Scavo to Visit NFL Scouting Combine
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) have selected University of Miami Head Athletic Trainer Vinny Scavo as a visitor to the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Ind.
Scavo, who rejoined the Miami athletic training staff as its Associate Athletic Trainer and head football athletic trainer prior to the start of the 2011 season, was one of three head athletic trainers throughout college football that were invited to this year’s NFL Scouting Combine.
“This experience will provide future Hurricanes with a better idea of what it takes to be successful at the NFL Combine,” said Dallas Cowboys head athletic trainer Jim Maurer, who selected Scavo to join the NFL Combine.
During his 30-plus years in athletic training, Scavo has worked with athletes at the high school, collegiate and professional levels.
“Vinny is one of the few athletic trainers that has experience at all levels of competitive sport,” Maurer added.
The workshop will provide Scavo the opportunity to gain further educational experience in athletic training, while observing some of the best practices for success at the NFL’s primary scouting event.
“I could not be more excited to travel to the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine,” Scavo said. “This is a wonderful opportunity and I looking forward to learning from some the nation’s elite athletic trainers as to what it takes to be successful at the NFL Scouting Combine. This experience will not only serve as a benefit to my staff, but also the football program at the University of Miami.”
The 2015 NFL Scouting will be held Feb. 17-23 inside Lucas Oil Stadium and will feature the nation’s top draft eligible players.
“Through this educational opportunity provided by PFATS, Vinny will be able to see some of the best practices for success at the NFL combine first hand, which will significantly benefit the University of Miami football program,” said head coach Al Golden.
“Our student-athletes have known for a long time that Vinny is one of the best athletic trainers in Division I college football,” Golden added. “His work ethic and commitment to our student-athletes is without question. This recognition is very well deserved and it could not be given to a better person.”
