Samantha Tansey

Biography

Samantha Tansey started as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Charlotte 49ers in August 2024. Her primary responsibility is to provide medical coverage for the Mens and Women’s Cross Country, Track and Field Program. She also serves as a preceptor for UNC Charlotte’s Master of Science in Athletic Training Education Program. Prior to Charlotte, she spent 3 years as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for Benedict College, located in Columbia, South Carolina. During her time at BC, she worked with the Men’s Basketball, Softball and assisted with Football programs. She served as a preceptor for University of South Carolina’s Professional Master of Science Athletic Training Program. Tansey graduated from Ohio State University in May 2019 with her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. Following graduation, she accepted a Graduate Assistant position at the University of South Carolina and received her Master of Science in Advanced Athletic Training May 2021. Samantha is a Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification and is licensed in North and South Carolina. She is also certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider. She grew up in Pawleys Island, SC and currently resides in Charlotte, NC.

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