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October 17, 2016 – In light of the CIF-Southern Section Commissioner’s letter last week urging member schools to hire a certified athletic trainer, I was given the opportunity with two colleagues to present at the CIF-SS annual AD & Principal Summit. Our topic was Current Trends in Athletic Training. We discussed the history of athletic training in our state and nation, the current status of educational changes, showed the video…

Niki Dehner, of Francis Parker School was able to help save a life. A teacher collapsed during the 2nd quarter of a varsity football game while he was running the scoreboard. The AT, Niki Dehner, was called up by fans so she went up to assess the situation while the team doc stayed down at the field. She said when she got up there, a few parents who were doctors…

California Assembly Bill (AB)2007 – Concussion Management in Youth Sports Act was signed by Governor Brown on September 23, 2016. Assemblymember McCarty (D-Sacramento) announced the Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2007, which will require youth sports participants to undergo the same safety protocols as high school athletes in order to protect them from injury. “Sports are embedded in our culture and we must ensure that our youth athletes, coaches, and…

The FWATA Public Relations Committee Social Media team is highlighting members of District 8 each month.  This month we highlight CATA President, Jason Bennett. District 8 Monthly Member Highlight: Jason Bennett, DA, ATC Current Position: AT Program Director, Chapman University Current FWATA Title: CATA President What first made you choose athletic training? What inspired you to become an athletic trainer? I was very interested in medicine when I transferred to Chico…

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YOUTH RUGBY NAMED AS 2016 S.T.R.I.V.E. ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR NCYS and AIG Recognize Exemplary Organizations That Apply Strong Values and Health, Wellness & Safety Initiatives in Youth Sports Stuart, Florida (August 23, 2016).  The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) and American International Group, Inc. (AIG) are pleased to announce that Southern California Youth Rugby (SCYR) has been named the 2016 S.T.R.I.V.E. (Sports Teach Respect, Initiative, Values and Excellence) Organization of the Year for…

The FWATA Public Relations Committee is pleased to announce the summer 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 Katherine Susskind, MAT, ATC, CKTP.  Katherine is an Associate Head Athletic Trainer at UC Santa…