CRAIG MOnicRatioAnsN Director of Commu 10th year with program
Responsible for coordinating all communication efforts, Craig Moran enters his 10th season with the OU soccer team. Moran has also worked the past eight seasons as the primary contact for the Sooner baseball team and has seven years experience as a secondary contact for the OU football team. Prior to joining the baseball staff, Moran worked with the men’s and women’s gymnastics team while serving as an intern in the OU Athletics Communications Office. Moran graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2002 and received his bachelor’s degree in sports information with a minor in journalism. Moran came to Norman after serving internships at the University of Detroit-Mercy and with the Toledo Storm hockey team (affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings). Originally a native of Grafton, Ohio, Moran married the former Annette Bryntesson in July 2006. The couple lives in Norman with their son, Brayden, born in June 2012.
KRIST Y SMITH Athletic Trainer Fourth year with program
Kristy Smith joined the OU soccer program in 2009 and serves as the athletic trainer while also supervising a graduate assistant over men’s and women’s tennis. Smith comes to Norman after working as an assistant athletic trainer at the University of Toledo, a position she started in 2007. At UT, Smith worked directly with the women’s soccer team and supervised graduate assistants at baseball, softball and spirit squads. Her experience in the sport extends outside of the collegiate ranks as she worked with the Region IV Olympic Development Soccer Program since 2006. A native of Las Vegas, Nev., Smith earned her bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Chapman University in Orange, Calif., before completing her master’s degree in sports medicine from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. At UNC Greensboro, Smith served as a graduate assistant trainer for the men’s soccer, baseball and softball squads from August 2005 - June 2007. In addition, she was a graduate assistant instructor for the athletic training education program. Smith is a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association. She is a licensed athletic trainer by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure. In addition, Smith is certified by the American Heart Association in Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and is certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (CSCS).
CARLA WINTERS, Ph. D Academic Advisor First year with program
Presently serving as the academic advisor to the OU soccer team, Carla Winters encourages student-athletes to fulfill their academic potentials and assists them in their goals of earning a college degree. Winters earned her certification as an academic advisor for student-athletes in July 2011 and serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics. Winters graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training. Winters came to Norman in 2003 and has earned both her masters degree and doctoral degree from OU’s Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education. Originally from Mt. Holly, New Jersey, Winters remains passionate about the educational endeavors and life success of student-athletes.
EPHENS DESMOND STds Sup ervisor Athletic Turf and Groun Fifth year with program
ADAM WHITWORTH Equipment Manager Third year with program
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT STAFF
Kadero Watson................................Assistant Director of Facilities Stephen Barnes...............................Student Manager Debbie Copp....................................Publications Director Danny Davis....................................Facilities Director Brian Dude......................................Development Shelley Harmon...............................Administrative Assistant Stacy Lemmert................................Food Services Jason Matheson..............................Internet Services Scott Matthews...............................Graphic Design Ashley Payne...................................Assistant Director of Marketing David Payne....................................Information Systems Matt Schaeperkoetter.....................Ticket Office Carmen Tebbe.................................Life Skills Coordinator Jim Weller.......................................On-Campus Housing Sylvia Wharton................................Ticket Office SOONERSPORTS.COM - 23