Keene State College

Bob Merrow was synonymous with Keene State athletic training from 1986 until his retirement in 2018.  Joining KSC at a time where there was just one athletic trainer on staff, Merrow taught, provided athletic training healthcare to student athletes, and performed administrative duties. In 1989 the Physical Education/Sports Medicine option was restructured and modeled after other accredited curriculum programs.  From 1994-1997 the program proposed and applied for national accreditation for the Athletic Training Option. And in November 1999, the program was approved as a four-year accredited undergraduate athletic training program that met the requirements for graduates to sit for the Board of Certification (AT)  examination.  One of the founders of the New Hampshire Athletic Training Association, Merrow was recognized by the by the New Hampshire Athletic Training Association (NHATA) for outstanding service to the field.  A mentor to countless Keene State athletic training alums, Merrow also received the Keene State Outstanding Service Award in 2018.