CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Whether on the gridiron or on the pitch, it was a summer of football for the master of athletic training students at Cedarville University. Six aspiring athletic trainers were in the facilities of NCAA Division I schools or on the sidelines with major league teams.
Two of these future trainers, Lauren Barnes and Jacob Bonville of Washburn, shared their summer stories on Cedarville Stories Podcast https://blogs.cedarville.edu/cedarville-stories/.
Barnes had the thrill of working with the nationally ranked Penn State football team, while Bonville gained experience with Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew.
From the moment the spotlight turned to their learning experiences this summer Barnes and Bonnville lit up, recounting some of their favorite experiences and how they kept Jesus at the forefront of their work.
While the summer was intense, the experiences helped both students refine their skills while demonstrating their faith in Jesus through words and deeds. Whether it was taping an ankle, loading an 18-wheel truck for a road game, providing a cup of cold water to a coach, or just listening to the players share their stories and struggles, both Barnes and Bonville were focused on serving everyone well.
