Colby Lash of Avilla, Ind., has been the head Athletic Trainer at the USOEC since 2007. Lash received a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Indiana University and a master’s degree in exercise physiology from the University of Northern Colorado.

Lash has held positions with the United States Olympic Committee, St. John’s University and Marquette General Hospital. He has worked with teams such as, wrestling, gymnastics, weightlifting, baseball, football and soccer.

An avid outdoorsman, Lash enjoys biking and skiing in his spare time.