Iowa State University (ISU) Athletic Training

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Mark Coberley Assistant Athletic Director Best Book You've Ever Read: Under and Alone Favorite Food: Nachos Least Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Movie: Mr. and Mrs. Smith Favorite TV Show: 24 Favorite Actor/Actress: Ed Norton/Angelina Jolie Person Who Had the Most Influence on Me Becoming an Athletic Trainer: Frank Randall Biggest Athletic Thrill: Wichita State vs Creighton @ 1991 College World Series Athlete I Most Admire (working with or watching): Walter Payton What I Like to Do to Relax: Ride/Work on Harley-Davidsons Favorite Sport to Watch: All Person I Would Most Like to Meet: Kiefer Sutherland Types of Songs on My iPod: Blues, Country, Classic Rock, Modern Rock, Jazz One Thing About Me that Would Surprise Most People: Wants to train to complete an Ironman Triathlon Favorite Place to Travel in the Big 12: College Station, TX Favorite Animal: Boxer Athletic Training Room Pet Peeve: Not Thinking Before You Ask a Question	Mary Meier Education Program Director Best Book You've Ever Read: Favorite Food: Least Favorite Food: Favorite Movie: Favorite TV Show: Favorite Actor/Actress: Person Who Had the Most Influence on Me Becoming an Athletic Trainer: Biggest Athletic Thrill: Athlete I Most Admire (working with or watching): What I Like to Do to Relax: Favorite Sport to Watch: Person I Would Most Like to Meet: Types of Songs on My iPod: One Thing About Me that Would Surprise Most People: Favorite Place to Travel in the Big 12: Favorite Animal: Athletic Training Room Pet Peeve:
Vic Miller Assistant Athletic Trainer Best Book You've Ever Read: To Kill a Mocking Bird Favorite Food: A Good Steak or Anything Free Least Favorite Food: Beans Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption Favorite TV Show: Dirty Jobs Favorite Actor/Actress: Morgan Freeman Person Who Had the Most Influence on Me Becoming an Athletic Trainer: Denny Miller Biggest Athletic Thrill: 2005 Winning at Kansas and Texas Athlete I Most Admire (working with or watching): Peyton Manning What I Like to Do to Relax: Jogging Favorite Sport to Watch: College Football Person I Would Most Like to Meet: Bill Clinton Types of Songs on My iPod: Billy Joel, Heavy Metal from the 80's One Thing About Me that Would Surprise Most People: I have Tattoos Favorite Place to Travel in the Big 12: Boulder, CO Favorite Animal: Steer-Delicious! Athletic Training Room Pet Peeve:	Denise O'Mara Associate Athletic Trainer Best Book You've Ever Read: Into Thin Air Favorite Food: Peanut Butter Least Favorite Food: Beets Favorite Movie: Star Wars, Rudy Favorite TV Show: MASH, Star Trek Favorite Actor/Actress: Kevin Sorbo/Kate Hudson Person Who Had the Most Influence on Me Becoming an Athletic Trainer: David Burton Biggest Athletic Thrill: Completing 2 marathons Athlete I Most Admire (working with or watching): All of the athletes I have worked with over the years. What I Like to Do to Relax: Hiking, read, play sports, and piano Favorite Sport to Watch: Golf and Football Person I Would Most Like to Meet: My maternal grandmother Types of Songs on My iPod: I do not use an iPod One Thing About Me that Would Surprise Most People: My lifelong dream is to join the peace corps. Favorite Place to Travel in the Big 12: Boulder, CO Favorite Animal: Dogs and Dolphins Athletic Training Room Pet Peeve: Having to unlock cabinets every time I need something.
Shannon Peel Associate Athletic Trainer Best Book You've Ever Read: A Walk In the Woods Favorite Food: Boneless Buffalo Wings Least Favorite Food: Mushrooms Favorite Movie: Star Wars Favorite TV Show: Survivorman Favorite Actor/Actress: Harrison Ford/Kate Beckinsale Person Who Had the Most Influence on Me Becoming an Athletic Trainer: Denise Harklau Biggest Athletic Thrill: Running the 4x100 at the Drake Relays Athlete I Most Admire (working with or watching): Ryne Sandberg What I Like to Do to Relax: Hike Favorite Sport to Watch: Baseball Person I Would Most Like to Meet: My Grandpa McCoy Types of Songs on My iPod: Eclectic Mix (John Denver, U2, and a little of everything in between) One Thing About Me that Would Surprise Most People: Two-Time Science Fair Winner Favorite Place to Travel in the Big 12: Boulder, CO Favorite Animal: Dog Athletic Training Room Pet Peeve: Beverage Cups and Bottles Sitting Around	Nate Postma Assistant Athletic Trainer Best Book You've Ever Read: It's Not About the Bike - Lance Armstrong Favorite Food: Porterhouse Steak Least Favorite Food: Tofu Favorite Movie: The Departed Favorite TV Show: The Office Favorite Actor/Actress: Brad Pitt/Angeline Jolie Person Who Had the Most Influence on Me Becoming an Athletic Trainer: Mark Coberley Biggest Athletic Thrill: Army vs. Navy Game Athlete I Most Admire (working with or watching): Lance Armstrong What I Like to Do to Relax: Sleep Favorite Sport to Watch: Curling Person I Would Most Like to Meet: Lance Armstrong Types of Songs on My iPod: Blues, 70's Rock, 80's Rock, Country One Thing About Me that Would Surprise Most People: Neck and Calf Circumference is Equal Favorite Place to Travel in the Big 12: Colorado Favorite Animal: Chocolate Lab Athletic Training Room Pet Peeve: Running out of supplies with no one telling.
Tim Weesner Assistant Athletic Trainer Best Book You've Ever Read: Favorite Food: Least Favorite Food: Favorite Movie: Favorite TV Show: Favorite Actor/Actress: Person Who Had the Most Influence on Me Becoming an Athletic Trainer: Biggest Athletic Thrill: Athlete I Most Admire (working with or watching): What I Like to Do to Relax: Favorite Sport to Watch: Person I Would Most Like to Meet: Types of Songs on My iPod: One Thing About Me that Would Surprise Most People: Favorite Place to Travel in the Big 12: Favorite Animal: Athletic Training Room Pet Peeve: