On Sunday, March 6th, Hawaii athletic trainers volunteered at the Hawaii Pacific Health Women’s 10K run. Athletic trainers passed out water, encouraged runners, and had a great time at the event. We look forward to volunteering our time next year! Courtesy of HATA PR committee
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…
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:…
On Sunday, February 21st, athletic trainers from Oahu and neighbor islands gathered at the Koai’a Room in the PE complex of Kamehameha Kapalama Campus for the State Leadership Forum. The group enjoyed icebreakers, presentations and a networking lunch to help promote leadership within and beyond the Hawaii Athletic Trainers’ Association. The SLF has become an annual event for HATA and this year’s presenters included Alt Kagesa, Ross Oshiro and Al…
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…
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…
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…
On Friday, October 2, 2015 at the Sheraton Waikiki ballroom with over 800+ people in attendance, Punahou athletic trainer – Beth Ann Young, ATC received the Distinguished Alumnae Award from her alma mater – Sacred Hearts Academy. The evening – billed as the Sacred Hearts Academy Gala showcased six distinguished alumnae from the all girls school located in Honolulu, Hawaii. As a 1985 Sacred Hearts Academy graduate and long-time Punahou…
SSATC and Gatorade are excited to announce The Gatorade Secondary School Athletic Trainer Award. This award recognizes a certified athletic trainer from each NATA district who has made outstanding contributions in furthering their high school’s athletic care program or the overall profession of secondary school athletic training. Each winner will receive a $1,000 grant toward the program featured in their submission; a Gatorade G Series Performance package – which includes…
Click Here to view the Fall 2015 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: Lyn Nakagawa, MA, ATC, CSCS at 808.956.7144 or email: lynhn@hawaii.edu. Archived issues can be found on the Resources page in the “Quick Links” column under “Newsletters“.
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