Ty Wheeler
MAT, ATC, LAT
Athletic Trainer
Office: Weatherwax Healthcare Suites
E-mail: tyw10@iastate.edu
Tel: (515) 520-4507
Sport: Football
Professional Information
Ty graduated with a Bachelors in Health Promotion and Wellness from Missouri Southern State University. As a student there, he worked football, baseball, softball, XC/track & field, soccer, and basketball. After Missouri Southern, Wheeler attended the University of Arkansas for his Master in Athletic Training. While there he worked with the Razorback Football, Soccer, and Softball Programs. Ty also did a summer internship with the Tennessee Titans. After graduation from Arkansas Wheeler joined the Atlanta Falcons as a Seasonal Athletic Training Assistant. After finishing with the Falcons, he was quickly hired by the Cincinnati Bengals and spent another year as Seasonal Athletic Training Assistant. Following both NFL Seasonal Positions, he joined the Iowa State University Sports Medicine Staff (Spring 2026).
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Professional Certifications & Credentials
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BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
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Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) - State of Iowa
Work Experience
Iowa State University – Athletic Trainer
2026 to Present
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Cincinnati Bengals – Seasonal Athletic Training Assistant
2025 to 2026
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Atlanta Falcons – Seasonal Athletic Training Assistant
2024 to 2025
Education
Missouri Southern State University – Bachelor of Health Promotion & Wellness
2021
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University of Arkansas – Master of Athletic Training
2024
Professional Affiliations & Volunteer Service
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National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Member: 2024 – Present
Family & Other Activities
When Ty is away from work he enjoys spending time with his wife, Lily and their yellow lab, Hollis, as well as, other friends and family. Wheeler is always trying to find the best local food and ice cream parlor (feel free to pass on recommendations). Ty and Lily love attending sporting events and spending time at home cooking, watching movies, and relaxing.