Advisory Board

An outstanding Advisory Board has been created to guide the program's growth and development. The Board consists of six individuals, all innovators in the growth of performance enhancement, fitness and wellness, and rehabilitation science as a career.

Board Members include the following:

• Michael A. Clark, DPT, MS, PES, President, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) & Adjunct Faculty, California University of Pennsylvania
  
  
• Alan Russell, MS, ATC, PES, NASM-CPT, Director of Academic Affairs, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) & Adjunct Faculty, California University of Pennsylvania
  
  
• Jim Thornton, MS, ATC, PES Consultant & Education Liaison, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Head Athletic Trainer, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, & Adjunct Faculty, California University of Pennsylvania
  
  
• William B. Biddington, EdD, ATC Professor and Chairperson, Department of Health Science and Sport Studies. Program Director, Graduate Athletic Training Education Program, California University of Pennsylvania
  
  
• Linda Meyer, EdD, ATC Associate Professor in Athletic Training, Duquesne University & Adjunct Faculty, California University of Pennsylvania
  
  
• Rick Burkholder, MS, ATC -Head Athletic Trainer, Philadelphia Eagles Football Club