• Certified Athletic Training Staff

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    Athletic training services for the Bismarck Public Schools is provided by Sanford Bismarck. The following Certified Athletic Trainers are employed by Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to provide coverage for Bismarck Public School practices and events.

     

    Athletic Trainer Logo Defining Athletic Training

    Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainers are healthcare professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a healthcare profession.

    Practicing athletic training in North Dakota without first obtaining a State of North Dakota License is prohibited.

    LAT = Licensed Athletic Trainer / ATC = Certified Athletic Trainer

     

    Bismarck High School and Wachter Middle School Team
    Alicia Wells      Alicia Wells, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, PN1-NC

    Primary Responsibility: Head Athletic Trainer

    Wells is employed full-time as a Certified Athletic Trainer with Sanford Bismarck Sports Medicine. Her primary responsibility is providing coverage for Bismarck High School. In the fall, she will be at Hughes with football and then she will be at the high school in the winter and spring.  Alicia will also assist with Wachter Middle School.

    Education: A native of Watauga, SD, Wells received her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training with a minor in Wellness from the University of Mary in 2013 and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2015. Wells also ran NCAA Division II Cross Country and Track from 2009-2013 for the Marauders. Wells successfully earned her CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) credential in August 2017. Wells recently completed the requirements for the PrecisionNutrition Level 1 Nutrition Coaching Certification.

    Wells is also currently teaching part-time at the University of Mary in the Athletic Training Education Program. Her husband, Kyle, is a rancher south of Carson, ND. They have two children.

    Contact info: Cell 605-848-2376; CLICK HERE to email Alicia.

    Destiny Pfliiger     Destiny Pfliiger, MS, LAT, ATC

    Primary Responsibility: Assistant Athletic Trainer

    Pfliiger is employed as a full-time Certified Athletic Trainer with Sanford Bismarck Sports Medicine. Her primary responsibility is providing coverage for Wachter Middle School and assisting with Bismarck High School. 

    Education: A native of Bismarck, ND, Pfliiger attended Wachter Middle School and Bismarck High School prior to her college education. In high school she participated in volleyball, track and field, and was an avid weightlifter. In 2021, Pfliiger received her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Mary. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree, she moved to Bloomington, IL to pursue her Master of Science degree in Post-Professional Athletic Training at Illinois State University and worked as an athletic trainer at Bloomington High School for two years. She received her Master’s degree from ISU in the spring of 2023.

    Interests: In Pfliiger’s free time, she enjoys weightlifting, watching sports on TV, hunting with her dad, riding motorcycle, and spending time with her family and friends. 

    Contact info: Cell 701-426-0417; CLICK HERE to email Destiny.

    Century High School and Horizon Middle School Team
    Shantelle Rule     Shantelle Rule, LAT, ATC

    Primary Responsibility: Lead Athletic Trainer

    Rule is employed full-time as a Certified Athletic Trainer with Sanford Bismarck Sports Medicine. Her primary responsibility is providing coverage for Century High School and assisting with Horizon Middle School.

    Education: A native of Pinedale, WY, Rule received her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Mary in 2021. Rule also ran NCAA Division II Track & Field from 2017-2021 for the Maruders. Rule is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Mary, anticipating to graduate in 2024.

    Contact info: Cell 970-531-4138; CLICK HERE to email Shantelle.
    Dean Chumley      Dean Chumley, LAT, ATC, CSCS, PN1-NC

    Primary Responsibility: Assistant Athletic Trainer; Lead Athletic Trainer, Sanford Bismarck Sports Medicine

    Chumley is employed full-time as a Certified Athletic Trainer with Sanford Bismarck Sports Medicine. Chumley provides coverage for Century High School along with assisting with Horizon Middle School.

    Chumley was recently promoted to Lead Athletic Trainer for Sanford Bismarck. Chumley works in the Sanford Sports Medicine Clinic supervising the Sanford Bismarck athletic training staff, collaborating with upper management to assist with appropriate delegation of day-to-day operations, coordinates potential sports medicine service proposals and events, and assists with contractual agreements.

    Education: A native of Annandale, MN, Chumley is a 2015 graduate of St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training and a minor in Coaching. Chumley successfully earned his CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) credential in June 2016. Chumley recently completed the requirements for the PrecisionNutrition Level 1 Nutrition Coaching Certification.  

    Contact info: Cell 612-220-9903; CLICK HERE to email Dean.

    Legacy High School and Simle Middle School Team
    Jordan Davis      Jordan Davis, MS, LAT, ATC, FAFS, FMR, CSCS, CAFS, FN1-NC

    Primary Responsibility: Lead Athletic Trainer

    Davis is employed full-time as a Certified Athletic Trainer  with Sanford Bismarck Sports Medicine. His primary responsibility is providing coverage for Legacy High School along with assisting with Simle Middle School. 

    Education: A native of Bismarck, ND, Davis received his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2013 and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2015 from the University of Mary. Davis successfully earned his CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) credential and completed the requirements for the PrecisionNutrition Level 1 Nutrition Coaching Certification. Through the Gray Institute for Functional Transformation, Davis has completed the requirements for Certification in Applied Functional Science (CAFS), Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) and Functional Manual Reaction (FMR).  

    Contact info: Cell 701-226-8094; CLICK HERE to email Jordan.

    Sports Medicine Specialist

    Jon Kolberg      Jon Kolberg, MD

    Dr. Kolberg mainly treats sports injuries, and specializes in the following procedures:

    • Common illnesses and injuries
    • Preventive health
    • Sports medicine
    • Non-surgical treatment of sports injuries
    • Injury prevention
    • Return to activity
    • Concussion management

    Education History

    Fellowship: Sports Medicine: Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, OR

    Residency: Grand Forks Family Medicine, Grand Forks, ND

    Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND

    Undergraduate School: University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

    Certifications: American Board of Family Medicine

    American Board of Family Medicine: Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine

    Appointment/Schedule: 701-323-8920

    Anthony Kasch  Anthony Kasch, MD  

    Dr. Anthony Kasch is a fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon.

    He specializes in the surgical treatment of sports-related injuries. His focus is on shoulder and knee ligament and joint injuries that can be treated with arthroscopic or open surgery.

    Dr. Kasch treats athletic and orthopedic injuries, including:

    • ACL injuries
    • Broken bones
    • Damage to the meniscus
    • Joint dislocations
    • Ligament and joint injuries
    • Limb realignment needs
    • Muscle and tendon strains and tears
    • Patella dislocations
    • Shoulder, elbow, knee and hip conditions

    He offers these services:

    • Performing thorough sports-based physical exams
    • Ordering and reviewing imaging
    • Performing arthroscopic and open joint and ligament surgery

    Education History

    Fellowship: Sports Medicine: Kaiser Permanente, Pasadena, CA

    Residency: Orthopedic Surgery: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

    Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CA

    Appointment/Schedule: 701-323-8920

    Jonathan Preszler  Jonathan Preszler, PhD  

    Dr. Jonathan Preszler specializes in sports neuropsychology. He evaluates and treats concussions in patients of all ages and helps athletes return to play quickly and safely.

    Dr. Preszler treats these conditions:

    • Encephalopathy
    • Mild traumatic brain injuries
    • Pediatric developmental conditions

    He completed two years of fellowship training with a focus on concussion care.

    Education History

    Fellowship: Neuropsychology: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

    Graduate School: Washington State University, Pullman, WA

    Professional Memberships: Sports Neuropsychology Society

    Appointment/Schedule: 701-323-8700

  • Boy's and Girls' Ice Hockey (BHS, CHS, LHS)

    Blaine Steiner      Blaine Steiner, MS, LAT, ATC

    Primary Responsibility: Certified Athletic Trainer

    Steiner is a Certified Athletic Trainer with Sanford Bismarck Sports Medicine. His primary responsibility is to coordinate coverage for the Bismarck Public Schools ice hockey teams. Steiner will help provide coverage as needed for BPS events during the school year.

    Education: A native of Bismarck, ND, Steiner received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training from the University of North Dakota in 1992 and a Master of Science degree in Health, Physical Education, Recreation with a Sports Medicine emphasis from South Dakota State University in 1995.

    Contact info: Cell 701-527-1948; CLICK HERE to email Blaine.

    Alyssa Bruer      Alyssa Ehrlich, MS, LAT, ATC, FN1-NC

    Primary Responsibility: Certified Athletic Trainer

    Ehrlich is a Certified Athletic Trainer with Sanford Bismarck Sports Medicine and will help provide coverage for the Bismarck Public Schools ice hockey teams at the Capital Ice Complex/Schaumberg Arena & Wachter Arena.

    Ehrlich is also the Head Athletic Trainer for Shiloh Christian School and provides sports medicine coverage for Solen High School during the basketball season. Ehrlich will help provide coverage as needed for other BPS events during the school year.

    Education: A native from Bowdon, ND, Ehrlich received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Master of Science in Kinesiology degrees from the University of Mary. Ehrlich recently completed the requirements for the PrecisionNutrition Level 1 Nutrition Coaching Certification.   

    Interests: Hobbies include running, camping, and reading. 

    Contact info: Cell 701-341-0816; CLICK HERE to email Alyssa.

    Help out staff

    The following members of the Sanford Orthopedic and Sports Medicine staff will help out with coverage of high school and middle school events when needed.

    Nadine Brew      Nadine Brew, PTA, LAT, ATC

    Primary Responsibility: Help out

    Brew is a Certified Athletic Trainer with Sanford Bismarck Sports Medicine and will help provide coverage as needed during the school year. She also provides sports medicine coverage for United Tribes Technical College for Sanford.

    Education: A native of Watford City, ND, Brew is a 2004 graduate of South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. She also earned an Associate of Applied Science degree for Physical Therapy Assistant from Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, SD, in 2008.

    Contact info: Cell 605-881-1043; CLICK HERE to email Nadine.

    Sophia Jung     Sophia Jung, LAT, ATC

    Primary Responsibility: Assistant Athletic Trainer

    Jung is a Certified Athletic Trainer with Sanford Bismarck Sports Medicine. Her primary responsibility is providing coverage for Wachter Middle School and assisting with Bismarck High School.

    Education: A native of Plymouth, MN, Jung received her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Mary in 2021 and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Mary, anticipating to graduate in 2024.

    Interests: In her limited free time from work and school, Jung enjoys getting outside to go rollerblading and for walks with her husband and dog in the summers, and downhill skiing in the winters.

    Contact info: Cell 763-458-4562; CLICK HERE to email Sophia.

    Brendon Ehrlich      Brendon Ehrlich, DPT, LAT, ATC

    Primary Responsibility: Help out

    Ehrlich is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist with Sanford Bismarck Sports Medicine and will help provide coverage as needed during the school year. Ehrlich is also provides sports medicine coverage for the NAHL Bismarck Bobcats.

    Education: A native of Bismarck, ND,  Ehrlich received his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Mary in 2017 and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2020. 

    Contact info: Cell 701-202-2823; CLICK HERE to email Brendon.

    Doug Nickels    Doug Nickels, LAT, ATC

    Primary Responsibility: Help out

    Nickels works full-time for Sanford Health Equipment and part-time as a Certified Athletic Trainer with Sanford Bismarck Sports Medicine. Nickels will help provide coverage as needed during the school year.

    Education: A native of Mobridge, SD,  Nickels received his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Mary in 2006. 

    Contact info: Cell 605-848-2853; CLICK HERE to email Doug.
    Bruce Schumacher      Bruce Schumacher, LAT, ATC

    Primary Responsibility: Help out

    Schumacher is a native of Napoleon, North Dakota and is employed by Sanford Bismarck Sports Medicine as a part time Certified Athletic Trainer.

    Education: Schumacher has degrees in Athletic Training, Business Administration and Business Communications from the University of Mary and a Commercial Art degree from Bismarck State College.

    Schumacher works full time as a loan officer at a local bank and has been employed in the financial industry for over 25 years.

    Contact info: Cell 701-471-7276; CLICK HERE to email Bruce.