Ned Shannon inducted into Hall of Fame
The University of Indianapolis’ Head Athletic Trainer Ned Shannon was recently inducted into the Indiana Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame. The IATA presented Shannon with this award at their annual Honors and Awards Banquet on Oct. 30.
In order to be considered for induction into the IATA Hall of Fame, an IATA certified member must nominate an athletic trainer. Associate Professor of Athletic Training Christine Lauber nominated Shannon.
“I nominated Ned for the IATA Hall of Fame because of his impact as an athletic trainer not only in the state of Indiana but also nationwide,” Lauber said. “Ned’s successes as an athletic trainer have also revolved around developing quality relationships with others—his colleagues, administrators, students, athletes, and coaches. He cares about people and will do anything to help others.”
Once nominations were received, a selection and election process took place to determine which nominees were inducted into the Hall of Fame. According to its website, athletic trainers had to the criteria that nominees work at an Indiana institution for at least 15 years and be a well-appreciated member of the community. An executive council then chose the athletic trainers for induction into the IATA Hall of Fame.
Shannon said he was surprised to be chosen for initiation into the Hall of Fame.
“I guess I’ve been accused of underestimating my quality of work,” Shannon said. “For me to be put in the position of Hall of Fame is something that is very rewarding.”
Shannon began his role as Head Athletic Trainer at UIndy in July 1993. He is in charge of the entire health care for the athletic teams. However, the three-team responsibilities he has are football and cross country in the fall and wrestling in the winter. He said the best part being an athletic trainer at the UIndy is the people.
“I really count myself blessed to really work in an environment that I want to come to every morning,” Shannon said.
Shannon received the IAHA Hall of Fame award at the Sheraton Hotel and Suites at Keystone at the Crossing. He said that several family members, UIndy faculty members, and students. Lauber said that she was happy to see Shannon receive this award.
“If you spend any time with Ned, you will walk away loving athletic training as much as he does. He cares about you not only as an athletic trainer, but also as a colleague and friend,” she said. “I know that if I ever need anything–as an athletic trainer, faculty member or friend, I can count on Ned.”
As for the next steps in his career, Shannon has several goals that he would like to accomplish.
“I think [my goals are to] really maintain the pace that I’ve set with the quality of work that I do here,” Shannon said. “I certainty want to be able to strive to improve the health care for the athletes with anything from the technology that is available to us to increasing staffing.”
