MAATA – Mid-America Athletic Trainers' Association – Mid-America Athletic Trainers' Association

Social Media Sub-Committee Member Open Call

August 31, 2021 by Michael Catterson

The Social Media Sub-committee is part of the MAATA Connection and Engagement Committee (CEC). The CEC is responsible for communicating to members the value of their membership, resources available to them from the NATA, MAATA, and state organization, and finding creative ways to increase the engagement of members. The roles of the Social Media Sub-committee … Read more

MAATA Research Grants Committee Call for Proposals-2022

August 26, 2021 by Michael Catterson

Call for proposals for research grants are now open. The Research Grants Committee invites proposals focusing on research that will advance the profession of Athletic Training. If you have a project that needs financial support, funding is available for any member of the MAATA who is certified, eligible for certification (certified-students – graduate level), or … Read more

Proposed MAATA By-Law Amendment – Summer 2021

July 15, 2021 by Michael Catterson

Topic: By-Law Amendment Objective: Inform MAATA Membership of proposed By-Law Amendments. Background: Please see the documents accompanying this information: Redline Final Bylaws Worksheet of the MAATA for Membership Review– identifies all changes to the existing document in blue. Clean Final Bylaws Worksheet of the MAATA for Membership Review– clean copy of the document inclusive of … Read more

vMAATA 2021 – Registration is now open!!!

March 17, 2021 by Eric Smoyer

Please plan on joining your fellow MAATA members during our 2021 virtual meeting! For all of your registration needs, please visit the MAATA website at https://www.maatad5.org/annual-meeting-and-symposium/registration/ Live education content will be from 7-10 pm Tuesday, April 27 and Wednesday, April 28. Please click here for the meeting agenda. https://www.maatad5.org/annual-meeting-and-symposium/meeting-agenda/ Once the education content opens on April 27, … Read more

MAATA Safe Sports School Award Grant Program 2021

February 25, 2021 by Michael Catterson

The MAATA Secondary School Athletic Trainers’ Committee is pleased to announce the availability of a grant to offset the cost of application for the NATA Safe Sports School Award. A total amount of $4000 has been budgeted for grants this year and will be available to 1st time applicants and renewals for the NATA Safe … Read more

Proposed By-Law Amendment

February 24, 2021 by Michael Catterson

Membership Notification Topic: By-Law Amendment Objective: Inform Membership of proposed By-Law Amendment Background: Please see the following proposed amendment for the MAATA bylaws to be considered the MAATA membership. The following has been presented to the Board of Directors by the Governance Committee for consideration by the MAATA Membership. In accordance with the MAATA By-Laws, … Read more

Save the Dates!

February 18, 2021 by Eric Smoyer

Save the Dates! MAATA Business Meeting Friday, March 19th 12:00-1:00pm VMAATA April 27th and 28th 7-10pm Registration information and details to follow shortly!

The 2021 MAATA Research Grant Recipients Announced

February 16, 2021 by Michael Catterson

The 2021 MAATA Research Grant recipients are: Kazuma Akehi [University of Nebraska at Kearney]. “Utility of rate of torque development characteristics from a novel strength testing device to differentiate between starters and non-starters in Division II women’s soccer.” Shannon David, [North Dakota State University]. “Professional Athletic Training Student Perceptions and Knowledge of Cannabis.” Phillip Vardiman … Read more

VMAATA 2021 Free Communications – CALL FOR PROPOSALS

December 18, 2020 by Eric Smoyer

The Call for proposals for Free Communications is now open. This is a call for free communications presentations for Certified Athletic Trainers who would like to present a poster presentation at VMAATA 2021. The submission deadline is 5:00pm Central Time on January 29, 2021. If accepted, presenters must register as an attendee for VMAATA 2021. … Read more

2021 Annual Meeting and Symposium

November 17, 2020 by Michael Catterson

To: Members of the Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association From: Rusty McKune, ATC MAATA President Regarding: 2021 Annual Meeting and Symposium I hope that this finds each of you doing well, staying safe and managing the everchanging day-to-day that we have all come to know. 2020 has been a year of unprecedented personal and professional … Read more

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