B.S. in Exercise Science: Western Kentucky University, 2017
M.At. in Athletic Training: University of Arkansas, 2020
NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer, 2020
Rachel Held joined the WKU athletic training staff full time in July 2021 and currently serves as the certified athletic trainer for the WKU women’s soccer team. With deep ties to WKU, Held returned to her alma mater in 2020, serving multiple roles as an intern athletic trainer for the WKU men’s & women’s golf, tennis, and softball teams while also providing injury care for the cheer squad.
Held worked previously with the football, volleyball, men’s & women’s tennis programs, as well as the spirit squads at the University of Arkansas while obtaining a master’s degree in athletic training.
The Menifee, California native graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science.