Mom. Professor of Athletic Training.

Gilbert, AZ
Joined July 2014
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Shoulder instability doesn’t look the same in every athlete. This NEW FREE CEU course explores risk factors, treatment considerations, and rehab strategies for shoulder instability across traditional and tactical athletes Earn 0.75 BOC CEUs | 0.3 CATA CEUs #ATPBRN #FreeCEUs
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This week, Arkansas athletic trainers responded to emergencies on the sidelines. Per reports, everyone in each situation is doing well and good outcomes are expected! Their work deserves recognition, as does the care ATs provide every day across our state.
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Parents and school leaders: who is taking care of your athletes and fans. If it’s not athletic trainers, let’s talk.
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Alison Valier retweeted
🚨 New #NATACast episode drop! Tune in to hear Katie Sniffen, PhD, ATC, chair of NATA’s Athletic Training & Public Health Committee, explore the many ways ATs contribute to public health. Hear topics on injury prevention, contact tracing & so much more!🔗 na2.hubs.ly/H07MRcM0
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🎉 Spotlight on Success! 🎉 Congrats to DAT student Jen Vanderschaegen on helping achieve a significant improvement in AT compensation within the Grossmont Union High School District! Congrats on making a lasting impact! 👏💙 #ATSUAT #SpotlightOnSuccess #DAT #WhereYoureAT
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We squander too much of our free time feeling guilty that we’re not working. In 1 of every 7 moments of fun and relaxation, people feel bad that they're not being “productive”—robbing themselves of joy and rejuvenation. Leisure is not a bug. It’s a feature of a good life.
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NEW COURSE ALERT 🩻 Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging Take your assessment skills to the next level with this FREE CEU covering ultrasound fundamentals. Perfect for ATs looking to expand their diagnostic toolkit. Earn 1.0 BOC CEU | 0.4 CATA CEUs
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Thinking about becoming an athletic trainer? The new ATSU Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program prepares future ATs through online, competency-based education and high-quality clinical experiences. Learn more: atsu.edu/MAT #ATSUAT #WhereYoureAT
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The AATE Innovation Foundation has awarded its inaugural research grant to study financial barriers facing athletic training students and how they impact stress, success, and persistence in the profession. Read more: aated.org/innovation-foundat… #AATE #AthleticTraining #ATEducation
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We're thrilled to announce a new partnership with the National Athletic Trainers' Association! Athletic trainers are the backbone of everything we do at Perry Weather. You were our first customers, our most trusted advisors, and the reason so many schools and facilities have adopted our platform. We know that membership dues can be a barrier for many, so we're proud to commit up to $50,000 to help cover NATA memberships. Ready for a chance to get your 2026 membership dues paid? Here's how it works. ⬇️ 📋 Fill out the form linked below 🧑‍💻 Complete a free, 15-minute demo of the Perry Weather platform 📩 Check your inbox daily to see if you won! And that's it! We're excited to continue strengthening our relationship with athletic trainers like you. Sign up today! ➡️ perryweather.com/nata/?utm_s…
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@perryweather has partnered with NATA to give away FREE 2026 NATA memberships! Enter the drawing for a chance to have your 2026 membership paid in full. Learn more: perryweather.com/nata/
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Great to learn more about an effective arm care program for baseball athletes! @talklisteninsp thank you for sharing!
I’m looking forward to being a panelist today. Secondary school athletic trainers @NATA_SSATC join me! ⚾️#ATTwitter #SSATC
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Thank you @NATA1950 and to the panel members for a great discussion on baseball injuries and considerations for mitigating risks!
SWINGING THROUGH SUMMER: A LOOK AT BASEBALL, BODY MECHANICS AND INJURY PREVENITON: A RESEARCH & ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1lPJqvrna…
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Alison Valier retweeted
SWINGING THROUGH SUMMER: A LOOK AT BASEBALL, BODY MECHANICS AND INJURY PREVENITON: A RESEARCH & ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1lPJqvrna…
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Alison Valier retweeted
That’s our rep!
🚨The EAP should be rehearsed (ie, hands-on, scenario-based practice) at least annually (1 time per year or more) by members of the interdisciplinary health care team.🚨 @NATA_District1 @D3_MAATA @GLATA_updates @MAATAD5 @SWATAD6 @RMATAD7 @FWATAD8 @SEATA9 @NWATAd10 @NATA1950
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Alison Valier retweeted
Effective this period, the BOC is shifting its renewal deadline. The deadline for the current renewal period will be Monday, February 2, 2026. Learn more at bit.ly/3ZY0mfm. #AthleticTrainer #AthleticTrainers #at4all #athletictraining
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Remember the AT who combined QR codes with all-weather EAP signs? Here’s her heat response ⬇️ (peep all the pics) Go on, tag me in yours. I like seeing these ideas and sharing them!
Next step in emergency preparedness: waterproof box next to ready to go cold tubs that have all the important things to manage exertional heat stroke—a couple sheets, towels, poleless litter, and datatherm to name a few. #ATtwitter #AT4All #emergencypreparedness
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In the new issue, Susan W. Yeargin, PhD, ATC and colleagues provide updated methodology (topic selection, author group formation, evidence gathering, recommendation building) for future NATA Position Statements. Paper: doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-05…
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This Saturday, July 19 is the Strike Out Cancer game at T-Mobile Park! ⚾ $10 from every ticket sold supports life-saving research at The Fred Hutch Cancer Center. Can’t make the game? Click the link to donate and honor the legacy of Andrew Reed ’97: bit.ly/45H3YpT
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In the new issue, Erik E. Swartz, PhD, ATC and colleagues examine the effectiveness of a helmetless-tackling training program to reduce head-impact exposure in high school football players. Paper: doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-00…
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ATSU alum Michael McKenney and Dr. Cailee Welch Bacon share strategies to advance clinical education in athletic training using simulation-based approaches. 📍 OCC, W208C 🕓 Thurs., 6/26, 4:24 p.m. 📣 Don’t miss this future-focused session.
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