Morgan Nichols begins her second year with Creighton University as a graduate assistant athletic trainer, providing care to the volleyball, men's tennis and women's tennis teams.

She began her career as an undergraduate student at Kansas State University, working as an athletic training student.   She received her bachelor's of science degree in athletic training in May 2010.  She is certified by the Board of Certification, is a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association, and is certified as a professional rescuer with the American Red Cross. 

A native of Oakley, Kan., Nichols currently resides in Omaha.