We are only a few days in to 2020 and while we have some things to look forward to for the upcoming year, it is never too late to look back and see what we accomplished! From NATM challenges with neighboring states to the NFL draft and NATA convention, Tennessee was busy. So, without further ado, here is our recap of 2019!
Proposed Changes to the TATS Governance Documents
At the 2020 TATS Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium, the membership of the Society will be asked to vote for the acceptance of proposed changes to both the TATS Constitution and TATS By-Laws. These proposals are the work of a Task Force convened during the early part of 2019 to review the current governance documents and recommend changes to bring before the membership. These changes can be reviewed prior to the Annual Business Meeting by visiting the following page on the TATS website.
ATs Care: The Athletic Trainer for the Athletic Trainer
The potential for a catastrophic injury or critical incident is an ever-present reality in the athletic training profession. While athletic trainers are trained to handle adverse situations, who helps the athletic trainer deal with the psychological impact following a catastrophic event? Who acts as the athletic trainer for the athletic trainer? These questions led to the creation of a peer to peer support group called ATs Care.
TATS Remembers Bill Barry
Bill Barry pictured under the lights at McGee Field at Sewanee, The University of the South. Bill Barry was inducted into the Tennessee Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Sewanee Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011. Sewanee Athletic’s Twitter page is quoted as remembering Bill for “his professionalism and dedication to Sewanee athletics and Sewanee athletes [as well as] his big heart and great sense of humor.”
http://sewaneetigers.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190619tc675a
Are You Ready for Vegas?
This year Las Vegas will host the 70th Annual NATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo. There is still time to register or sign up to volunteer if you are looking to save a little money for the blackjack table. Below are the links you will need to find registration, housing, and of course, all the festivities.
Middle Tennessee Spring Symposium and Regional Meeting
The Middle Tennessee Regional meeting will be held June 5th at Middle Tennessee State University. See the below flyer for details on this event.
When: June 5th, 2019 8:00am-4:30pm
Where: Jeff Hendrix Stadium Club @ Middle Tennessee State University
CEU: 5 EBP, 3 Category A
Cost: $75.00
To reserve your spot email Andy Grubbs at agrubbs@hughston.com.
TATS West Tennessee Regional Meeting
UT Spring Sports Medicine Symposium & TATS East Regional Meeting
TATS Capitol Hill Day - Wednesday, March 6th, 2019
The TATS Governmental Affairs Committee would like to announce our upcoming Capitol Hill Day. We would like for athletic trainers from throughout the state of Tennessee to join us in Nashville to meet with your State Legislators and discuss topics important to the athletic training profession in Tennessee. This year’s TATS Capitol Hill Day will be held on Wednesday, March 6th, 2019.
In order to best arrange meetings with legislators, we would like all of those interested in joining us to sign-up via the form below. If you are unable to sign-up but happen to be available to join us on March 6th, please know that all Tennessee ATs are welcomed.
Sign-up today!!!! More details will follow soon.