Ron Samson
Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine & Campus Health, Head Athletic Trainer

Ron Samson is a native Southern Californian. Although born in California, he spent the majority of his youth growing up in Southwest Oklahoma. Ron returned to Southern California to attend California State University Long Beach and received his Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. Upon graduation, Ron then entered into a Master’s of Education program in Kinesiology at the University of Texas at Tyler. After completion of his Master’s Degree Ron and his family relocated back to Southern California where they have remained since 2007.

Ron has been practicing as a Certified Athletic Trainer since 2003. Since certification he has worked in the high school setting, collegiate setting (both 2 year and 4 year), clinical setting, industrial/corporate settings. Ron has also had the privilege of covering workouts for USA Tennis, USA Volleyball Men’s National Sitting Team and USA Volleyball Girls National Team.

When not working, Ron enjoys spending time with his wife Monica, son Matt and daughter Isabella. He spends a lot of time outdoors doing various activities.

Credentials

B.A. Athletic Training — CSU Long Beach
MEd, Kinesiology — UT Tyler
NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer since 2003