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This week, we join the athletic training community in celebrating New York ATs! Your commitment to keeping athletes safe, healthy, and performing at their best never goes unnoticed. Share your posts using the following hashtags: #NYSATweek2025 #ATRecognitionWeek #YouMatter

Another reminder that ATs are essential. 🙏 When a 7th grade football player collapsed mid-game, AT Saad Rajabali acted fast—following the EAP, he used an AED to save the player’s life. #BeGreAT #AT4ALL #AT Read more: ow.ly/r4u950WZtQL

Congratulations to Meghan Neffendorf, LSU Shreveport’s Director of Sports Medicine, on being named NAIA Athletic Trainer of the Year! 🎉 A true testament to her dedication to student-athletes. Well deserved! #BeGreAT #AT4ALL #AT ow.ly/RGMF50WY66x

Congratulations to Casey Smith, New York Knicks athletic trainer, on his Hall of Fame induction for his role with the 2008 Olympic "Redeem Team". A true honor — very well deserved! #BeGreAT #AT4ALL #AT ow.ly/G9xR50WVXFO

Love to see this! Shippensburg University recently hosted an emergency training clinic for sports medicine professionals. When every second counts, this training can save lives. #BeGreAT #AT4ALL #AT Read more: ow.ly/RTT450WUFcW

Hands-on learning at its best! Two students at Shippensburg Area Senior High are stepping up to assist the school’s AT—serving as a direct extension and learning valuable skills they’ll bring with them into the future. Love to see it! #BeGreAT #AT4ALL ow.ly/h4v050WRZnk

Since the NCAA began requiring sickle-cell testing in 2010 athlete deaths have declined. A new study shows that more can be done to improve player safety. Education, emergency plans & guidelines for safer training could make a huge difference. Read more: ow.ly/7TaI50WQqan

Beat the summer heat! Fort Bend ISD AT Alyce Kessler shares how the district manages summer practices—monitoring conditions, limiting workouts, and enforcing hydration & rest periods to help prevent heat illness. #BeGreAT #AT4ALL #AT Read more: click2houston.com/news/local/202…

Love to see this! 👏 Nazareth University recently hosted the Empire 8 Emergency Preparedness & Fundamentals Workshop, where 44 athletic trainers & sports medicine professionals trained in core emergency response skills. #BeGreAT #AT4ALL #AT Read more: ow.ly/Wtl250WKmjJ

Thanks @NSportsmed and @CollinsSports for the great staff bags!! They really love them!

After a cardiac emergency last year, Hollidaysburg School District is evolving its EAP—offering more CPR training for coaches, staff & students and expanding AED access. Being prepared is key when every second counts. #BeGreAT #AT4ALL #AT Read more: ow.ly/SiOL50WIXvl

Jeff Wiseman, ATC with Riverside Sports Medicine, sprang into action when an athlete collapsed during football practice. Activating the school’s EAP, he helped save a life—a powerful reminder of why athletic trainers are essential for athlete safety. 🙌 ow.ly/jlSV50WGFvO

Shoutout to our friends at Lakeshore Foundation for supporting groundbreaking research on a concussion tool for athletes with disabilities—helping make sports safer, more inclusive, and built for every competitor. 🏅 Read more: cbs4indy.com/business/press…

Heartbreaking loss of a 16 year old Tennessee football player. He collapsed at practice from heat stroke, which led to organ failure. A tragic reminder of the dangers of extreme heat and the importance of hydration. Rest in peace, Joshua. 💔 ow.ly/W67350WCclB

Not all heroes wear capes. Some carry Collins Premier tape and bandages. 💪 Huge shoutout to all the ATs—the unsung heroes behind every athlete’s safety and success. We see you. We appreciate you. #BeGreAT #at4all #AT ow.ly/6ate50WAHuo

Hydration is key! 💧 Athletic trainers stress the importance of staying hydrated all day—your body needs fuel before, during & after activity. To our high school ATs: Gatorade packages are a great way to keep athletes fueled and ready to perform! ow.ly/uYTk50WyGPe

UConn’s Institute for Sports Medicine hosted an EAP workshop with hands-on simulations for athletic trainers. Education and training are key to being ready when it matters most. Love to see it! 💪 #BeGreAT #AT4ALL #AT ow.ly/YElv50Wxlw8

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at SWATA! We had an incredible time at our first SWATA Symposium and truly enjoyed meeting everyone. Stay tuned - the winner of our NEXUS Nemesis giveaway will be announced this Friday! #BeGreAT #AT4ALL #SWATA

When an umpire collapsed during the game, athletic trainer Lindsey McCoy was ready. Within 14 seconds, she was performing CPR—with an AED in hand. Thanks to her quick action, a life was saved. 🙌 #BeGreAT #AT4ALL #AT ow.ly/SVbY50WqeGe

Cabot School District hosted the first-ever Arkansas Secondary Emergency Care Course, focused on responding to life-threatening injuries in high school athletes. You hope you never need it, but being prepared makes all the difference. #AT4ALL #BeGreAT ow.ly/11ti50Wn0Pb