Madison, N.J. (August 7)- Announced on Wednesday afternoon, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Athletic Trainer Lauren Michel will be departing FDU-Florham for an Athletic Trainer position at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung Hills, N.J. With Michel's departure, Iavana Parker will take over the role of Head Athletic Trainer.
 
Michel spent the last three years as an Athletic Trainer for the Devils Athletic Department, including two years as the Head Athletic Trainer. She oversees the entirety of the Athletic Training staff and operation of the office as a whole. She has worked extensively with the care of the women's soccer team, men's and women's basketball teams and women's lacrosse teams. Lauren has also played a vital role in the implementation of mental health awareness programs and personal care programs to help better the lives of our student-athletes.
 
Michel graduated from Rutgers University in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Sports Studies and an Applied Kinesiology option. After finishing her undergraduate program, Michel attended Seton Hall University and graduated in the Spring of 2020 with a Master of Science in Athletic Training.
 
As an Athletic Training Student, Michel spent time at Union High School, FDU, the New York Jets and Seton Hall. Starting at Union in 2018, Michel got her first experience working the football, soccer, volleyball and track and field programs. After Union, Michel joined the Devils staff in January 2019, assisting with men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, and men's and women's lacrosse.
 
From there, Michel spent six months with the New York Jets, helping the training staff with evaluations, first aid care, rehabilitation, hydration and application of modalities. Michel finished up as an Athletic Training Student at Seton Hall, working with men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, men's and women's soccer, cross-country and swimming and diving.
 
"I want to extend my deepest thanks to FDU, specifically the Athletic Department, for the past three years of support and growth." Stated Michel "Working here has been a truly enriching experience, and I'm grateful for the opportunities and the wonderful colleagues who have made this chapter of my professional journey so memorable. I'm excited for the future but will always cherish the time I've spent with the student athletes, coaches, and staff here at FDU. Go Devs!"
 
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