Andy Renner, LAT, ATC, ESSAT-C

Athletic trainers helping people on and off the field in Champaign wcia.com/news/champaign… #athletictrainers #iata

💙“The simple act of caring is heroic.” – Edward Albert. Let’s celebrate the athletic trainers that are there to help patients get back on their feet again! #mentalhealthawareness #athletictrainers

A great couple of days at @GLATA_updates annual meeting @ILAthTrainers well represented with multiple awards winners & @NC_ATP taking home a win in the quiz bowl. Proud of my fellow & future ATs. Honored that I’m allowed to represent this group, lucky be surrounded by great ATs

Doherty: National Athletic Trainers' Association leader urges schools to count on voices of reason nwitimes.com/sports/article… Thanks to @NATA1950 President AJ Duffy for proving his expertise. ⁦@MyPowersHealth⁩ @HeartlandSN @go4ellis ⁦@GLATA_updates⁩ ⁦⁦@robwax⁩

📢 Local schools are facing a growing need for more athletic trainers to support student athletes, and the reality is that many programs still do not have a full-time AT on site. This gap in care shows just how essential athletic trainers are to keeping young athletes healthy, safe and able to compete with confidence. Athletic trainers are highly trained allied health care professionals who provide injury prevention, emergency care, evaluation, treatment and rehab, all with the goal of helping athletes stay on the field and return to play safely. Their presence means faster response to injuries, better communication with coaches and families and peace of mind for athletes and communities. The demand for ATs is growing across schools, clinics, industry and tactical settings, and the impact they make every day shows how rewarding and meaningful this profession can be. This National Athletic Training Month we celebrate the life-changing work of athletic trainers and encourage more people to consider a career that makes a real difference. Full story here: bit.ly/4rGTXkD 📣 Learn more about National Athletic Training Month and how you can help raise awareness → bit.ly/2pzHW3n #NATM2026 #CareYouCanCountOn #AthleticTraining #ATLife #SportsMedicine

Fellow ATs, never doubt the impact you have on the students & families you serve. I’ve had 3 interactions with parents of past athletes in recent days thanking me. I often feel like I need to do more & I am overwhelmed. Know we are providing “care you can count on” #NATM2026

Thank you @OswegoIL60543 for proclaiming March National Athletic Training Month! #CareYouCanCountOn

Know an athletic trainer who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for the Most Valuable Athletic Trainer Award, presented by Training & Conditioning. 🗓 Deadline: March 6, 2026 🔗 training-conditioning.com/most-valuable-…

They’re on set. Heather Prahl, LAT, ATC, Owner & CEO of ReelCare, LLC, provides specialized care in the film and arts setting – supporting performers, stunt professionals and production teams behind the scenes. From long shoot days to high-impact scenes, ATs help keep cast and crew healthy, safe and ready to perform. This National Athletic Training Month, celebrate the athletic trainers working in every setting – including the entertainment industry. Know an AT making an impact? Thank them below. Discover how athletic trainers provide care you can count on: bit.ly/2pzHW3n #NATM2026 #CareYouCanCountOn #ThankAnAT #HappyNATM

Fellow ATs, Happy #NATM2026. You all deliver care that our patients can count on in many settings. Thank you for your dedication to our profession, and our patients.

High school students interested in sports medicine? Check out NATA’s AT4Me InvestigATe Pilot Program, designed to introduce you to athletic training and connect you with professionals as you explore this career path. Learn more: bit.ly/40xSZeq. The pilot program closes May 31.

What I’ve seen so far I’m impressed with. It truly is a new day at @NATA1950 as they look to work more efficiently with state associations and the districts as well.

A save in KY ❤️ “It's very important for school districts to have ATs because they’re often the first line of defense should an event occur.” courier-journal.com/story/sports/h…

@mnhopper1s Think cleaner modern version of the rice bucket. Portable. Advanced grip and forearm strengthening.

@Renner79AT Interesting. May have to consider looking into this!

A great product from a local company based in Alton.

@mnhopper1s @chadasplund “Well you are making it work” so no need to fix anything

@chadasplund Certainly something that I think we're very good at. But I also think it hinders us at times. "Why make things better if they're able to do what they need to do by improvising?"

Adaptability: I think one reason that ATs face burnout is the constant need to adapt. Adapt to changing schedules. Adapt to different coaches’ communication desires, adapting to different protocols, adapting to do the best we can in inadequate facilities with inadequate resources

It’s time school administration begin to understand how much is asked of the AT. To truly support them with proper staffing and proper resources. Support them with career development via quality CEUs and ensuring they are members of their professional association.

Our MSAT students attended their first conference with the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association yesterday! Incredible experience learning, networking, and growing as future ATs. So proud of how they represented our program! 💙🩺 #ATClub #MSAT #FutureAT

Congratulations to the 2026 NATA National Honors & Award Recipients. Excellence. Leadership. Service. See the full list: nata.org/2026-honors-an… #NATA2026 #AthleticTraining

@mnhopper1s @AviveSolutions What’s next? CWI and WBGT hand in hand would be great. Also thoughts on Albuterol? EpiPen? Narcan? In the grand scheme of emergency preparedness.

AED availability isn’t optional—it’s lifesaving.
The 2024 NATA EAP position statement is clear: AEDs must be accessible, maintained, & integrated into rehearsed Emergency Action Plans.
Preparedness changes outcomes. #HeartMonth #AEDsSaveLives #EAP #AT4ALL #CPR @AviveSolutions