Category: Athletic Training

New training space at Phoenix Bioscience Core expands opportunities for future healthcare professionals | Elevate, The Campaign for NAU

mtf228 | May 5, 2026

A renovation underway at the Northern Arizona University Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) will soon expand the hands-on learning space used to train future healthcare professionals—an effort supported in part by a $1 million grant awarded by Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust in 2025… Read more

Photo of the athletic training program at the Phoenix Biomedical campus.

When I grow up… | Nichole Pompa, Athletic Training

Katie Fahy | February 25, 2026

In honor of NAU’s College of Health and Human Services’ third annual Health Careers Week, we invited our alumni to think back to their childhood to answer the question: What did you want to be when you grew up? Today, they serve patients, communities, and the broader health system in impactful ways. Read on to learn how Nichole Pompa turned her passion for athletics into a career in athletic training. … Read more

Ashley Araiza AT Student Feature

mtf228 | December 8, 2025

Meet an Athletic Training Student … Read more

Destiny Brown AT Student Feature

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When did you first learn about Athletic Training, and what interested you in the field? … Read more

Q&AZ: How can you exercise outside safely in Arizona’s extreme heat? | KJZZ Phoenix

Andrew | June 30, 2025

Triple-digit heat doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising outside. However, there are few things to know to do it safely, especially if you’re from out of town. … Read more

A woman in the sun pouring water on her head to cool down.

CHHS CSCS Club Wraps Up the Year with a 100% CSCS Exam Pass Rate

Andrew | April 22, 2025

The CHHS Strength and Conditioning Club has concluded a successful academic year, bringing together both undergraduate and graduate students interested in sports performance, fitness, and healthcare from interdisciplinary backgrounds at both the Flagstaff and Phoenix campuses. With 44 members connected via Teams and email, and consistent monthly meeting attendance—typically 5–8 in person and 2–3 virtually—the club has built a vibrant and supportive community… Read more

College of Health and Human Services Strength and Conditioning Club.

What’s your why | Hailey Caristo, Athletic Training

Andrew | March 14, 2025

Hailey Caristo discusses her academic journey in athletic training at Northern Arizona University and how it’s enhanced her career… Read more

Group of Northern Arizona University Athletic Training students.

What’s your why | Ryan Tiscareno, Athletic Training

Andrew | February 20, 2025

Ryan Tiscareno, MS, ATC, shares his journey from athlete to athletic trainer, his passion for mentoring, and advice for aspiring professionals… Read more

Ryan Tiscareno, N A U Athletic Training graduate poses with fellow trainers.

How an athletic trainer found his passion on the pitch | The NAU Review

Andrew | May 3, 2024

Enrique De La Cruz describes his passion for soccer and his experiences in NAU’s Athletic Training program… Read more

Alumni Career Q + A with Donte’ Delia, Athletic Trainer

Andrew | March 21, 2024

We interviewed Donte Delia, an athletic and Northern Arizona University alumni, on her experience at NAU and career… Read more