Meet our Expert Team
The Bryan Medical Center/Lincoln Orthopaedic Center team of certified athletic trainers brings to our region's youth extensive knowledge, experience and passion for working with young athletes.
Cassandra
Metzner
Cassandra Metzner
College
- Doane College, bachelor's degree, physical education with an emphasis on athletic training
- University of Nebraska Omaha, master's degree, athletic training
Current positions
- Bryan/Lincoln Orthopaedic Center sports medicine outreach, athletic trainer
- Waverly High School, head athletic trainer
Previous experience
- Lincoln Lutheran High School, athletic trainer
- Parkview Christian High School, athletic trainer
- Mary Lanning Healthcare working at Hastings College, with women’s soccer, women’s basketball, and softball
About Cassandra
I am from Falls City, Neb. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, friends and my dog, Hunter. I also enjoy being on a farm, horseback riding, team roping and working out.
Choc
Bowen
Choc Bowen, MAT, ATC
College
- Doane College, bachelor’s degree, athletic training
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, master’s degree, athletic training
Current positions
- Bryan/Lincoln Orthopaedic Center sports medicine outreach, athletic trainer
- York High School, head athletic trainer
Previous experience
- Arcadia High School, Phoenix, Ariz., head athletic trainer
About Choc
I am from Benson, Ariz., which is a small town in southeastern Arizona. In my spare time I enjoy getting outdoors, hunting, fishing and snowboarding, as well as watching and playing sports. I was a member of the baseball team and an all conference player at Doane and enjoy providing coverage for the Lincoln Midget Football League and Lancaster Youth Softball.
Corey
Courtney
Corey Courtney, ATC, LAT
College
- Saint Mary's University, in conjunction with Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota, bachelor’s degree, sports medicine/athletic training
Current positions
- Bryan/Lincoln Orthopaedic Center director of sports medicine outreach
- Lincoln Stars, athletic trainer
- Lincoln Saltdogs, athletic trainer
Previous experience
- Lincoln Orthopaedic Center, athletic trainer
- Lincoln Stars, equipment manager
- Westside Orthopaedic and Neurology Clinic, Dubuque, Iowa, head athletic trainer
- Dubuque Fighting Saints hockey team, equipment manager
About Corey
I was nominated by the United States Hockey League to serve as athletic trainer in all four all-star games and for Team USA/USHL in two Viking Cup Tournaments. I've also worked as athletic trainer for the Team USA World Junior hockey team at the Lake Placid Olympic Training Center during the summer of 2001 and with Team USA Select 16 and 17's hockey programs as conditioning coach and athletic trainer. I live in Lincoln with my three children.
Kyle
Younkin
Kyle Younkin
College
- Doane College, bachelor’s degree, physical education with an emphasis in athletic training
- University of Nebraska at Omaha, master’s degree, athletic training
Current positions
- Bryan/Lincoln Orthopaedic Center sports medicine outreach, athletic trainer
- Lincoln Lutheran High School and Parkview Christian High School, athletic trainer
Previous experience
- Lincoln Orthopaedic Center, primarily worked with youth hockey program and Lincoln Saltdogs
About Kyle
I am from Minden, Neb. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife and children, fishing, playing and watching sports, and enjoying the great outdoors.
Megan
Neemann
Megan Neemann, MS, ATC, LAT
College
- University of Nebraska at Kearney, bachelor’s degree, athletic training
- University of Wyoming, master’s degree, kinesiology and health
Current positions
- Bryan/Lincoln Orthopaedic Center sports medicine outreach, athletic trainer
- Lincoln Christian High School, Parkview Christian High School, athletic trainer
Previous experience
- University of Wyoming, head club sports athletic trainer, with men’s and women’s ice hockey, men’s and women’s rugby, and men’s and women’s lacrosse
About Megan
I am from Lincoln; I attended Lincoln Pius X high school, where I ran cross country and track. My interest in athletic training stemmed from injuries sustained during running in high school. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, family and friends. I also enjoy running and playing with our black lab, Molly.
Rachel
Hall
Rachel Hall
College
- Minnesota State University, Mankato, bachelor’s degree, athletic training; minor, psychology
Current positions
- Bryan/Lincoln Orthopaedic Center sports medicine outreach, athletic trainer
- Wahoo Public Schools, head athletic trainer
Previous experience
- University of Washington, director of student-athlete wellness; assistant football athletic trainer
- University of Puget Sound, assistant athletic trainer
- Region IV Olympic Development youth soccer trainer
- University of Idaho, graduate athletic trainer
About Rachel
I am from Morse Bluff, Neb. My professional interests continue to grow beyond traditional athletic training skills in exploring psycho-social impacts on athletes. I am a member of the National Athletic Training Association and College Athletic Trainers Association. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, anything outdoors, chasing around 12 nieces and nephews, and watching sports.
Ryan
Pederson
Ryan Pederson, ATC
College
- Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, S.D., bachelor’s degree, sports medicine, minor, psychology
- Wayne State College, studied sports management and administration
Current positions
- Bryan/Lincoln Orthopaedic Center sports medicine outreach, athletic trainer
- Seward High School, head athletic trainer
Previous experience
- East Ridge High School, Orlando, Fla., head athletic trainer
- Clermont Mavericks of the FCSL, a developmental wood bat league, head athletic trainer
- Lake County School District, Florida
- Indian River School District, Michigan
- Pinconning Area Schools, Michigan
About Ryan
I was born and grew up in Mitchell, S.D. I have spent my career working in the secondary school setting of athletic training. In addition to my work at Seward High School, I also serve as an athletic trainer for community projects within the Bryan/Lincoln Orthopedic Center sports medicine outreach program.
Terry
Adair
Terry Adair, ATC
College
- University of Nebraska at Kearney, bachelor's degree, exercise science with emphasis in athletic training
Current positions
- Bryan/Lincoln Orthopaedic Center sports medicine outreach, athletic trainer
- Aquinas Catholic High School and David City High School, head athletic trainer
Previous experience
- Orthopedic clinic, Wilmington, N.C., assisting physicians, providing athletic training outreach coverage to a local high school
- University of North Carolina Wilmington, certified athletic trainer intern, covering volleyball, swimming, diving
- University of Central Missouri, graduate assistant certified athletic trainer, covering wrestling, women’s soccer
About Terry
I am from Atkinson, Neb. In my spare time I enjoy outdoor activities, reading, and spending time with my wife and children I also help other Lincoln Orthopaedic Center athletic trainers cover Lincoln midget football games and Lancaster Youth Softball Association softball tournaments.
Tim
Tommerup
Tim Tommerup, MS, ATC
College
- Eastern Washington University, bachelor's degree, athletic training
- Louisiana State University, master's degree, kinesiology
Current positions
- Bryan/Lincoln Orthopaedic Center sports medicine outreach, athletic trainer
- Crete Public Schools, head athletic trainer
Previous experience
- Pacific Lutheran University, head athletic trainer
About Tim
I am from Vancouver, Wash. My 20 years of athletic training experience has been divided among the high school, community college, hospital and university settings. I also taught athletic training and exercise science. I am married and have two sons and a daughter. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with them.
