Ron Shinault: Supporting goals
After failing to qualify in 2017 and then weathering the uncertainties of the pandemic, the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team has punched its ticket for the upcoming Men’s World Cup. One of the leaders in the effort to make sure everyone is healthy is Ron Shinault, the team’s head athletic trainer.
“It’s a real honor to represent the United States. It’s a dream job,” said Shinault (B.S.Ed. ’01).
Shinault’s professional journey began in a student sports medicine society meeting his freshman year. After hearing about an internship and interviewing with then-director of sports medicine Ron Courson, Shinault was hooked.
“I introduced myself to the student leading the meeting, Harris Patel (B.S.Ed. ’97),” Shinault said. “He told me there were volunteer and internship opportunities in the athletic department, and I said that’s exactly what I’m interested in doing.”