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LAST LAB FLYER
Life After Sports – Benefits, Challenges, and Opportunities
RECORDED MARCH 22, 2023
Presenters:
- Jacob Capin, PT, DPT, Ph.D., MS, assistant professor of physical therapy and director of the Life After Sport Trajectories (LAST) Lab at Marquette University
- Kareeda Chones-Aguam, Comm ’98, senior vice president of Partner Strategy and Management, Milwaukee Bucks, former Marquette Women’s Basketball player
- Lindsey Mirkes, H Sci ’21, Grad ’22, MS, research technician, Life After Sport Trajectories Lab, Marquette University, former Marquette University track and field student-athlete who holds the school record for the high jump
- Carolyn Smith, MD, associate clinical professor, College of Health Sciences and team physician, Intercollegiate Athletics, Marquette University
- Taylor Wolf, BS, SPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy Student, Department of Physical Therapy; student research technician, Life After Sport Trajectories Lab, Marquette University, former Marquette University volleyball student-athlete and 2021 Big East Co-Player of the Year
- James Wright, special education teacher and head coach for girls basketball, Shorewood High School, former college basketball player
Have you ever wondered about the long-term health of college or professional athletes after they retire from sports? What are the health and career benefits of high-level sport? What are the long-term implications of sport-related injury? What challenges do athletes face as they transition to life after sport? These and other questions inspire the research of Marquette’s Life After Sport Trajectories (LAST) Lab within the university’s Athletic and Human Performance Research Center, directed by clinician-scientist and assistant professor of physical therapy, Dr. Jacob J. Capin. Supported by a prestigious NIH Director’s Early Independence Award, Dr. Capin’s research focuses on long-term health in athletes with the goal of improving health in midlife and beyond. This Beyond MU Program will provide an overview of the research that drives the LAST lab and a panel discussion of several key stakeholders.
More about this session
Dr. Jacob Capin, assistant professor of physical therapy and director of the Life After Sport Trajectories (LAST) Lab at Marquette University, is a clinician-scientist driven to advance rehabilitation and health outcomes through exercise, behavior change, and other non-surgical, non-pharmacologic interventions. Inspired by playing NCAA basketball and rehabilitating athletes after traumatic knee injury, Jacob’s research goal is to improve musculoskeletal function, cardiometabolic health, and overall wellness across the lifespan of former athletes. He was awarded an NIH Director’s Early Independence Award to investigate two potential determinants (prior injury and sedentary behavior) of poor long-term health in former athletes (DP5-OD031833).
Prior to joining Marquette, Jacob graduated summa cum laude from Christopher Newport University with a BS in psychology. He then completed an MS in anatomy and clinical health sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and PhD in biomechanics and movement sciences from the University of Delaware through an NIH-funded, dual-degree DPT/PhD training program (T32-HD007490 and F30-HD096830). His PhD work focused on improving outcomes and reducing osteoarthritis among athletes after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Dr. Capin next completed postdoctoral training as an Advanced Geriatrics Fellow in the Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Geriatrics Research, Education, and Clinical Center and at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (F32-AG066274).
When Jacob is not teaching or conducting research, he enjoys volunteering as a USA Triathlon Certified Coach and competing as a member of the Every Man Jack Triathlon Team. He also likes trail running, backpacking, cooking, traveling, music, and swimming in Lake Michigan.
Kareeda Chones-Aguam, Comm ’98, is in her 24th season with the Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum, as the senior vice president of Partner Strategy and Management. She leads a team responsible for managing and retaining 70+ marketing partnerships for the Milwaukee Bucks including working closely with the management team in the construction and development of the new 500M Deer District in downtown Milwaukee. The partnership revenue line has quadrupled during her leadership.
In addition to her position with the Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum, Chones Aguam has also been a free-lance voice talent artist for over 20 years as the voice of numerous radio and television commercials, television programs, and professional employee videos for various clients throughout the city and across the country including Milwaukee Bucks' Basketball, and her most recent project as the Voice of Fiserv Forum! Chones Aguam was formerly the TV host of the Marquette Women's Basketball Coach's Show, Marquette Women's Basketball TV Color Analyst, and on-air voice talent on Milwaukee's Smooth Jazz 106.9. Chones Aguam is excited to launch Aguama Productions LLC. in 2023!
A graduate of Marquette University and four-year letter winner of the Marquette Women's Basketball Team, Kareeda majored in PR along with a minor in Spanish. Kareeda also is engaged in the community serving on the Board of Directors for Penfield Children's Center of Wisconsin, Froedtert Health Board of Directors in addition to her role on the Board Directors for Hunger Task Force. Past board positions include African American Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Committee member Employ Milwaukee Board and the Women's Fund Board of Greater Milwaukee.
In 2016 Chones Aguam was awarded the Marquette Athletic Department Young Alumnae of the Year Award. In June 2019 Kareeda was celebrated as one of the Milwaukee Business Journal's Women of Influence 2019 for mentorship and honored as one of the 2019 Milwaukee Magazine's Women of Distinction, most recently, Kareeda was selected as a Sports Business Journal's distinguished "Game Changer Recipient- Class of 2020".
In addition to her responsibilities in the office, arena, studio, and community, Kareeda and her husband Ryan reside in Menomonee Falls and are the parents of daughter Averie (11) and son Carter (8).
Lindsey Mirkes, H Sci ’21, Grad ’22, MS, is a recent graduate from Marquette University's Exercise and Rehabilitation Science Master's program, and previously earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical science and minor in psychology in 2021. Lindsey was a member of the Marquette Women's Track and Field Team from 2017-2022 and holds the school record for the Outdoor High Jump. She is a three-time NCAA Regional qualifier and two-time MVP award winner. She is now working full-time as a Research Technician in the Life After Sport Trajectories (LAST) Lab. With her passion for athletics, experience with research, and background in health sciences, she is excited to be involved with valuable research to improve the long-term health in athletes.
Dr. Carolyn Smith, a family medicine physician specializing in musculoskeletal conditions, and is an associate clinical professor at Marquette University in the College of Health Sciences. In 2003 she was named medical team physician for the Marquette University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, a position she still holds. Her interests include bone health and sports injury prevention and treatment in the female athlete. She has expertise in running medicine and a special interest in the endurance athlete.
An avid runner, Dr. Smith ran cross-country and track for the University of Wisconsin and participated in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. She is a national age-group record holder and former 100K and 24-hour national ultramarathon champion. She has been a member of the USA Track and Field 100K National Team on seven occasions and the 24-Hour National Team on two occasions.
Taylor Wolf is a doctor of physical therapy student at Marquette University and recently retired NCAA Division I volleyball standout. Prior to coming to Marquette in 2021, Taylor earned her Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in psychology and human biology.
She had an accomplished volleyball career, where she led the entire nation in triple-doubles in her final season at Marquette. She was also recognized as a four-time All-American, three-timePlayer of the Year, along with many offensive and defensive player awards while leading her teams to numerous conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances. In addition to her DPT course load, Taylor has worked as a website and graphic designer for several research labs as a member of the exercise and rehabilitation science program at Marquette.
Outside of school and volleyball, Taylor loves to spend time on the lake with family and friends, hiking, baking, and enjoying new foods with her travels. Taylor is looking forward to growing her knowledge and experience in physical therapy and learning from many of her teammates on the LAST lab team.
James Wright believes that a good coach can change a game, but a great coach can change a life. His aim is to inspire athletes to reach their highest potential on and off the court. Since beginning to coach basketball and track in 2006, James has won a combined total of 11 state titles. His passion for coaching stems from his personal basketball and track careers in which, as a player and a coach, he has won a total of nine state championships in basketball. He was awarded coach of the year in 2018. Among his many other achievements, while in high school, James ranked third on the Wisconsin State Honor Roll for the 100-meter dash.
In addition, James has won three Horizon League championships and in 2005, while serving as his team’s captain, James played a pivotal role in helping the Milwaukee Panthers reach the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
While James’ athletic career is top tier, the work that he does in the community is just as impressive. James has received several awards for his community service. In 2022, he received the Milwaukee Bucks Community Hero Award and in 2010, was bestowed the privilege of having the James Wright Special Recognition Award, named in his honor. Presented by the UWM Athletic Board, the James Wright Special Recognition Award is given to a student-athlete who has demonstrated significant commitment and dedication, having faced and overcome adversity, while exemplifying the spirit and integrity of athletic success and academic achievement.
Additionally, James’ service to our community is extended through his mentorship of youth at-risk as well as to student athletes who are facing similar challenges as he did as a child. As an educator, James has developed and taught a life skills curriculum which addresses anger and behavioral management, teamwork and cooperation, communication, and conflict management skills.
James currently serves as a Special Education Teacher at Shorewood High School. He is the Head Coach for the Shorewood High Girls Basketball team and is an assistant coach for the track team where in 2022, they captured Division 2 titles in both the girls and boys state championships.
Chief amongst his highest honors, James prides himself on being a warm and devoted husband and father. He and his wife Erica are the blessed parents of two sets of twins. Erian and James III are six years old and Emerie and Jordyn are one year old. James’ family, friends, and teammates characterize him as a strong and confident leader who is also extremely humble, funny, dedicated, supportive, noble, and above all, loving. In his spare time, James enjoys fishing, playing basketball, and spending time with his family. He holds a Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated.