
09/19/2025
Southwest Christian High School: Meet Your Athletic Trainer – Erik Wickstrom
Erik Wickstrom is the athletic trainer at Southwest Christian, bringing his passion for sports medicine, injury prevention, and emergency care to student-athletes every day. A former collegiate swimmer for UW–La Crosse, Erik understands firsthand the dedication and challenges athletes face in both training and competition. He earned both his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Sports Science and his master’s degree in Athletic Training from UW–La Crosse. Erik is a Board-Certified and Minnesota Licensed Athletic Trainer, as well as an active member of both the National and Minnesota Athletic Trainers Associations.
When he’s not supporting athletes, Erik enjoys hiking, playing video games, and spending time with friends and family. A true Wisconsin sports fan, you’ll often find him cheering on his favorite hometown teams.