Article reposted from Arizonwildcats.com
Author: Arizon Athletics
The University of Arizona announced Friday, June 30, 2016 the addition of Samantha (Sam) Yeoman of Tucson as the GymCats’ new athletic trainer.
“We could not be more excited to welcome Sam to the GymCat family,” said Yim. “Sam has demonstrated her experience, knowledge, and passion over the years, and she shares the values that make our program and university special. We know she will be an incredible addition to our staff and are thrilled to have her working with our scholar-athletes.”
Yeoman attended Sahuaro High School before enrolling at the University of Arizona where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Physiology. She earned her master’s from Shenandoah University in athletic training.
Before being hired at Arizona, Yeoman was an athletic trainer at Casa Grande Union High School in 2013, at Campus Health Services at the University of Arizona as well as an athletic trainer for the UA School of Dance – one of the highest ranked programs in the United States and England – from 2014-2016.
“Being a Tucson-native, I have grown up around the University of Arizona,” said Yeoman. “I am thrilled to be continuing the next chapter of my career. I am excited for the new challenges of working in athletics and joining the GymCat family!”
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*The GymCats’ previous trainer of three years, Stephanie Gross, is now attending PA school at University Mount Union.