Rhode Island Athletic Trainers' Association

Remember you’re not “just” an Athletic Trainer. You are THE Athletic Trainer. You ARE a healthcare provider often juggling multiple patients at time, events, coaches, parents, policies and procedures. Do not let anyone tell you that you are “just” an Athletic Trainer, ever.

A PURE message from Stephen Nedoroscik after winning bronze. 🥹 #ParisOlympics

Athletes trying to convince us they’re not injured #ATthemeweekend #ATFlashback70s

Hauling my favorite athlete off the field/court: #ATthemeweekend #ATFlashback70s

Welcome to our new NATA President AJ Duffy III MS, ATC, PT! #NATA2024 #NATA75

Ready to go for NATA’s 75th convention celebration here in New Orleans! NATA Connect, MCC, Hall G 🎉🎉🎉

After I give one athlete snacks and then word gets out among the rest of the teams:

What an awesome day to be an AT! Athletic trainers are finally a licensed healthcare profession in South Carolina & I hold the 3rd license ever issued. #SCATA

My face when athletes finally figure out I've been right the whole time:

Getting ready to drive the golf cart:

AT students & early career! Join us virtually for @NATA_COPA’s one-day conference. Discover tech & innovative trends in athletic training to advance your career. Explore various settings & earn more than 11 Category A CEUs! educate.nata.org/COPACon2024 #COPACon2024 #AthleticTraining

When the student section cheers for the AT #ATthemeweekend #RudderlyawesomeATs

From head to toe, athletic trainers implement injury prevention strategies. #NATM2024

When an athlete comes in and tells you to do whatever is needed to fix them:

From head to toe, athletic trainers provide care to patients experiencing ankle injuries such as acute ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability. #NATM2024 pic.twitter.com/FtI2uYJDgZ

Mike Krzyzewski, “Coach K”, former @DukeMBB head coach, wishes everyone a happy National Athletic Training Month. Thank you for supporting athletic trainers! #natm2024 🏀

Sweaty athletes running towards me for a hug after a game:

Day 11 of #NATM