Michelle Levreault is in her sixth season as Athletic Trainer at URI. A 2003 graduate of the University of Connecticut, she earned her Bachelor's of Science in Sports Medicine before receiving her Master's in Kinesiology at Rhode Island in 2005.

As a graduate assistant athletic trainer, Levreault worked with the football and swimming & diving teams before becoming an assistant athletic trainer and taking on responsibility for the men's soccer, softball and women's basketball programs.

During her time at Connecticut, she worked as a student athletic trainer for the Huskies' women's soccer, women's hockey, softball and men's track and field teams. In addition, she volunteered time with the Manchester (Conn.) High School fall sports teams and for the Hartford Family Clinic. Upon graduation she was awarded the "Doug Casa Award" for ongoing research.

In 2005, Levreault was recognized for "Outstanding Graduate Studies Research" based on work from her thesis and past research. She also has assisted in conducting research sponsored by Gatorade, National Safe Kids Campaign, and UConn. This research project, which looks at hydration status in adolescents, has been published in Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise. Levreault is currently active in researching athletes who have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease.

A native of Woonsocket, R.I., she is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and has held the position of secretary/treasurer of the Rhode Island Athletic Trainers' Association for two years.

updated: 6/4/08