NEW ORLEANS — Rebecca Appelt has joined the Xavier University of Louisiana sports medicine staff as an athletic trainer. She will work primarily with XULA teams in volleyball, women's basketball and men's and women's track and field, plus the spirit groups.The XULA athletic trainers are part of the partnership between XULA Athletics and Ochsner Health System's sports medicine division. XULA's other athletic trainer is Mark Armour, a member of the staff since July 2015.
Appelt received a bachelor of science degree in athletic training from Southeastern Louisiana University, where she was a student trainer for four years and worked with the men's basketball program as a senior. Appelt received a master of education degree from Northwestern Oklahoma State University with an emphasis on adult education/educational leadership. She was a graduate trainer there and worked with men's basketball and volleyball.
"I am beyond thankful to the coaches and administrative staff who afforded me the opportunity to become part of the sports medicine team at Xavier University," Appelt said. "I am excited to con
tribute to the success of the athletic programs and work with the coaches and athletes."
Appelt's certifications are ATC (certified athletic trainer) through the National Athletic Trainers' As
sociation, of which she is a member, and Louisiana Licensed Athletic Trainer.
"We are excited to welcome Rebecca to the Xavier Athletics family and Team Gold," said Director of Athletics & Recreation Jason Horn. "We believe Rebecca will be a great addition to the administrative team. Her prior experiences have prepared her very well for this opportunity to provide high quality sports medicine care for our student-athletes."
XULA teams compete in the NAIA as a member of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.
Ed Cassiere, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications
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