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Aug. 27, 2003
OXFORD, Ohio - Miami University's athletic department has added several members to its support staffs and promoted two others. Stacey Russo joins the athletic training staff as an assistant trainer, while Christyn Chambers is an assistant academic coordinator. Bryan Steele joins the athletic marketing staff as its intern.
Russo earned a bachelor's degree in athletic training from Evansville in 2001 and just completed her master's degree in sport psychology from Ball State in July 2003. Russo works directly with Miami's women's soccer team. While at Ball State, Russo served as the head trainer for the women's soccer and men's and women's swimming and diving programs for two seasons. She also served as the head student athletic trainer for the women's soccer program at Evansville.
Chambers comes to Miami following a two-year stint at North Carolina where she worked in several areas of the athletic department while obtaining her master's degree in exercise and sport science. During her time at North Carolina, Chambers worked with game operations and the athletic business office. Prior to North Carolina, Chambers earned a bachelor's degree from Washington University (Mo.) in anthropology and environmental studies. She serves as the academic coordinator for Miami's women's soccer, men's and women's track & field and cross country, men's golf and women's tennis teams.
Steele completed his bachelor's degree in economics and management from Albion College in May 2003. During his undergraduate stint, Steele was an intern with Palace Sports & Entertainment, LLC and General Sports and Entertainment, LLC where he assisted with numerous promotional events, including the Detroit Pistons Kids Club and various player autograph sessions and clinics. He will oversee the marketing efforts for Miami's women's basketball and baseball programs, while also coordinating the Jr. RedHawks Kids Club, the 'HawkHeads student fan club and the Business Backs the 'Hawks local merchant program.
Additionally, Jason Eckerle and Becky Way, assistant trainers who were hired in the spring of 2003 on nine-month contracts, have been promoted to 12-month positions. The academic coordinator's office also hired Lindsay Ronayne as a graduate assistant.