Casmus is a trainee for all seasons
1989 Chowan Opener 9
By Jack Goldberg, Assistant to the
Athletic Director, Chowan College
During the athletic season at Chowan
College there is one young man that
seems to be everywhere. During the fall
you'll find him on the football field and
volleyball court; in the winter it's the
Jesse Helms Center tending to the
needs of the basketball program and
wrestling program. The spring will find
him on the baseball and softball
diamonds and just for good measure,
he runs a very successful Pre-Athletic
Program.
This Athletic Trainer for all seasons is
Bob Casmus. Beginning his 5th year.
Bob has seen his Pre-Training Program
improve and grow every year, from his
first class in 1985 which had 6 students to
this past year's class which had 17
students. "The Student Trainers are an
integral and vital part of the athletic
program at Chowan College. They are
very instrumental in assisting me to care
for and rehabilitate athletic injuries,"
according to Casmus.
Bob takes pride in the success of his
former students who move on to four
year schools to continue their studies in
the Athletic Training field. Some former
outstanding student trainers that have
graduated from the program in the class
of 1986 are Chuck Tyner of Hartsville,
SC who went on to Winthrop College
and Chuck Weaver of Lamar, SC who
went on to Tennessee Tech. From the
class of 1987 Jim Thompson of
Richmond, VA went to O.D.U. From the
class of 1988 Scott Cassell of
Harrisonburg, VA went on to Winthrop
College, and Neil French of Highland
Springs, VA, is now at Long wood
College.
This past year's class was no exception
to the outstanding student trainers
produced at Chowan College. Chris
Bridgers from Como is now attending
Elon College, Shawn Larsen from
McLean, VA is now enrolled at
Tennessee Tech and Chris Carrell from
Richmond, VA is now attending the
University of South Rorida. Returning
sophomores this year are Dana Self,
Naranja, Ra., Brad Wilson, Mont Clare,
Pa., and Jim Rumbold, Elizabethtown,
N.J., combined with an estimated ten
new freshmen this year. The Pre-
Athletic Training program is in very
good hands under the direction of Bob
Casmus.
This past February saw a brand new
1000 square foot training room facility
for the Athletic Trainer become a
reality. It features a whirlpool room,
rehabilitation area, expanded treatment
area, taping area and trainer's office
plus the latest in therapy equipment.
Things many colleges can just dream
about are now at his disposal. "This will
enable my student trainers and myself
to better facilitate the healing process of
our student athletes here at Chowan
College," according to Casmus. During
his four years at Chowan College, Bob
has probably taped over 5000 ankles
and has put in as many as 80 hours per
week during the football season,
"I have a great opportunity to be
associated with fine people and coaches
such as Garrison, Hawkins and Surface.
1 enjoy being part of the action and
helping to make the difference between
winning and losing. It's a lot of fun
helping to educate and guide students
in the Pre-Athletic Training Program, as
they are the future of sports medicine,"
states Casmus.
Truly a very special individual is our
Trainer for All Seasons, Bob Casmus.
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