The Athletic Training Office is located in the first floor of the Eagle Athletic Center (R109), just across the service road from the entrance to the pool. We are here to ensure the health and safety of Santa Margarita Catholic High School and visiting student-athletes, coaches, spectators, and officials.

A Certified Athletic Trainer will be on site for all SMCHS home contests. Water and injury ice will be provided for all games at Santa Margarita. Athletic Trainers may provide other services upon request. Please contact the Athletic Training Office ahead of time to assure assistance or with any other questions.

Andrea Vega | Andréa Vega, prior to this role, was the Head Athletic Trainer at Mission Viejo High School. She graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology from Cal State Northridge and a Master’s degree in Athletic Training from Chapman University. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut and moved to California at a young age. She grew up in Paso Robles, California where she attended Paso Robles High School. Andréa also teaches Sports Medicine to students interested in her field and profession. She enjoys staying active, the outdoors, and spending time with her family, friends and boyfriend and resides in Mission Viejo. 

Richi Klampmeier | Richi comes to Santa Margarita from Torrey Pines High School where he has served as the head athletic trainer since 2016. Prior to his time at Torrey Pines, he has worked as an athletic trainer at Per-Diem Athletic Trainer (2015) and Physical Therapy Aide (2016-2018). Richi has his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Long Beach State University and his Master’s Degree in Kinesiology from Point Loma Nazarene University

Physical therapy may be required for some injuries and post-surgical athletes. The Santa Margarita Sports Medicine team works closely with several of the physical therapy clinics in the area and does not endorse any of the providers listed below over another.

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