Lindsey H. Schroeder

Dr. Lindsey Schroeder earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Appalachian State University, Master of Science in Exercise Science from Oakland University, and her Doctor of Education in Sports Management with an emphasis in Sports Medicine and a concentration in leadership from the United States Sports Academy. She spent over 12 years as an athletic trainer in the collegiate (Oakland University, Illinois State University, and UNCW) and secondary school (Cactus High School, Glendale, AZ) settings prior to her current educator role. Presently, Dr. Schroeder serves as an associate professor and program coordinator for the Master of Science in Athletic Training program.

Education

B.S. in Athletic Training, Appalachian State University, M.S. in Exercise Science from Oakland University, and her EdD in Sports Management with an emphasis in Sports Medicine and a concentration in leadership, United States Sports Academy

Specialization in Teaching

Organizational, administrative, and leadership theories and principles in athletic training; psychosocial aspects in athletic training; simulation and standardized patients

Research Interests

Professional issues affecting athletic trainers such as work-life balance, retention issues, job satisfaction; Preceptorship;
UNCW Brain Health Hub, Pillar 3 lead - Prevention: Neck strengthening and its relationship to traumatic brain injuries and concussions

Professional Service

Committee Member, National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE). (2023 - Present)
North Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association Public Relations Committee, NC. (2021 - Present)
Faculty Lead, Association of Athletic Training Education, Faculty Institute (2024-2027)
Committee Member, National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Education Advancement Committee (EAC). (2018 - 2022)
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Clinical Sports Psychology Committee Member (2020-Present)
Mentor, NATA Foundation Faculty Mentor Program (2023 - 2024)
Reviewer, Journal of Athletic Training
Reviewer, Athletic Training Education Journal
Reviewer, International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training
Reviewer, Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology
Reviewer, Health Care for Women International

Community Engagement

First Aid Volunteer, Girl Scouts - NC Coastal Pines, Wilmington, NC (2019-Present)
Volunteer alongside the Wilmington Health Medical Team, Wilmington Triathlon 70.3, Wilmington, NC (2023-Present)

Honors & Awards

Rising Research Excellence Award, UNCW Research and Innovation. (April 11, 2023).
Most Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications, UNCW College of Health and Human Services (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023)
Association of Athletic Training Education, Faculty Institute Graduate– Founding Cohort, 2023
Fellow, North Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association Leadership Institute (NCATALI), North Carolina. (January 20, 2016 - March 18, 2017)