February 3, 2020

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Introducing Your Presidential Candidates

During the NATA Joint Committee Meeting, the Presidential Nominating Committee, comprised of two representatives per NATA District, convened to select the final two candidates for the next NATA president. The final two candidates are Kathy Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC, and Katie Walsh Flanagan, EdD, LAT, ATC. The candidate bios are available now, but be sure to follow NATA’s social media channels and read the NATA Now blog and NATA News to learn more about the presidential candidates and voting.

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President Lindley to Participate in Senate Hearing on Athlete Safety

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation is hosting a hearing on “Athlete Safety and the Integrity of U.S. Sport” this week. NATA President Tory Lindley has been named to the panel for testimony. The hearing will be Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. EST and will examine issues under the committee’s sports jurisdiction, including protecting the health and safety of American athletes and enhancing the integrity of U.S. sports. It will be live streamed on the committee website.

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Meet the 2020 Hall of Fame Class and All National Award Winners

The 2020 NATA Honors and Awards winners were announced last week! Please join us in congratulating all the recipients, including the six new members of the NATA Hall of Fame: Glen 'Larry' Cooper, MS, LAT, ATC; Denise M. Fandel, MBA, CAE, AT Ret.; Greg Gardner, EdD, LAT, ATC; Kevin M. Guskieiwcz, PhD, ATC; Jeff Konin, PhD, ATC, FNATA; and Mark A. Letendre, ATC. Recipients of the Eve Becker-Doyle Leadership Award, Most Distinguished AT, AT Service Award, Fellows, Gail Weldon Award of Excellence and Honorary Members were also announced.

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Registration for Psychologically Informed Clinical Practice Webinar Closes Feb. 5

Shelby Elyse Baez, PhD, ATC, is presenting the webinar “Psychologically Informed Clinical Practice: Addressing Psychosocial Factors to Enhance Clinical Outcomes” Feb. 6. Registration is open now but will close at 11:59 p.m. CST Feb. 5. READ MORE

Vacancies on the Free Communications Committee

The NATA Research & Education Foundation Free Communications Committee is currently seeking members to fill multiple vacancies in June. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and CV to fndnstaff@nata.org. The deadline to submit is March 1. Please review the eligibility requirements and submission process prior to submitting. READ MORE

Capitol Hill Day Registration is Open

Registration and housing are now open for Capitol Hill Day 2020. The event will take place May 13-14 in Washington, D.C. During Capitol Hill Day, attendees have the opportunity to speak directly with legislators and legislative staffers in support of the athletic training profession. The schedule of events is available on the website. READ MORE

Preparing for the Super Bowl

Three athletic trainers discuss how they prepared for the Super Bowl in a new post on the NATA Now blog. Hear from Kansas City Chiefs assistant athletic trainer Julie Frymyer, DPT, MS, ATC; San Francisco 49ers assistant athletic trainer Laura McCabe, LAT, ATC; and Los Angeles Rams director of sports medicine and performance Reggie Scott, MS, ATC, PES. READ MORE

CURRENT HEADLINES IN SPORTS MEDICINE

Disclaimer: Headlines include recent stories in the media on athletic training and sports medicine and do not reflect NATA statements, views or endorsements. Headlines are meant to inform members on what the public is reading and hearing about the field.

KHON2

Katie Sowers Not the Only Woman Working the Super Bowl

The sentinel

Carlisle's Burkholder Reflects on His Roots, His Coach on the Weekend of Super Bowl LIV

fiu news

First Female Athletic Trainer in Chiefs History Returns to FIU

local 12

This Law Makes It Harder for Athletic Trainers to Use Lifesaving Drugsk

radio.com

LA Lakers Athletic Trainer Remembers Kobe Bryant

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