NATSC: JMU 2010
March 30, 2012
James Madison University’s “Smooth Professional”
Every Athlete Deserves an Athletic Trainer
NATSC: Troy University
March 28, 2012
Troy University’s 2011 Video Entry
Every Athlete Deserves an Athletic Trainer
NATSC: University of Delaware
March 26, 2012
University of Delaware 2012
Every Athlete Deserves an Athletic Trainer
Quote of the Week: Athletic Training 4
March 25, 2012
This week’s Quote of the Week is athletic training related. In case you are unaware, March is National Athletic Training Month. Each weekly quote will be related to athletic training this month…
“The (Athletic) Trainer”
A critical role in athletics I do play Without me there would be no game today
Beyond medicine, I find that I am the jack-of-all-trades
I can’t even count all the ice coolers and med kits I’ve made
I’ve cleaned the press box and the locker room floor
I’ve straightened up benches and locked every door
To the coaches, I’m someone to who they can blow off steam
For I know the athletes and parents understand what they mean
I’ve seen my budget grow and I’ve seen it shrink
I’ve learned how to be creative, resourceful and on my toes I think
I’ve sat the A.D. down to explain the difference between deluxe and cheap
I’ve shown him how one won’t protect and after a lawsuit he would weep
If I could duplicate myself then life would be great
Instead I run from event to event and am always late
For the line to tape wrists and ankles is always so long
Combined with new ailments and explanations of what’s wrong
Finally into my golf cart I do jump
After my heavy bags into the back I did dump
And I do a lap around to each and every field
People jump out of my way because they know I won’t yield
Like superman I can make it from soccer to football in a single leap
Ready to check out the injury and make them not weep
From years of practice I can tell when an injury is real
I know every muscle and bone and exactly where to feel
And I’ve found magical words to help them calm down
As they recover from their shock a smile can be found
For sometimes an injury is more a matter of pride
It gives them a few seconds to gather their thoughts inside
Often they need their shoulder patted and to be told it’s O.K.
They just need reassurance that they can continue to play
For some they just want to know that someone does care
My door is always open and they know I’m always there
And there are times when their body is screaming to take a break
It gets to the point where it quits and says no more can I take
Then there are the injuries that happen clear out of the blue
I must be careful with everything that I do
In a few seconds I must decide if they can stay in the game
I must focus on the athlete so in the long run they are not lame
Under the hot lights I must block everything out
The coaches, the parents, and the fans that do shout
I ignore the score and after deep thought make my judgment call
I see anger in the player’s eyes and from my shoulders let it fall
And for a week on the bench they will have a seat
I stand firm in my decision even if the team must see defeat
For it is the game of life that I want them to always play
And sometimes that means you must sacrifice today
I laugh when someone says the extra money must be nice
For the endless hours here I spend, oh what a price
Yet I know I’m touching the future with all that I do
I’m helping people make their dreams come true
The real reason I do it comes from deep in my heart
For of something remarkable I do play a critical part
—Marguerite Murer
NATSC: San Jose State
March 23, 2012
San Jose State’s “Ice Ice Baby”
Every Athlete Deserves an Athletic Trainer
NATSC: University of Wisconsin at La Crosse
March 21, 2012
University of Winsconsin at La Crosse 2011
Every Athlete Deserves an Athletic Trainer
20 Things to Know about Athletic Trainers
March 20, 2012
On the 20th day of National Athletic Training Month, I thought I’d give you some facts about athletic trainers and the athletic training profession.
- There are over 39,000 Certified Athletic Trainers in the United States!
- Alaska and California are the only two states that do not require athletic training licensure or other registration with the state.
- Certified Athletic Trainers are found in a variety of settings including high schools, colleges, professional sports, youth sports, PT clinics, physician offices, military, law enforcement, fine arts, and theater. Read the rest of this entry »
March is…
March 19, 2012
March is National Athletic Training Month and this year the National Athletic Trainers’ Association is celebrating it with the theme “Athletic 
Trainers Save Lives.” I believe this is a great theme because athletic trainers are healthcare providers often responsible for potential life threatening injuries on the athletic fields and off! But athletic trainers are so much more than just emergency personnel.
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What’s in a Name?
March 19, 2012
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
What’s in a name? How does 50 years of history sound? How about the hundreds and thousands of hours spent promoting the name and the profession? Do we really want to throw away the work that those before us put in to make athletic training the profession that it is today?
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has put together a group to study this very idea. In Canada, our brothers and sisters in athletic healthcare use the title “Athletic Therapist” rather than athletic trainer. But here in the USA, we are Athletic Trainers. Haven’t we been pushing for correct terminology for several years? To me, changing names will ruin a lot of those bridges we have built, those relationships formed, and the awareness that has been created.
As athletic trainers, we are healthcare professionals. That would not change with a name changes as the quote says. But we will confuse people when they call us the “athletic trainer” or even just “trainer” and we correct them with a new name.
We are healthcare professionals. We are Athletic Trainers.
If you’d like to read more, you can visit the statement put out by the NATA here.
Every Athlete Deserves an Athletic Trainer
NATSC: University of South Florida
March 19, 2012
University of South Florida’s “I am an Athletic Trainer”
Every Athlete Deserves an Athletic Trainer
Athletic Training and Fitness 