Student success has been a prevalent topic among the nation's community colleges. Guided pathways and its four pillars are part of the community college effort to enhance student success. The California community college system is host to many preparatory athletic training programs which also serve as Sports Medicine Preparation Pathways (SMPPs). The SMPPs prepare students for successful transfer and completion of professional athletic training education programs. These pre-allied health programs were examined, and prove to be fundamental guided pathways by nature. The SMPPs can serve as examples of how other community college pre-allied health programs may improve student success using guided pathways.