Skip to main content
About VATA
Public Relations
Job Board
My Account
NATM Spotlight Series Day 1 - Victor Zanabria, LAT
Monday, March 02 2026

Current Workplace: 

Mission CISD (Kenneth White Jr High and Alton Memorial Jr High)

   

How long have you been in the field, and where did you complete your education?

2 years and graduated from UTRGV Sports Medicine

  

Why did you choose this profession?

I love sports and I love to care for our students. This career incorporates both!

  

What skills do you think are the most important for an AT to develop?

Listening and investigating every injury is different.

      

What is your favorite part of the job?

Interacting with students and seeing them get stronger.

  

What's your mantra or favorite quote?

Matthew 20:28 “just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

  

Who are some of your biggest influencers both personally and professionally?

Personally: God

Professionally: Jim Lancaster

  

Do you have any advice for other ATs or students contemplating a career in Athletic Training?

This career is about serving our athletes. We will never stop learning and re learning. 15 years in the work force and this is hands down the best career I have been a part of!

Posted by Jimi Cantu on 03/02/2026 - 09:51 AM
Keep up the good work, Victor. God has a great plan for you. Glad to have worked with you even if it was for a short while.
Post comment
Name
Email Address

Message
(max 750 characters)
Note: All comments are subject to approval. Your comment will not appear until it has been approved.