University of Minnesota Athletics

Athletic Medicine

The Athletic Medicine Department is part of the Health and Performance Department within Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Minnesota.  There are 20 full-time Certified Athletic Trainers on staff that manage the healthcare needs for Gopher Student-Athletes.  The Athletic Trainers work closely with team physicians, physical therapists, Athletic Performance staff, Sport Psychologists, Sports Nutrition staff, and multiple allied healthcare professions to provide comprehensive healthcare.  


Athletic Medicine staff June 2023
Athletic Medicine Staff June 2023.  
Back row L-R: Joe Wisniewski (FB), Ryan Dotson (MBB), Kyle ZIeszler (TK/CC), Shanice Cheatham (WGYM), Acacia Holmes (ROW), Jeff Winslow (MHOC), Mike Sypniak (FB), Steve Patterson (WBB), Emily Wendolek (WGOLF/Insur. Coor.)
Front Row L-R: Curtis Simondet (WR), Mara-Paige Rincher (SB), Alex Fruetel (TK/CC), Erin Moore (WHOC), Chelsea Gruber (S/D), Ronni Beatty-Kollascn (VB), Ashley Strazdas (FB), Katie Chen (FB), Tori Winslow (SOC)