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Bill Cowgill was looking to be come an architect when he arrived on campus at Ball State University in 1990. When that major became to daunting to this Highland IN High School grad he became an architect of relationships and athletic training t
Johnathan Allen was curious. He a was curious about his Dad's ACL surgery while Jonathan was in high school. How was he going to get back? Who was going to help him with his rehab? Would he be able to do what he did before? Johnathan was cur
In 1975 a freshman found his way into a call out for student athletic trainers at Ball State University. Being one of the rare people to have an athletic trainer at his high school in the early 1970's he had a small understanding of what athl
In 1975 a freshman found his way into a call out for student athletic trainers at Ball State University. Being one of the rare people to have an athletic trainer at his high school in the early 1970's he had a small understanding of what athlet
It is a story that is old as long as athletic training has been a profession. An injury playing a sport leads to interest in athletic training and morphs into a storied career. That was what happened to Dave Weikel his junior year in high schoo
"No man is a failure who has friends." - Clarence, the Guarding Angel of George Bailey Nothing could be said truer about Neal Hazen. In fact there are many people that would consider Neal as their guarding angel. This 2023 Ball State Athleti
"No man is a failure who has friends." - Clarence, the Guarding Angel of George Bailey Nothing could be said truer about Neal Hazen. In fact there are many people that would consider Neal as their guarding angel. This 2023 Ball State Athletics
In 1960 a young Ken Wolfert was just trying to find some relief from his subungual hematoma on his finger. That led him into a room that said "Physical Therapy" above the door and a chance meeting with Al Hart who was the athletic trainer at Oh
In 1960 a young Ken Wolfert was just trying to find some relief from his subungual hematoma on his finger. That led him into a room that said "Physical Therapy" above the door and a chance meeting with Al Hart who was the athletic trainer at Oh
"I shall be telling this with a sigh. Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in the wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." The Road Not Taken, Robert Frost That is exactly what Dr. Brian
Sometimes the most unfortunate things turn into the most fortunate opportunities. That is what happened to Lori Vancza when she had the unfortunate experience of spraining her ankle but thanks to her volleyball coach taking her to NATA HOF athl
Baseball HOF'er Scott Rolen, Ball State men's basketball coach Michael Lewis, NCAA Div Football National Champion Matt Mauck, Indiana Senator Mike Braun all hail from the same hometown as our episode 23 guest Jason Eckerle, Jasper, IN. High ach
How does a farm boy from Wausa, Nebraska end up with 20 years as an AT in the NBA and take care of the greatest basketball player of all time(at the time of this writing in 2023.)? Right place, Right time. Mark Pfeil, after graduating at the
In 1993 little did Steve Lubbehusen know that a student teaching assignment was going to turn long tenure at Carroll School Systems. At the time Carroll was just a small country school north of Fort Wayne, Steve's hometown. Steve has grown wi
Mike Miller grew up a Purdue fan due to his father being an alum. The LaGrange, IN native thought his future was going to Purdue and purse a business degree but a few high school coaches and an interest in medicine changed his course and he fo
At Earlham College in Richmond, IN, working as an equipment room as a student assistant a young Barry Clements found an interest in athletic training. This lead to attending a Cramer Student Athletic Training workshop in 1976 at Ball State Uni
What do ATI physical therapy, Athletico, and Ivy Rehab all have in common? They would not be here if not for the vision of NATA Hall of Famer, Dick Hoover and his idea for independent outpatient physical therapy clinics. Glen Snow shares the
Bill Bean by his own admission, was an average athlete, but being an average athlete led to a 40 year plus career as an athletic trainer/physical therapist. He started out at his local high school as a student athletic trainer in Rexburg, ID a
In the summer of 1970 Jim Routhier made a decision that set the course of the rest of his career. He had decided to transfer from IPFW to Ball State University and pursue a major in teaching but he also had an interest in medicine and took an
It is interesting how fate steps in and provides an opportunity to start a life long career. That is exactly what happened to Brian Jones when an automobile accident led to a meeting with the athletic trainer that took care of his mom after th
Athletic Trainers need supplies to do their jobs. Sometimes the most important person in getting an athlete back is the sports medicine company representative. They play an intrical part in supporting athletic trainers and the care they provi
Thanks to a Cramer student athletic trainer correspondence course, some supportive coaches and a desire to be a part of a team Dr. Tom Weidner's athletic training career was off and running at Rich East high school in Park Forest, IL. Although
As a high school athlete Rob Hunt was on the receiving end of athletic training services at West Lafayette High School in West Lafayette, IN. Right in the shadow of one of the more storied epicenters of athletic training, Purdue University. He
Mark Lahr was too short and too slow to be on his high school basketball team at Lafayette Jeff High School in Lafayette IN. It was just the right combination to start a long and exceptional career as an athletic trainer. With a few detours o
Our 10th Episode!How does an architecture major and a week in the student health center lead to an outstanding athletic training career featuring innovation and product development that contributes to the health and well being of athletes? Ro
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