CYPRESS, CA- Cypress Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of two full-time Athletic Trainers, Nicolette Marinello and Rachael Kirkpatrick. The appointments come following a comprehensive national search after the retirement of the longtime Athletic Trainer, Scott Tucker.
"We have a strong tradition of providing high-level care for student-athletes to ensure that they reach peak physical and mental performance at Cypress College. I am confident that adding both Rachael and Nicolette, who bring a wealth of knowledge and expereince to our Athletic Training Clinic, will help us continue to build on that tradtion here," said Wes McCurtis, Cypress Athletic Director. "Adding the second full-time Athletic Training position shows the committment we have made as a college and as a department to serving the needs of our student-athlete population," he added.
Nicolette is set to return to the Chargers for the 2021-22 season in a full-time role after spending three seasons as a part-time Athletic Trainer at Cypress, while also working as a part-time ATC for El Camino College, Chapman University, and the Los Angeles Galaxy. Nicolette received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training from Chapman University (2014) followed by her Master of Science Degree in Athletic Training from Chapman University (2019).
Rachael joins Charger Athletics after spending the last four seasons as Head Athletic Trainer for the Barstow College Vikings. Along with her role as Head Athletic Trainer, covering Barstow's six intercollegiate athletic programs, she added Interim Athletic Director to her role from 2018-2020. Over the past year she's added the role of Eligibility Specialist and Administrative Assistant to her Athletic Training duties for the Vikings. Rachael earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training from Chapman University (2014) followed by her Doctorate Degree in Athletic Training from Indiana State University (2017).