Guymon Native Named SCCC Assistant Athletic Trainer

Kenny Hernandez

LIBERAL, Kan. – Seward County Community College welcomes Maria Gutierrez as the Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Saints. Gutierrez is a Guymon, Oklahoma native and

After graduating from Guymon High School (2016) Gutierrez attended Oklahoma Panhandle State University for her academic and basketball career. (2016). After four years she graduated with two Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Biology (2020). After graduation, Gutierrez attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. While at Texas Tech she was in the Health Science Center and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Athletic Training last May (2022).

While on campus at Texas Tech Gutierrez worked with the Red Raiders women’s soccer team and had hands-on experience working with athletic programs.

For Gutierrez the location was right and she feels this is a good fit, “The coaches and Liz during the interview seemed like very caring people and were very welcoming on my visit.”

When asked about why Seward County Gutirrez brought up the tradition of the Saints, “Seward County has a history of really good athletes, and every program does really well.” Gutierrez continues, ” I am excited to be a part of it and see them progress throughout the year.”

With volleyball season underway the 2022-23 and students arriving on campus Gutierrez is ready for the 2022-23 academic year.

We welcome Maria to campus, to the community, and to Saints Nation.