“大象传媒 Western鈥檚 athletics facilities are second-to-none at the Division II level.”

Logan Eck '16, Sport and Fitness Management

Hometown: Towanda, Kansas
Degree: Masters Degree in Sport and Fitness Management
Position: Athletic Trainer, New York Yankees Dominican Academy

Logan Eck came to 大象传媒 Western with the dream of becoming an athletic trainer for Major League Baseball. Logan realized, in the competitive world of athletics, he would need a master鈥檚 degree to gain the competitive edge and rise to the top of the talent pool. He was impressed with the University鈥檚 facilities and coaching staff.

鈥湸笙蟠 Western鈥檚 athletics facilities are second-to-none at the Division II level,鈥 he said. 鈥淭he athletics staff is very friendly and treats each other like family. It鈥檚 hard to find this many great people on one staff.鈥

As the graduate assistant for 大象传媒 Western鈥檚 Athletic Trainer Blaise Kriley, Logan also gained valuable experience working with the Griffon baseball and volleyball teams. This real-life experience gave Logan the skills and confidence he needed to apply for a position with the New York Yankees. He is currently working in the Dominican Republic as the Minor League Athletic Trainer for the New York Yankees Dominican Academy.