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Rebecca Kayda


The 2025-26 academic year is Becca's tenth year here at Chatham.

Her primary team responsibilities include men's soccer, men's ice hockey, and softball. In addition to her sports medicine responsibilities, Becca also serves as an adjunct faculty member in the exercise science and athletic training departments. Prior to her time at Chatham, Becca worked at Millersville University while completing her graduate degree and also served on the medical staff for the Philadelphia Soul, a member of the Arena Football League.

As a member of the UPMC Sports Medicine department, Becca also works with hockey teams of all ages and abilities among other special event coverages in the Pittsburgh area, supervises collegiate and USHL contract staff, conducts peer interviews for potential employees, and consistently serves as a mentor for new hires.

Becca earned her undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from the University of Pittsburgh (2014), her M. Ed. in Sport Management from Millersville University (2016) and her PhD in Higher Education Administration from Liberty University (2021) with a focus on student-athlete retention.

Outside of work, Becca also serves as the Chairperson for the Dayna Brons Memorial Scholarship. She lives in Butler County with her husband and two daughters; they enjoy exploring different playgrounds and finding the area's best mac & cheese, beers, and french fries.