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.Â
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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.
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"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."Â
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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.
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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.
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As the leader of Athletics Wellness, he oversees Mental Health awareness programs to ensure health and well-being best practices are established and achieved.
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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.
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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.
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"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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#GoMatadors
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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.

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"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."Â
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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.
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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.
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As the leader of Athletics Wellness, he oversees Mental Health awareness programs to ensure health and well-being best practices are established and achieved.
Â
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.
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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.
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"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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#GoMatadors
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