DETROIT -- Wayne State University Director of Athletics Rob Fournier has announced the hiring of Lisa Erickson as head athletic trainer effective last month.

"Lisa's educational background and experience underscores the leadership and judgment so imperative to this position." commented Fournier.  "She has demonstrated not just the technical expertise, but the understanding of the multifaceted integration of a training staff in our athletics department.  I look forward to working with her as we add resources to our professional staff."

"I am excited to join the Warrior athletics community," stated Erickson.  "I look forward to working with the sports medicine team to continue prioritizing the health and safety of our student-athletes while promoting both individual and team success."

Erickson spent the previous four years at Madonna University in Livonia, Mich., including the final two seasons as Head Athletic Trainer.  She was the primary Athletic Trainer for the football program as well as the softball, competitive cheerleading and competitive dance teams.  In addition to her athletic training duties at Madonna, Erickson was an Adjunct Assistant Professor, served on multiple university committees, and was the liaison between Madonna University and Ascension Hospital-Providence Athletic Medicine.

Prior to her appointment at MU in January of 2017, Erickson worked with Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists in Jackson, Mich., serving as the outreach Athletic Trainer for Jackson Northwest High School.

Erickson has also previously worked as an Athletic Trainer at Ashford University in Clinton, Iowa, and Adams State University in Alamosa, Colo.  She was also an Adjunct Professor at ASU, teaching in the Human Performance and Physical Education Department. 

Erickson earned a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Michigan State University in 2011, and spent time studying Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques at the National Taiwan Sports University in Guishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan.  She earned a master's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois in 2013, where she also served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer.  Erickson earned an MBA degree from Ashford University in 2017, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Leadership and Innovation.