Nicole DeMarco was promoted to assistant athletic trainer in July 2020, continuing to work with the football and swimming programs. 

DeMarco earned the promotion to full-time status after spending the last two years as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. She provided appropriate care to football and swimming student-athletes while coordinating treatment and return-to-play protocols with team physicians. During the 2019 summer, she organized coverage and supplies for all university-hosted athletic camps.

A May 2020 Valpo graduate with a master’s in sports administration, DeMarco previously earned her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Purdue University in May 2018. During her time in West Lafayette, DeMarco was named an Outstanding Senior in Athletic Training in April 2018 before going on to earn Recognition of Highest Distinction for M.S. in Sports Administration at Valpo in May 2020. She holds numerous certifications and memberships including National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).