Dan Carlson joined UAB Athletics in October 2015 as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration. Carlson is a veteran administrator who has over 20 years experience working in intercollegiate athletics. Carlson was driving to a friends home before heading off to college when a car ran his vehicle off the road. The accident broke his back leaving him paralyzed. After rehab he went to college, having to learn how to use his hands and write all over again. Carlson says one thing he learned, life changes and we have to adapt to those changes.
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