California State University Northridge Athletics
Steven Grech Promoted to Associate Athletics Director for Health and Wellness
8/27/2024 3:06:00 PM | General
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. - CSUN Director of Athletics Shawn Chin-Farrell has announced that Steven Grech has been promoted to Associate Athletics Director for Health and Wellness.
An alumnus of the University, Grech has served as CSUN's Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer since 2005; beginning his 19th year with Matador Athletics in 2024-25.
"This recognition of his work is long overdue, as Steve is nationally recognized for the work he does with our student-athletes and leadership he provides within the department," declared Chin-Farrell. "Steve represents the very best of our Champion core values."
In his role, Grech is responsible for the leadership in planning and executing the development of a nationally competitive athletics program, along with ensuring the annual operational objectives are established and achieved in the following functional areas; Sports Medicine, Athletics Performance (Strength and Conditioning), Nutrition, mental health services, and team physicians.
Additionally, Grech serves as the Designated NCAA Athletics Health Care Administrator for Athletics. In his role he is the primary point of contact between campus and the NCAA national office and a leader of Athletics health care team. As Associate Athletics Director, Grech is the liaison with campus mental health services.
As the leader of Athletics Wellness, he oversees Mental Health awareness programs to ensure health and well-being best practices are established and achieved.
An expert in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Grech is also in his ninth season serving as a Certified Athletic Trainer Concussion Spotter for the National Football League (NFL) during Los Angeles Rams home games.
In addition to his role as Associate Athletics Director for Health and Wellness, Grech serves as the primary athletic trainer for the Matador men's basketball.
"I am grateful for the support of Shawn Chin-Farrell and Sonia Hahn and the confidence they have in my abilities and making student-athlete health and wellness a priority," said Grech. "I love being a Matador and it is pleasure to work with such fine student-athletes, coaches, support staff, and administrators on a daily basis. I plan to support and enhance the mission of CSUN Athletics by continuing in my new role to best serve student-athletes to enhance their overall health and well-being."
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An alumnus of the University, Grech has served as CSUN's Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer since 2005; beginning his 19th year with Matador Athletics in 2024-25.
"This recognition of his work is long overdue, as Steve is nationally recognized for the work he does with our student-athletes and leadership he provides within the department," declared Chin-Farrell. "Steve represents the very best of our Champion core values."
In his role, Grech is responsible for the leadership in planning and executing the development of a nationally competitive athletics program, along with ensuring the annual operational objectives are established and achieved in the following functional areas; Sports Medicine, Athletics Performance (Strength and Conditioning), Nutrition, mental health services, and team physicians.
Additionally, Grech serves as the Designated NCAA Athletics Health Care Administrator for Athletics. In his role he is the primary point of contact between campus and the NCAA national office and a leader of Athletics health care team. As Associate Athletics Director, Grech is the liaison with campus mental health services.
As the leader of Athletics Wellness, he oversees Mental Health awareness programs to ensure health and well-being best practices are established and achieved.
An expert in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Grech is also in his ninth season serving as a Certified Athletic Trainer Concussion Spotter for the National Football League (NFL) during Los Angeles Rams home games.
In addition to his role as Associate Athletics Director for Health and Wellness, Grech serves as the primary athletic trainer for the Matador men's basketball.
"I am grateful for the support of Shawn Chin-Farrell and Sonia Hahn and the confidence they have in my abilities and making student-athlete health and wellness a priority," said Grech. "I love being a Matador and it is pleasure to work with such fine student-athletes, coaches, support staff, and administrators on a daily basis. I plan to support and enhance the mission of CSUN Athletics by continuing in my new role to best serve student-athletes to enhance their overall health and well-being."
#GoMatadors
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