Dangers of Concussions
In light of the death of a high school football player from South Harrison High School, Channel 5 News interviewed Drew Mason, ATC from West Virginia Wesleyan College, to discuss the importance of having certified ATs in high-impact sports. It has been reported that of the 116 high schools that offer a football program in the state of West Virginia, only 40% have some type of medical coverage from an AT. In addition, 62% of those schools do not have coverage for any other sport.
The objective of the WVATA is to provide a mechanism whereby professionals can work to improve the field of athletic training and the quality of health care given to athletes and the physically active in the State of West Virginia.
Current News — Calendar of Events
- HHS AT Justin Ross
- LA Dodgers Athletic Trainer
- 117th Boston Marathon
- Athletic Trainer Saves Life
AT in the News
- District III Treasurer
- 2014 District III Meeting
- Quiz Bowl
- District III Director
- 2013 MAATA Symposium
District News
Annual Sports Medicine Conference
Friday and Saturday, February 21 & 22, 2014- Friday's session will involve only student oral and poster presentations beginning in the late afternoon followed by a welcome reception then the Quiz Bowl
- Saturday's main program will begin around 8:00 or 8:30 a.m.
Embassy Suites Charleston, WV
Student oral and poster presentations will be incorporated into Friday's program
- WVATA student quiz bowl will follow Friday's program beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Brochures with registration and hotel accommodations will be sent via e-mail sometime during the early part of January 2014!