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The Nebraska State Athletic Trainers' Association (NSATA) of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is committed to addressing the needs and concerns of NATA members in the State of Nebraska; Providing public awareness of health issues for the physically active; Developing an alliance with other organizations with an interest in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine.  The NSATA is dedicated to providing exemplary leadership in the various components of Athletic Training while positioning itself to be the benchmark association of the NATA.

 

Officer Elections and Awards

 

The Nominations Committee is requesting nominations from the membership for the following NSATA elected offices:  President, Vice-President, and Secretary and Treasurer.  Thank you to the current officers for your expertise and service.

 

Each officer shall be elected to a two-year term.  Term limits only apply to the Secretary office for this election term.  If elected, the Association member may serve two consecutive terms in that office.  Please first consult with the intended nominee to prior to completing the nomination form.  Officer duties can be found in the Bylaws or newsletter below.  Please nominate one member for each office by using the Nominations Form on the website.

  

Athletic Trainer of the Year Award

Nominations for the George F. Sullivan Athletic Trainer of the Year Award are also being accepted.  This honor is awarded to the AT who, over the past year, has gone above and beyond the call of duty in promoting and improving our profession, all while performing their normal duties as athletic trainer.  Please nominate one NSATA member for the award and enclose a brief statement describing why this person is deserving of the honor.  ATs may receive this award more than once.

 

Years of Service Recognition

Athletic Trainers are recognized for 10, 20 and 25 years of service to the profession of Athletic Training in Nebraska. 

Criteria for this award/recognition is as follows:

                             - Must be in good standing with the NATA.

                             - Must be licensed by the State of Nebraska.

                             - Must be a member of the NSATA.

                             - May be working in any setting (Clinical, Industrial, Traditional) in Nebraska.

  

10 years: Jennifer Hudson-Carda, Jamie Jazwick, Douglas B. Jones, Aaron J. Madsen, Alex Schnitzer,  Michael Sloup and Duane Wade 

               

20 years: Kris Johnk, Chad Karcher, Stacy Kersten, Michael Livergood and Tom Reilly                                            

               

25 years: Julie Buck,  Dodd Cox, Thomas Frette, Pat Liebsack, Mary Robotham and Brad Siebler

 

Nominators may submit the appropriates forms via mail, email, or fax to Lonnie Jauken by January 23, 2012.

  

Lonnie Jauken, ATC/L, PTA                                                                                        

1215 Tibbals Street                                                           

Holdrege, NE  68949

lonnie@jauken.com

308-995-6134-work

308-991-0814 cell

308-995-4127 fax                                                                                              

 

Keep Up With the Times

 

Click here to read the latest NSATA newsletter.  The 2012 winter edition is available now.

 

Scholarship Applications Available Now

 

Attention Nebraska ATEP Athletic Training Students!  The NSATA/NOH scholarships are now available.  Download the criteria and application here.  Return it to Scholarship Committee Chairman, Drew Erks by  February 10, 2012. 

 

Also note MAATA undergraduate and graduate scholarships are now available and the NATA Foundation is also accepting scholarship applications.  NATA Foundation scholarship winners receive $2,300; applications are due February 6, 2012.

 

Now is the time to take advantage of opportunities to gain financial support to pay for your education!  Don’t delay, submit your applications today!

 

 

Thank You Volunteers!

 

Thank you to all of the volunteers who donated their time and talents to provide medical coverage at NSAA State Championship Events.

 

Softball: Denise Reick, Carly Pester, Justin Rethorst, Lindsey Ansbach, Julie Kernes, Dodd Cox, Pat Liebsak, Todd Goshorn

Volleyball: Denise Reick, Dustin Fraiser, Allison Beckstrom, Brigham Beckam, Lindsey Ansbach, Stephanie Maca, Shelly Urkoski, Aliscia Benes, Hannah Gouldin, Aaron Madsen, Justin Rethorst, Dodd Cox, Todd Goshorn

 

Tennis: Jennifer Krueger, Randy Perault, Denise Rieck.

 

Football: Rob Marshall, Mike Sloup, Ryan Townsend, John Carda, Aaron Madsen, Deena Curtis, Kurt Berhorst, Mac McCousiton, and Tony Martinez

 

Volunteers, don't forget to complete the NSATA Payment and Return Information Form to receive credit for your time.

 

NSAA Championship Coverage Guidelines

2011 Letter to Members and Apparel Order Forms

NSATA Payment & Return Information-Lincoln Events

 

 

Concussion Awareness Act Implementation

 

 The Nebraska State Athletic Trainers’ Association (NSATA), has forged a relationship with Sport Safety International; , a medical consulting firm that specializes in providing expert advice in the area of sport safety and injury prevention, to help introduce “Concussion Wise™” an online concussion education program designed for athletic trainers, coaches, parents, athletes and other health care professionals. The 30 minute self paced program is available now-FREE for athletes, parents and coaches.

“Concussion Wise™” is designed to meet the educational needs of athletic trainers, coaches, parents, athletes and other health care providers throughout the nation.  "Concussion Wise™” will focus on the latest scientific and evidence based research of concussion education, prevention and management. Additionally the course is designed to provide help provide an
understanding key point of concussion legislation in Nebraska.

“The course provides a quality educational opportunity for all involved on the concussion continuum who may not have the time or flexibility in their schedules to attend additional symposiums or lectures", said Dr. Robb Rehberg, a partner with Sport Safety International and author of the ConcussionWise™ program.

In addition to the free courses for the public, there are budget-friendly continuing education courses for athletic trainers, nurses, and physicians. NSATA members receive a discounted rate for the athletic trainer course, which is approved by BOC for 2.0 CEUs.

Click here to take a NSATA Concussion Wise™ course.
 

 

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