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

2020 MAATA Free Communications and Student Research – CALL FOR PROPOSALS

September 2, 2019September 2, 2019 by Michael Catterson

Call for proposals for Professional Research and Student Research Sessions are now open. Applications for both will be open until the deadline of November 1, 2019 @ 5:00 PM. MAATA Free Communications Information Page

MAATA Executive Committee Positions

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 by Michael Catterson

If you are interested in running MAATA President, please send a letter of interest and your CV/Resume to Rob Marshall. You must be a BOC certified NATA member for 5 years AND have served as an elected Board of Directors member of an NATA District OR as an elected officer within a state association OR … Read more

NATAPAC Fundraiser at MAATA Meeting

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by Michael Catterson

NATAPAC would like to announce a new way to support the PAC!! You are now able to purchase this beautiful glass stein at MAATA registration ($30), it will allow you to drink free beer at all the MAATA social events all weekend!! Please join us March 28-30 in Tulsa for MAATA and have a … Read more

Student Leadership Committee Spring Webinar

February 5, 2019 by Michael Catterson

Who’s excited for National Athletic Training Month? The NATA’s Student Leadership Committee (SLC) is! It’s me again, Joey Lewis, your District 5 Representative, and I’m excited to tell you about the SLC’s Spring NATM Headline event, our Spring Webinar! Dr. Kenneth E. Games, PhD, LAT, ATC will be presenting “Put on Your Oxygen Mask Before … Read more

District 5 Announces Hall of Fame class of 2019

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 by Michael Catterson

The MAATA would like to congratulate the Hall of Fame class of 2019: Ron Dunn Rusty McKune Mark Coberley Through their service and leadership, these three certified athletic trainers have made a resounding impact on the profession and the members of District 5. The District is fortunate to benefit from the contributions of these three … Read more

MAATA SLC Call for Applicants – President and Secretary

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 by Michael Catterson

MAATA SLC Call for Applicants – President & Secretary District 5 is sending a call for individuals interested in serving on the Student Leadership Committee for the 2019-2020 academic school year. The elected positions will be for District V’s student President as well as the student Secretary. If you are even a little interested, please … Read more

ROB MARSHALL ELECTED AS NEXT DISTRICT DIRECTOR

December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 by Michael Catterson

The Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association (District 5) has elected Rob Marshall, ATC to serve as the next District Director. Rob is Athletic Training Program Manager at Columbus Community Hospital, serving as the athletic trainer for several local high schools. Rob has strong enthusiasm for the position and the opportunity to serve the athletic trainers in … Read more

MAATA Election Results

November 30, 2018 by Michael Catterson

The results of the elections are in: • Rob Marshall was elected to serve as our next District Director • Kitty Newsham was retained as Secretary Thank you to the candidates for the offices of District Director and MAATA Secretary. We need members to step forward to run for office. Not many ATs get in … Read more

2019 YP Distinction Award

November 13, 2018 by Michael Catterson

The D5 Young Professionals are now taking nominations for our YP Distinction Award. This award is a unique and prestigious award for the District 5 Young Professionals. The Young Professionals’ Committee (YPC) wishes to recognize a young professional athletic trainer who has made a definitive impact on the athletic training profession and association at the … Read more

District Director Update – October 2018

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 by Michael Catterson

Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act – Don’t Underestimate the Importance Unless you are living under a rock (or working 16 hour days and don’t see the news!), the President signed into law the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act on October 5th, 2018. This law was driven by the NATA and joined by several other sports … Read more

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