Tom Spencer, A.T.C.; P.T.A
Head Athletic Trainer

Since 1994, Trainer Tom Spencer has been an integral part of Bellevue Community College's athletic program. Serving as the athletic trainer for all of BCC's teams, Spencer plays a key role in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries. Spencer is well known within his coaching peers in the department as an effective communicator, rehabilitation motivator, and a committed member of each and every team. The Bulldogs are fortunate to have a trainer with both the experience and longevity within an institution. He has over 17 years of practical experience which he brings to both the game and practice settings at BCC.

Born and raised in the Seattle area, Spencer graduated from Mercer Island HS in '84 before going on to Central Washington University. He received a B.S. degree in sports medicine and adaptive physical education from C.W.U. in '90.

Spencer brings an extensive background in working with professional baseball athletes. He began his athletic training background in 1988 as the athletic trainer for the Peoria Brewers of the Arizona Fall League in the inaugural season. He then became part of the sports medicine team of the Cincinnati Reds organization for the next eleven seasons, working for minor league teams such as Cedar Rapids, IA ('89-90), Charleston, WV ('91-92), Winston-Salem, NC ('93-'94), Billings, MT ('96-98), and Chattanooga, TN ('99). To spend more time at home during the summer months, Spencer retired from working in the professional baseball ranks following the '99 season.

Besides working with professional athletes, Spencer has been employed in various clinics in the Seattle area. He was a trainer at Physiotherapy Associates from '94-98 and Health South from '99-2004. Spencer is now employed at Bellevue Sports and Spine Physical Therapy. He is a certified Physical Therapist Assistant, Athletic Trainer, and Director of Sports Enhancement Training.

Spencer resides in Seattle with wife Marcie and their two daughters, Marisa, 10, and Mariel, 7. In his spare time, Spencer enjoys coaching his daughters' sports teams, collecting sports memorabilia, and bike riding.