Caitlyn Markesteyn, Kyle Briggs, and Blake Horne were named as athletic training graduate assistants at Salem University, it was announced by head athletic trainer Brent Walters.

Markesteyn graduated from Montclair State University where she earned her bachelor of science degree in athletic training. Markesteyn, who will be responsible for the Tiger women's soccer and softball teams, is working towards her master's in healthcare administration at Salem.

In addition to serving as a student trainer at Montclair State, she has professional level experience working for the New York Guardians of the XFL. She has also worked with several athletic programs in Northern New Jersey high schools.

"Caitlyn's experience with the XFL and their recommendation of her will help benefit all Salem student-athletes," said Walters. "We are excited she has joined our staff and she will provide women's soccer and softball with the type of genuine concern and care they deserve."

Briggs earned his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University, with a double major in athletic training and kinesiology. While attending Michigan State, he worked as a student trainer for the Spartan football, baseball, track and field, cross country, and women's and men's soccer teams.

In addition, he served as an athletic training intern for the Detroit Tigers during the summer of 2019. This past summer, he was an assistant athletic trainer for the Palm Spring Collegiate Baseball league.

Briggs is working on his master's in health care management as Salem. He plans to work with a professional baseball team after graduation.

"We are excited to add Kyle to our staff," said Walters. "His Division I experience at Michigan State and with the Palm Springs Collegiate Baseball League will help us provide the quality of care our student-athletes deserve."

Briggs will provide athletic training support for the baseball and tennis teams.

Horne graduated from Muskingum University with a bachelor of arts in athletic training. While attending Muskingum, he was a two-year captain for the men's soccer program. He was a four-year letterwinner and Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference all four years.

Horne is working towards a master's in health care management. His plans after graduation include becoming a high school athletic trainer and getting his doctorate in kinesiology.

Walters said, "Blake came highly recommended from Muskingum University.  Blake's collegiate soccer career will play well with our men's soccer team and his interest in aquatics will benefit the athletic training staff."

Walters will be responsible for the men's soccer team and aquatics.