Athletic Training at Simpson
The educational process is full of personal interaction with Simpson College Certified Athletic Trainers as well as many other qualified faculty and staff members. Simpson also offers a quality program in Athletic Training.
The Simpson College Athletic Training Staff features four certified athletic trainers, as well as 35 Athletic Training students that provide care to over 400 student-athletes.
Athletic Training Staff
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Mike Hadden, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, STS |
515-961-1751 |
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Jason Uhlenhake, MS, LAT, ATC |
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Nicci Whalen, MS, LAT, ATC |
515-961-1753 |
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Katherine Kaihoi, MS, LAT, ATC |
515-961-1244 |
Mike Hadden, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, STS
Mike Hadden came to Simpson College in 1997. He serves as the program director of athletic training and exercise science. He is NATABOC certified and a state licensed Athletic Trainer. He is also nationally certified as a strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the International Weightlifting Association. Hadden earned an undergraduate degree from Buena Vista University and his masters degree from the University of Kansas in biomechanics.
Jason Uhlenhake, MS, LAT, ATC
Jason has served as the head athletic trainer at Simpson since the Fall of 2006. He is NATABOC certified and a state licensed athletic trainer. He received his bachelor's degree from Wartburg College 2002 in fitness management. He completed his master's at The University of Iowa, where he received his degree in Exercise Science with specialization in Athletic Training. While at Wartburg, Jason lettered in baseball for two seasons.
Nicolle Whalen, MS, LAT, ATC
Nicci Whalen serves as assistant athletic trainer where she is NATABOC certified and state licensed. Whalen also serves as an assistant women's basketball coach for the Storm. She graduated from Simpson in 1998 with a degree in sports administration. While at Simpson, she lettered three times for Simpson in women's basketball. She received her masters degree from Iowa State University in exercise physiology. Whalen previously worked at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines in cardiac rehabilitation.
Katherine Kaihoi, MS, LAT, ATC
Katherine Kaihoi serves as assistant athletic trainer. Kaihoi comes to the Storm after completing her masters in human physiology at the University of Oregon. At Oregon, Kaihoi worked with the Ducks' football team during the 2007-08 season. She also served as an athletic trainer at Springfield (Ore.) High School during her stint in Eugene. A 2006 graduate of Bethel University (Minn.), Kaihoi is a member of the National Athletic Training Association and will be an instructor in the physical education department at Simpson.
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