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Athletic Training Program Faculty

Dr. Carrie Meyer, EdD, ATC, Athletic Training Program Director

Dr. Meyer is an assistant professor of Exercise Science at Fort Lewis. She brings a variety of experience from the NCAA Division I and II along with extensive out-patient rehabilitation experiences. Carrie has completed her third year at Fort Lewis. Prior to coming here, she worked as the Clinical Coordinator for the Athletic Training program at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ.

Wayne Barger, MS, ATC, head Athletic Trainer

Wayne is in his 12th year at Fort Lewis. He came from the Univeristy of New Mexico where he had been an assistant head athletic trainer and curriculum instructor for 10 yeras. He has extensive experience in athletic training at international and national sporting events.

Andy Vanous, MA, ATC, assistant Athletic Trainer

Andy graduated from Fort Lewis in 2004. After graduating, he received his Master of Arts degree from San Jose State University. During that time, he worked at Stanford University for many athletic programs. He became the assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of California -- Santa Barbra where he worked with the Gauchos Men's and Women's Cross Country and Softball teams.

Megan Pales, MEd, ATC, assistant Athletic Trainer

Megan is an assistant Athletic Trainer and Clinical Coordinator at Fort Lewis. Prior to coming to Fort Lewis, she as at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA, where she completed a one-year athletic training fellowship. She received her Master's degree in biomechanics at Auburn University in 2005 where she worked with the NCAA National Champion Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving teams.