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- Title:
- Athletic Trainer
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- Phone:
- (805)378-1493
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- Email:
- cmeichtry@vcccd.edu
Bio
Cherisse Meichtry was hired as full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer in 2006 and in 2015 became the College trainer. It was a boon for Raider Athletics to welcome back one of the best combinations of academic and athletic excellence in the college’s history.
Meichtry starred on two Raider volleyball teams. Beyond that, she was named to California Pepsi Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2000. This award is the most prestigious award bestowed on the 25,000 student athletes in California Community Colleges.
Meichtry graduated from University of South Carolina with a degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training. She received her Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania.
Meichtry is certified as a Performance Enhancement Specialist by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Far West Athletic Trainers Association, California Athletic Trainers Association and California Community College Athletic Training Association.
Meichtry is also an adjunct faculty member in Kinesiology and Health.