Ashlea Johnson is a 21-year-old junior at the University of South Dakota studying kinesiology and sports fitness. She was born in Yankton, South Dakota and is a student athlete on the track and field team, competing in jumping and sprinting events. Her professional goals are to become an athletic trainer or coach at the college level. In 10 years, she hopes to have a stable career in athletic training and be starting a family.

1. Ashlea Johnson

2. About Me…… I am a 21 year old Junior at the University of South Dakota majoring in Kinesiology and Sports Fitness with an emphasis in Exercise Science and a coaching minor.

3. I was born in Yankton, South Dakota which is about 26 miles away from Vermillion so I didn’t take a very long journey to college.

4. I am the middle child in my family, I have a very old brother Mike (36), and a sister who is closer in age Rachael (18).

5. I also have my mom Karen and my dad Mike who are very supportive in my life.

6. Another little fact is that my family owns a sport store in Yankton called Royal Sport Shop so if you ever make your way to Yankton, South Dakota check us out!I am a student athlete at USD

7. Jumper/Sprinter