UM athletic training students get hands-on experience

MISSOULA – University of Montana student Alicia Camel grew up with a love of basketball. Her brother and uncle both played for the Griz basketball team, and she competed in high school with dreams of playing in college. 

But ankle injuries derailed her plans. Camel, who was raised in Polson and graduated from Ronan High School in 2017, had constant ankle injuries and had to be taped by an athletic trainer before each practice and game. She got to know the athletic trainer, who was a UM alum, and became interested in the profession.