• 2020-21 is her third year at XULA . . . Joined the staff July 24, 2018
• Her primary sports are women's basketball, women's volleyball and men's and women's tennis
• Received a bachelor of science degree in athletic training from Southeastern Louisiana University, where she was a student trainer for four years and worked with the men's basketball program as a senior
• Received a master of education degree from Northwestern Oklahoma State University with an emphasis on adult education/educational leadership . . . She was a graduate trainer there and worked with men's basketball and volleyball
• Appelt's certifications are ATC (certified athletic trainer) through the National Athletic Trainers' Association, of which she is a member, and Louisiana Licensed Athletic Trainer
• Born in Marietta, Ga., and moved to Belle Chasse, La., at age 10
