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Charlie begins his undergraduate studies in physical education at UT. He develops an interest in strength training and begins lifting weights and studying the physiology of strength training
Charlie works with Dr. Stan Burnham to develop a training program for UT’s baseball team. The team trains in the basement of Gregory Gym
Intrigued by his work with the baseball team, Craven begins graduate studies at UT. He teaches activities classes for the Men’s Physical Training Program and assists the Athletics Dept with establishing one of the first strength programs in the country
Craven returns to UT and begins working with Dr. Burnham and coach Darrell Royal to develop a training program for the Longhorns football team.
Doc Craven serves as the co-founder of the Strength and Conditioning Program for Intercollegiate Athletics for Men and becomes the “strength coach” for all of men’s athletics. The Athletics Department creates a weight room in DL8, a former dormitory for Athletics, underneath the stadium.
Charlie founds the Physical Rehabilitation program for Intercollegiate Athletics for Men
Craven is one of 30 founding members of what is now the National Strength and Conditioning Association
Charlie shifts his duties to helping the athletic training staff with rehabilitating UT’s athletes.
Charlie is inducted into the Athletic Department's Longhorn Hall of Honor
Craven retires from his faculty position as an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. He continues to assist with rehabilitating injured football players
Craven receives an Honorary Membership by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Craven is inducted to the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education Hall of Honor
Craven fully retires from UT after over 50 years of service. During his career, Doc Craven teaches thousands of students, works with thousands of athletes, and mentors hundreds of professionals.
