Colorado Mesa University Athletics

Information as of 2000: Dr. Larry Copeland's interest in the welfare of Mesa State's athletes is unsurpassed. Eighteen years ago he approached the athletic director, Jay Jefferson, about employing an athletic trainer. Because of budget restraints, the Athletic Department could not fund such a position. Due to his generosity, Mesa State had its first certified trainer. His interest did not stop there. It was also his personal efforts and the help of Community hospital that equipment was donated to the training room. Gradually Mesa was able to establish a first-rate training room.

As Mesa State continued to grow, it was obvious that an assistant athletic trainer was needed. Again, Dr. Copeland stepped in and helped provide funding for this position. Besides helping fund the training room personnel for the past eighteen years, he and his staff have provided free physicals for athletes. He has always shown his support by buying advertising in athletic programs, attending home football and basketball games and providing treatment and care for injuries that might occur to athletes.

When one evaluates the countless hours and financial support donated by Dr. Larry Copeland, it is not surprising to see his name placed on the Hall of Honor. He is truly a friend of Mesa State and athletics.