Shannon Lindley

Biography

Shannon Lindley started as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Charlotte 49ers in the spring of 2024. Her primary responsibility is to provide medical coverage for the Softball program. She previously worked with Men’s and Women’s Track and Field. She also serves as a preceptor for UNC Charlotte’s Master of Science in Athletic Training Education Program. Prior to her arrival in Charlotte, she was the athletic trainer for the Charlotte Bootleggers (Professional Box Lacrosse League) and St. John’s College High School (D.C.). In 2015, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and a minor in Philosophy from the University of Florida. During her time in Gainesville, she worked with multiple teams, including Football, Women’s Lacrosse, Softball, and Gymnastics. She completed her Master’s of Health Administration from Georgetown University in 2018, focusing on sports medicine research with MedStar Hospital System. Shannon is a Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification and is licensed in North Carolina. She holds certifications in Functional Movement Screening (FMS), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), and Dry Needling. Additionally, she is also certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider. The New York native currently resides in Charlotte, NC, with her husband, Ryan, and dogs, Willie Nelson and Billie Jean.

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