Minnesota Athletic Trainers' Association

🎭 Closing out our spotlight series with someone who brings both creativity and care to the profession… Meet Nathan Thao!

A little about Nathan:

🏥 Setting: Clinic & Performing Arts

🏫 School: Gustavus

🏅 Years Certified: 4½

🎶 Favorite Sport to Cover: Any and all performing arts — from the stage to the studio

Fun Facts:

✍️ He’s the creative force behind several of our recent MNATA social media posts

🎤 He recently performed with a local nonprofit, bringing his own artistry to the community he supports.

🔥 Continuing our YPC Member Highlights… Meet Tyler Wheeler!

We’re excited to spotlight Tyler, a driven and versatile athletic trainer whose leadership and expertise elevate every program he touches.

Get to know Tyler:

📍 Current Setting: Performance Rehab Specialist at TCO/Training HAUS

🎓 School: University of North Dakota

🏅 Years Certified: 5

⚾🏒 Favorite Sport to Work: Baseball or Hockey

💡 Fun Fact: Tyler serves in leadership roles across several major Training HAUS/TCO programs — including NFL Combine Prep, Elite League Hockey, and the ACE Program

🎉 Member Reveal!

We’re kicking off our YPC introductions with… Cassie Bugbee!

Here are a few quick facts about Cassie:

📍 Current Setting: High School & PT Clinic
🎓 College: University of Mary — Bismarck, ND
🗓️ Years Certified: 11
✨ Fun Fact: She can recite the alphabet backwards — yes, really.

More member reveals coming soon!

👀✨ Ever wondered who’s been running the show behind our Sip & Study series?
You’re about to find out.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing the incredible YPC members who plan, organize, and bring these events to life. They’re passionate, creative, and dedicated to supporting Minnesota’s athletic training community — and now you’ll finally get to meet them.

Stay tuned as we spotlight the faces, stories, and energy behind the YPC leading up to our next Sip & Study.