Sept. 23, 2002
Siena College announced the appointment of Rebecca Farnsworth as the new assistant athletic trainer today. Farnsworth wilt begin working for the department immediately.
Farnsworth has spent the last three years as a graduate assistant certified athletic trainer at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. In that capacity, she served as the primary trainer for St. Cloud's Division I women's ice hockey team. Farnsworth also provided care for the women's soccer, softball and men's ice hockey teams. During that time period, she was also attending classes toward her master's degree in sports management, which she will receive upon completion of her thesis. Farnsworth received her undergraduate degree from St. Cloud in athletic training and exercise science in 1999.
"Rebecca brings a strong background fitted with education and first-hand experience," Director of Athletics John D'Argenio said. "She is a dedicated worker who will be a great asset to our student-athletes. "
Over the last three years, Farnsworth has also served as a certified trainer at the St. Cloud Orthopedic Sports Center where she worked local high school games and tournaments.
She also worked at the USA Junior Olympic Hockey Center over the summers, providing services for the 200+ athletes.
In the fall of 2000, Farnsworth garnered more hands-on experience as a certified trainer for the St. Cloud Thunderbirds-a semi-professional football team. That summer, she also worked for the National Sports Center Hockey Academy providing first aid and treatment to the athletes attending camp.
Farnsworth has been certified by the National Athletic Trainer's Association, the Great Lakes Trainer's Association and the Minnesota Athletic Trainers Association. She is a certified Emergency Medical Technician and holds CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
