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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.

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#NYSATweek2025 #ATRecognitionWeek #YouMatter

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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

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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

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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

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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

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https://t.co/P29LwEa7Va

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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

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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.

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https://t.co/QbwjcQ57P1

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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

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https://t.co/2wf2xdgHgq

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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

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https://t.co/u8kDHdwGt6

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

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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

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https://t.co/ci78UuYhGi

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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. 🙌

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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. 🏅

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https://t.co/e8eniPstOz

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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. 💔

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

https://t.co/s2km1JEyRy

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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

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