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HCAMP Participates in Annual Hawaii Pacific Health Kid Fest

On Sunday, October 26, 2014 the Hawaii Concussion Awareness and Management Program (HCAMP) participated in Hawaii Pacific Health’s Annual Kids Fest promoting Children’s Health at the Bishop Museum. The Kids Fest is a free community health event designed to educate Hawaii’s children and families on healthy active lifestyles, exercise and nutrition, and injury prevention. The event will offer interactive health and wellness activities, fun games, entertainment and snacks. Volunteers educated kids and their parents by having them play…

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University of La Verne ATSC Hold 5K Fun Run Fundraiser

On October 25th, 2014 the University of La Verne Athletic Training Student Club (ATSC) hosted the Annual 5k Community Fun Run , at the University of La Verne.  The Fun Run drew over 110 participants and the proceeds help raise funds to attend educational conferences like the FWATA and NATA annual meetings. The Athletic Training Student Club is dedicated to promoting the athletic training profession and health awareness through education…

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HATA & Bank of Hawaii Team Up at Annual Health Fair

The Bank of Hawaii held its annual health fair on Friday, October 17th. For the second year in a row, the Hawaii Athletic Trainers’ Association volunteered, providing information on proprioception training, theraband use at the workstation, and proper muscle engagement for sitting and standing. At two separate office sites, athletic trainers were able to reach out to 250 bank employees and promote the profession. Many bank employees left the fair…

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San Diego Chargers ATs Awarded Game Ball from Coach Mike McCoy

On October 12, 2014 the San Diego Chargers Sports Medicine team was awarded the game ball from Head Coach Mike McCoy.  The game ball traditionally goes to an athlete who made a large impact on the games’ outcome.  Athletic Trainers James Collins, Damon Mitchell, Ryan Juarez and Marco Zucconni were instrumental in keeping the Chargers players healthy and on the field.  Congratulations on a well-deserved recognition!     Courtesy of…

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University of Hawaii ATs Volunteer at Ironman World Championship

On Saturday, October 11th 2014, University of Hawaii at Manoa Post-Professional Athletic Training Program students Timothy Cuddeback and Nicholas DePhillipo helped volunteer for the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. They were part of the logistics and transportation crew and helped transport athletes to cots in the medical tent, triage, and weigh them in. They were a valuable asset to the medical team for the Ironman and made lasting relationships.  …

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The Fall Issue Newsletter is Here

Click Here to view the Fall 2014 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…

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Scott Sailor Wins NATA Presidential Election

The results the NATA presidential election are finalized, and former FWATA District Director, Scott Sailor, EdD, ATC, has been voted by the membership to be our next president. He will take office in June 2015. Our sincere thanks to Russ Richardson for his willingness to serve the association and to all the members who engaged in the voting process. We caught up with Sailor shortly after he received the big news from…

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The Tragic Risks of American Football

Sixteen-year-old Chad Stover died playing a game after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Is the game worth it? It was Halloween night, and the Tipton Cardinals needed a tackle. With the team trailing Sacred Heart 27-18 in the opening round of the Missouri high school playoffs, a stop here–on first down and 10 with less than seven minutes to play–would help keep its fading season alive. As the running back…

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Gatorade Secondary School Athletic Trainer Award: Now Accepting Nominations

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…

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