Athletic Training

Mike Slemons,                                             Director of Sports Medicine Outreach

Mike joined Beacon Orthopaedics with over 30 years of experience as an Athletic Trainer and is currently the Director Sports Medicine Outreach, allowing him to maintain and develop new business as it relates to the sports medicine needs of our community. He obtained his master’s degree in health and nutrition sciences from the University of Cincinnati and is fellowship trained in human biomechanics from the Gray Institute.

Mike was formerly the Director of Human Movement and Strength at Wellington Sports medicine and co-founder of the Running Academy. Mike spent 15 years as the athletic trainer for Anderson High School, while treating patients in the physical therapy department. Mike also serves as a biomechanical consultant to the Kansas City Royals. Mike and his wife, Dawn, reside in Anderson Township. Their two children attend the University of Cincinnati. Their daughter, Jordan, is majoring in Health and Exercise Science and their son, Grayson, is attending the Lindner School of Business, majoring in business and finance.

Joe Lucas,                                                   Senior Athletic Trainer

Joe has been the Head Athletic Trainer at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy since 2004. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion & Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training from the University of Cincinnati in 1998. He spent one year as an intern with the Cincinnati Bengals, followed by a graduate program at Auburn University. He graduated from Auburn in 2001 with a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology in 2001 that included a graduate assistantship. During his free time, he likes to work on home improvement projects, watch University of Cincinnati and Auburn sports. He lives in Northern Kentucky with his wife (Sacha), son (Andrew) and daughter (Parker).

Vanessa Heath

Vanessa has been serving as an Athletic Trainer for Mason High School since 2022. She originally grew up in the Mason area and is an alumnus of Mason High School. She received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Miami University in 2022. She has prior experience with Varsity Cheer and has traveled out of state for nationwide tournaments. Her future endeavors include getting a master’s degree in dietetics or pursuing a Physical Therapy career. In her spare time, she likes to kayak and attend sporting events as a spectator.

CJ Hubbard

CJ is a Certified Athletic Trainer for Lakota West High School and Freshman School. CJ is a local native and alumnus of Monroe High School. He attended Wright State University where he earned a BS in Athletic Training and earned his Athletic Training certification and Ohio licensure in August 2019. CJ began his career with another health organization, practicing in the greater Dayton area until Summer of 2021 when he began his career with Beacon. CJ is familiar with Beacon Orthopedics because he was here as an intern in multiple roles in the clinic before graduating in Summer of 2019. CJ is a Member of NATA, OATA, GLATA, and GDATA.

John-Michael Leppert

John-Michael serves as the Certified Athletic Trainer at Moeller High School. With 10+ years of experience, he has honed his skills in Athletic Training and related fields. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Erskine College and a Master of Science Degree in Sports Medicine (Athletic Training) at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. His expertise extends to a wide variety of treatments and rehabilitation techniques, allowing many of his athletes to return ahead of schedule. In addition to his Athletic Training certification, he holds credentials such as the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Certification (CSCS), NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification (CES), and other certifications related to nutrition, team training, workload management, and rehabilitation.

Becca Lemmel

Rebecca has served as the Head Athletic Trainer for Mount Notre Dame High School since 2013 and has been with Beacon since 2012. She received her B.S. in Athletic Training from Ohio University in 2012. She is a board certified, licensed athletic trainer in Ohio and Kentucky, a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, and Ohio Athletic Trainers Association. After facing sport-ending knee injuries, she continues to find joy in Olympic weightlifting and cross-training. She is a Cincinnati native and McAuley High School alumna. In her free time, she watches Cincinnati sports, Premier League soccer, being outside, reading, and crafting. She lives in Northern Kentucky with her husband Chris, their three children, Owen, Colette, and Mackenzie, and dog, Brody.

Sara Broderick

Sara is a certified athletic trainer for Lakota West High School. Sara is from Cincinnati and alumna of Mount Notre Dame High School and Mount St. Joseph University where she earned a B.S. in Athletic Training. She obtained her Athletic Training certification and licensure in 2008 and  worked with the Lakota School District in another organization until 2016 before joining Beacon. She’s a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, and Greater Cincinnati Athletic Trainers Association.

Alex Mueller

Alex serves as the athletic trainer for Hopewell and Liberty middle schools and helps with coverage at Lakota East High School. Originally from Cincinnati, and a Fairfield High School alumni, he graduated from Miami University in 2018 with his Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training. Joining the Beacon staff in 2019, he has provided coverage for various sporting events, including the rodeo. In his spare time, he enjoys watching the Bengals and Reds, along with spending time with friends and family.

Tara Eisenacher

Tara serves as the Head Athletic Trainer for Loveland High School, a role she has held for 5 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from The Ohio State University in 2016 and a Master of Science in Athletic Training from Ohio University in 2018. She lives in Cincinnati with her husband Jake and daughter Parker.

Abigail Mathews

Abigail Mathews is currently a Certified Athletic Trainer at Loveland High School. During her time at Beacon, she has had a significant role assisting many of our schools on an as needed basis.  Abigail is a Cincinnati native and alum of Lakota East High School. She graduated Ohio Northern University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, where she played collegiate soccer all 4 years. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Mary Catherine Hurley

Mary Catherine currently serves as a Certified Athletic Trainer at Ross High School. Originally from Arlington, Virginia, Mary Catherine is happy to be staying in the Cincinnati area after earning her bachelor’s degree in exercise science in 2022 and master’s degree in athletic training in 2024 from Xavier University. In her free time, Mary Catherine enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and trying out new coffee shops.

Katie Miller

Katie has served as an Athletic Trainer at Oak Hills High School since 2011. Katie graduated from the College of Mount St. Joseph with a B.S. in Athletic Training in 2007. Katie is also a 2003 alum of Oak Hills. In addition to her work at the high school she also works with the Little Highlanders and all 3 middle schools in the district. Katie and her husband Elliott live in the Oak Hills District with their son Kaden.

Jayson Vincent

Jayson is a Certified Athletic Trainer at Mason High School and a native of Cincinnati. He holds two Bachelor’s Degrees from Miami University (OH) in Exercise Science and Athletic Training. In 2016, he graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma, and served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer while earning a Master’s in Secondary Education. Before joining Beacon, he worked in collegiate athletics with the Track & Field programs at the University of Texas at San Antonio, University of Miami (FL), and Texas Tech. University. Notably, the Texas Tech team won the 2024 NCAA Men’s Indoor Track & Field National Championship. In his free time, he enjoys attending sporting events, golfing, and spending time with family.

Amanda Merrell

Amanda is the Head Athletic Trainer at Lawrenceburg High School. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio Amanda graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Cedarville University in 2020. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Exercise Science from Liberty University. Amanda is proud to serve the Lawrenceburg High School student athletes alongside the LHS staff.

Kevin Stokes

Kevin is the lead athletic trainer for Lakota East High School.  Kevin comes to Lakota East and Beacon from Middletown High School and Premier Health.  Kevin is from Morehead, KY, and he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Louisville. From there, he went to University of Arkansas for his Master’s degree.  While at Arkansas, Kevin worked with the Razorback’s nationally ranked women’s track and field team, along with their women’s soccer and tennis teams. After receiving his master’s degree, Kevin went on to work at the University of Cincinnati. While with the Bearcats, he worked with the track and field, rowing, and swimming and diving programs.  He then went to the University of Mississippi and worked with the track and field team.  Kevin left Ole Miss and started working with Campbell Clinic out of Memphis, TN.  He moved back to the Cincinnati area to work at Middletown High School and Premier Health, prior to joining Lakota East and Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.  Kevin currently lives in Lebanon, OH with his wife Nikki, and three kids Kylei, Georgia and Joey.

Dan Mueller

Dan Mueller serves as an athletic trainer at Archbishop Alter High School. He has spent 7+ years taking care of the Knights and practicing as a Team Lead Athletic Trainer with Kettering Health. Prior to Alter, Dan worked as the Regional Athletic Training Coordinator for Drayer Physical Therapy and covered Fayetteville Perry High School. Dan attended Xavier University for undergrad and received a bachelor’s degree 2003 and earned a master’s degree from Indiana State in 2004. Dan has been practicing for over 20 years. He is from Milwaukee WI, and currently resides in Springboro with his wife and two boys.

Josh True

Josh is the lead Certified Athletic Trainer for Beacon’s Bridge, Tactical Performance and Rehabilitation Programs. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Josh is a member of the NATA, GLATA, OATA, GCATA, NSCA, and FMS. Josh is certified in the Functional Movement Screen, Y Balance Test, Functional Capacity Screen, and Selective Functional Movement Assessments through Functional Movement Systems. Josh’s many certifications and techniques allow him to treat in a specific and diverse way. He earned his B.S. in Athletic Training from Nebraska Wesleyan University, and his M.A. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Josh began his career at Washington High School in Indiana, then continued his career at Warren Central High School/Methodist Sports Medicine in Indianapolis, and Indiana State University. Josh previously served Beacon as an athletic trainer at Lakota West High School as part of the partnership with Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. He has collaborated with athletes of all ages, including middle school to collegiate, professional to Olympian, all who are looking to get back to a full level of function after injury. The Bridge Program at Beacon is tremendously successful, as Josh and his team put the patients in a position of success daily. He and his wife, Erika, reside in Loveland, Ohio with their three children Lillyan, Landon, and Kyle

Morgan Cabe

Morgan Cabe is currently a Certified Athletic Trainer at Oak Hills High School and Middle School. Morgan is a Cincinnati native and alum of Oak Hills High School. She recently graduated Ohio Northern University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, where she was a cheerleader all 4 years. She is currently getting her Master’s in Education with the goal of becoming a high school science teacher. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Craig Lindsey,                                               ATC Manager

Craig has served as the Head Athletic Trainer at Archbishop Moeller High School since 1995.  In 1992 he earned his B.A. Degree in Physical Education and Health from Berea College.  He then completed the Athletic Training Curriculum from Wright State University in the Spring of 1995. In addition to his duties at Moeller High School, Craig also serves as the Lead Athletic Trainer for Beacon Orthopaedics, where he works extremely close Mike Slemons, who serves as our Director of Sports Medicine Outreach.

Craig is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association and the Greater Cincinnati Athletic Trainers’ Association.  He proudly serves as an Approved Clinical Instructor for the following Athletic Training College Programs: University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, Northern Kentucky University and Wright State University. These programs provide internship opportunities in high school athletics for their athletic training students. Craig and his wife, Robin reside in Hebron, Kentucky with their two children, Austin and Ashlee.

Susan Blackson,                                        Senior Athletic Trainer

Susan is a certified athletic trainer at Indian Hill High School and also works with Craig and Mike organizing outreach event coverage. She has been with Beacon since 2012. Originally from Strongsville, OH, she received her bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine from Marietta College in 2001 and her master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Florida in 2003. Since being a certified athletic trainer in 2001, she has worked at both the high school and collegiate levels and has also worked in education with undergraduate athletic training students.  She is currently a clinical instructor for the master’s program at Xavier. She lives in Northern Kentucky with her husband, Cory, their children, Emily and Colin.

Dan Forcum

Dan has been the Head Athletic Trainer at LaSalle HS since 2005. He graduated from the College of Mount St Joseph in 2003 with a B.S in Athletic Training. Dan has been employed by Beacon Orthopedics since the spring of 2007 serving the La Salle community and helping in the West PT office.  In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors, hiking and camping, obstacle course racing and training, the Bengals, and spending time with his family. Dan and his wife Nicole live in Westwood with their 2 children Logan and Holli.

Mark Keiser

Mark is a Certified Athletic Trainer and a part of the Beacon Bridge and Tactical Programs, specializing in Beacon’s Baseball Throwing Program. He holds a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Ohio University and a master’s degree in athletic training from East Carolina University. Mark is dedicated to helping athletes heal from injuries and optimize their performance. He has previously worked as a Minor League Athletic Trainer and was with the Kansas City Royals for several years, including 2015 for their World Series win. Mark is an Ohio native and currently resides in Taylor Mill, KY with his wife Rachel and their children Blair and Barrett.

Terri Konte

Terri has been an athletic trainer for Indian Hill High School since 1990 (Head Athletic Trainer since 1996). A native of Mentor, Ohio, Terri attended the University of Cincinnati where she earned an undergraduate degree in Athletic Training/Health Education and Promotion (1990) and a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology (1994). She is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association and a Licensed Athletic Trainer (Ohio). She is also a Certified Instructor in CPR/First Aid through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI). Terri is also currently a clinical instructor for the master’s program at Xavier University. In her free time, Terri likes to travel, cheer on her Cleveland teams, and spend time with family.​

Mitchell Seewer

Mitchell joined the Beacon in team in May 2024.  He currently works as an athletic trainer at Wyoming High School. Mitchell recently graduated in 2024 from Bowling Green State University with a Master’s degree in Athletic Training. Prior to receiving his Master’s, Mitch also completed his undergraduate degree at BGSU in Exercise Science with a specialization in sports medicine.  During his time at Bowling Green, Mitch gained experience working with multiple Division 1 and Division 2 collegiate athletic teams, including football, women’s soccer, women’s basketball, wrestling, and volleyball. During his last semester in the master’s program, Mitch completed a full immersive experience with Beacon by spending time with the BRIDGE program and Moeller High School athletics.

Becky White

Becky is the athletic trainer at Ursuline Academy, she first worked at UA from 2011 until 2018 then returned in 2020. She is originally from Connecticut and graduated with her Bachelors of Science from the University of Connecticut in 2006.  Becky then moved to Cincinnati and earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Cincinnati  in 2009. She is a licensed athletic trainer in Ohio and belongs to the NATA and OATA. During her free time, she enjoys running, baking, and spending time with family. She lives in Mason with her husband, Mike, son, Hudson, and stepson, Reid.

Andrew Cleves

Andrew is the Certified Athletic Trainer for Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy; he has been at Beacon since 2022. Prior to Beacon, he spent 9 years as a minor league athletic trainer with the Cincinnati Reds. Andrew earned a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Xavier University in 2012. He is a Cincinnati native and graduated from CHCA in 2008. Andrew and his wife, Amy, live in Madeira with their 3 children, Jacob, Bryson, and Michaela.

Kendall Cramer

Kendall is a Certified Athletic Trainer at Talawanda High School. She’s originally from the Oxford area attended Talawanda High School. Kendall graduated from Miami University in 2021 with a B.S. in Athletic Training in and is currently pursuing her MBA. In her free time, Kendall enjoys skiing, hiking, reading, and spending time with family.

Kyler Hendricks

Kyler serves as the Head Athletic Trainer at East Central High School in St. Leon, IN. He is a Northern Kentucky native and graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 2017 with his bachelor’s degree in athletic training. Kyler has collaborated with many local high schools, universities, and professional teams during his athletic training career. In his free time, Kyler likes to play golf, watch the Bengals, Reds, and spend time with his family and friends.

Claire Nikolai

Claire serves as an athletic trainer for Alter High School. Claire graduated from the University of Dayton in 2021 with a Bachelors of Exercise Science and a master’s degree in Athletic Training from Xavier University in 2024. Claire is also a 2017 alum of Alter High School.  In her free time, she enjoys playing golf, working out, and spending time with friends and family.

Olivia Fallon

Olivia is a Certified Athletic Trainer for Lakota West High School. She is from Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated from Xavier University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science in 2023 and her Master of Science in Athletic Training in 2024. Olivia is an active member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, and the Greater Cincinnati Athletic Trainers Association.

Aaron Pelle

Aaron joined Beacon in January 2025 as an athletic trainer for Lakota East High School. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (2018) with an undergraduate degree in athletic training. He also earned his master’s degree in Human Movement Science from Concordia University Chicago. Prior to joining Beacon, he worked for a year as an athletic trainer at Tiffin University, followed by 6 years in Green Bay, Wisconsin working at the high school level as an athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and National High School Strength and Conditioning Association (NHSSCA).

Alex Popken

Alex currently works as a Certified Athletic Trainer at LaSalle High School and Beacon West Physical Therapy Clinic. She received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from The Ohio State University in 2017. She is from Cincinnati (White Oak) and attended Mount Notre Dame High School. In her free time, she enjoys working out, running Spartan Races, and hanging out with family and friends.

Stefvany Miller

Stefvany joined Beacon in May of 2023 as an Athletic Trainer for Mason High School. Miller graduated from Western Michigan University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. She worked with the Bronco women’s basketball, football, men’s soccer, and softball teams. After graduation, she served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Quincy University from 2019 – 2021 while receiving her Master of Science in Education. She worked primarily with the football and men’s lacrosse teams. Stefvany previously worked at Valparaiso University as an assistant athletic trainer from 2021 – 2023. At Valpo, Stefvany primarily worked with the volleyball, cross country, and track & field teams. Her duties at Valpo included injury & illness prevention, emergency care, therapeutic intervention, injury assessment, and inventory management. She worked closely with team doctors, orthopedic surgeons, and administration to provide immediate and quality care for her athletes. In her free time, Stefvany enjoys going to concerts, golfing, and hiking with her dog, Keke.

McKenna Lorton

McKenna serves as the Assistant Athletic Trainer at East Central High School. She is a southeastern Indiana native and graduated from Wilmington College in 2024 with her Master of Science in Athletic Training. In her free time, McKenna enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, and traveling to different countries. McKenna is excited to serve the East Central Community.

Mike Olds

Mike is the Head Athletic Trainer at Kings High School, works with athletes of Midland Baseball, and also sees patients at Beacon Summit Wood’s physical therapy clinic.

Ashley Wilson

Ashley is currently a full-time PRN that is assisting many high schools in the surrounding areas. Ashley is originally from Toledo, Illinois and graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Eastern Illinois University in 2022. She earned her Master of Science in Athletic Training in 2024 from Xavier University. In her free time, Ashley enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, and listening to music. Ashley is an active member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, and several other associations.

Kelsey Boggs

Kelsey currently serves as a Certified Athletic Trainer at Kings High School. Originally from Eastern, Kentucky, Kelsey has resided in the Cincinnati area for the last five years. She received her Masters in Athletic Training in 2022 from Xavier University. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys golfing and spending time with her family.

Mandy Woll

Mandy is from the Cincinnati area, graduating from McNicholas High School. She went on to attend Northern Kentucky University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training in 2021. Since graduation, Mandy has worked in Dayton as an athletic trainer at Bellbrook High School through hospital outreach. She loves spending time with her family, watching sports, and listening to music. Mandy is excited to be back home and looks forward to being a part of this community!