Tricia DeSouza sports medicine 2018

Tricia De Souza

  • Title
    Athletic Trainer
  • Email
    TD3@athletics.wisc.edu
  • Phone
    608-219-8134
  • Sports & Areas of Focus
    Lightweight Rowing, Men's Rowing, Women's Rowing

Badgers Sports Medicine staff since: 2006
Professional credentials: MA, LAT, ATC, CSCS
NPI: 1710376322

Previous Professional Experience:

  • 2004-2006, Nova Southeastern University, Head Athletic Trainer
  • 2003-2004, Nova Southeastern University, Assistant Athletic Trainer
  • 2000-2003, University of Illinois at Chicago, Assistant Athletic Trainer
  • 1997-2000, Gundersen Lutheran Sports Medicine (Onalaska, WI), Staff Athletic Trainer

Education:

  • Master of Arts, Athletic Training, Western Michigan University, 1997
  • Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1995

Additional Professional Certifications:

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Graston Technique M1-Basic Training
  • Functional Movement Screening Certification

Professional Memberships:

  • National Athletic Trainers’ Association
  • Wisconsin Athletic Trainers’ Association
  • Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association

Clinical Specialties/Professional Interests:

  • Management strategies for rib pathology
  • Joint mobilizations
  • Muscle Energy Techniques

Hometown: Kimberly, Wis.

Bio: Tricia is the athletic trainer responsible for providing athletic training services for the Badgers men’s and women’s rowing programs. Tricia lives in Madison with her husband, Fabricio, and their daughter, Catarina. Tricia and her family host the annual 4th of July barbeque each year, which has become a tradition within the Badgers Sports Medicine community.


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