DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS, TSAC-F
Adjunct Professor
Jeremiah grew up in Athens, Georgia and graduated from Lindenwood University with his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Athletic Training in 2002. He became a certified athletic trainer (AT) in 2002 and pursued his graduate degree at the University of Arizona in Tucson from 2002-2004 where he worked as a graduate AT with the baseball team. After graduation, Jeremiah married Malinda in the fall of 2004. In 2005, he moved to western Pennsylvania to be near Malinda’s family. He worked at Westminster College briefly and worked in the secondary setting for an out-patient rehabilitation clinic near Clarion, PA from 2007-2014. During this time, Jeremiah earned a certification (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 2009; and, completed a teaching certificate in science education from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. In 2015, Jeremiah and his family moved to North Georgia, where he taught for 1 year at Piedmont University in the Exercise Science program. In 2016, he began teaching at Truett McConnell University (TMU) as an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science. In the fall of 2022, Jeremiah earned the Tactical Strength and Condition Facilitator (TSAC-F) certificate through the NSCA as TMU began a police academy program and offer special courses for this population. In June of 2023, Jeremiah completed his Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) degree program through A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. Jeremiah’s interests within teaching and exercise science are research, injury prevention, nutrition, and enhancing physical performance. Another passion Jeremiah has is to help U.S. military veterans for their brave service providing freedom many of us take for granted. Jeremiah teaches graduate level courses for Emmanuel University’s graduate Exercise Science program.
Jeremiah enjoys spending time with his family (Malinda, Jackson, and Savannah) whether it be by the pool, grilling, reading, staying active, or traveling. Jeremiah loves to spend fall afternoons with family in Athens watching Georgia football games. His life verse is 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. Jeremiah attends Rehoboth Congregational Holiness Church in Lula, GA.
