Amanda Martinez
	Hometown: Austin, Texas Position: Athletic Trainer Experience: 1st Season Alma Mater: Texas '09, Texas State '11

Amanda Martinez enters her first season as the athletic trainer with the Texas Tech softball program after spending the previous two years at Texas State University.

During her time in San Marcos, Martinez worked with several of the Bobcats' athletic programs, including the softball team that advanced to an NCAA Regional in 2011. She earned her master's in athletic training in May 2011 from Texas State.

In addition to her master's studies, Martinez also taught several lab sections the the undergraduate athletic training program, including therapeutic modalities and evaluation of lower extremity injuries.

Martinez attended the University of Texas in Austin as an undergraduate student, earning a degree in kinesiology in 2009. She is CPR, AED, Graston, and first aid certified.

In her spare time, the Austin native enjoys hiking, random trivia, music, reading, and spending time with her dog, Sophie.