Jan. 4, 2008

Name: Bob Myers
Institution: Solano College
Position: Dean of Physical Education/Athletics
Number of years in your position: 15.5 years
Alma Mater: California State University Chico

Why you became involved in NATYCAA: When I first became a Dean/AD, I had the opportunity to get to know Warren Hansen at Cuesta College. He became a mentor to me and through his involvement in NATYCAA, he suggested I start attending the NATYCAA/NACDA Conventions as professional development. The rest is history.
Favorite part about being in NATYCAA: The learning opportunities and the networking that leads to development of positive professional relationships that last a lifetime.

Biggest challenge to working in athletics: The number of hours required to do a good job.
Greatest accomplishment to date: U.S. Olympic Coach in Track and Field at the 1996 Olympics and NCAA Regional Coach of the Year-2004.
Most important skill you have developed in your career: The ability to get things done, organization and dedication to attain goals. Best advice you were ever given: Measure each day by what you accomplish and people first, paperwork second.
Most influential person in your career: There have been many: Dr. Bill Colvin-CSU Chico, Dr. Betty Atwater-University of Arizona, Dr. Mary Roby-University of Arizona, Warren Hansen-Cuesta College and Dr. Bruce Werner-American River College.
Where you see yourself in 10 years: Retired
Advice for those looking to get into athletics administration: Get your degrees in physical education and coach/teach before getting into administration and seek out those who excel in the field to learn from.

Dream Job: I'm in it.
Hidden Talent: I'm a multiple All-American in Masters Track and Field
One item you cannot live without: My laptop.
Who would you choose to switch places with for a day: Jim Livengood-AD at the University of Arizona. I think that would be a great educational experience.
If you could spend a week anywhere in the world, where would you go: Costa Rica. I don't get off much, but I would really like to explore Central and South America.
If you could attend one sporting event this year, it would be: Arizona vs ASU football game Four people you would like to have dinner with: President Bush, Myles Brand, Mary Roby and Jim Livengood.

My favorite ...
Place to eat: Cattlemens in Dixon, CA
Flavor of ice cream: Rainbow Sherbert
Sports memory: Marching in Opening Ceremonies at the 1996 Olympics. A close second being, finishing as runner-up at the 1977 NCAA championships in the javelin with a big personal record.
Movie I've seen this year: 3:10 to Yuma
Pro Team: San Francisco 49ers
TV Show: 24
Musical group/artist: Eagles
Childhood memory: At eight years old, my father telling me that he thought he was dying and that I'd have to be the man of the family to my five brothers and sisters.
Holiday: 4th of July-good weather and family fun.
Gift I've received: Bike helmet