Joel and Beth Bass have been synonymous with Weber State Athletics for more than three decades. The couple has attended countless Wildcat events and influenced the lives of thousands of WSU student-athletes. The two are retiring this summer after long service to Weber State. In this latest ‘Cat Tales podcast, Joel looks back on his 34 years of work as the head athletic trainer at Weber State. He talks about the role of athletic trainers and how the job has changed, the relationship with doctors, memorable Wildcat games, dealing with injuries, travel, the Boston Marathon, retirement plans, family, and much more. Joel has been the head athletic trainer for Wildcat Athletics since 1991. For the last several years, he has worked as the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, where he oversaw athletic training, strength and conditioning, and equipment. He has been the primary athletic trainer for the Wildcat football and men's basketball teams since coming to Weber State in 1991 and has also worked closely with all other Wildcat teams. He has probably been to more Weber State games than anyone alive. Joel played a pivotal role in developing Weber State University's Athletic Training Education Program, advocating for enhanced treatment of athletes at various levels. His efforts have been instrumental in offering a degree in Athletic Training at the university. Throughout his career, Joel has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the advancement of sports medicine and the welfare of student-athletes at Weber State. Beth Bass has worked in the athletic department for 26 years. She joined WSU in 1999 and has worked as an administrative assistant with several Wildcat teams, coaches, and athletic administrators. Beth has been the organizer of team travel for all Weber State teams, as well as coordinating Adidas orders and uniforms for all Wildcats. Beyond that, Beth has been an integral part of all Wildcat teams and has been a support for all student-athletes.

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