Education
- Ph.D. in Business: Organization and Management, Capella University
- Dissertation: "Web Based Learning: A Kirkpatrick's Mulitlevel Evaluation of Effectiveness"
- M.P.A. in Administration, Arkansas State University
- B.H.S. in Physical Therapy, University of Missouri-Columbia
- Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist Emeritus
- Athletic Trainer Retired
Selected Publications
- Lesh SG, McCoy K, Shouse K, Smith M. A Systematic Review: Do concussion education protocols improve reporting & return-to-play guideline adherence in athletes? Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX, February 15-18, 2017.
- Lesh SG, Veerman C, Schoeneberg B. Effects of Exertional Therapy on Concussion Management: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Indianapolis, IN, February 4 – 7, 2015.
- Lesh SG, Thompson CR (2015). Marketing Health and Wellness. Chapter 19. Found in Rush-Thompson, C. (Ed.) Prevention Practice and Health Promotion: A Health Care Professional’s Guide for Health, Fitness and Wellness. 2nd edition. Slack, Inc.
- Lesh SG, Dasso K, Crecelius S. Long Term Quality of Life Health Issues for High Level Collegiate Athletes. A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation. Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Indianapolis, IN, February 4 – 7, 2015.
- Lesh SG, Copeland S, Johnson L. Frequency and Severity of Injuries for Collegiate Female Basketball Players Taking Oral Contraceptives: A Multi-Team 1-Year Prospective Study. Platform Presentation. PT 2005: American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference and Exposition; Boston, MA, June 11, 2005.
- Lesh SG (2003). Standardized Testing Success. Found in Farrelly GA. National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination Review and Study Guide. Evanston, IL. International Educational Resources, Ltd.
- Downing AK, Lesh SG, Mullins JR (2002, Dec). Bilateral Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome in a Collegiate Soccer Player: A Case Report. From the Journal of Athletic Training found in NATA News. 58-61.
- Lesh SG, Russell A, Jackson J, Sabet B (2001). Perceptions of Change in the Health Care Industry. Journal of Allied Health 30(1), 11-19.
Related Experience
- Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy; Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, 04/1999 – current
- Physical Therapist / Athletic Trainer United States Olympic Committee Volunteer Sports Medicine Program; 2003 - current
- Physical Therapist / Athletic Trainer, USA Gymnastics; 2016
- Venue Medical Coordinator, Local Organizing Committee for the 2006 State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships. United States Figure Skating Association. St. Louis, Missouri; January 5 - 14, 2006
Professional Organizations
- United States Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Society, 2004 – current
- American Physical Therapy Association, 1987 - current
- Missouri Physical Therapy Association, 1987 - 88, 1994 – current
Honors and Awards
- Top Athletic Trainer, National Cheerleaders Association, Dallas, TX, September 10, 2005
- Finalist for 2002 NATA Foundation Research Award with A. Kate Downing, March 7, 2002
- Outstanding Poster Award, ASAHP Annual Meeting, October 22, 1999
- Outstanding PT Instructor Award, PTSA, Arkansas State University, May 6, 1999
Church/Community Service
- Attends Northpoint Church, Springfield
- Itus Virtus, Wreaths for Soldiers, Springfield Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, MO 2016 - current
- Convoy of Hope, Event Volunteer, 2016 - current
- Marine Corp Marathon, Medical Volunteer, Washington, DC, 2014 - current