Athletic Training Staff

Athletics Trainer Nathan Byerley

This is Nathan' s second year as the St. Mary's Head Athletic Trainer.

Nathan grew up in Mathis, Texas and graduated from Mathis High School. He began his undergraduate career in hopes of becoming a doctor but soon realized he loved the sporting atmosphere and changed his major to Athletic Training. He attended Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and completed the CAATE Accredited Athletic Training program. There, Nathan, covered NCAA Division I Sports offered by the university as well as completing a rotation with the local semi-professional hockey team, the Corpus Christi Ice Rayz.

He then continued his education and entered the Master's Program at Texas State University. As a graduate assistant, Nathan worked through Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio to cover local area high school sporting events. Nathan received his Master's in Athletic Training as well as his teaching certification in the Sciences.

Nathan holds certifications as: a Certified Athletic Trainer from the Board of Certification, a Licensed Athletic Trainer from the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers, a Professional Rescuer-First Aid and CPR from the American Red Cross, and the Graston Technique Certification.

Nathan met his loving wife, Amy, while in his undergrad at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Amy is a Registered Nurse in San Antonio. Nathan and Amy were married on May 23, 2009 and are beginning their family here in San Antonio, Texas.

Assistant Trainer Jamie Jolliffe

Recently graduated with a master's, Jamie Jolliffe enters the athletic training helm stacked with experience, and passion.

"I just like athletics and I knew I wanted to be in the medical field so athletic training was a good fit," she says.

Jolliffe completed her bachelor's degree in science and athletic training in 2010 from Washington State University where she was a student trainer for three years. Still clear on her future profession, Jolliffe continued her studies at Utah State University to earn a master's degree in exercise and sports science in 2012. She kept up her training in graduate school, becoming a graduate assistant athletic trainer during her two years in Utah.

Finding her way to Texas after five years under Division I universities, Jolliffe expects the same fulfillment at St. Mary's.

"I found St. Mary's and I thought it would be interesting to work at a Division II school because I've only had experience at Division I schools and I wanted to expand my horizons," she said.

Jolliffe's talents and knowledge will partner with head athletic trainer, Nathan Byerley, as his new assistant aiding in the health and care of St. Mary's 200 student-athletes.

A native from Boise, Idaho, Jolliffe has found a new home in Rattler county.