Vic Miller
MA, ATC, LAT, NASM-PES, CES, ART
Associate Director of Athletic Training
Office: Sukup Basketball Facility
E-mail: vmiller@iastate.edu
Tel: (515) 294-7325
Sport: Men's Basketball
Professional Information
Vic started at Iowa State in January of 2002 after having served seven years at the University of Dayton as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Health, Kinesiology and Leisure studies. He has maintained a joint appointment as Clinical Education Coordinator with the Athletic Training Program in the department of Kinesiology while working with the Men's Basketball program since his arrival at ISU.
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Vic currently teaches one academic course within the AT program and assists with the clinical instruction efforts of our students. Additionally, he serves as the first aid/CPR/AED instructor for Iowa State Athletics staff and coaches as well as providing advanced evaluation and treatment of lower extremity biomechanical function for ISU student-athletes. He has obtained multiple specialty certifications and specialization in order to provide state of the art care for ISU Student-athletes.
Courses Taught
A TR 226 - Upper Extremity Orthopedic Assessment (2002-2019)
A TR 227 - Upper Extremity Orthopedic Assessment Practicum (2002-2019)
A TR 488 - Evidence Based Practice in Athletic Training (current)
M ATR 515 Evidence Based Practice in Athletic Training (current)
Professional Certifications and Credentials
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BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
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Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) - State of Iowa
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Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) - National Academy of Sports Medicine
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Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) - National Academy of Sports Medicine
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Dr. Ma’s Systemic Dry Needling Certification
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Graston Technique – M1 Certified Provider
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Active Release Technique (Certified 2015-2017)
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Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Certification – ORS
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Muscle Energy Techniques M1 Certification
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American Red Cross- Instructor
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American Red Cross – Basic Life Support Certification
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Mental Health First Aider - National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Work Experience
Iowa State University - Associate Director of Athletic Training
2019 - Present
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Iowa State University - Assistant Director of Athletic Training / Clinical Education Coordinator
2002 - 2019
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University of Dayton - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Adjunct Faculty
1996 - 2002
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University of Minnesota - Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
1993 - 1995
Education
Purdue University - Bachelor of Arts, 1993
University of Minnesota - Master of Arts, 1995
Professional Affiliations and Volunteer Service
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25 Year Member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association
Honors & Awards
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P&S Staff Award for Distinguished Service in Administration - Iowa State University 2016
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Assistant Athletic Trainer of the Year - Big 12 Medical Aspects of Sport, 2014
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Athletic Training "Educator of the Year" - Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society, 2009
Family & Other Activities
Wife: Annemarie
Children: Jack and Madeline
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Vic enjoys distance running, scuba diving and movies of all types
Lectures, Presentations & Publications
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June 2016: Iowa Athletic Training Society Annual Meeting and Symposium Speaker. Topic: "Is Hip Preservation Surgery a Viable Option for Elite Athletes with FAI?"
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May 2016: Big 12 Medical Aspects of Sport Symposium. Topic: "FAI, A Review and Two Case Studies."
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Klaben, B, Miller, V, Newsham, K, and Saunders, J (2002). Paradoxical Vocal Cord Dysfunction: Management in Athletes. J Athletic Training 37(3), 325-328.
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May 2014: Iowa Athletic Trainers’ Society Annual Meeting Panelist. Topic: “Changing the Perception of ATs: Building Strong Relationships with Key Stakeholders”.
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May 2002: Big 12 Medical Aspects of Sport Symposium. Topic: “Paradoxical Vocal Cord Dysfunction: Management in Athletes”.
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May 2000: Greater Dayton Athletic Trainer’s Association Sports Medicine Symposium. Topic: “Treatment Strategies for Lower Extremity Stress Fractures”
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May 1997: Greater Dayton Athletic Trainer’s Association Spring Meeting. Topic: “Vocal Fold Dysfunction Syndrome”
