Steadman, Natalie Denise 2003-02-26

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Natalie Steadman talks about her life and job as an athletic trainer. She speaks primarily about her time working with the Texas Tech Lady Raiders Basketball team


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Natalie Denise Steadman

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: February 26, 2003

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Monte Monroe

Length: 00:55:28


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1:

Introduction, Background, Childhood, Sports, Influenced by teachers and coaches, Involvement in organizations, Coaches, Effectiveness, Relationships, West Texas, Motivation to participate in sports, Culture, Opportunity for involvement, Basketball, Organizations, University Interscholastic League (UI) restrictions, Texas Tech University, Transferred from Texas A&M University, Proximity to family


Tape 1, Side 2:

Athletic Training, Mentors, Student Training, Athletic Programs, Lady Raiders Basketball, Assisted through athletic training, Program improvement, Student and staff roles, Marsha Sharp, Participated in the team, Influence in women’s athletics, Fan support, Small-town mentality, Relating to players, Women’s basketball popularity


Tape 2, Side 1:

Administration, Relationship with team, 1993 Season, Possibility of a National Championship, Method of practice, Chemistry of team, Effects of winning Championship, More funding for women’s basketball, Equalizing of resources, Response of fans, Being a college athlete, Demands and expectations, Differences between men and women, Named Head Athletic Trainer, One of two female athletic trainers in the nation, Oversaw all sports programs


Tape 2, Side 2:

Women athletes today, Encouraged to pursue athletics, Opportunities, Change in perception, Changes in 1993 team, Greater pressure, Same values in life, Current day athletics, Opportunity to teach values, Problems in professional sports


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