Head Athletic Trainer
Randy Boswell, MA, LAT, ATC
Boswell is in his 15th year as NIC's head athletic trainer. After playing baseball and earning his bachelor's degree at Point Loma Nazarene College, he earned his master's degree from San Diego State University. He and his wife Jennifer live in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area and are the proud parents of 14-year-old daughter Brayden and 10-year-old son Ethan.
Boswell was invited to be an athletic trainer at the 2003-2005 U.S. National Freestyle/Greco Championships in Las Vegas and the 1999, 2002, and 2003 World Cup of Wrestling in Boise, Idaho.
Thoughts on the NIC Athletic Training Program
"I like working with the student-trainers, student-athletes, and with quality programs that compete at the national level. In the future, I'd like to see our program grow and continue to build ties with the high schools and colleges in our area."
Education
Bachelor of Arts, June 1987 Point Loma Nazarene College Physical Education/Athletic Training
Master of Arts, August 1991 San Diego State University Physical Education with Kinesiology emphasis
Experience
Head Athletic Trainer/Instructor, North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene, ID / 1993 – Present
Athletic Trainer, Olympic Training Center Colorado Springs, CO, 2004
Athletic Trainer, World Cup of Wrestling Spokane, WA, 2002
Internship with San Diego Chargers, San Diego, CA, 1987
Phone: 208-769-3217
E-mail: randy_boswell@nic.edu
Training Staff
Katrina GallowaySpirit Lake, ID |
Ashley HamlettEastern Washington University Student |
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Billy HodgesPensacola, FL |
Kailey AndersonKa'u, HI |
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Nicole MortonBoise, ID |
Cailtlyn FreeSandpoint, ID |
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Athletic trainers help to enhance the quality of health care for athletes and those engaged in physical activity by preventing, evaluating, managing and rehabilitating injuries. For more information about this profession, check out the National Athletic Trainers Association website at nata.org. NIC's Athletic Training program provides students with the opportunity to work with athletes from seven highly competitive varsity sports, while under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer.
Students interested in transferring to a four-your institution to earn a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and/or Sports Medicine should complete the NIC Associate of Science requirements for Physical Education and the following Athletic Training Option courses:
- BIOL 207 Concepts in Human Nutrition
- BUSO 109 Medical Terminology/Anatomy
- PE 204 Clinical Athletic Training
- PE 248 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Medical Staff
The NIC Athletic Department and training staff would like to sincerely thank the following individuals for their dedication and service to NIC athletes throughout the year:
Dr. Michael J. DragerPodiatric Medicine and Surgery |
Dr. Roger DuntemanOrthopedic Surgery |
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Dr. Timothy MansonLiberty Lake Family and Sports Medicine |
Linda MichalNIC Student Health Services |
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Dr. William F. SimsOrthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine |
Dr. Charles SwayzeSwayze Chiropractic |
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