Began at Western: July 2024
Summary of Current Role:
Elder coordinates medical care for the men's basketball and men's/women's tennis programs.
Career History:
Western Michigan University :: Assistant Athletic Trainer – Men's Basketball, Men's/Women's Tennis (2024 – current)
University of Miami :: Assistant Athletic Trainer – Football (2021 – 2024)
The University of Akron :: Assistant Athletic Trainer – Men's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis (2019 – 2021)
Michigan State University :: Intern Athletic Trainer – Football (2018 – 2019)
Michigan State University :: Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer – Football, Women's Tennis (2016 – 2018)
Certifications:
Elder is a Licensed Athletic Trainer and holds certifications in BFR therapy, IASTM, and is an American Red Cross instructor.
Education:
Michigan State University :: Master of Science in Kinesiology/Athletic Training (2018)
Hope College :: Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training (2016)
Personal:
A native of West Bloomfield, Mich., he and his wife, Ashley, reside in Portage.
