Bob Grams, Athletic Trainer

Over his 31 years as athletic trainer at Seattle Pacific, Bob Grams has become one of the most respected professionals in his position. Grams, who coordinates and administers all medical services and athletic care for SPU intercollegiate athletes, was a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association board of certification from 1985-93 and 1995-96.

Grams, assistant trainers Jeannette Kotch and Julie Flantzer deal with care and prevention of injuries for some 225 athletes during a typical year. He has also served as an assistant professor in the School of Physical Education at SPU.

Raised in Seattle, Grams earned his bachelor’s degree from Washington State in 1976 and his master’s in Physical Education from the University of Arizona a year later. His first head trainer assignment was with Tucson High in 1975-76 before moving to Seattle Pacific. Grams his wife Barb, son Corey and daughter Ashley reside in SeaTac.