08/28/2023
Please help us welcome the newest addition to our MS AT program faculty, Michael Nolan!! 🎉
Michael obtained his BS in athletic training from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, in 2009.
When asked what his favorite part about being an athletic trainer is, he said "Seeing people go from healthy, to injured, to full-go and be there to serve them every step of the way".
When asked about the most memorable moment in his career thus far, Michael said, "Depends on the career, ha. In the pre-hospital setting, injuries will probably be the answer to this question. I specifically remember a track championship meet where we had multiple 'freak' accidents in the same meet over two days. A discus pretty much scalped an official during warm-ups, and then we had an open tib-fib fracture during the 100m heats. I believe we had a dislocated ankle in the pole vault during the same meet. Just an eventful track meet all around."
Some other fun facts about Michael:
Favorite Food - "This one is tough because it depends on my mood. But, if health was not an issue, a great filet minion cannot be beaten. 🙂"
Favorite Hobbies - Working on cars, being outdoors (hiking, beach, walks, fishing, float trips, etc.)
Favorite movie or type of movie - "Good historical fiction movies (i.e., Davinci Code, Oppenheimer, etc.). Any good edge-of-the-seat mystery movie where you have to pay attention to the details."
Favorite sports team or athlete- "Nebraska Cornhuskers is in my blood. I was born, raised, and graduated as a Husker. But professional teams are the Blues and Cardinals."
What is one interesting fact about yourself? "I suppose an interesting fact is I can play the violin. Something that doesn't often come up in practice or conversation, so not many people know about it."