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Robert Toth, Class of 1993

High school

Gibraltar Carlson High School.

Hometown:

Trenton, Michigan.

Activities in college:

Football, Track & Field, and Lacrosse.

History after Hope:

Worked part-time as a staff athletic trainer at Holland Community Hospital. Then attended graduate school at the University of Oregon for two years, primary responsibility with football. While at the University of Oregon I taught three courses in athletic training. After completing graduate school I became the Director of Sports Medicine at Adrian College in Adrian , Michigan where my responsibilities included serving as Head Athletic Trainer, and Instructor for Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, and Personal Fitness courses. In 1999 I moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. I am presently employed as an athletic trainer and instructor at the University of Utah.

Graduate School:

University of Oregon (1995); Master of Science in Sports Medicine with minors in Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, and Motor Control.

Spouse:

Kirsten L. Stoesser , Hope Grad (1993), now working on her family practice residency at the University of Utah.

Previous Employment:

Holland Community Hospital, University of Oregon (Graduate Teaching Fellow), and Adrian College.

Currently:

Athletic Trainer and Instructor, University of Utah

Hobbies and Recreational Pursuits:

Fly-fishing, Skiing, Backpacking, Running.

Professional Accomplishments:

Guest Speaker for Gary Gray Physical Therapy. President of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Sports Medicine Committee. Chairman of the Michigan Athletic Trainer's Society Student Athletic Trainer Education Committee.

Why I came to Hope?

I came to Hope because of the close atmosphere between the staff and students, along with the beauty of the west side of Michigan.

Why I enjoy athletic training;

Athletic training is a dynamic field which offers a variety of challenges to those willing to assume responsibility.

What I liked about the athletic training program:

The program is comprehensive and challenging. Dr. Ray would give you a task that would certainly challenge you and prepare you for the future.

(Editor's Note: Bob is presently an athletic trainer and instructor at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT.)

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