A native of Marshall, Ill., Cushman worked as an undergrad trainer at SIU Carbondale where he tended several teams including the football, baseball and track and field teams. He worked under SIU Carbondale trainers Ed Thompson, Lee Land and Kristin Trotter, earning his degree in exercise science, with a focus on athletic training in 2010.

 

Cushman is currently pursuing his graduate degree in exercise science and health and wellness.