At UPMC Sports Medicine, we value our partnerships with local schools and athletic organizations. Meet our athletic trainers from the Williamsport area.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Katie Ditty, MS, LAT, ATC
Katie earned her bachelor’s degree in health sciences – athletic training from the University of Central Florida in 2004. She continued her education at Florida International University where she earned her master’s degree in sports management in 2006. Katie has been working at Bucktail Area High School since 2010. She previously worked as the head athletic trainer at Penn College. In her free time, Katie enjoys hunting, fishing, and volunteering as a coach for her own kids’ teams.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Erika Myers
Erica received her bachelor of health science degree and her master of athletic training degree from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. She has worked at UPMC and with Canton Area Jr/Sr High School since 2022.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Lindsey Dry, LAT, ATC
Lindsey received a bachelor of science degree in athletic training from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. Lindsey has been with Central Mountain Middle School/High School and UPMC Williamsport since 2019. She is also certified in the Técnica Gavilán technique. Lindsey enjoys traveling, reading, knitting, and spending time with her family and friends.
Elizabeth Evarts, LAT, ATC
Liz received a bachelor’s degree in health sciences from Lock Haven University. She is a team leader for Athletic Training and Development. She is a volunteer for PATS and is currently serving as the PATS Convention Chair. Liz has worked as an athletic trainer for Central Mountain High School and Middle School since 2007. Previously, she worked at Williamsport High School and in the Susquehanna Health Sports Medicine Clinic. Outside of work, Liz enjoys travelling with her husband and their two kids.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Kimberly Kalasnik, MS, LAT, ATC
Kimberly has been the athletic trainer for Northern Tioga School District, covering both Cowanesque Valley and Williamson High Schools, since 2013. Kim earned her bachelor’s degree in athletic training and health and physical education from Marywood University and her master’s degree in performance enhancement from California University of Pennsylvania. Kim loves her English Mastiffs and enjoys spending time outdoors gardening, hiking, and kayaking.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Brian Duke, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Brian joined UPMC in 2006 and has been working at Hughesville High School since 2000. Brian received his bachelor’s degree in movement science/athletic training from the University of Pittsburgh in 1999. He also holds an NSCA-CSCS certification, which has been a huge asset to his work, as well as with his interests in long term athletic development, strength and conditioning, and manual therapies. In his free time, he likes to enjoy the outdoors with his family and go archery hunting.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Clarice Tice, LAT, ATC
Clarice has been at Southern Tioga School District since 2019 and UPMC Williamsport since 2018. She received her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Waynesburg University. Prior to joining UPMC, Clarice provided athletic training services for Waverly High School. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and motorcycling.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Jenna Brobst, MS, LAT, ATC, OPE-C
Jenna has been with UPMC Sports Medicine since 2022. She received a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in athletic training from Lock Haven University. Prior to joining UPMC, she gained experience at Shippensburg University, Central Mountain High School, Williamsport High School, and Himes Rehabilitation Center. In her free time, she enjoys reading, singing, and watching The Office.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Cecile Zechman, MS, LAT, ATC
Cecile earned her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Penn State University and her master’s degree in athletic training from East Stroudsburg University. Prior to working at UPMC, she was a graduate assistant at East Stroudsburg University for Lehman Intermediate School. She has been providing athletic training services at Montgomery JR/SR High School since February of 2019. In her free time, she enjoys knitting and cross-stitching, as well as traveling and attending concerts.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Ethan Showers, MS, LAT, ATC, PES, CES
Ethan received a bachelor of science degree in athletic training from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and a master of science degree in exercise science from California University of Pennsylvania. Ethan is also a certified performance enhancement specialist and a corrective exercise specialist. He has been with Montoursville Area High School and UPMC Williamsport since 2017. Prior to joining UPMC, Ethan worked as an athletic trainer in the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League System in Clearwater, Florida. He has research interests in the strength and conditioning of athletes using the conjugate training method and the throwing shoulder/overhead athlete. Ethan enjoys hunting, fishing, playing baseball, and spending time with his family.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Daniel Picarella, MS, LAT, ATC, CES
Daniel earned his bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Lock Haven University and his master’s degree in exercise science and health promotion from California University of Pennsylvania. He has been working with UPMC since 2015 and has provided great care for the athletes at Muncy JR/SR High School since then. Prior to working at UPMC, he worked at Altoona High School for four years and holds a CES certification. In his free time, Daniel enjoys road cycling, gravel cycling, sports nutrition, and strength and conditioning.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Clarice Tice, LAT, ATC
Clarice has been at Southern Tioga School District since 2019 and UPMC Williamsport since 2018. She received her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Waynesburg University. Prior to joining UPMC, Clarice provided athletic training services for Waverly High School. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and motorcycling.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Amanda Shadle, MS, LAT, ATC
Amanda received her bachelor’s degree in sports medicine from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and a master's degree in athletic training from Bloomsburg University. She has been with UPMC Sports Medicine since 2017. She also works for the Williamsport Crosscutters. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, anything outdoors, and watching Pittsburgh sports teams.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Chelsea Rieppel, MS, LAT, ATC
Chelsea received a bachelor of science degree in athletic training from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. Chelsea has been with UPMC Williamsport since 2020, working within the clinic as well as at Saint John Neumann Regional Academy. Prior to working for UPMC, Chelsea was a graduate assistant at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania where she earned her master of science degree in rehabilitation science. She is Gavilán certified and a corrective exercise specialist. Chelsea enjoys hiking, going to the beach, and spending time with her dogs.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Stephanie Sibeto, MEd, LAT, ATC
Stephanie received her bachelor of science degree in recreation management, specializing in athletic training, from Lock Haven University and received her master of education degree in sports medicine from Temple University. Prior to working with UPMC Williamsport, she worked at the University of Pennsylvania for three years and at Hobart and William Smith Colleges for eleven years. Stephanie started working with UPMC in 2005 and has been a great asset to Sullivan County High School ever since.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Kayla Schauer, LAT, ATC
Kayla has been with UPMC Sports Medicine since 2021. She received her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Wheeling Jesuit University. Prior to joining UPMC Sports Medicine, she worked at Cameron County High School. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, riding her bike, and taking her dogs for walks.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Kimberly Kalasnik, MS, LAT, ATC
Kimberly has been the athletic trainer for Northern Tioga School District, covering both Cowanesque Valley and Williamson High Schools, since 2013. Kim earned her bachelor’s degree in athletic training and health and physical education from Marywood University and her master’s degree in performance enhancement from California University of Pennsylvania. Kim loves her English Mastiffs and enjoys spending time outdoors gardening, hiking, and kayaking.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Monica Anderson, MS, LAT, ATC, CES
Monica has been with Williamsport High School since 2011. She graduated from Lock Haven University with a bachelor’s degree in health science – athletic training and received her master’s degree in rehabilitative science, as well as her corrective exercise specialist certification, from California University of Pennsylvania. Monica’s interests include nutrition, corrective exercise, and muscle balance. She has also been an active member of the United States Army Reserve since 2000.
Stephen “Chip” Sheer, LAT, ATC
Stephen “Chip” has been with UPMC Sports Medicine since 2021. He received an associate degree in physical therapy from Penn State Hazelton and a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Loch Haven University. Prior to joining UPMC, he worked at various high schools in Pennsylvania. In his spare time, Chip serves as a PIAA soccer and track and field official, as well as a certified roller derby official.
Physician: Edward Gusick, DO
Joshua Gooch, MS, LAT, ATC
Josh has been with UPMC Williamsport and Lycoming College since 2016. Prior to Lycoming College, Josh provided athletic training services as a per diem athletic trainer for the North Central Pa. region, as well as for men’s soccer and track and field at Lock Haven University. Josh received his bachelor’s degree in athletic training and his master’s degree in sport and exercise psychology from Lock Haven University. His sport assignments at Lycoming include volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, softball, swimming, cross country, and tennis. Josh is also the adviser and coach for the Lycoming esports team.
Kaitlin Bottorf, MS, LAT, ATC
Kaitlin received a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Lock Haven University and a master’s in exercise science and wellness promotion from California University of Pennsylvania. She has been with UPMC Williamsport since 2014 and is a team leader for athletic training and development. She has been at Lycoming College since 2021. She previously provided athletic training services for the Sports Medicine Center, Loyalsock Township High School, and Pennsylvania College of Technology. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and baking.
Physician: Edward A. Gusick, DO
Meridith Boucher, MS, LAT, ATC
Meridith earned a bachelor's degree in athletic training from Lock Haven University and a master's degree in in exercise physiology from Midwestern State University. She has been with UPMC Sports Medicine since 2015. Prior to joining Penn College, she worked at Canton High School. Meridith is a team leader in the athletic training department overseeing several colleges and high schools. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, golf, and working on craft projects.
Rebecca Rohrer, MS, LAT, ATC
Rebecca received her bachelor’s degree in athletic training and a master’s in sports and exercise psychology. She has been with UPMC Sports Medicine since 2022. Prior to joining UPMC, she worked at Simmons University and St Mary’s College of Maryland. She enjoys researching mental health issues and watching ice hockey in her free time.
Greg Zappala, MS, LAT, ATC, OPE-C
Greg has been with UPMC Sports Medicine since 2022. He received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science and his master’s in athletic training both from Lock Haven University. Greg is a certified orthopedic physician extender. His research interests include manual therapy. In his free time, he enjoys running, watching movies, and enjoying time with friends.
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