4th & Goal Athletic Training is operated by Elaine Gonya, a Licensed Athletic Trainer who has been in the training room, clinic and sidelines for over 30 years. Her undergraduate is in Sports Medicine from Otterbein University (OH), while graduate work in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition is from the University of Kansas. Elaine has had an incredible professional career working with high school, college and professional athletes, but absolutely loves working with the “retired” athlete who strives to get back to the sports and activities they love. As a high-level athlete during her athletic career and spending over a decade as a college basketball coach, she brings a unique approach to “coaching” and motivating clients to put in the work to achieve their athletic goals. Elaine’s enthusiasm for this profession is contagious and absolutely enjoys the incredible amount of fun she has working with athletes of all ages and abilities.

Beyond clinical work in Sports Medicine, Elaine is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Carroll University, is the Head Athletic Trainer for the Lake Country Dockhounds professional baseball team as well as the Head Athletic Trainer for DME- Wisconsin’s premier international basketball program.

Beyond telling stupid jokes, Elaine enjoys global travel, sea kayaking, SCUBA diving, running, biking and all things outdoors. Her proudest accomplishments are supporting her children on their journeys to find their own life passions.