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March 3, 2006
Andrews named to U.S. Olympic Committee staff
TROY – A Troy University professor has been named to the medical staff of the U.S. Olympic Committee’s U.S Olympic Training Center.
Dr. Amanda Andrews, an assistant professor of athletic training education, will serve as a volunteer athletic trainer July 10 – 25 at the Colorado Springs, Colo. facility.
“This is a big recognition for Dr. Andrews and for the University’s athletic training program,” said John “Doc” Anderson, the athletic training education director. “We congratulate her on this accomplishment.”
The U.S. Olympic Complex in Colorado Springs is the headquarters for the U.S. Olympic Committee administration and the Olympic Training Center programs.
The Olympic Complex, former home of ENT Air Force Base and the headquarters of the North American Defense Command, officially became USOC administrative headquarters in July 1978. In October 1996 and April 1997, the USOC officially dedicated and opened its new $23.8 million, Phase II facilities include a state-of-the-art sports medicine and sport science center and an athlete center, which includes a dining hall and two residence halls. The USOC is able to provide housing, dining, recreational facilities and other services for up to 557 coaches and athletes at one time on the complex.
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Contact:
Tom Davis
Troy Office of University Relations
334/670-3196
tomdavis@troy.edu
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