Mark Poolman's guest appearances

Mark Poolman

Sit Down and Cheer Podcast

Mark Pryor

Dave Starman

Matt Kellogg

Tyson Jost

Brad Schlossman

Dave Hakstol

Eric Schmidt

Mike Berg

Ryan Powell

Brock Boeser

Cam Johnson

Jordan Stevens

Tom Miller

Jack Michaels

Troy Stecher

OwlTail

With Mitch on the road again, Jayson goes it alone with UND Athletics’ version of the Most Interesting Man in the World, Mark Poolman. The longtime athletic trainer and strength coach for the men’s hockey program, Poolman is also father to Colton and Tucker Poolman, both of whom developed into standout defenseman at North Dakota. We ask Mark about his new life as an NHL dad, how Tucker almost gave up the hockey dream along the way, and how he separates “Dad” from “Coach” around the rink. We also discuss his own collegiate career as a receiver for the UND football team, how he accidentally got recruited, the downtown brawl between the hockey and football teams that led to his first job as a Zamboni driver, and why he wanted Coach Roger Thomas to be meaner – and why he was wrong about that. Finally, Mark talks about his career as an athletic trainer, the evolution of treating head injuries, the situations involving Travis Roy, Robbie Bina, Chay Genoway, and the relationship between trainer and coach. A fascinating conversation that just might require a follow-up visit from the trainer!

Episode 66 - Mark Poolman