Montclair, NJ – In celebration of the National Athletic Training Month, the Montclair State Department of Athletics is profiling the Athletic Training Staff members. Today, let's meet Head Athletic Trainer Tara Temple.
 
Years at Montclair State: In the middle of year three!
Primary sport responsibilities: Men's Soccer and Men's Lacrosse
College(s) Attended: East Stroudsburg University and Indiana State University
Previous Jobs You've Had: Indiana State University Graduate Assistant with Women's Volleyball, Saint Francis College (Assistant Athletic Trainer), Stevens Institute of Technology (Assistant Athletic Trainer, Head Athletic Trainer, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Student-Athlete Wellness)
What made you became an Athletic Trainer?: Loving sports and wanting to assist others not just physically but with their overall well being
Favorite Part of the Job: Returning athletes back to play after an injury
Favorite Hobbies Outside of Work: Walking my dog Frank and going to the park with him
Go-to karaoke song: Faith by George Michael
Who would play you in a movie: Chelsea Handler or David Spade or Jennifer Aniston
If you could have one food for the rest of your life, what would it be: soup
What's something you hate that most people like: rice