tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:18:18 +0000Official Web log of the Executive Board of the Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA District 6)http://swatablog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)Blogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-1332328396971907544Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:55:00 +00002009-12-17T08:56:31.202-08:00Well, we are that point in the year where we are barraged with everyone’s year in review. From People magazine to Sports Illustrated, you can find a list of the anything you want – from the best athletes, singers, top selling artists, most controversial figures, etc………while the following list might not be as controversial as some you can find in check out line magazines, I wanted to take a few http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/12/well-we-are-that-point-in-year-where-we.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Traylor, ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-6235654271081518740Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:26:00 +00002009-12-15T09:33:23.407-08:00This is the latest in the series of SWATA Committee updates that we have chronicled on this blog throughout the course of this year. Todays' update is on the Secondary School Athletic Trainer Committee or SSATC. This committee is chaired by David Edell who works at Stafford HS on the southwest side of Houston.At the national level the SSATC finished up the "Day in the Life" PPT and sent it to http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/12/swata-secondary-school-athletic-trainer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-4387796472964946092Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:02:00 +00002009-12-07T09:09:11.047-08:00Your professional organization believes in the future of athletic training and also this association. Because of that we have once again sponsored a competency workshop for student members. If you work with any collegiate athletic training students please encourage them to attend this workshop. It will be held January 29 - 30, 2010 at the DFW Wyndham.Dr. Gretchen Oliver of the University of http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/12/competency-workshop-sponsored-by-swata.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-6161258020800553103Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:05:00 +00002009-11-23T13:37:20.294-08:00As we enter the Thanksgiving week and our schedules are becoming more and more busy with personal and work projects it is important to attempt to slow down and remember the things that we are thankful for in life. That is the case with me and also the SWATA Executive Board. Personally I am thankful for many people who are working tirelessly to improve this association for all members (past, http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/11/time-to-be-thankful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-7923768254707064097Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:27:00 +00002009-11-08T17:32:19.050-08:00Sometimes, it is amazing where one can find inspiration. I will be the first to admit that this quote was taped inside a port-o-let at the DFW 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk, held this weekend."You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you" John WoodenTo everyone who volunteered their time this weekend to help the walkers make it to their goal, http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/11/everyone-deserves-lifetime.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Traylor, ATC)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-4226631307225886358Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:54:00 +00002009-11-05T08:15:21.384-08:00Happy November fellow SWATA members and other readers of our Executive Board Blog. As we move towards Christmas and the end of the year I wanted to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have been consistent visitors to our blog site. We on the Executive Board have made it a priority to update this blog with items of interest to not only SWATA members, but athletic trainers in general. http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/11/swata-blog-is-international.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-1366971599168303283Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:32:00 +00002009-10-27T06:09:29.118-07:00The SWATA Executive Board is pleased to announce that a new award has been created to help honor our hard working members for a lifetime of service to the profession and the association. This award is the SWATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer.The SWATA "Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer" was developed for the purpose of recognizing a member of District VI whose dedicated service, past http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/10/swata-announces-new-award-most.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-2169085552125552109Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:58:00 +00002009-10-22T12:15:35.423-07:00Fellow SWATA members we have the opportunity to help do something historic. Otho Davis was the longtime athletic trainer for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was born, grew up, and was educated in Texas as he attended high school in Beaumont and college at Lamar University. The public is being given the opportunity to vote on those individuals who are on the ballot. The final selection will be http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/10/athletic-trainer-otho-davis-on-pro.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-3557068368919172405Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:18:00 +00002009-10-13T16:42:12.510-07:00This past weekend at my alma mater Texas A&M University one of the greats of our profession was honored for a lifetime of service to not only athletic training, but also the school that he loves. It was Billy Pickard day at Texas A&M and this recognition couldn't have gone to a more deserving person. Over the past 50+ years there is no one who has spent more time in and around Kyle Field working http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/10/billy-pickard-day-at-texas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-8641084954161815498Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:44:00 +00002009-10-11T14:51:39.439-07:00Dr. Luzita Vela of Texas State University was named the new SWATA Ethnic Diversity Chairperson last summer. At the EDAC meeting held in Arlington last summer they wanted to ensure renewed awareness of the John Harvey Humanitarian Award as it will be awarded for the 10th time at next summer's annual meeting.SWATA is very excited that we will be marking the 10th anniversary of the award this http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/10/john-harvey-humanitarian-award-10th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-2260847657375746740Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:37:00 +00002009-10-07T11:54:34.412-07:00Being a volunteer organization, much of the work that our wonderful committee chairs put into the success of SWATA goes unnoticed. I wanted to take a few moments to talk about the hard work of the Student Leadership and Development Committee and one of the programs they have created to help the students within SWATA.Last February, approximately 50 students from District 6 (and some from http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/10/swata-competency-workshop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Traylor, ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-4144032558924630339Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:11:00 +00002009-10-03T09:39:58.600-07:00Well, it is hard to believe that is already October. It is slowly cooling down outside. Football teams are getting deep into district play. Basketball coaches are starting to salivate at the thought of late nights at the gym and screeching whistles filling the air. As the pumpkins start to pop up on front porches and the leaves start their colorful change indicating the holidays are right around http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/10/well-it-is-hard-to-believe-that-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Traylor, ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-3663857315278682505Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:11:00 +00002009-09-29T10:25:18.462-07:00During our summer meeting in Arlington we talked with many members that were not aware of all of the great things that go in SWATA. So in a continuing effort to keep our members informed about what goes on with the committees and state associations from time to time in this blog we will be highlighting SWATA committees and also the state associations of Arkansas and Texas. Today we will be http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/09/arkansas-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-5406005175009723579Sat, 26 Sep 2009 03:22:00 +00002009-09-25T20:29:39.136-07:00One of the things that really energizes and encourages me as a SWATA Executive Board member is working with the students within our association. I get to see on a first hand basis how bright our future is and the passion each of these student athletic trainers has for the profession. Earlier in the year I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit with the District 4 Student Senate – I http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-direction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Traylor, ATC)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-8354310608684857777Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:05:00 +00002009-09-21T16:06:13.103-07:00NATA and the American Physical Therapy Association have agreed on terms that will settle the federal court antitrust lawsuit NATA initiated in 2008. NATA President Marje Albohm, MS, ATC, says the successful outcome is tremendously positive for the profession. "The settlement will allow us to continue to advance the profession while ensuring patient safety," she said. "This success means http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/09/nata-apta-reach-settlement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-1627877758119886299Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:37:00 +00002009-09-15T18:43:56.674-07:00Well, it is that time of year once again. The time of the year where there are not enough hours in the day, you drag yourself out of the house before the sun comes up in the morning and you drag yourself home after the sun has gone down in the evenings. Let’s not even get talk about the hours you put in on game days!! What gets you through the day? What makes you go that extra mile when somethinghttp://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/09/whats-driving-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Traylor, ATC)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-3586817651242220276Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:44:00 +00002009-09-15T18:44:30.464-07:00http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/09/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Traylor, ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-4247655691388573080Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:15:00 +00002009-09-07T05:43:54.561-07:00I wanted to take a few minutes to remind you that the polls are open for the NATA Presidential Election. Both candidates are very worthy and I encourage you to go and read their bios at www.nata.org. The candidates are current NATA President Marje Albohm and former NATA National Director for District Two Joe Iezzi. Both candidates were at our SWATA Annual Meeting in Arlington last July as http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/09/nata-presidential-election.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-4299235299672477375Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:27:00 +00002009-08-29T09:42:13.294-07:00From time to time throughout the next year we will be spotlight one of our hard working committees that we have in SWATA. We on the executive board feel that there are great things being done by our commiteees for you the member and we want to give them some positive exposure. The first committee that we will be spotlighting is the Young Professionals Committee. This committee is chaired by http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/08/swata-committee-spotlight-young.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-486643548364443507Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:17:00 +00002009-08-24T06:27:46.802-07:00On this first day of school for the 2009 - 2010 school year most of our SWATA members should be completely back to work in their settings, or very close. I would like to take this opportunity to say that the SWATA Executive Board wishes you a successful year. Please be looking to not only this blog, but also the SWATA website (http://www.swata.org), and the occasional e-blasts for information http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/08/welcome-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-1446357009153040848Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:56:00 +00002009-08-16T17:43:04.357-07:00As you all know by now at the SWATA Annual Meeting last month in July the membership overwhelmingly voted in favor for the new SWATA Constitution. Because of that the association will be able to grow, adapt, and change in the upcoming years because of the flexibility in this document.One thing that is noticeably different in this new document is the make up of the executive board. Because http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-is-in-future-for-swata.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-8909001731491943477Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:47:00 +00002009-08-03T10:39:20.290-07:00One of the more frequent questions that I get from members since I was elected to the SWATA Executive Board is "I want to be involved. How can I get on a committee?" That's a great question and I want to make sure that everyone understands how they can be appointed to a SWATA committee, work group, or task force.On the SWATA Executive Board we want to make every effort to make sure that hard http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/08/volunteer-list-how-do-i-get-on-swata.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-4958294769130755620Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:54:00 +00002009-07-29T19:27:48.935-07:00First of all, I would like to echo the post Mike had yesterday. I am going to be honest with you - with NATA being held in San Antonio, many of us were curious to see what kind of turn out we had in Arlington last week. Well, after 700 of you attended and we had the largest number of exhibitors in the 55 years of SWATA symposiums, the nervousness is gone! What a terrific week - from the kick ballhttp://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/07/thanks-for-great-symposium.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Traylor, ATC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-1266811833126287904Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:16:00 +00002009-07-28T07:46:30.719-07:00Last week in Arlington the annual meeting of SWATA was held and it was one of the more successful meetings in recent memory. We ended up with more than 700 athletic trainers in attendance and a great time was had by all. It was a historic week in more than one sense. Current National Director Brian Conway was inducted into the SWATA Hall of Fame. At the SWATA business meeting on Saturday http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/07/swata-annual-meeting-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Carroll ATC)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607536753287545242.post-7478564141164365520Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:29:00 +00002009-06-05T14:31:40.423-07:00The SWATA Annual Meeting is right around the corner! Please take a moment to register at the following link:http://www.swata.org/annual_meeting/registration.phpAll the info you need is at that page. It helps us to control and predict costs if we know how many people are coming, so please sign up today.See you in San Antonio in 2 weeks, and in Arlington in July.http://swatablog.blogspot.com/2009/06/annual-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan O'Connor, ATC)1