This year I enjoy it and it is paying off. All of these attributes gained from the HSU Lumberjack Iron Strength and Conditioning program allows women to use power and strength in athletics. The strength and fitness All-American holds school records in her respective weight category, with the ability to squat 305 pounds, power clean 225 pounds and bench 185 pounds. After two years experience working with Peterson in the weight room, Shummard plans to continue as a strength and conditioning coach at a high school or at a Division I university. Michelle Latimer, HSU alumnus and a graduate assistant for Peterson in 1995 and 1996, has taken her love for weightlifting to the Division I level and became the strength and conditioning coach for the University of Washington.
Women have a greater opportunity to grow and use it toward their respective sports.
Latimer received the job in July, after two years experience at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. It is exciting to see the amount of change in people. Drew pushed me into this field knowing the difference I could make. Even though many schools across the nation are not as accepting of women pursuing a career in this field, Latimer said she has never had a problem with respect from males. This change for women has gotten better over the years, especially on the West and East coast.