Athletic trainer, Dr. Samm Scarneo-Miller is currently an assistant professor and program director for the athletic training program at West Virginia University. She also works with US Lacrosse as a member of its Sports Science and Safety Committee and Research Subcommittee.
Previously Samm worked for the Korey Stringer Institute as Vice President of Sport Safety. She continues to work with KSI as a consultant.
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Samm is the winner of the 2020 Connecticut Athletic Trainers’ Association athletic trainer of the year award. She promotes youth and high school sport safety through the development of policies and procedures. Samm is a strong advocate for a public health approach to sport safety and the importance of athletic trainers.
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- Turning a challenge into an educational opportunity
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