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A tremendous opportunity for professional growth is how Cory Pack views his first year at Howard College. Cory, along with his wife Cynthia and two year old daughter Rayna, moved to Big Spring from Llano over the summer. Cory, a Licensed Athletic Trainer, accepted the position of Director of the Harold Davis Fitness Center in July. His responsibilities at the fitness center include setting up wellness programs, assisting with strength and conditioning programs for Howard College athletic teams, and assisting with sports rehabilitation at the fitness center. Cory also serves as an Assistant Professor teaching classes in the Physical Education Department.    As the Harold Davis Fitness Center Director, Cory is attempting to upgrade the facilities and equipment. He has expanded the weight room to include 7 new pieces of Hammer Strength equipment. The addition of new cardio equipment and the upgrade of Body Masters equipment in the Circuit Room is a very high priority on Pack's goals list. Cory says he has a great staff and support from the administration in regard to improving on the excellence of the Harold Davis Fitness Center. He plans to continue the expansion of the facilities and programs in an effort to offer the most up-to-date strength, conditioning, and fitness programs for the students and student-athletes of Howard College.    In addition to his duties at the fitness center, Pack will also serve as the Assistant Athletic Trainer to John Overton in the Howard College Athletics Department. He will assist Overton with the prevention and care of athletic injuries. He will also assist John in the college sponsored sports medicine outreach program to area public school districts. Pack is excited about teaming up with his fellow TSU alumni. Cory had the privilege of working with John for a year at Tarleton State University. They also worked for schools that competed against one another in district play for three years while at Weatherford. Cory said, "John Overton is a phenomenal athletic trainer. I learned from him at TSU and at Weatherford. He is always on the cutting edge of our profession, and it is a great opportunity to learn from him again. My ability to grow as an athletic trainer, as well as assist in the Sports Medicine program, will continue to advance because of the opportunity to work side-by-side with John."    Cory Pack obtained a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Studies from Tarleton State University. Cory received a Master of Science in Athletic Training from Indiana State University. He served as an Athletic Trainer at Weatherford High School for three years. He served as the Head Athletic Trainer for Llano ISD for 3 years. He administered the care and prevention of athletic injuries, assisted with strength and conditioning programs, taught Sports Medicine/Health classes, and supervised Student Athletic Trainers at both of these schools.    Cory is licensed as an Athletic Trainer by the Texas Department of Health. He is a nationally Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association, the Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association, the Texas State Athletic Trainers' Association, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

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