Shands Staff
Our dedicated staff are here to help you get the most out of your performance. Learn more about each member of our team below.
Tim Day, MBA, B.App.Sci (Physiotherapy), B.Eng (Civil)(Honours)
Tim has over 15 years of experience in sports performance and physical therapy. He worked with Australian Olympic track and field athletes and Australian Rules Football players prior to spending four years with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a physical therapist and strength and conditioning coach. Tim also played professional baseball for 12 years.
Kathryn Parker, RD, LD
Kathryn is a nutrition and wellness counselor. She has a BS from UF in Health Science and an AS in Business Administration. She has been practicing as a private consultant for 20 years, and has been coordinating LifeQuest for the City of Gainesville for 16 years. She is part of the American, Florida and Gainesville District Dietetic Associations. Kathryn has also worked with the Reedy Creek Improvement District Fire Department and the Diabetes Center of Excellence. She has had numerous publications and speaking engagements.
Kathryn will be joining our Fitness Express, Medical Fitness and Sport Performance programs as a registered dietitian. She will be available on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 2-5pm for consultations and follow up appointments. She is doing counseling for general nutrition, weight loss and athletes.
Jeff Plasschaert, MS, CSCS
Jeff’s Shands Sports Blog
Jeff has over 7 years of experience in athletics and sports performance as an Exercise Physiologist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Jeff is also a USA Cycling Coach Level II and an USA Triathlon Coach. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1999 with a BS in Exercise and Sport Sciences as an Exercise Physiologist and received a Masters in Sport Management from the University of Florida in 2001. Jeff has competed in running, cycling and triathlon events for several years.
Susan Tillman, PT, SCS, CSCS
Susan is a board-certified specialist in sports physical therapy and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. She is a physical therapist for the University of Florida Athletic Association and has over 12 years experience in orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation.
Mike Wasik, M.Ed., ATC/L, CSCS, LMT
Michael has over 20 years of experience in athletics and sports performance as a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Exercise and Sport Sciences and received a Masters of Education from Clemson University. Michael is the former Certified Athletic Trainer for the Clemson University Football and Soccer teams and the former Head Athletic Trainer for the University of Florida Spring Sports and Football programs. He is currently the Clinical Coordinator-Sport Performance for Shands Rehab Center where he has developed Shands Fitness Express, Get Fit for Sport and Prepare for a Safe Landing: An ACL Injury Prevention Program. Michael also has an FYSA D coaching license in soccer.
