NATA Foundation Supporting and Advancing the Athletic Training

NATA Foundation Supporting and Advancing the Athletic Training Profession through Research & Education

Foundation Goals • To advance knowledge base of athletic training profession • To encourage research among athletic trainers & those that can contribute to the athletic training knowledge base • To provide forums for the exchange of ideas

Foundation Goals • To facilitate presentation of programs & production of materials providing learning opportunities about athletic training topics • To provide scholarships for undergraduate and graduate athletic training students • To plan & implement an on-going total development program

Leadership Directory ØMark Hoffman: President, Chair Exec Committee ØCharlie Redmond: Vice President, Exec Committee ØClint Thompson: Treasurer, Exec Committee ØDarin Padua: Research Committee Chair ØBeth Raitz-Rex: Scholarship Committee Chair ØR. T. Floyd: Member Development Chair ØMary. Beth Horodyski: Public Relations Chair ØTara Lepp: Nominating Committee Chair ØDave Perrin: At Large ØJeff Ryan: At Large ØMarje Albohm: NATA Board of Directors Liaison ØDistrict Chairs & State Representatives

District Chairs Fulfilling the Foundation’s Mission… District 1: Susan Geyer District 2: Steve Bair District 3: Bob Casmus District 4: Sally Nogle District 5: Michelle Boyd District 6: Cynthia Trowbridge District 7: Tamara Mc. Leod District 8: Robert Kersey District 9: Mike Wilkinson District 10: Tara Lepp

Staff Members Foundation Director: John Oliver Capital Campaign Manager: John Honaman Ø Development Coordinator: Patsy Brown Ø Foundation Associate: Velma Meza Ø Foundation Associate: Ty Jones Ø Accounting Associate: Reyna Zamora

Committees Activities Programs

Scholarships Supporting our future leaders

Scholarships Over $1. 9 Million granted to date… Ø 1, 058 scholarships awarded thru 2008 Ø 2008: 75 x $2, 000=$150, 000 ØApproximately 1 out of 3 applicants receive a scholarship!! ØApply now!!

Scholarship Application Deadline Online by Jan. 9 & Feb. 6 (different sections each date) üMust have 3. 2 GPA üMust be NATA member üMust have sponsor ATC üMust be at least a Junior in College üApplications available online!! Don’t drop the ball!!

45 – Entry Level scholarships 19 - Master’s scholarships 11 - Doctoral scholarships

2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 1 Level Recipient Academic Institution Scholarship & Sponsor Doctoral Rebecca Lopez University of Connecticut Larry Ashley Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers' Society Masters Erin Hagedorn Quinnipiac University Karen Toburen Scholarship Award sponsored by Karen Toburen Scholarship Fund Masters Dominique Mathieu Springfield College Del Humphrey Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Schutt Manufacturing Company Masters Rebekah Porter University of New Hampshire Frank George Scholarship Award sponsored by Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association/Districts 1 and 2 Entry Level Matthew Cutts Keene State College NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by F. A. Davis Company--Publishers Entry Level Isaac Gardner Charleston Southern University Jerry Rhea Scholarship Award sponsored by National Football League Charities Entry Level James Lisowski Springfield College NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers' Association Entry Level Jennifer Mc. Cormack Lasell College Jeff Snedeker Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association Entry Level Kelly Raposo Westfield State College Richard E. Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association/ Vandervoort Foundation Entry Level Lauren Ziaks Northeastern University William F. X. Linskey Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Sports Medicine Group

2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 2 Level Recipient Academic Institution Scholarship & Sponsor Doctoral Scott Heinerichs Widener University Ronnie Barnes Scholarship Award sponsored by Ronnie Barnes Endowed Scholarship Fund Doctoral Giampietro Vairo Pennsylvania State University Sayers "Bud" Miller Award sponsored by National Football League Charities Masters Shannon Baldwin East Stroudsburg University Gail Weldon Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by NATA Foundation Golf Classic/Gatorade Masters Tiffiny Butler Temple University Janet Bristor, Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Friends of Janet Bristor Masters Jane Mc. Devitt Temple University NATA Foundation Masters Level Scholarship sponsored by American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Masters Douglas Zaruta University of Pittsburgh Thomas J. Kerin Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by De. Royal Sports Medicine Entry Level Mark Balceniuk Duquesne University Jimmy Warfield Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Baseball Team Medicine Conference Entry Level Leah Deist Slippery Rock University Otho Davis Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Sports Medicine Group Entry Level Jennifer Donnelly Slippery Rock University NATA Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by All NATA Districts Entry Level Michael Freed East Stroudsburg University NATA Past Presidents Scholarship Award sponsored by National Football League Charities

2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 2 Level Recipient Academic Institution Scholarship & Sponsor Entry Level Kerri Gavin East Stroudsburg University NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Mc. Neil Consumer Healthcare--Motrin Entry Level Pascual Guerrero Long Island University Norm Mackie Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers' Society Entry Level William Jones Edward Block Courage Society Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Slippery Rock University Football Athletic Trainers' Society/Gatorade Entry Level Jenna Micsky NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by National Basketball Slippery Rock University Athletic Trainers' Association Entry Level Bailee Miller University of Pittsburgh NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Sports Medicine Group Entry Level Kyle Moore East Stroudsburg University NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers' Society Entry Level Heather Pothier Long Island University NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers' Society Entry Level J. Luke Pryor Lock Haven University of NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Professional Baseball Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society Entry Level Adam Raikes Temple University Entry Level Ashley Rex NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by CASTLE Worldwide, Slippery Rock University Inc. Entry Level Katherine Sullivan NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Mc. David Sports Slippery Rock University Medicine Products Entry Level Robyn Weidner California University of Pennsylvania Otho Davis Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Cegedim Dendrite (Buzzeo) Intl. Blynn De. Niro Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers' Society

2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 3 Level Recipient Academic Institution Scholarship & Sponsor Doctoral David Bell University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill William Prentice Scholarship Award sponsored by Mid. Atlantic Athletic Trainers' Association/District 3 Doctoral Marc Norcross University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill William Tessendorf Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Football Athletic Trainers' Society/Gatorade Masters Rebekah Blend University of South Carolina Katie Burke Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Schering-Plough Masters Colin Covelli Western Carolina University Richard E. Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association/Vandervoort Foundation Masters Justin Goins University of South Carolina Donald J. Fauls Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by NATA Foundation Golf Classic/Gatorade Masters Dawn Minton University of South Carolina Dr. Jack Hughston Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by The Hughston Foundation Entry Level Bethany Barron Erskine College Richard E. Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association/Gatorade Entry Level Takeshi Kojima West Virginia University NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Bike Athletic Company Entry Level Caleb Lott Mars Hill College Richard E. Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Assn. /Vandervoort Foundation Entry Level Stephanie Salvatore Barton College Joe and Sally Gieck Scholarship Award sponsored by Joe and Sally Gieck Charitable Fund

2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 4 Level Recipient Academic Institution Scholarship & Sponsor Doctoral Jeremy Dicus Ohio University Lindsy Mc. Lean Scholarship Award sponsored by Board of Certification, Inc. Doctoral Cordial Gillette Capella University NATA Foundation Doctoral Scholarship sponsored by Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers' Assn. /Gatorade Doctoral Kathryn Webster University of Toledo Z. Mel Blickenstaff Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association/District 4 Masters Amanda Friedline Hope College Kent and Maxine Falb Scholarship Award sponsored by National Football League Charities Masters Lindsey Otte University of Illinois at Urbana William E. "Pinky" Newell Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Chattanooga Group Masters Caroline Wesley Indiana University Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Scholarship Award sponsored by Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Scholarship Fund Entry Level Lucy Elliott Mc. Kendree University Linda Weber Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association/District 4 Entry Level Beth Fruechte Minnesota State University--Moorhead Larry "Stosh" Neumann Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Football Athletic Trainers' Society/Gatorade Entry Level Timothy Mauntel College of Mount Saint Joseph Ralph Salvon Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers' Association Entry Level Chad Moeller Concordia University of Wisconsin NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association Entry Level Jessica Raden University of Montana at Missoula NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by BHP Copper Foundation Entry Level Alex Rhinehart Wilmington College Bill Buhler Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Baseball Team Medicine Conference Entry Level Kaylah Riederer Concordia University of Wisconsin Julie Max Scholarship Award sponsored by DJO, Inc. Entry Level Katie Vissers University of Wisconsin at La. Crosse Denny and Linda Miller Scholarship Award sponsored by Purdue Athletic Training Family and Shelbourne Knee Center

2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 5 Level Recipient Academic Institution Scholarship & Sponsor Masters Rachel Brinkman University of Northern Iowa Frank Cramer Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Cramer Products, Inc. Masters Yuko Hasegawa Oklahoma State University Chuck Cramer Scholarship Award sponsored by Cramer Products, Inc. Masters Jessica O'Neel Northwest Missouri State University NATA Foundation Masters Level Scholarship sponsored by BHP Copper Foundation Masters Hajime Takashima Wichita State University Jack Rockwell Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Far West Athletic Trainers' Association/District 8 Entry Level Randyl Meyer University of Northern Iowa Roland "Duke" La. Rue Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Mid-America Athletic Trainers' Association/District 5 Entry Level Vanessa Norman University of Tulsa Robert H. Gunn Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by National Football League Charities

2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 6 Level Recipient Academic Institution Entry Level Kelvin Phan University of Texas at Arlington Scholarship & Sponsor Eddie Wojecki Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association/District 6

2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 7 Level Recipient Academic Institution Scholarship & Sponsor Doctoral Matthew Gage Brigham Young University NATA Foundation Doctoral Scholarship sponsored by BHP Copper Foundation Entry Level Timothy Cooley Northern Arizona University Warren Lee Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers' Association/District 7 Entry Level Jessica Tidswell University of Utah G. E. "Moose" Detty Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by PRO Orthopedic/Friends of "Moose" Detty

2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 8 Level Recipient Academic Institution Scholarship & Sponsor Entry Level Linda Duong Chapman University William H. Chambers Scholarship Award sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Sports Medicine Group Entry Level Alicia Roth California State University NATA Foundation Entry Level Scholarship sponsored by Big West Conference Officials

2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 9 Level Recipient Academic Institution Scholarship & Sponsor Masters Shellie Spiers Louisiana College Dean Kleinschmidt Scholarship Award sponsored by Professional Football Athletic Trainers' Society/Gatorade Entry Level Alyse King Eastern Kentucky University Bobby Barton Scholarship Award sponsored by Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association/District 9 Entry Level Katrina Kramer College of Mount Saint Joseph Chuck Kimmel Scholarship Award sponsored by Swede-O, Inc. Entry Level Carrie Rahn Valdosta State University Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Scholarship Award sponsored by Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Scholarship Fund

2008 Scholarship Recipients from District 10 Level Recipient Academic Institution Scholarship & Sponsor Doctoral Kenneth Kladnik Northcentral University Gary Delforge Scholarship Award sponsored by Friends of Gary Delforge Doctoral Charles Leddon Oregon State University NATA Foundation Doctoral Scholarship sponsored by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association Entry Level Christopher Hawley Linfield College Mark Smaha Scholarship Award sponsored by Northwest Athletic Trainers' Assn. /District 10

Education Annual Topics ’ 94 -’ 96: ’ 96 -’ 97: ’ 97 -’ 98: ’ 98 -’ 99: ’ 99 -’ 00: ’ 00 -’ 01: ’ 01 -’ 02: ’ 02 -’ 03: ’ 03 -’ 04: ’ 04 -’ 05: ’ 05 -’ 06: ’ 06 -’ 07: Supporting & Funding NATA Continuing Education Committee Activities Head Injury Sudden Death Pharmacology Psychology of Rehab Lumbar Spine Hand/Wrist Infectious Disease Athletes with Physical & Cognitive Impairment Emergency Preparedness Evidence-Based Athletic Training Cervical Spine Injuries The ATC/Clinical Instructor

Foundation-sponsored PASS/Home Study Programs for CEU’s ØMyofascial Release (4. 5) ØPsychology of Sport Injuries (4) ØManaging Low Back Problems (5) ØSudden Death in Sports (5) ØDisordered Eating Among Athletes (8) ØProgressive Rehab - Lower Extremity Injuries (12) ØAssessing/Rehabilitating Shoulder Instability (5) ØPharmacology: Performance Enhan. & Soc. Drugs (3) ØHand & Wrist in Sports (10) (Online) ØCare & Treatment of Asthma (12. 5) (Online) ØCurrent Trends in Use of E-stim (8. 5) (Online) ØCSCS Online Review Series (40) (Online) ØCurrent Research in Supplements for Athletes (6) (Online) Ø Current Trends in Performance Nutrition (13. 5) (Online) ØHydration for Athletes (12. 5) (Online) ØPNF Techniques for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation (9) (Online) ØSpine Injury Management in Sport (6. 5) (Online) ØTherapeutic Medications in Athletic Training, 2 nd Ed. (13) (Online)

Lecture Exchanges Promoting Education and the Transfer of Knowledge through Exchanges with these Prestigious Organizations:

Sponsoring Summits on Vital Health Care Topics (Summaries available through Foundation website) ØSudden Death ØHealthcare of Youth Sports Participants Consensus Conference Ø Infusing Evidence-Based Medicine into Athletic Training and Clinical Practice

Research Grant Program Accomplishments • Over $2. 25 million dollars of funded research • Over 150 funded research projects directly applicable to the healthcare of the physically active • REF funded research has appeared in numerous scientific journals

General Grants Program • Application Deadline February 15 & August 15 • Goals: • Advance the knowledge base of the athletic training profession through research addressing key research priorities • Encourage research among athletic trainers – Online pre-proposal and grant submission process

General Grants Program Process Pre-Proposal Submission (Rolling submissions) Research Committee Makes one of the following Recommendations for Each Proposal Pre-Proposal Recommend to REF BOD for Funding (Evaluated within 6 weeks) Recommend Not to Fund with Approval for Resubmission Accepted Pre-Proposals: Investigators Invited to Submit Full Proposal within 2 Years Recommend to REF BOD for Funding After Revisions Grant Proposal Submitted Recommend Not to Fund without Approval for Resubmission February 15 or August 15 Proposal Reviewed by Research Committee & Content Specific External Reviewers Research Committee Consider all Proposals at Face-to-Face Meeting REF Board of Directors takes Action on Recommendations Investigators Notified of REF BOD Action (January for August submission and June for February submission)

Current Requests for Proposals The order in which the following research priorities are listed bears no significance to their relative potential to meet the previously stated goals: 1. The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of care provided by Athletic Trainers. 2. Studies documenting the outcomes of techniques used by Athletic Trainers focusing on patient-oriented and quality-of-life outcomes measures. 3. Prospective, longitudinal studies of the epidemiology of conditions typically managed by Athletic Trainers which will help establish a firm scientific foundation for care provided by Athletic Trainers. 4. Studies examining the outcomes of various procedures and approaches used in the education of Athletic Trainers. 5. Studies that elucidate mechanisms that have a direct applicability to Athletic Training that could serve as a foundation for clinical practice.

Dissemination of Funded Research Grant Information Summaries(72 available) Title of Study Take Home Message Description of study, with results and conclusion

Dissemination of Funded Research • Scientific Journals – Journal of Athletic Training – Gait and Posture – Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology – Clinical Biomechanics – Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise – Journal of Women's Health and Gender Based Medicine – Journal of Hand Therapy – Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery – Journal of Physical Therapy – European Journal of Applied Physiology – Journal of Applied Sport Psychology – International Journal of Neuroscience – Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy – Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy – Journal of Sport Rehabilitation – International Journal of Sports Medicine

Funding of Graduate Student Research • Osternig Master’s Grant – Multiple awards up to $1, 000 – April 15 th & October 15 th App. Deadline • Doctoral Grant – $2, 500 Maximum – March 1 st App. Deadline • More Information at www. natafoundation. org

NATA Foundation Distinguished Scholars Awards • Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research • New Investigator Award • Doctoral Dissertation Award

Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research • Presented in honor of Joseph S. Torg, M. D. • Sponsored by Riddell, Inc. • Award Winners – – – Douglas J. Casa (2008) No Award Given (2007) Kevin M. Guskiewicz (2006) Christopher D. Ingersoll (2005) Craig R. Denegar (2003) Scott M. Lephart (2002) David O. Draper (2001) John W. Powell (2000) David H. Perrin (1999) Louis R. Osternig (1998) Kenneth L. Knight (1997)

New Investigator Award • Presented in honor of Freddie H. Fu, M. D. • Award Winners – – – Tricia J. Hubbard (2008) Riann Palmieri (2007) Darin A. Padua (2006) Joseph B. Myers (2005) J. Ty Hopkins (2004) Sandra J. Schultz (2003) Jay N. Hertel (2002) Douglas J. Casa (2001) Mitchell L. Cordova (2000) Kevin M. Guskiewicz (1999) Scott M. Lephart (1998)

Doctoral Dissertation Award • Presented in honor of David H. Perrin, Ph. D, ATC – Annually recognizes highest quality research that emanates from a doctoral dissertation • Award Winners – – Christopher Mendias (2008) J. Troy Blackburn (2007) Timothy A. Butterfield (2006) Riann M. Palmieri (2005) • More Information at www. natafoundation. org

Free Communication Program • Submissions have increased by 73% over the past 5 years • Quality of presented research has increased • Journal of Athletic Training Supplement reaching over 30, 000 NATA members

NATA Foundation is Involved with the “Bone & Joint Decade” 2000 -2010 ØGlobal campaign to help understand & treat musculoskeletal disorders through prevention, education and research ØWorking in concert with UN, WHO, and other healthcare organizations

Capital Campaign The Campaign for Research & Education A PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE 2008 – 2010 • The quiet phase of the Capital Campaign for Endowed Efforts has begun! • Each dollar donated to endowments pays back three fold. • Endowments will truly GROW THE FOUNDATION

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