Faculty and Staff
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Dave Bugalski, MS, LAT, ATC Head Athletic Trainer Primary Athletic Trainer for Football, Women’s Hockey, and Men’s Tennis
W: 262-243-4320 Fax: 262-243-2969
A native of Milwaukee, WI, Dave graduated from UW-Milwaukee in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology with an emphasis on Athletic Training. Dave became a Certified Athletic Trainer in September of 2003 and began his experiences interning with the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia Eagles, and Green Bay Packers. In 2006, Dave decided to pursue his Master’s Degree and attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he was a graduate assistant athletic trainer working football. After graduating with a Masters of Science in Kinesiology in May 2008, Dave was an assistant athletic trainer for UW-Milwaukee working with men’s basketball and providing services for the general student population. Dave has been a member of Concordia University athletic training since August 2010 with primary sport responsibilities including football, women’s hockey, and men’s tennis. He currently resides in Cudahy, WI with his wife, Dayle, son Gavin, and their dog Maia.
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Katherine L. Derr, MSed, ATC Athletic Training Education Program Director Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
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Kate graduated from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in 2002, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training with an emphasis in Child and Youth Care. She became a Certified Athletic Trainer in May 2002. Following graduation, Kate attended the University of Akron for her Masters Degree in Education of Exercise Physiology. While there, she worked as a Graduate Assistant for the Sports Medicine Department. Her duties at Akron included being responsible for the Zip’s Division 1 Women’s Soccer Program as well as assisting in the Undergraduate Sports Medicine Program. Kate has been a member of the Concordia University Wisconsin Athletic Training Education Program since 2004. Her duties include administration of the program, teaching numerous courses within the program, and providing athletic training services for all students and student athletes. Kate is also currently enrolled in coursework towards a Doctoral degree in Urban Education with an emphasis on Educational Administration. She presently resides in Franklin, WI.
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Jennifer L. Thorpe, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS Associate Head Athletic Trainer Primary Athletic Trainer for Men’s Soccer, Men’s Basketball, and Track and Field
W: 262-243-4325 Fax: 262-243-2969
A native of Milwaukee, Jenny graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology/Athletic Training in June of 2004. While at UWM, she completed a one year internship with the Milwaukee Wave her senior year. She became a certified athletic trainer in December of 2004. She then went on to attend the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign to pursue her Master of Science in Kinesiology. While at Illinois, Jenny worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at the SportWell clinic and also as a teaching assistant for some courses in the undergraduate athletic training program. She did her thesis on in the influence of lower extremity strength and limb dominance on performance of the Star Excursion Balance Task (SEBT). Her research was also published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research in September of 2008. Jenny earned her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential in June of 2006.
At Concordia University, Jenny's duties include working with men's soccer, men's basketball, and track and field. Jenny also teaches some courses in the athletic training education program as an adjunct faculty in the Department of Health and Human Performance.
In her spare time, Jenny plays soccer for and serves as the Women’s Coordinator for the Milwaukee Brewers FC Soccer Club. She also competes in triathlons and running events from 5K up to half marathon distances. Jenny and her husband Billy reside in Milwaukee.
Publications: Thorpe, JL and Ebersole, KT. Unilateral balance performance in female collegiate soccer athletes. J Strength Cond Res 22(5):1429-1433, 2008.
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Darrin M. Smith, M.S., ATC, PES Assistant Professor/Staff Athletic Trainer Primary Athletic Trainer for Men’s Basketball
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Darrin graduated from Concordia University – Wisconsin in 1999 with a degree in athletic training and again in 2000 with a teaching certification in physical education K-12. In February of 2000 he became a BOC certified athletic trainer and began his master’s degree in exercise science at Western Illinois University. Post graduate studies he provided athletic training services at Northland College as the head athletic trainer in addition to instructing classes in sports medicine and exercise rehabilitation. From 2004–2010 he served as a staff athletic trainer/ associate professor/ ATEP clinical coordinator for the department of exercise science, health promotion and recreation at Colorado State University – Pueblo. Darrin’s research interests include the assessment of kinetic chain anomalies as they relate to application of orthopedic evaluation and exercise rehabilitation.
At CUW Darrin’s duties include working with Men’s Basketball and teaching course work in the athletic training education program. In his spare time he enjoys mountain biking, volleyball, and martial arts. He presently resides in Mequon, WI.
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Angela Steffen, LAT, ATC Staff Athletic Trainer Primary Athletic Trainer with Women's Soccer, Men’s Hockey, and Softball
W: 262-243-4537 Fax: 262-243-2969
A native of Cedarburg, WI Angi graduated from the Concordia University Wisconsin Athletic Training Education Program with a Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training in 2007. She has since become a member of the Athletic Training Staff here at CUW. Her duties include working with women's soccer, men's hockey, and softball.
In her spare time, Angi enjoys playing sports and spending time with her friends and family. She and her husband Andy reside in Milwaukee.
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Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Primary Athletic Trainer for Volleyball and Baseball
W: 262-243-2682 Fax: 262-243-2969
Samantha graduated from Concordia University of Wisconsin in 2009, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training along with the Walter W. Stuenkel Award and Female Athlete of the Year Award. Her senior year at Concordia, she completed a summer internship with the St. Louis Rams. She became a certified athletic trainer in May of 2009. She is now continuing her education at Concordia towards her Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Sciences while working as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. Samantha’s duties include working with volleyball and baseball.
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Annie Cullen, ATC
Cell: 414-801-5171
Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Annie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology-Athletic Training from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. While working towards her degree she spent time working with many of the sports teams at UWM and just completed an internship with the Milwaukee Iron. She became a certified athletic trainer in June 2009. Working now as a graduate assistant at Concordia, Annie is going on to pursue her masters degree in Rehabilitation Sciences, and hopes to eventually teach in an ATEP program. In her spare time, Annie enjoys playing and watching numerous sports, and spending time with her friends and family.
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Dr. William B. Smith, MD
Fax: 262-243-2969
Dr. Smith has his Fellowship in Sports Medicine and has been Concordia's Team Physician since 1979. He also serves as Team Physician for Marquette University and University Wisconsin - Milwaukee. |
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Dr. Mark W. Niedfeldt, MD
Fax: 262-243-2969
In 1988, he graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a bachelor of science degree. He received his doctor of medicine degree in 1992 from the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). While at MCW, Dr. Niedfeldt completed an externship in physical medicine and rehabilitation (1989) and an American Cancer Society externship in surgical oncology (1990). He is associate medical staff at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, St. Michael's Hospital, and Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee, as well as St. Mary's-Ozaukee, in Mequon, WI. He is also full-time faculty at St. Mary's Family Practice Residency Program and a clinical human anatomy lecturer and laboratory instructor. Dr. Niedfeldt is an associate director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship. He is a team physician for the Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Rampage (USISL professional outdoor soccer), Milwaukee Wave (NPSL professional indoor soccer), Wisconsin Lutheran College, and Concordia University Wisconsin . He also serves as a company physician for the Milwaukee Ballet and provides coverage for a wide range of sporting events.
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Dr. Darren Werner Dr. Werner completed his undergraduate studies at Concordia University Wisconsin with a double major in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. In 2005, he graduated Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. After graduation, Dr. Werner accepted an associate position with the Grafton Chiropractic Center and has been working with the Concordia University Wisconsin athletic training staff ever since. In his private practice, Dr. Werner works with many local high school athletic programs and provides coverage for their sporting events.
Dr. Werner is a member of the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association as well as the National Arthritis Foundation and the Wisconsin Public Health Association. In August 2008, he had the opportunity to provide the chiropractic care for the St. Louis Rams throughout their training camp at Concordia University Wisconsin.
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Dr. Jennifer L. Abraham, DDS
Fax: 262-243-2969
Dr. Abraham has practiced dentistry in Thiensville since 1990, when she went into practice with her father. She graduated from Lawrence University with a B.A. in Biology. After undergraduate school, she spent five years with General Electric's Information Services Company. She received her DDS from Northwestern University, where she subsequently served on the part time faculty in the Pediatric Dentistry Department. She has been active in sports dentistry through the Academy of Sports Dentistry, where she currently serves on the Editorial Board. She has put together custom mouthguard programs for area grade and high school teams, including the Mequon-Thiensville Cardinal Football Players, the Ozaukee Ice Dogs, and the Homestead High School Football team. |
