Biography

Revenue Chair

 

Tom Abdenour

Biography:

Tom Abdenour originally hails from Detroit Michigan.

Tom earned his undergraduate degree in 1976 and earned his Athletic Training Certification in 1977. Tom then went on to graduate school graduating in 1978 with a masters degree.

Tom started his professional career working at the intercollegiate level beginning at Hillsdale College in Michigan. Tom then transitioned to Weber State College in Utah and then San Diego State in sunny California. Tom then earned an opportunity of a lifetime when he took a position with the Golden State Warriors as the Head Athletic Trainer for 23 years. Tom is now currently attending the “University of Retired” as he likes to say and living life to the fullest with entirely too much free time on his hands.

Tom currently resides in San Leandro, CA.

Athletic Trainer Since:

  • 1977 (45 Years)

Awards:

  • 1990 - National Basketball Athletic (NBA) Trainers’ Association - Athletic Trainer of the Year.

  • 2005 - NATA - Tim Kerin Award

  • 2007 - NATA - Hall of Fame

  • 2023 - CATA - Special Service Award

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