1. Joseph L. Lisella
101 Pier Lane Fairfield, NJ 07004
joeyl323@aol.com
(973)-907-6428 (cell)
EDUCATION:
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
School of Health and Medical Sciences
Master of Science in Athletic Training (Expected May 2016)
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (May 2015)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Delbarton School, Morristown, NJ Spring 2016
Evaluate and treat injuries for high school athletes in Ice Hockey, Basketball, Lacrosse,Baseball, Track
and Field
Provided coverage of all games during winter and spring seasons
Created and ran rehabilitation programs with injured athletes for upper extremity, lower extremity, core,
and back injuries
Apply modalities such as Game Ready, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation when indicated
Set up fields and gyms for games
Provided taping, wrapping, padding, and wound care
Oldham Athletic Football Club, Oldham, United Kingdom Winter 2016
Spent 3 weeks in England working with a League 1 professional soccer team
Provided different types of manual therapy techniques to individual athletes before and after training and
games
Treated and evaluated various musculoskeletal injuries with the youth and professional team
Ran rehabilitation and injury prevention protocols with the athletes
Learned how treatments and protocols differ in another country, such as the use of modalities and
concussion protocols
New York Football Giants, East Rutherford, NJ Fall 2015
Covered Thursday practices and 3 professional games during the season
Provided hydration and set up for hydration testing for the athletes
Applied modalities including ultrasound, laser, and manual therapy techniques
Set up fields and meeting areas with proper equipment
Stocked and conducted supply inventory
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ Fall2015
Evaluated injuries on the field and in the athletic training room for Division III football team
Applied modalities and treatments such as massage,electric stimulation, ultrasound, and pool programs to
prepare athletes to play as well as to treat them after their competition or practice
Coordinated rehabilitation programs for athletes who were post-surgical or injured during the season
Provided taping, bracing, and padding to enhance performance of athletes
Set up athletic fields with the proper hydration, emergency equipment, and supplies before games
Atlantic Sports Health, Morristown, NJ Summer 2015
2. Actively observed orthopedic doctors visits with patients at a sports medicine clinic
Observed process for patient referral to a physician by a Certified Athletic Trainer
The Pingry School, Basking Ridge, NJ Spring 2015
Evaluated injuries in the athletic training room
Applied modalities and massage techniques to athletes when indicated
Covered home sporting events and provided taping and wound care
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ Fall2014
Evaluated injuries in the training room for Men’s and Women’s Soccer and Basketball, Women’s
Volleyball, Swimming, Cross Country
Worked with NCAA Division I nationally ranked men’s and women’s basketball teams
Assisted in preparation for practices and games by taping, stretching, and treating athletes
Covered all home events for the teams during the fall and winter seasons
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Seton Hall University, School of Health and Medical Sciences
“The Effect of Duration of Dynamic Warmup on Strength Measures During Internal and External Rotation”
Recruited volunteer subjects to participate in the study and developed protocol and methods
Inputted data into Excel, analyzed data using SPSS to look for significance and trends
Presenting at Petersheim Academic Expositon and NATA National Conference in Spring 2016
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
TCNJ Lions Wrestling Camp Summer 2015
Worked a week long wrestling camp for high school athletes. Able to evaluate injuries, work with wound care
following OSHA precautions, proper blood cleanup, and concussion evaluations.
CERTIFICATIONS:
CPR/AED and First Aid- American Red Cross Active until 8/2016
OSHA Certification Active until 8/2016
BOC Athletic Training Exam- Awaiting Results from April Test Session
AWARDS AND HONORS:
Seton Hall University Academic Scholarship
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (Spring 2011)
Setonian Foundation Scholarship Recipient based on an application and essay presented to the Foundation
Finalist for Presidential Leadership Award at Seton Hall University (May 2013)
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT:
Secretary of Student Athletic Training Club at Seton Hall University (Class of 2016)
Student Member, ATSNJ/NATA (Current)
President and Vice President roles, Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity at Seton Hall University (2012-2014)
SKILLS:
Coordinate Instagram Account for Seton Hall Athletic Training Club
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Programs,including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel