Anita Fanelli announced her resignation at the end of July after six years of service to the Hunter College Athletic Department. She is now an Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Bulls of the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
Fanelli was responsible for the well-being of each student-athlete on Hunter’s 18 athletic teams. She traveled with many of the teams during each season, oversaw their pre and post practice treatments and administered in-game aid. Additionally, she coordinated follow ups with any student-athlete that required further medical attention, specialists or surgery and was responsible for aiding in the rehab phase.
“Anita is a phenomenal athletic trainer,” stated Nicole Lenard, former student-athlete. “What made her special was how much she cared about each student athlete. She has helped me tremendously through my playing career and continues to do so even after I graduated.”
Fanelli’s responsibilities expanded outside of her athletic training area as she coordinated the fleet of Hunter Athletic vans so that the teams were able to travel to their respective competitions when needed.
“Anita will surely by missed,” explained Terry Wansart, Director of Athletics, Recreation and Intramurals. “Our Hawk community has benefitted from her investment in the care and well-being of our student-athletes. She has been a professional and we wish her well on her new professional endeavor. Her personality, expertise, humor and work ethic will be hard to replace.”
Prior to Hunter, Fanelli was an assistant athletic trainer at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for four years. She has over 20 years of experience in the field and has spent time at Millersville University, Franklin and Marshal College and Chestnut Hill College. At the University of South Florida, Fanelli will be assigned to the women’s soccer team and will be a preceptor in their athletic training curriculum; which includes being responsible for teaching and evaluating clinical athletic training skills to students that are assigned to her each semester.
“When I came to Hunter six years ago I had no idea of what to expect,” explained Fanelli. However, I soon realized that the Athletic Department was more than a place to work; it was a family and that is mainly due to the leadership ofTerry Wansart. I have had the opportunity to work with an incredible staff and dedicated coaches, but for me what has made the biggest impact is the student athletes I have been fortunate to meet and assist in their endeavors. Hunter is truly a wonderful place, and Hunter Athletics will always hold a special place in my heart”.
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