics at district and international symposiums affiliated with the College and University Sports Medicine Foundation.
His latest research project was assisting with the Department of Exercise Science in a study ?Physiological and Perceived Psychological Responses of Collegiate Football Athletes to Ventilated Shoulder Pads During a Scrimmage'. The project was presented to a national audience at the National Strength and Conditioning Association convention in July.
Under Berkstresser's tutelage numerous student athletic trainers have gone on to full-time positions, including Jeffie Trammell who interned with the New England Patriots during their run to the Super Bowl and Keitaro Abe, currently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Derek Lawrence, a 2008 Master's level graduate athletic trainer is currently employed with D.C. United of the Major League Soccer.
Prior to joining
Berkstresser spent four years as assistant athletic trainer at
From 1991 to 1993, he earned an appointment in KSU's graduate assistant program while working on requirements for a master's degree.
During the summer of 1990, Berkstresser completed an internship with the New York Jets Football Club.
Berkstresser earned a bachelor's degree in Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training from
He married the former Gretchen DeForeest on June 10, 1995.
