SLU AT Student Immersed in Clnical Practice with the STL City2 Club

By: Krystal Kohenskey (MAT Class of 2025)

This summer I am provided the opportunity to learn under my preceptor Zach Hopkins, MAT, ATC, at STL City 2. All City programs use physicians associated with WashU. Being able to gain clinical experience at City 2 has been an amazing experience. Everything about the City program, both first team and second, has been extraordinary. Everyone is so nice and willing to help you navigate any obstacles you might encounter. All the staff go out of their way to know your name and get to know you. Sometimes the team even allows me to play with them during practice which is a lot of fun.  

So far this summer I have learned a lot and been able to apply knowledge of my skills in the athletic training room. We use a lot of modalities with our athletes, and this has exposed me to different methods and techniques I have not experienced before, like laser and KT tape. One of our athletes broke their fibula and I have been working with him on his rehab and progression this summer. That has been one of my biggest projects. I’ve gotten comfortable with my knowledge and ability to apply what I have learned to my practice. 

I am so grateful for this opportunity and to be able to expand my knowledge with Zach and all the other medical and professional staff I have gotten to learn from. I can’t wait to see what other knowledge I am able to obtain this summer.  

This is one of a series of posts authored by students enrolled in the Saint Louis University Athletic Training Program. The number of clinical sites, the quality and diversity of the clinical experience opportunities, and the contemporary expertise of our preceptors are strengths of the CAATE Accredited SLU AT Program.