GARRET KERKVLIET

45727 SD HWY 22 · 605-868-0638

Garret.kerkvliet@gmail.com · @garretkerkvliet

Diagnose, treat, and work with professional athletes to prevent and heal injury as head athletic trainer
of a professional organization

EXPERIENCE
DATES FROM 2024 – 2026
HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM
• Provide care for injured or recovering players
• Prevent injuries from ever occurring again
• Actively tend to the players’ needs to ensure high quality care
• Develop a strong relationship with my peers to make a comfortable, healthy environment
• Completed senior year clinical experience
• Traveled to various high schools in the area treating injuries in athletes

DATES FROM 2026 – 2027

ATHLETIC TRAINER INTERNSHIP, LOS ANGELES LAKERS
• Observe head athletic trainer and how they work with the athletes
• Continuously learn new ways and tactics for proving care to the players
• Maintain a solid work ethic amongst my peers to gain the most knowledge possible

EDUCATION
MAY 2025
BACHELORS, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
• 4.0 GPA, Dean’s List
• Completed Biol 203/204, Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II7, Chemistry class3-4. Chem 101,
Introductory Chemistry

MAY 2027
MASTERS, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
• 4.0 GPA, Dean’s List
• Completed exercise science master’s program at South Dakota State University with 4.0 GPA
• Complete classes: Kin 200, Aerobic Conditioning 1, Kin 242, Weight Training 1, Kin 250

SKILLS
• Leadership • Responsibility
• Communication • Work ethic
• Problem solving • Critical thinking
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