The motto for National Athletic Training Month was “Healthcare Through Action.” Athletic trainers are living that motto by delivering healthcare through action in the fight against COVID-19. Click here to read more about how athletic trainers, specifically at Vanderbilt University, are aiding in the pandemic.
Dear Members,
We hope that everyone is continuing to stay healthy and following the guidelines as laid out by the CDC. We know that these times are trying for people for many different reasons. Please remember we have a wonderful group of people that are part of the ATs Care program in Tennessee, so if you need support, please reach out through our website or to Brad Swope directly (bradswope@comcast.net).
We have provided links to updates from different organizations including the CDC, NATA and TSSAA.
Dear Members,
We hope this message finds you safe and healthy. Tennessee has had a rough March, starting with the tornadoes that impacted Middle Tennessee and now having to work through the very fluid and ever-changing updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The amount of support and togetherness that has been cultivated during these trying times has been truly amazing to see.
We have compiled some resources for our members to be able to reference.
Over 150 attendees came to Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN for the 2020 Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society Annual Meeting and Symposium. The two-day event brought a jammed packed schedule aimed to educate, innovate, recognize, and provide advancement of the athletic training profession. Read about the speakers, keynote and awards here!
We are only a few days in to 2020 and while we have some things to look forward to for the upcoming year, it is never too late to look back and see what we accomplished! From NATM challenges with neighboring states to the NFL draft and NATA convention, Tennessee was busy. So, without further ado, here is our recap of 2019!
At the 2020 TATS Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium, the membership of the Society will be asked to vote for the acceptance of proposed changes to both the TATS Constitution and TATS By-Laws. These proposals are the work of a Task Force convened during the early part of 2019 to review the current governance documents and recommend changes to bring before the membership. These changes can be reviewed prior to the Annual Business Meeting by visiting the following page on the TATS website.
Join us January 18th-19th, 2020 at Trevecca Nazarene University for the 29th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium. There are 12.5 Category A CEU’s available and up to 6.5 EBP’s, new labs, and new sessions! The Young Professionals Committee is hosting a corn hole tournament during the social event on Saturday evening. Register now to kick off the new continuing education cycle with us this January.
The potential for a catastrophic injury or critical incident is an ever-present reality in the athletic training profession. While athletic trainers are trained to handle adverse situations, who helps the athletic trainer deal with the psychological impact following a catastrophic event? Who acts as the athletic trainer for the athletic trainer? These questions led to the creation of a peer to peer support group called ATs Care.
Elections for the offices on the TATS Executive Board were held this May. The individuals below were selected by their peers to serve on the Executive Board for 2020 - 2021. These individuals will be installed to their offices at the TATS Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium in January of 2020. Congratulations to all of the current officers who were re-elected and to those who have been selected to newly appointed offices.
Bill Barry pictured under the lights at McGee Field at Sewanee, The University of the South. Bill Barry was inducted into the Tennessee Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Sewanee Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011. Sewanee Athletic’s Twitter page is quoted as remembering Bill for “his professionalism and dedication to Sewanee athletics and Sewanee athletes [as well as] his big heart and great sense of humor.”
http://sewaneetigers.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190619tc675a
This year Las Vegas will host the 70th Annual NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo. There is still time to register or sign up to volunteer if you are looking to save a little money for the blackjack table. Below are the links you will need to find registration, housing, and of course, all the festivities.
The Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society announces the opening of the 2019 Executive Board Elections. Nominees have been recommended by their peers from within TATS. Elections are ongoing and will be held until May 24th, 2019. Ballots will be accepted via electronic ballot on the TATS website. Continue reading to see the nominees and cast your ballot.
Election ballots will remain open until midnight on May 24th, 2019.
The Middle Tennessee Regional meeting will be held June 5th at Middle Tennessee State University. See the below flyer for details on this event.
When: June 5th, 2019 8:00am-4:30pm
Where: Jeff Hendrix Stadium Club @ Middle Tennessee State University
CEU: 5 EBP, 3 Category A
Cost: $75.00
To reserve your spot email Andy Grubbs at agrubbs@hughston.com.
Great work by both states during the March NATA Challenge! As you know this challenge was twofold, including both the highest total mileage and the most likes on social media.
We would like to congratulate North Carolina on winning the social media portion of the challenge! They had a Twitter total of 414 to our 228. Tennessee won the the run/walk mileage challenge with a total of 1204.2, which beat North Carolina’s 1033.2.
Great job to both associations this March. Professional advocacy doesn’t end in March - keep using social media to show that Athletic Trainers are Health Care and show your impact.
Be on the lookout for some North Carolina native treats at our next state conference January 2020!
The city of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County School system in middle Tennessee both took time to recognize the athletic trainers in their communities during National Athletic Training Month.
Mayor Shane McFarland declared March as National Athletic Training Month at the City Council Meeting.
Rutherford County Schools recognized athletic trainers as part of their commitment to keeping its’ athletes safe and healthy.
Tennessee Athletic Trainers, let’s get it in gear! North Carolina has officially challenged us to a competition that will run through the month of March to help spread awareness of the importance of athletic trainers as health care professionals. Incentive: LOSING state sponsors a granola bar for snack at the WINNING state’s next annual meeting!
The TATS Governmental Affairs Committee would like to announce our upcoming Capitol Hill Day. We would like for athletic trainers from throughout the state of Tennessee to join us in Nashville to meet with your State Legislators and discuss topics important to the athletic training profession in Tennessee. This year’s TATS Capitol Hill Day will be held on Wednesday, March 6th, 2019.
In order to best arrange meetings with legislators, we would like all of those interested in joining us to sign-up via the form below. If you are unable to sign-up but happen to be available to join us on March 6th, please know that all Tennessee ATs are welcomed.
Sign-up today!!!! More details will follow soon.
