North Central Missouri College

Tara Sanchez joined North Central Missouri College after serving as an Athletic Trainer at Highland Community College, where she returned following two years as the Scholarship Sponsor and Pre-Athletic Training Education Supervisor. She provided comprehensive sports medicine care while supporting student education and professional development.

From 2022–24, Sanchez served as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Texas Christian University, where she was the primary athletic trainer for the women’s basketball program and rifle team. She previously worked at Highland Community College from 2020–22 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer, serving as the lead athletic trainer for baseball and track and field while supporting multiple additional sports. During that time, she also served as an Instructor of Health Science, teaching athletic training–related coursework.

Sanchez began her professional career as the first Head Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach at Cottey College from 2019–20.

A native of Newtown, MO, Sanchez earned her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Central Methodist University and her master’s degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in sports conditioning from A.T. Still University. She holds multiple state licensures and professional certifications.