Stephen F. Austin State University

Dr. Linda Stark Bobo, ATC, LAT; Program Director

Dr. Bobo is in the third year serving as the Program Director for the proposed Graduate Entry-level Athletic Training Education Program (GATEP) at Stephen F. Austin State University. Her levels of studies were completed at Northeast Louisiana University (BS), Northwestern State University (MEd), and The University of Southern Mississippi (PhD). Her former professional status in the Southeastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (SEATA) allowed her many opportunities to participate with the SEATA Student Athletic Trainers’ Symposium as a presenter, lab instructor, current position as the Laboratory Coordinator. Other roles fulfilled were the secretary for the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Association, editor of the state newsletter, and chairman of the Public Relations committee.

Dr. Bobo teaches the majority of the courses within the Athletic Training Major. Her research interests are effective teaching, clinical instruction, and biomechanical analysis.

Dr. Stephanie Jevas, PhD, ATC, LAT; GATEP Clinical Education Coordinator

Dr. Jevas enters her second year at SFA serving as the Clinical Education Coordinator for the Graduate Entry-Level Athletic Training Education Program. Dr. Jevas obtained her Bachelor of Science in Health at Texas A&M University and went on to complete a Master of Arts in Physical Education/Athletic Training at Western Michigan University. Dr. Jevas worked as an athletic trainer in both the clinical and high school settings including Pasadena HS, Galena Park HS, and Deer Park HS. She began pursuing her doctorate studies in the Spring of 2000 at the University of Houston and completed her Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Kinesiology/Sport Psychology in the Summer of 2004. Prior to coming to SFA, Dr. Jevas taught in the undergraduate athletic training program at East Carolina University for two years. Her research interests include burnout in the athletic training profession and psychological aspects of injury.

Sanford "Sandy" Miller, MS Ed, ATC, LAT; Head Athletic Trainer

Now in his 24th season, Miller oversees a comprehensive Athletic Training program which includes preparing students for careers as Athletic Trainers. A native of Larned, Kan., Miller came to SFA in 1981 after spending five seasons as the head athletic trainer at Northwest Missouri State. Miller is a member of the board of directors of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA). He has served on the Athletic Training staff at the 1990 Goodwill Games and the U.S. Olympic Training Center, as well as serving as the Athletic Trainer for USA Track & Field at the World Championships in Sweden, in 1995. He also represents Texas and Arkansas as district director for the NATA. In 1999, Miller was honored as a Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer, one of 12 in the country, by the NATA. Miller is also a member of Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame. During the summer of 2002, Sandy received the highest honor of an Athletic Trainer, induction into the National Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in Dallas. Sandy received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska in 1972 and his Master's degree from Northwest Missouri State. Miller and his wife Madalene are the parents of two sons, Justin (26), and Doug (23).

Loree M.C. McCary, MESS, ATC, LAT; Assistant Athletic Trainer

Loree is in her 14th year on the SFA staff. She is primarily responsible for the care and rehabilitation of female athletes, while assisting with all sports. She is an active member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association. McCary came to SFA after serving as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Florida, where she served as the Athletic Trainer for volleyball. The Girard, Kan., native is a 1988 graduate of Kansas State, where she served three years as an athletic training student. She earned her Master's degree from University of Florida in 1990. She is married to Vance McCary.

Chris Dane, MEd, ATC, LAT; Assistant Athletic Trainer

Returning for his 2nd year, Chris is a native of Shallowater, Texas and a 2003 graduate of West Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science. After working with the Football, Men's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, and Men's Basketball teams, he moved to Texas State University to work as a Graduate Assistant for Volleyball and Tennis. He graduated with a Master's Degree in 2006. Dane is a member of various professional organizations including the NATA & SWATA. This year, Chris will be responsible for WR Johnson Coliseum, overseeing men's basketball and assisting with women's basketball and volleyball.