Kelly Mitchell enters her second year as an assistant athletic trainer intern at Washington University in St. Louis.

Mitchell, who spent laa year as an assistant athletic trainer at Fontbonne University, will oversee coverage for volleyball, swimming and diving and softball.

Mitchell completed her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from McKendree University in 2006, and is currently pursuing a master of arts degree in education from Fontbonne. She was a student athletic trainer at Granite City High School in 2006, and also served as a student athletic trainer at McKendree from 2003-06.

Mitchell played two seasons of basketball at McKendree and was a two-time American Midwest Conference (AMC) All-Academic Team selection. She is also an active member of the National Athletic Training Association (NATA).

Quick Facts About Mitchell

Years at WU: One

Previous Athletic Training Experience:
2007-08: Assistant Athletic Trainer, Fontbonne University
2006: Student Athletic Trainer, Granite City High School
2003-06: Student Athletic Trainer, McKendree University

Playing Career: Two-year letterwinner in women's basketball at McKendree University; Two-time American Midwest Conference (AMC) All-Academic Team selection.

College Education: Bachelor's degree in athletic training from McKendree University, 2006.

Family: Single. Brother, Chris, is Sports Information Director at Washington University.