The Fullerton College Athletic Department recognized former teacher, athletic trainer and mentor Bill Chambers for his 38 years of dedication to Fullerton College and his contributions to the Athletic Training profession. Bill was honored on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 1:00 pm during halftime of the 91st “Key to the County” football game vs. Santa Ana College by naming the athletic training room after him. During the event a bronze…
At the 2009 NATA National Convention in San Antonio, TX , Wayne Northrup, CSCS, ATC (Assistant Athletic Trainer, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Instructor at Windward School in Los Angeles) donated blood at the NATA’s blood drive, as he does at every national convention he attends. That year something different happened. He was asked if he was interested in registering to be a bone marrow donor. The entire process of what…
Last Wednesday started as a typical day in the sports medicine classroom at Valencia High School. Students were busy tending to student athletes, applying ice packs, helping with stretches and taping joints. But then basketball head coach Rocket Collins burst into the room with startling news: a basketball player, Chibuzo Ikonte, had collapsed and lost consciousness after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest. A trio of students sprang to action. Their…
On October 12, 2013, the members of the University of La Verne Athletic Training Student Club (ATSC) braved the chilly early morning hours, well before the sun was up, and worked hard to continue the annual tradition of holding a 5K Community Fun Run. The 5K Community Fun Run is the main fundraising event that the ATSC holds every year, and it is held in conjunction with the University’s homecoming…
Click Here to view the Fall 2013 FWATA Newsletter. This electronic newsletter is published twice a year by the Far West Trainers’ Association for its members. For information contained in this newsletter or to submit articles or ideas please contact the FWATA Newsletter Editor and District 8 Secretary: Carolyn Peters, MA, ATC, CSCS at 619.201.8734 or email: cpeters@sdcc.edu. Archived issues can be found on the Resources page in the “Quick…
Santa Margarita Catholic High School Athletic Trainers Michael Kingsbury and Nicholas Anderson save the life of the school’s Strength & Conditioning Coach when it was brought to their attention that the coach might be experiencing medical difficulty. Below is a short interview courtesy of Michael Martinez, FWATA PR Committee (Secondary Schools): Martinez: Besides You and Nick Anderson, was there any one else who assisted you both in saving the coach’s life?…
Please join us in congratulating the following 2013 FWATA Award Recipients: Student Scholarships Gail Weldon Memorial | Danielle Wilke, University of La Verne Gary Millay Memorial | Laura Garcia, Chapman University Jerry Lloyd Memorial | Jack Sessions, Cal State Fullerton Nevada/Alert Services | Courtney Davis, University of Las Vegas F.W.A.T.A. Hall of Fame | Isabel Archuleta, Cal Baptist Daniel D. Arnheim | Leiah Zavrid, San Diego State Mine and Gonsakulto…
Public Relations representatives of the California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) and the Far West Athletic Trainers’ Association (FWATA) hosted local legislators to a Dodger game in September. The legislators were given a tour of Dodger Stadium, met with the athletic training staff and were invited to stay and watch the game. The goal of the event was to promote athletic training and the legislative efforts in passing a licensure law…
Robert Kersey, PhD, ATC, CSCS, was inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame at the NATA 64th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposia in Las Vegas on Wednesday, June 26. The Hall of Fame is the highest honor an athletic trainer can receive. Honorees are recognized for their work in advancing the athletic training profession, including scholarly research, clinical advancements and strong leadership. Since inducting its first class in 1962, the…
California Assembly Bill 864 is an attempt to address the issue of under-qualified athletic trainers practicing in the profession. California is one of two states that does not have laws regulating the athletic training profession. The legislation was introduced by Assemblymember Nancy Skinner. AB 864 would establish the Athletic Trainer Licensing Committee within the Physical Therapy Board of California. The committee would consist of four certified athletic trainers, one physician,…
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