Cosumnes River College Athletics is committed to providing comprehensive sports medicine services that support the health, safety, and success of every student-athlete. Our athletic training staff plays an essential role in delivering high-quality medical care through the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of athletic injuries and illnesses. Working collaboratively with team physicians, coaches, and other healthcare professionals, our athletic trainers provide individualized care designed to keep student-athletes healthy and competing at their highest level.
The primary goal of our sports medicine program is to help student-athletes return to participation as safely and efficiently as possible while prioritizing their long-term health and well-being. From immediate injury evaluation on the field to comprehensive rehabilitation in the athletic training facility, our athletic trainers utilize evidence-based practices and individualized treatment plans to support every stage of recovery. Beyond injury care, they are dedicated to educating student-athletes on injury prevention, performance enhancement, and overall wellness, ensuring they have the resources necessary to succeed both in competition and in the classroom.
Athletic Trainers:
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Elizabeth Peña-Stokes, MA, ATCPhone: (916) 691-7268 Email: PenaE@crc.losrios.edu Liz Peña has been an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Cosumnes River College since July of 2019. Before working at Cosumnes River, she was an Assistant Athletic Trainer at NCAA Division II member Western New Mexico University. She has experience both as a Certified Athletic Trainer and educator at NCAA Division I and II, Junior College (including at the CCCAA level at Foothill College) and professional settings. In her past positions, she has coordinated all aspects of care including health screenings, preventative program design, drug testing, injury care, and rehabilitation in conjunction with physicians, physical therapists, and conditioning specialists. Liz has a MA in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training as well as a BS in Athletic Training from San Jose State University.
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Daniel Romero, MS, ATCPhone: (916) 691-7223 Email: RomeroD@crc.losrios.edu Daniel Romero has been an Athletic Trainer at Cosumnes River College since August of 2022. Before working at Cosumnes River, he spent six years at Sacramento City College helping oversee all aspects of the Athletic Training program and Athletic Training room for all 17 sports. Prior to Sacramento City, Daniel worked as an Athletic Trainer at Napa Valley College and Solano Community College. During his time at Solano, where, in addition to his Athletic Training responsibilities, he assisted in developing curriculum and was an Adjunct Instructor for the Sports Medicine Major and Athletic Training Program. He earned his Master of Science degree in Health & Human Performance (Opt. Athletic Training) from Oklahoma State University in 2014 and his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Sacramento State in 2012. Daniel has been a Certified Athletic Trainer since 2012.
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Shannon Busse, MS, ATCPhone: (916) 691-7718 Email: BusseS@crc.losrios.edu Shannon Busse joined Cosumnes River College as a full-time Athletic Trainer in August 2026 after serving as the department’s interim Athletic Trainer during the Spring 2026 semester. Prior to CRC, she worked as a part-time Athletic Trainer at Sacramento City College, providing injury evaluation, rehabilitation, concussion management, and student-athlete care. Shannon previously served as the Sports Medicine Teacher at Bear River High School, where she developed the school’s Sports Medicine pathway program focused on injury evaluation, rehabilitation, and healthcare practices. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from California State University, Long Beach and is a Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer. |
Athletic Training Room
Phone: (916) 691-7970