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Download the December 2008 Newsletter here.
October 31, 2008 State Committee on Education Recommends No Legislation on Steroid Testing
Kitty Newsham, member of the Governmental Affairs Committee, was instrumental in the outcome with her testimony. The IATA supports education rather than testing and supported their arguments with facts from other states testing programs. The costs far outweigh the benefits of testing and show that education is key component to deterring drug use in school athletic programs. You can find information on other issues from the Education Study committee here.
October 19, 2008 ESPN's Outside the Lines Covers Second Impact Syndrome
A video segment that was spurred by the death of Jaquan Waller, a high school football player in North Carolina, who suffered from second impact syndrome. Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz and Kira Au, ATC were both highlighted.
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October 2, 2008 Ralph Reiff featured in New York Times
Ralph Reiff, Director of Sports Medicine and Sports Performance at St. Vincent Hospital, was featured in a New York Times article on Thursday, October 2nd about the importance of relaxation in sports performance.
September 28, 2008 Jim Miller in the News
Jim Miller, head athletic trainer at Booneville High School, was featured in an article on Sunday, September 28th in the Evansville Courier and Press.
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October 25, 2007 PR Releases for 2007 Award Winners
ATC of the Year - College/University 2007
ATC of the Year - High School 2007
Team Physician of the Year 2007
Distinguished Service Award 2007
2007 Hall of Fame - Edward "Hunter" Smith
2007 Hall of Fame - Larry Leverenz
October 9, 2007 Indiana Athletic Trainer Elected President of National Association
Marjorie Albohm will serve as the next president of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). Elected by NATA’s general membership, Marje will lead the association’s 30,000 plus members in a four year term beginning when she is sworn in at the NATA Annual Meeting held June 2008 in St. Louis.
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May 22, 2007 NCAA and NATA Press Conference
Several IATA members attended the NCAA/NATA press conference where findings from “Collegiate Athletic Injuries – Trends and Prevention”, a 16 year study utilizing the Injury Surveillance System (ISS), were released. The press conference took place at the NCAA Hall of Champions in Indianapolis on Tuesday May 22. IATA member Denny Miller, Director of Sports Medicine-Purdue University, spoke about how information gathered from the ISS was utilized to create the NATA's "Appropriate Medical Coverage of Intercollegiate Athletics".
IATA Members in attendance from left to right: David Craig, Indiana Pacers and IATA Education Chair; Craig Voll, Purdue Univ. and IATA President Elect; Marion Vruggink, West Lafayette High School and IATA member; Marje Albohm, OrthoIndy and NATA Secretary/Treasurer; Denny Miller, Purdue University, NATA Past President; Paul Plummer, Indiana State University and IATA President.
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March 30, 2007 AD of the Year Press Release
Kathy Cox, Athletic Director at Clay Middle School, Awarded Athletic Director of the Year
March 17, 2007 Indiana Team Takes Top Honors at GLATA Quiz Bowl
The team of students from Franklin College made the IATA proud when they not only won, but dominated the GLATA Quiz Bowl. The team featured (L to R): Rebekah Blend, Brittany Beehler, Tiffany Henderson, and Kyle Blackman (alternate)
March 13, 2007 Press Releases
Pictured in middle Marjorie Albohm and right Kip Smith
OrthoIndy Director of Business Development and Research Receives Golden Pinnacle Award
Indiana University's Head Athletic Trainer Receives GLATA Top Honors
Indiana Pacers Executive Named Education Chair
March 8, 2007 Hit the Hill a Success
With 206 NATA members, the day was a tremendous success! NATA members visited 175 members of Congress from 39 states and the District of Columbia with the NATA receiving very positive feedback! Three of Indiana's representatives are featured (L to R): Roger Grimm; IATA President-elect, Craig Voll; and District 4 Director, Marje Albohm.
February 2, 2007 Athletic Trainer's Efforts Save the Life of High School Athlete
You only notice them when you need them. They are not extremely noticeable. They are generally quiet and unassuming. But very recently additional positive evidence was recorded which strongly points out the tremendous value and the importance of the athletic trainers of the respective Clermont County high school athletic departments.
Download the February 2007 Newsletter here.
January 30, 2007 "Why I Made It"
Referee Todd Clark took 37 shocks to the heart and was presumed dead twice after he collapsed during an Oct. 6 football game at Jefferson High School's Scheumann Stadium.
January 29, 2007 Athletic Training Meets Music
Indianapolis based Athletic Trainer, Darrell Barnes was featured on an NATA blog. View the video to see how he helped a violinist return to her career.
Download the December 2006 Newsletter here.
December, 2006 LAT-PAC Article from Chair
During my short term as LAT-PAC Chair, I have found that there is a significant lack of understanding of what a Political Action Committee (PAC) is, and why the IATA should have one. My goals with this article are to provide information for you to gain a better understanding of what a PAC is, and I hope, to convince you that supporting our PAC is not an option, but a necessity.
November 9, 2006 10 Steps to Combat Low Back Pain
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has prepared a 10-step guide that people of all ages can use to reduce body stress, prevent back pain, and thereby improve quality of life.
November 2, 2006 Making Healthy Choices Forum
Unity Sportsmedicine in Lafayette, IN, sponsored a "Making Healthy Choices about Alcohol, Drugs, and Supplements" forum for middle and high school athletes, coaches, and parents on November 2nd at Lafayette Jefferson High School. Over 600 people attended the event. Guest speakers (featured in the picture on the above link, left to right) included: Dr. Chris Carr (Sports Psychologist, Indiana Neuroscience Institute, Indianapolis), Dr. Michael Krauss (Lafayette Orthopaedic and Sportsmedicine Clininc, Lafayette) and Coach Matt Painter (Head Men's Basketball Coach, Purdue University).
October 24, 2006 Cool Jobs
One person who is vital to any athletic team is the athletic trainer. Certified Athletic Trainers ensure that athletes and others are prepared physically for any challenge and help when injuries and problems occur.
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September 11, 2006 Collegiate Sports Medicine Foundation AED and Non AED Program Summary
Do you need a way to get more supplies for your athletic training program? Could you use $1000 of FREE Sport Health supplies of your choice a year, a free AED of your own and AED training for three staff members?
August 27, 2006 Trainers put in long hours with sports teams
If you were at Memorial Stadium, at West Vigo or at Ellettsville you may have noticed them Friday night, perhaps stretching out a cramp or doing a hasty tape job.
You don’t want to see them on the field too often during a high school football game or any other athletic event, and they’d rather not get famous that way either.
August 24, 2006 PR Release for Indiana State Fair
Athletic Trainers Provide Medical Coverage and Share Knowledge at 150th IN State Fair
A Licensed Athletic Trainer provides taping services
Another Licensed Athletic Trainer provides first aid at 3 on 3 Basketball
August 14, 2006 From training room to meeting room
On college campuses across the nation, they are normally the first ones called when something is wrong with a student-athlete. Be it an injury or illness, athletic trainers often are the first responders when it comes to the health and safety of the 375,000 participants who compete in intercollegiate athletics each year.
August 12, 2006 Athletes practice conditioning, good nutrition to avoid injuries
In his first two years with the Lafayette Jeff football team, wide receiver Blaine Koger walked away unharmed from countless collisions on the Scheumann Stadium turf. All of that changed when a teammate's helmet crashed into Koger's collarbone during an intrasquad scrimmage days before the Bronchos' 2005 sectional opener against Hamilton Southeastern.
August 8, 2006 Get a Free AED
The Collegiate Sports Medicine Foundation has teamed up with Life Signs America and the Indiana Athletic Trainers Association to offer a unique program to businesses, school sports medicine programs and athletic departments. This program provides a free AED, training of personnel, maintenance and replacement costs for five (5) years.
August 8, 2006 Coaches know how to beat the heat
Last August, former longtime Warren Central High School football coach Jerry Stauffer went to one of Franklin Central's two-a-day football practices to watch a former player at work. What he saw made him smile.
August 8, 2006 NPI Contest
The NATA is currently holding a contest to see which state can get the biggest percentage of members to have their National Provider Identifier (NPI). For those of you that already have your NPI, all you need to do is email IATA President-Elect, Craig Voll, with your name and 6 digit NATA member number.
August 8, 2006 PR Releases for 2006 Award Winners
Atheletic Director of the Year 2006
ATC of the Year - College/University 2006
Clinic ATC of the Year 2006
Distinguished Service Award 2006
Highschool ATC of the Year 2006
Team Physician of the Year 2006