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FWATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer and Special Recognition Awardees

The FWATA Honors and Awards Committee is proud to announce the 2016 Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Beth Ann Young, ATC. Education: University of Hawaii-Manoa, Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition/Dietetics University of Hawaii-Manoa, Bachelor of Arts in Zoology (Sports Medicine and Pre-medicine) Career: Punahou School, Assistant Athletic Trainer/Substitute Teacher 1991-present; University of Hawaii-Manoa, Athletic Trainer Intern, 2013-present; Lanakila Elementary School, Part Time Teacher 2002-2012 & 2000-2001 Awards: FWATA State Service Award…

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2016 FWATA Hall of Fame

FWATA Honors and Awards Committee is proud to announce the 2016 Honors and Awards winners. Glenn Beachy, MS, ATC Education: Indiana State University (MS); University of Hawaii-Manoa & Brigham Young University – Hawaii (post grad); Indiana State University (BS) Career: Punahou School, Physical Education Teacher-1987-2000 & Head Athletic Trainer-1987-present; Kamehameha Schools, Head Athletic Trainer/Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Education Teacher-1973-1987; Indiana State University, Graduate Assistant-1972-1973; Punahou School, Head Athletic Trainer-1968-1971 Volunteer Service:…

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CATA 6th Annual Symposium and 8th Annual Hit the Hill

The CATA wrapped up our 6th annual Leader Development Conference and Clinical Symposium on Sunday Feb. 21st.  The meeting was held at the Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento, CA.  241 attendees registered for the clinical symposium and were able to get up to 19 CEUs. Among those 19 CEUs, the CATA was able to offer 5 of those as EBP CEUs!  One highlight of the meeting was the unveiling of the…

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Dr. Omalu speaks with Stone Phillips in San Fransisco

“Do you feel as if you are in the belly of the beast?” Stone Philips asked as the first question he posed to Dr. Bennet Omalu in San Francisco, just days before the Superbowl. If you are wondering why those names sound familiar, they should. Stone Philips is a television reporter and correspondent and former co-anchor to Dateline NBC. Dr. Bennet Omalu is now a more recognized name because of…

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Meet District 8 – Louise Inafuku

The FWATA Public Relations Committee Social Media team is highlighting members of District 8 each month.  This month we highlight Hawaii State Representative; Louise Inafuku District 8 Monthly Member Highlight: Louise Inafuku MS, ATC, RD Current Position: Athletic Trainer, Iolani School Current FWATA Title: Hawaii State Representative What first made you choose athletic training? What inspired you to become an athletic trainer? I have been an athlete my whole life…

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CSUF Annual Blanket Drive

California State University, Fullerton did their annual blanket drive and collected more than 100 blankets to donate to the Orange County Rescue Mission. The Titan Athletic Training family takes pride in giving back to the community by providing warm blankets to those in need during the holiday season. San Jose State also joined in to collect blankets to donate to their local community.   Courtesy of Tricia Kasamatsu, CSUF

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Meet District 8 – Lyn Nakagawa

The FWATA Public Relations Committee Social Media team is highlighting members of District 8 each month.  This month we are highlight District 8 Secretary; Lyn Nakagawa. District 8 Monthly Member Highlight: Lyn Nakagawa MS, ATC, CSCS Current Position: Athletic Trainer, University of Hawaii at Manoa Current FWATA Title: Secretary What first made you choose athletic training? What inspired you to become an athletic trainer? Like many athletic trainers, I was introduced…

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Patricia Cardenas Receives FWATA PR Excellence in Athletic Training Award

The FWATA Public Relations Committee is pleased to announce the fall quarter winner of the Excellence in Athletic Training Award. Each quarter, the Excellence in Athletic Training Award celebrates District 8 athletic trainers or athletic training student members who display an exceptional commitment to mentoring, professional development or enhancing the quality of health care. This quarter’s winner is Patricia Cardenas MS, ATC of Mission San Jose High School, Fremont, CA. “I am…

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Meet District 8 – Carolyn Peters

The FWATA Public Relations Committee Social Media team is highlighting members of District 8 each month.  This month we are highlight District 8 Director; Carolyn Peters. District 8 Monthly Member Highlight: Carolyn Peters MA, ATC, CSCS Current Position: Head Athletic Trainer, San Diego Christian College Current FWATA Title: Director What first made you choose athletic training? What inspired you to become an athletic trainer? I had plans to be an English Teacher but shifted interest when I took more advanced science classes. I had been to a physical therapist when I was younger and thought that would be my career path until attending San Diego State University. There I was introduced to athletic training and soon joined the internship where I was fortunate to have mentors as Bob Moore, Dave Reeder, Sue Lalicker, and Linda Buttles. I enjoy the diversity of the AT’s day and the population of active people who want to excel physically. How did you first get…

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Rival ATs surprise engagement

Chaz Kekipi, athletic trainer at Servite High School, stunned his now fiancé and fellow AT, Karen Zieger, with the surprise of a lifetime after their schools’ rival football game. Zieger, of Orange Lutheran High School, was previously informed that the respective teams would honor the athletic training staff with an appreciation ceremony. Kekipi set up the fake event to hide the proposal he had been planning all along. “She had…

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