Duchesneau was added to the Warrior athletic department ahead of the 2026-27 academic year, providing vital depth to the Warriors’ sports medicine staff as an assistant athletic trainer who serves the 300+ student-athletes competing in the navy and gold threads.
Duchesneau arrives in Salem after completing his Master of Science in Athletic Training at Eastern Washington University earlier this month, where he developed a strong clinical foundation through hands-on experience in NCAA Division I, junior college, and secondary school settings. His rotation work included time with Eastern Washington’s football, women’s soccer, and track & field programs, as well as an extensive multi-sport assignment at North Idaho College where he provided coverage for wrestling, basketball, softball, soccer, and volleyball student-athletes.
While at North Idaho College, Duchesneau gained significant experience working within a highly competitive wrestling program, helping manage both acute and chronic injuries while contributing to rehabilitation planning and return-to-play decisions. His work emphasized a balance between student-athlete performance and long-term health outcomes, demonstrated through his involvement in successful injury management cases that allowed student-athletes to continue competing at a high level.
In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Duchesneau collaborated closely with athletic trainers, physicians, coaches, and strength and conditioning staff to ensure coordinated care across all aspects of student-athlete health. His primary experience includes injury evaluation, therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation programming, concussion management, practice and competition coverage, and emergency response readiness. He will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to Warrior student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation, while assisting with daily athletic training room operations and event coverage.
A former collegiate wrestler himself, Duchesneau brings a unique perspective to his role, having firsthand experience navigating the physical and mental demands placed on student-athletes. He remains active in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, further strengthening his understanding of high-performance environments and injury prevention strategies. His personal athletic background helps inform his approach to care, emphasizing trust, communication, and individualized treatment plans. Additionally, he enjoys disc golfing and snowboarding during his recreational opportunities.
