Alyssa Vanasco

Hometown: New Castle, Pennsylvania
Joined Chatham: 2022

EDUCATION
  • Master of Science in Exercise Science Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA)
    Anticipated Graduation Fall 2024
  • Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, University of Pittsburgh (Bradford, PA) 2016
  • Certificate in Biblical Leadership, Christ Fellowship Church (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) 2018
CERTIFICATIONS
  • Board Certified Athletic Trainer, 2016-Present
  • Pennsylvania Board of Medicine Licensed Athletic Trainer, 2019-Present
  • National Athletic Trainers Association, 2012-Present
  • American Heart Association BLS instructor, 2020-Present
ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST

Leadership, Kinesiology, Personal Health and Wellness

PERSONAL AREAS OF INTEREST

Hiking, Painting/Creating

BIOGRAPHY

Alyssa came to Chatham in the fall of 2022 as a preceptor for MSAT students. She then began serving as an adjunct professor teaching in the Exercise Science program. Alyssa is an athletic trainer in the New Castle Area School District, but formerly served within the Pittsburgh public school district. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her family and creating for her small business.

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
  • 2023, The Yips in Sport
  • 2021, Traumatic Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries
  • 2020, Knees over toes?: A Qualitative Biomechanical Analysis
  • 2019, Check your 'Tude : Psychosocial Interventions for Injury Healing