GATP Faculty & Staff
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B.S. - Eastern Kentucky University M.S. - University of Arizona Ed.D. - University of Kentucky Dr. Wilkerson started full time at UTC in the spring of 2000. He has had a diverse athletic training career and offers much insight into the non-traditional setting of employment. Dr. Wilkerson believes that it is our mission as educators to prepare athletic training students for both the non-traditional and traditional settings, which is the philosophy he has brought to UTC. His main area of interest in research is ankle biomechanics. |
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B.S. - Eastern Michigan University M.S. - Eastern Michigan University Ph.D. - University of Tennessee at Knoxville Dr. Colston joined the UTC faculty in 1999, as an assistant professor in the Graduate Athletic Training Program at the onset of the programs second year. Dr. Colston has an intense focus on the didactic preparation of the students, both academically and for research. She is currently chairing a number of Master thesis studies, in addition to graduate research projects. Dr. Colston's primary research interest center on lumbar spine injury prevention and mechanics, which was the focus of her dissertation research. She also has an interest in the ethical considerations of athletic training. |
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B.S. - East Stroudsburgh University Scott joined the UTC faculty in 2006 as a lecturer/instructor for the Graduate Athletic Training Education Program. Scott has been certified for 25 years and brings a wealth knowledge and experience to the classroom. He has worked with athletes at all levels of competition from youth sports to the elite Olympic level athletes. The highlight of Scott's career came in 2001 as the Assistant Athletic Trainer for football at the University of Miami when they won the Rose Bowl and the BCS National Championship. Scott is presently pursuing his PhD from UTC. His research interests involve therapeutic exercise and clinical prediction rules. He is married to Jana and has two beautiful children, Patrick (15) and Allison (13). |
Brendon McDermott, Ph.D., ATC Telephone:
423-425-2259 |
B.S.
- Northeastern University
Brendon McDermott is an assistant professor and clinical coordinator in the Entry-Level Graduate Athletic Training Education Program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Northeastern University and his Master’s degree in Kinesiology from Indiana University. McDermott then worked for four years at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA as an assistant clinical professor and assistant Athletic Trainer. He received his PhD from the University of Connecticut studying exercise science with a research focus on thermal physiology, hydration, and exertional heat stroke. His dissertation was titled “Effect of the Mode of Rehydration on Recovery from Exercise Dehydration: Cardiovascular, Hormonal, and Medical Considerations.” McDermott is currently a test item writer for the Board of Certification and a reviewer for multiple professional journals, including the Journal of Athletic Training. He volunteers yearly at the Marine Corps and Boston Marathon’s. In his free time, he enjoys distance running and spending time with his wife Jamie and their son Aidan.
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David Jenkison, D.O. |
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B.S. Lipscomb University M.D. East Tennessee State University Board-certified in both sports medicine and family medicine, and fellowship-trained in primary care sports medicine, Dr. Robertson has served as team physician for a number of athletic teams, including Howard High School, the Chattanooga Lookouts, and most recently, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He has also been on the medical staffs of the PGA Champions Tour and The SEC Basketball Tournament.
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![]() Liz Walker HHP & GATP Principal Secretary Telephone: (423) 425-4209 Office Address: 212 Arena |
UTC Athletic Training Staff
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Kerri Cramer, ATC |
Grant Davis , ATC |
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Jacob Fox, ATC |
Jo Gundrum , ATC Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer |
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Gary B. Wilkerson, Ed.D., ATC





