Getting to Know You: C.J Vaughn
CJ Vaughn — Athletic Training undergraduate student Q&A
Hometown: Gig Harbor, Washington
Year: Senior
Why did you choose to be involved in the Athletic Training program at WSU?
I am very interested in the medical field and it relates strongly to my field of interest which is Physical Therapy. Just by being in the athletic training program I got the opportunity to work for men’s basketball. I showed the athletic trainer of basketball at the time that I knew my stuff and I wanted to work the sport, and here I am.
What is your favorite part about working for the Men’s Basketball Team?
My favorite part of hands on experience is getting out of the classroom and actually practicing skills that I have learned. Also, I learn and retain information and skills better when I see and am doing them myself in a hands on setting.
What do you plan to do after gradaution?
After I graduate I plan to go to physical therapy school.
If you were to pick your ultimate dream job, what would it be?
A physical therapist for a major sports team. It’s pretty general, but I would like to work with professional athletes as a physical therapist.
Food: Chicken Fettuccine
Movie: Oceans 11
Musician/Band: Travis Scott
Sport: Basketball
Athlete: Toss up between Klay Thomspon, Kevin Durant and Damien Lillard
Quote: “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed” – Michael Jordan