University of Manitoba Athletics

Bisons Integrated Support Team

The Bisons Integrated Support Team (BIST) was created with a mission intended to contribute to the health and wellbeing of student-athletes, through an individualized interdisciplinary approach utilizing athletic therapy, nutrition, sport psychology and, strength and conditioning. Collectively, this team strives to maximize the potential of each student-athlete and optimize team performance.

Student-athletes: visit the following webpages to learn more or book services directly with team members from the following areas:

         

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About the Bisons Integrated Support Team
 

BIST process for injury management:

The Bisons Integrated Support Team is comprised of:

Director of Athletics and Recreation 

Gene Muller

Athletic Therapy

Lori Giasson, MS, CAT(c) - Head Athletic Therapist - Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey
Brad Bergen, MSc CAT(c) - Head Athletic Therapist Soccer - Soccer, Track and Field, Swimming & Golf
Carly Nordin, CAT(c), ATC - Head Athletic Therapist -  Football

Strength and Conditioning

Cole Scheller - Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach 
Adam Stevenson - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach 

Nutrition

Janelle Vincent - RD, CSSD, IOC Dipl Sports Nutrition

Sports Psychology

Lindsay Berard- Psychologist Candidate, Mental Performance Consultant

The team is also supported by:

Team Doctors 
FKRM Athletic Therapy candidate students 
Strength and conditioning practicum students