Vicky Szymula, MS, ATC, CSCS, CKTP
Vicky is starting her second year with SJCI athletics as our Head Athletic Trainer. Employed as an Outreach AT through Excelsior Orthopaedics, Vicky offers Athletic Training and Sports Medicine coverage for most practices and home competitions.
Vicky is a local 716-er and MSM alumni (c/o ’99). She attended SUNY CORTLAND and was a member of the 2001 SUNYAC CHAMPIONSHIP OUTDOOR T&F team. She graduated from SUNY Cortland in 2003 with a degree in Athletic Training and a Certification in Strength and Conditioning (CSCS). She went on to obtain her Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and Sport Psychology from Ithaca College in 2005. Vicky continued her education by earning a post-graduate certificate in Sports Counseling for California University of Pennsylvania in 2018, and is currently finishing her studies towards a Doctorate in Health Science/ Healthcare Administration through MCPHS University (anticipated graduation date 12/2021).
With a career spanning over 17years of experience, Vicky has worked at multiple levels of athletics including Prep-school, Ivy League, NCAA DI, DII and in the Industrial sector. Vicky has also had the privilege of assisting with Sports Medicine coverage for USA Women’s Ice Hockey, USA Women’s Handball, and IWFL Professional Women’s Football as well. She currently holds the national certifications as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), & Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP). Vicky is also a certified Reiki Master/Practitioner and a RockTape© Mobility Specialist.
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