Amanda Ihlefeld, MS, ATC, LAT, CPT
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EDUCATION
Master of Science, May 2021, University of Connecticut – Storrs, CT
• Major: Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science, May 2019, University of Connecticut – Storrs, CT
• Major: Exercise Science
PROFESSIOSNAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Rollins College, Men’s Basketball/Women’s Soccer/Softball/Swimming/Tennis – Winter Park, FL Supervisor: Paul Giannotti, ATC, LAT
Assistant Athletic Trainer, August 2022-May 2026
• Performed all clinical and administrative duties as the sole ATC for Men’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer, Softball and Men’s/Women’s Tennis
• Operated out of one athletic training room and assisted with all teams’ treatment, evaluation, practice and game coverage
• Certified Preceptor to students from the UCF Master’s in Athletic Training Program
• Communicated with Sports Psychologist, team physicians, strength and conditioning coaches
• Assisted with coordinating and running pre-participation physicals night for new/transfer athletes
• Supported in updating and re-writing our Heat Illnesses emergency action plan and statement
• Implemented emergency action plans for on and off campus conference tournaments
• Assisted in hosting conference and NCAA and conference tournaments
• Documented notes all injuries in Kitman and Healthy Roster and filed insurance claims through NAGHA and AG Administrators
• Participated in Datalys 2025-2026
Anytime Fitness, Certified Personal Trainer – Winter Park, FL Supervisor: Patrick McGaha
Personal Trainer, August 2024-May 2025
• Ran one-on-one and group personal training sessions
• Performed fitness consultations including using the EVOLT for body scans, using the PAR-Q, conducting a goals assessment, and selling personal training packages
• Assisted in day-today operations around the club including selling memberships, answering phones, administrative tasks, and cleaning
Bryant University, Football/Women’s Basketball/Tennis/Men’s Lacrosse – Smithfield, RI Supervisor: Patrick O’Sullivan, ATC, LAT
Interim Assistant Athletic Trainer, July 2021-May 2022
• Performed all clinical and administrative duties as the sole ATC for Women’s Basketball and Tennis teams
• Assisted in all clinical and administrative duties for the Football and Men’s Lacrosse teams
• Provided medical coverage for all JV Football games independently
• Designed and executed rehabilitation programs for post-operative injuries such as ACL reconstruction, shoulder labral repairs, and ankle reconstruction
• Managed emergency care for conditions such as rhabdomyolysis, heat illnesses, and asthma attacks
• Implemented mental health checks for Women’s Basketball and other individuals at specific points throughout the season
• Coordinated with team physicians, nutritionists, and counselors to provide care to athletes
• Documented insurance and wrote notes for athletic and general medical injuries in Sportsware RELATED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, Men’s Lacrosse – Chapel Hill, NC Supervisor: Nina Walker, MA, ATC, LAT
Athletic Training Student, January 2021-May 2021
• Clinical Immersive Experience
• Provided medical coverage and emergency care during practices and games
• Utilized functional and psychological protocols to return athletes to play
• Administered therapeutic modalities such as the vibration plate and blood flow restriction for different pathologies
• Performed administrative duties for COVID-19 screening and day-to-day athletic training needs
• Documented and wrote notes for athletic and general medical injuries in BlueOcean
• Gained National Tournament experience during the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Tournament 2021 Sacred Heart University, Football – Fairfield, CT
Supervisors: Benson Batchelder, MS, ATC, LAT and Leo Katsetos, MSEd, ATC, LAT Athletic Training Student, July 2020-November 2020
• Clinical Immersive Experience
• Assisted in administration of pre-season orthopedic and baseline SCAT-5 concussion screening
• Designed rehabilitation programs for chronic, acute, and post-operative musculoskeletal injuries such as AC joint sprains and thoracic outlet syndrome
• Learned appropriate administration and use of treatment modalities for different pathologies such and for patients with electrical implants, and chronic tendinopathies
• Provided on field care during practices for acute injuries and wounds
• Administered COVID-19 Rapid Antigen tests
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Comprehensive Safety Initiative, University of Connecticut Department of Kinesiology – Storrs, CT Research Team Member, September 2018 – July 2020
• Evaluated adoption and implementation of best practice policies in secondary school athletic training programs
CERFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
• NATABOC – 200******* – 2021
• American Red Cross – CPR/AED, First Aid, and BLS – 2024
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer – 2024
• Mental Health First Aid – 2022
• Member, National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
• Member, Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida (ATAF)
• Active Alumni Member, Pi Beta Phi Fraternity
LEADERSHIP
• Secretary, UCONN Athletic Training Students Club, March 2020-May 2021
• Policy and Standards Board Member, Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, January 2019-May 2019
• Vice President of Housing, Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, January 2018-December 2018 PUBLICATIONS AND HONORS
Abstract in the Journal of Athletic Training: Exertional Heat Stroke Policy Adoption Across the Socio-ecological Framework
• Presented at Virtual NATA 2020 as a Rapid-Fire presentation Connecticut Athletic Trainer’s Association Penny F. Dunker-Polek Scholarship Recipient 2020