Western Michigan University Athletics

Began at Western: 2015

Summary of Current Role:
Walen provides medical services to the Men’s Soccer team, while also assisting with the Women’s Soccer team in the spring, and supervising the Seelye Athletic Training Facility.

Career History:
WMU Athletics :: Assistant Director of Medical Services (2021 – current)
WMU Athletics :: Assistant Athletic Trainer (2015 – 2021)
Tennessee State University :: Assistant Athletic Trainer (2013 -2015)
Northwestern State University :: Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer (2011 – 2013)

Education:
Indiana State University :: Doctorate in Athletic Training (2019)
Northwestern State University :: Master of Science in Health and Human Performance (2013)
University of Michigan :: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (2011)

Certifications/Awards:
Walen is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, the Great Lakes Athletic Training Association, the Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society, the Performing Arts Athletic Trainers’ Society, and the Soccer Athletic Trainers’ Society.

Personal:
He published his doctoral research in the field of transgender healthcare, and continues to publish research on the subject of LGBTQ+ healthcare.