Wes Stephens

Biography

Wes Stephens was named the head athletic trainer at Cedarville University in 2014 and served as the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Training and Sport Performance from 2016–25. He transitioned into a faculty role in the Master of Athletic Training program in the 2025–26 academic year. Stephens, who has practiced clinically as a certified and licensed athletic trainer since 2003, is a graduate of Cedarville University. He served as the head athletic trainer at Shawnee High School in nearby Springfield and the senior program director at the Springfield Family YMCA from 2006 through 2014. Wes and his wife, Michele, reside in Springfield with their five children.

Education and Credentials

• MS in exercise and sport science, University of Dayton
• Certified Athletic Trainer
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Scholarly Works

Publications

• Brahler, C. Jayne; Stephens, Wesley R.; and Donahoe Fillmore, Betsy, "Field Testing Adolescent Females for Cardiovascular Disease Risk" J Exercise Physiol. 2009; Vol 12(3) 24-33. 11/1/2024

Interests

• Hiking and camping with family
• Any sporting activity that is a little competitive
• Strength and conditioning
• Missions trips locally and internationally

Expert Topics

Orthopedic injury assessment, administration in clinical athletic training, and modality application in the clinical setting.

Why Cedarville?

I chose Cedarville for the opportunity to approach athletic training as a ministry to further the Gospel and teach our students to leverage excellent medical care into a platform to speak into other people's lives. I love being surrounded by like-minded faculty who challenge me to grow and share a passion for mentoring students.