AYDAN MASSENGILL
LaFollette
Summary
Dedicated and motivated athletic training graduate with extensive hands-on clinical experience in professional, collegiate, clinical, and high school sports settings. Proficient in injury evaluation, emergency care, rehabilitation program design, and athlete education, ensuring comprehensive support for athletes' health and performance. Collaborative experience with interprofessional teams, including physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers, to deliver evidence-based care and facilitate safe return-to-play decisions. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, adaptability in dynamic environments, and a strong commitment to promoting athlete well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Training Student
Knoxville Ice Bears Pro Hockey
Knoxville, TN
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Assessed athlete injuries and provided immediate care during practices and games.
- Implemented emergency response protocols during events to ensure athlete safety and well-being.
- Assisted in the daily operation of the athletic training room, maintaining a clean and organized environment for optimal patient care.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to optimize athletes' performance through injury prevention strategies.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for all athletic injuries and treatments.
Athletic Training Student
Cumberland University
Lebanon, Tennessee
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Provide athletic healthcare support for men's and women's volleyball, track and field, Women’s basketball, and cross country teams.
- Administer immediate care and assisted in rehabilitation programs to promote athletic recovery.
- Maintain detailed athlete records to track health progress and interventions.
- Support injury prevention initiatives through education and proactive measures.
Physiological Test Administrator
Nashville Predators
Nashville, Tennessee
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Facilitated physiological testing of NHL athletes during training camp.
- Assisted with 7 off-ice tests for 120 professional hockey players.
Clinical Experience with Physicians
Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic
Powell, Tennessee
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Observed and learned from Amber Luhn, M.D., the team physician for Lady Vols Athletics.
- Gained clinical exposure under Joshua Johnson, M.D., Team Physician for the Knoxville Smokies.
- Observed and learned alongside Russell Betcher, M.D., Team Physician for Tennessee Football.
Athletic Training Student
Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic Powell
Powell, Tennessee
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted with the rehabilitation of lower extremity, back, and shoulder injuries.
- Documented patient progress under supervision in a clinical setting using EMR.
- Developed and implemented rehabilitation programs tailored to individual needs.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques when treating injuries, promoting optimal healing outcomes for each individual.
Athletic Training Student
Cumberland University
Lebanon, Tennessee
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Delivered comprehensive care for football and wrestling athletes.
- Assisted in injury prevention, first aid, rehabilitation, and documentation practices.
- Developed and implemented rehabilitation programs tailored to individual athlete needs.
- Improved athlete recovery times through targeted rehabilitation exercises and modalities.
Athletic Training Student
Watertown High School
Watertown, Tennessee
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported injury prevention and care across multiple sports programs.
- Gained hands-on experience with rehabilitation.
- Assisted with game and practice coverage, including sideline injury evaluation.
- Applied preventive taping and bracing to prepare athletes for competition.
- Collaborated with school staff and athletic trainers to coordinate care and emergency action plans.
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Training
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN05.2025
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN05.2023
Skills
- Orthopedic injury assessment & evaluation
- Exercise prescription & rehabilitation techniques
- Return-to-play progression
- Soft tissue mobilization (IASTM, massage, stretching)
- Therapeutic modalities (electrical stimulation, ultrasound, cryotherapy, heat therapy, Game Ready)
- Wound care, suturing assistance & splinting
- Patient education & home exercise instruction
- Documentation & electronic medical records (EMR)
- Emergency response procedures (spine boarding, airway management, on-ice protocols)
- Narcan administration
- Heat illness recognition, prevention & management
- Concussion evaluation & management
- Acute injury triage & stabilization
- Preventive taping, functional bracing & splinting
- Load management & recovery strategies
- Flexibility & mobility programming
- Strength & conditioning support
- Collaboration with healthcare providers, coaches & strength staff
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Dry Needle Certified
- Stop the Bleed Certified
- HIPAA Certified
- OSHA Certified
- FERPA Certified
Timeline
Athletic Training Student
Knoxville Ice Bears Pro Hockey
01.2026 - 04.2026
Athletic Training Student
Cumberland University
07.2025 - 12.2025
Clinical Experience with Physicians
Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic
05.2025 - 06.2025
Athletic Training Student
Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic Powell
05.2025 - 06.2025
Athletic Training Student
Cumberland University
01.2025 - 05.2025
Athletic Training Student
Watertown High School
07.2024 - 11.2024
Physiological Test Administrator
Nashville Predators
09.2023 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Cumberland University
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Roane State Community College
Master of Science - Athletic Training
Cumberland University