WATERLOO, Ont. - Laurier Athletics and Recreation is pleased to announce Lindsey Parent (BA '14) as the principal full-time Certified Athletic Therapist for women's and men's soccer, men's basketball, and swimming. 

Parent is a familiar face at Laurier, obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology while working as a student trainer with the men's basketball team from 2011 to 2014. 

"As an alum of not just Laurier kinesiology but specifically of the student-therapy experience here, it means a lot to me to be able to return as a Certified Athletic Therapist," Parent said. "Already it has felt a little bit like coming home, and I'm excited to fall back into the culture within Laurier Athletics and across campus." 

She rejoins the Golden Hawks after spending the past six years at the University of Waterloo where she gained significant experience in a wide range of sports including volleyball, swimming, rugby, baseball, figure skating, squash, and fencing, as well as spending time on the international stage with Ball Hockey Canada. 

Parent also spent time teaching at UW's faculty of kinesiology. 

Prior to her time with the Warriors, she spent two years at Carleton University working with the women's basketball team, which won a U SPORTS title to cap off the 2017/18 season - Parent's first as a Certified Athletic Therapist.

"We're thrilled to welcome Lindsey back to Laurier," said Ryan Lannan, Associate Director of Interuniversity Sport. "She has built an impressive career over the past eight years. I'm confident that her wealth of experience and expertise will be a tremendous asset to our teams.

Parent officially commenced her role on May 5.