ATC
Dan Newman has been a difference-maker in athletic training for more than 20 years
After more than 20 years as an athletic trainer, what matters most to Dan Newman is being a servant leader. “I love helping people. I like being there [for others],” Newman said. “I like being... more »
Heather Arabitg’s love for the profession shines through her commitment
Since high school, Heather Arabitg knew she wanted to be a physical therapist. An avid soccer player at an all-girls high school, she was introduced to the idea of athletic training by her soccer coach. ... more »
Kansas ATC appears in court for child sex crimes
A Kansas county judge has reduced the bond for an athletic trainer charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a child over the weekend. Christopher Poskey, a 39-year-old athletic trainer at Blue Valley Southwest... more »
Brown Athletics overhauls wellness and performance ecosystem
Brown University's athletics and recreation department recently announced the overhaul of its wellness and performance ecosystem with a series of new hires. The athletics department announced the hiring of Joe Walsmith '94, Ph.D., Senior Associate... more »
Athletic Trainers Play Pivotal Role in Cavaliers Success
Athletic trainers often get overlooked when thinking of the hierarchy of who's responsible for a team's success. But that doesn't mean they don't play a pivotal role in helping athletes achieve their dreams. Quite the... more »
Army ATC Saves Hockey Player’s Life after Inadvertent Neck Slash
When an Army hockey player had his neck slashed inadvertently during a hockey game against Sacred Heart, the Black Knights athletic trainer's quick actions saved a life in early January. Rachel Leahy, a second-year athletic... more »
VATA Holds Annual Conference; Highlights Importance of ATCs at All Levels
The Virginia Athletic Trainers Association (VATA) held its annual conference over the weekend and used the gathering to localize the events of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest two weeks ago. One of the... more »
Bills ATC Denny Kellington Receives NFL MVP Vote
One vote for the annual NFL MVP award went to the Buffalo Bills' athletic trainer whose quick actions played an instrumental role in the recovery of safety Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest. ESPN host Suzy... more »
Packers’ LB Walker Ejected After Pushing Lions’ ATC
Six days after the Buffalo Bills medical staff saved the live of safety Damar Hamlin, a Green Bay Packers linebacker was ejected from competition after shoving an athletic trainer from the Detroit Lions' staff while... more »
Massachusetts Athletic Trainer Saves Life at Football Game
A Massachusetts athletic trainer sprang into action during a Saturday night football game to save the life of a man who suffered a heart attack. A clock operator for the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)... more »
Michael Chesterfield — Running Towards the Problem
Michael Chesterfield was on a boat during his honeymoon when a woman in attendance collapsed from a seizure. “What do you do? You run to it. That’s what I did. It was the way I... more »
Cincinnati Bengals Hire Summers as Head ATC
The Bengals hired Matt Summers as the team's new director of sports medicine and head athletic trainer. Summers replaces Paul Sparling, who is retiring after 30 years in the role. Summers joins the Bengals after... more »
After Failed Pacemaker, Ref’s Life Saved By ATC & AED
A Colorado athletic trainer's quick decision-making saved the life of a referee recently. Bear Creek High School's certified athletic trainer Ashley Cowan came to the aid of referee Harold 'Woody' White during a regular-season meeting... more »
Assistant Athletic Trainer Opening at King University
King University, an NCAA Division-II member institution and member of the Conference Carolinas, is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. This position will assist in providing care for King’s 28 varsity intercollegiate... more »
Alabama ATC Charged with Having Sex with Student
A former athletic trainer at Flomaton High School in Alabama stands accused of having sex with a student, according to the local county sheriff’s office. Sheriff Heath Jackson said that on Nov. 15 investigators with... more »
Univ. of Pittsburgh ATC Donating Kidney to Colleague’s Child
A University of Pittsburgh athletic trainer is donating her kidney to save the life of a colleague's four-year-old son. Molly Trott has worked with the Panthers since 2018, primarily with the track and field program. Mary... more »
2021 Most Valuable HS Athletic Trainer of the Year Honorable Mentions
At Training & Conditioning, we are proud to share that our ninth annual Most Valuable Athletic Trainer of the Year award received the most nominations and honorable mentions in the history of the award. We... more »
Steps to Become an Athletic Trainer
Are you thinking about becoming an athletic trainer? According to the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), there are more than 44,000 U.S. members and approximately 50,000 athletic trainers practicing nationally. Additionally, the organization represents students... more »
After 45 Years, Broncos ATC Retires with Team
The longest-tenured employee in Denver Broncos history is hanging them up. Longtime head athletic trainer Steve "Greek" Antonopulos is retiring after 45 years with the club, the team announced Monday. According to the organization, Antonopulos'... more »
Logan University Introduces Master’s in Athletic Training Program
Active people need health care providers that truly understand the demands of physical performance, and as such, Logan University will launch a Master’s in Athletic Training to its lineup of degree programs, beginning fall 2021.... more »
California Athletic Trainer & Students Save Dogs From Fire
A California athletic trainer and a group of his student-athletes sprang into action off the field this week — stopping a fire from spreading to a nearby home. Willi Johnson, an athletic trainer with Fierce... more »
Massachusetts Trainer Saves Referee’s Life at Game
A Massachusetts high school athletic trainer sprang into action last week when a soccer referee suddenly suffered a heart attack during a game. Amy Tessitore, athletic trainer for Hanover (MA) High School, acted and thought... more »
