SWC AT's

Official Twitter Account of the Southwestern Conference (Illinois) Athletic Trainers a BOC approved provider.

[NATA SSATC @NATA_SSATC]

New school year, new athletic training facility! Check out this article written by our NATA SSATC District 11 representative, Greg Garofalo #NATA #SSATC #ATFacilities

@GLATA_updates

https://t.co/Jn49TvjTzN

[Greg Garofalo, MS, LAT, ATC, ESSAT-C @garofalo_atc]

Proud of how the space turned out and I hope this information helps others in a remodel. https://t.co/KbF3Vj0iwd

[SWC AT's @SWC_AT]

@ILAthTrainers is well represented today as VP Brandon Gonzales present “Storm Damage: Maintaining Structural Integrity After Injury”

Our 14th annual summer seminar rolls on!
#ATLearn

[SWC AT's @SWC_AT]

Our final presentation & lab for our summer seminar will be from current @ILAthTrainers VP.

Storm Damage: Maintaining Structural Integrity After Injury
Brandon Gonzalez, DAT, LAT, CEAS II - Comprehensive Injury Prevention Solutions

For more info: https://t.co/HI5ysNjcYd

[SWC AT's @SWC_AT]

A another presentation and lab we are looking forward to:

Everyday AI for Athletic Trainers: Streamline Tasks, Improve Efficiency & Add Support in High Demand Settings
David Tomchuk, DAT, ATC &
Kyle R Schneider, EdD, ATC

For more info: https://t.co/HI5ysNjcYd

[SWC AT's @SWC_AT]

Our next presentation will also be part of the afternoon lab sessions at our 14th annual summer seminar!

ACL Rehab and Return to Sport Testing
Sarah Farley, PT, DPT, SCS, CSMT - SSM Health

For the full schedule & to register go to:

https://t.co/HI5ysNjcYd

[SWC AT's @SWC_AT]

Get ready our 14th annual summer seminar! Topic 1: POTS & the Importance of Physical Reconditioning
Philip Mar, MD, Pharm.D
@SSMHealthSM

See the full line up and register at: https://t.co/HI5ysNjcYd

[SWC AT's @SWC_AT]

A few open AT positions around our conference. Check them out at our Facebook account:

https://t.co/eAqcql3sOm

[SWC AT's @SWC_AT]

Registration is now open for the 14th annual SWC AT Summer Seminar! We hope you will join us

https://t.co/HI5ysNjcYd

[IATA @ILAthTrainers]

IL Licensure renewal season is upon us! Make sure that you are renewing your professional license before the May 31st deadline.

IATA Members can access the licensure education training modules FOR FREE on the website.

go to https://t.co/kK0kRv5wae to learn more

[IATA @ILAthTrainers]

Its the most wonderful time of the year!! Who's ready for fun and learning?!?

Join us June 5-6, 2026 for the @ilathtrainers Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium.

For more information and to register for the symposium, visit us here: https://t.co/KZ2xISxyoC

#iata #CEUs

[NATA @NATA1950]

NATA Statement

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association is aware of the situation involving athletic training services at a secondary school sporting event. While we do not have visibility into all details, situations like this highlight an ongoing challenge in secondary school athletics: ensuring student-athletes are supported by consistent, well-structured health care systems.

Athletic trainers are highly trained health care professionals who play a critical role in injury prevention, emergency response and ongoing care. However, effective care depends on appropriate planning, training, clear policies and administrative support.

Student-athlete safety cannot rely on isolated event coverage alone. It requires comprehensive systems that support both the patient and the provider. NATA remains committed to advancing policies and practices that strengthen these systems and support the athletic trainers who lead them.

[IATA @ILAthTrainers]

Athletic trainers helping people on and off the field in Champaign

https://t.co/rw9zDPgGnM

#athletictrainers #iata

[NATA @NATA1950]

It’s a New Day at NATA.

You’ve evolved as an athletic trainer and NATA is evolving with you.

Today’s NATA is focused on what matters most to experienced members: relevance, responsiveness and real value. That means updated resources, access to up to 200 CEUs included with membership, a strengthened advocacy strategy working on your behalf and a member-focused discount program.

Membership today reflects a renewed commitment to supporting athletic trainers where you are now and where you’re headed next.

Come see what’s changed.
https://t.co/zNSORSGSyy

Discover the new NATA.

#ANewDayAtNATA #ATProfession #NATA

[NATA @NATA1950]

Celebrate the athletic trainers who provide care you can count on every day.

In honor of National Athletic Training Month in March, this special gift bundle is a meaningful way to show your appreciation for your AT.

Bundle includes:
• 40 oz stainless steel tumbler (assorted colors)
• Navy Koozie
• Holographic silver decal
• Gel pack (assorted colors)
• AT lapel pin
• I AM an Athletic Trainer decal

Recognize the dedication behind the care.

Shop now: https://t.co/O8KDjxtztU
Order by March 5. Ships March 6.

#NATM2026 #CareYouCanCountOn #AthleticTraining

[SWC AT's @SWC_AT]

Our ATs continue to lead the way. Congratulations to @BEAthTrainer and @Renner79AT on being some of the first to complete this certificate. https://t.co/C4kToWVnXP

[SWC AT's @SWC_AT]

Thankful for all the women ATs out there that make our profession better, our schools safer and work hard to keep our athletes healthy.

[SWC AT's @SWC_AT]

The SWC ATs stand with the IHSA’s Sports Medicine Advisory Committee!

Beginning in September of 2024, SMAC offered opposition to the football playoff expansion proposal due to health & safety concerns.

https://t.co/N46VefjgDG

[Andy Renner, LAT, ATC, ESSAT-C @Renner79AT]

Digging deaper did you know there is a ranking for states safety for high school athletics? Illinois ranks 13th. Where it score well you ask, most major areas. Focusing on heat accitization a perfect 7/7 and WBGT a perfect 5/5. #IHSAfootball

[Andy Renner, LAT, ATC, ESSAT-C @Renner79AT]

PG 40-41 The effectiveness of heat acclimation in lowering EHI occurrences was recently demonstrated in high school American football. In schools that implemented preseason acclimatization guidelines 55% less EHI were observed.