Jodie Willemse

Completed evaluations and treatments to enhance recovery and reduce injury risk. Worked with athletes through early-, mid-, and end-stage therapeutic exercises, monitoring mechanics, pain, and response to load. Prepared and maintained the athletic training room, ensuring professional-level organization, sanitation, and equipment readiness.

Athletic Training Student - MLS Sporting Kansas City - Kansas City, KS

(2026-02 - 2026-05)

• Completed evaluations and treatments to enhance recovery and reduce injury risk.
• Worked with athletes through early-, mid-, and end-stage therapeutic exercises, monitoring mechanics, pain, and response to load.
• Prepared and maintained the athletic training room, ensuring professional-level organization, sanitation, and equipment readiness.
• Set up practice and game day fields following MLS standards.

Athletic Training Student - NFL Buffalo Bills - Orchard Park, NY

(2025-08 - 2026-01)

• Completed soft-tissue and modality treatments to enhance recovery and reduce injury risk.
• Collaborated with the sports medicine team to prepare and maintain the athletic training room, ensuring professional-level organization, sanitation, and equipment readiness.
• Supported rehabilitation sessions by guiding athletes through early- to mid-stage therapeutic exercises, monitoring mechanics, pain, and response to load.
• Set up practice and game day fields following NFL standards.

Athletic Training Student - University at Buffalo Women's D1 Soccer - Buffalo, NY

(2024-08 - 2024-12)

• Assisted a certified athletic trainer in completing assessments, managing athlete care, and planning treatments in a high-demand sport.
• Developed strong rapport with athletes, fostering trust and open communication.
• Utilized modalities to aid in rehabilitation.
• Managed patients in emergency situations, such as splinting and wound care.

Physiotherapy Assistant - A Body in Motion Rehabilitation - Kitchener, ON, Canada

(2023-03 - 2024-05)

• Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
• Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
• Scheduled and documented patient appointments to provide quality care.

Master of Athletic Training - Athletic Training - University at Buffalo (2026-05)

Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology - Kinesiology with Minor in Psychology - Wilfrid Laurier University (2023-05)