Kaitlin Zelinski

Badgers Sports Medicine staff since: June 2025 
Professional credentials: MA, LAT, ATC 

Previous Professional Experience: 
  • 2023-2025, Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer – Women’s Lacrosse & Swim/Dive, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill 
Education: 
  • Master of Arts, Post Professional Degree in Athletic Training, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, 2025 
  • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, University of Michigan, 2023 
Professional Memberships: 
  • National Athletic Trainers’ Association 
Clinical Specialties/Professional Interests: 
  • Emergency Action Planning and Equipment Removal 
  • The Swimmer’s Shoulder 
  • Corrective Exercise 
Hometown: Highland Park, Illinois 

Bio: Kaitlin is the athletic trainer for the Badgers Swimming and Diving program. She enjoys running, music, cooking, and staying active around Madison.