Guillermo Torres-Sanchez has been the Director of Athletic Training for six years across two stints, dating back to 2018.
I highly respected Athletic Trainer in the Pacific Northwest, Torres-Sanchez has twice been recognized for his departmental leadership as Bushnell was selected as the Cascade Collegiate Conference Athletic Training Staff of the Year in 2021 and 2025. In 2023, he was named the Bushnell Staff Member of the Year by the Associated Students of Bushnell University.
Torres-Sanchez is a graduate of Bushnell University (then Northwest Christian University), where he completed his undergraduate degree in exercise science in 2015. He was a four-year member of the Beacons cross country and track and field teams and was a six-time academic All-CCC selection. He served as both a captain and chaplain captain during his time.
While earning his undergraduate degree in exercise science, Torres-Sanchez was an intern in the NCU athletic training office. He went on to earn his Master's of Science in Athletic Training from Pacific University.
In addition to his time at Bushnell, Torres-Sanchez also spent a year on the Athletic Training staff at the University of Oregon from 2021-2022.
June 19, 2023 - Guillermo Torres-Sanchez Honored by Associate Students of Bushnell University (ASBU)
May 16, 2025 - Bushnell ATC's Named Cascade Conference Athletic Training Staff of the Year
Q & A With Guillermo Torres-Sanchez
What is it that drew you back to your alma mater?
There are a lot of things about Bushnell that I love. The community is pretty special. There is a real family feel where all of the faculty, staff and students care for each other. Being back in that atmosphere is very exciting.
What are some of your favorite memories from your time as a student-athlete?
There are so many! I loved all of our cross country and track road trips. Preparing for and performing in “Beacon Madness” was always a great bonding time with the guys. It was a little stressful but always a lot of fun. I also really enjoyed going to Beacon Nights on Fridays, and of course I met my wife Jamie at NCU.
How did you and Jamie meet?
The first time I saw her, a few buddies and I thought she looked like the girl from the movie Soul Surfer. She overheard us as we were sitting behind her in chapel. A while later, we were taking a Bible and Theology class with Terry O’Casey. My friends and I always tried to get the far back row and there were times when she and her friends would steal our seats. So we started to get to know each other as we had friendly bickering over the seats. From there we started talking and hanging out more, and the rest is history!
How did your experience at Elmira HS and University of Oregon shape you as an athletic trainer and prepare you for this new endeavor at Bushnell?
Elmira and Oregon were complete opposites which I think was good. At Elmira I went into a situation where there was no training room or program so it was definitely a challenge. The coaches and the athletes were great and made it easier than it could have been but it was a lot of hard work setting up.
At Oregon, it’s a whole other level and there was a lot of knowledge there that you can’t just get anywhere. I was able to glean a lot off of the other trainers that have experience and a wide variety of skill sets. The athletes are great and working with that caliber of athlete is a fun experience.
At the end of the day, the goal is the same no matter where you are. You want the best for the athlete and you want to do everything you can to get them back on the field or the court.
What do you want Bushnell’s student-athletes to know about your philosophy and expectations?
I want them to know that I am approachable and they can feel comfortable coming to me for any issues, not just physically but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It’s important to remember that it takes both of us to work together to solve whatever the issue or ailment may be. I’ll always be there for them, but they definitely need to meet me half way to do what is asked of them as far as rehab goes and to always be in good communication. If I don’t see them, I can’t help them!
Tell us a little about your spiritual journey and how you have grown in Christ.
High school was when my faith really started to grow. I was involved with Young Life and my high school coach was both my running coach and my young life leader. I went to a number of camps, and one in particular had a big impact on me. At the time it was called Wildhorse and now it is Washington Family Ranch. There was a sermon that the speaker gave that really touched my heart and it was at that moment, during a solo reflection time that I devoted myself to Christ.
That spark grew even more during my four years at NCU. I am really thankful for that experience, growing in knowledge in Bible and Theology classes and growing spiritually through chapel services and my teammates. Being in that environment again is what really excites me about this opportunity.
